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Manuel Fuentes Conde is a full-time University Professor in the Department of Electronic and Automatic Engineering at the University of Jaén. He leads research in the Research and Development in Solar Energy group within the Center for Advanced Studies in Earth Sciences, Energy. His work bridges electronics engineering with sustainable energy solutions, particularly focusing on photovoltaic systems and their applications in water disinfection.
- Education: PhD in Electronics Technology (University of Jaén, 2009) with dissertation: Contribution to the modeling of the electrical behavior in real sunlight of crystalline silicon photovoltaic modules and ICs
His research spans Solar Energy, Photovoltaic Systems, Water Disinfection Technology, and IoT Applications in Renewable Energy. He pioneers the SolWat hybrid system, combining photovoltaic energy generation with solar water purification. His projects address sustainable development goals, focusing on developing countries and refugee camps.
Recent publications emphasize hybrid solar-water systems, IoT-enabled monitoring, and technology scalability. He has developed low-cost Arduino-based dataloggers for PV systems and explored the Bunsen–Roscoe Reciprocity Law in UV disinfection. His work includes field trials in Mexico and long-term evaluations of solar installations in Saharawi refugee camps.
As an educator, he implements Project-Based Learning (PBL) in engineering courses, including Radio Control Vehicles and Applied Electronics. His technical contributions extend to 3G-connected monitoring systems and cost-effective sensors for solar applications, aligning with global development and sustainability objectives.
