Michel Rivier Abbad

Michel Rivier Abbad is a Full Professor at the Electrical Engineering Department of Universidad Pontificia Comillas (IIT), where he has held academic and leadership roles since 1988. His career spans energy economics, electricity market modeling, and regulatory frameworks, with extensive consulting for entities like Iberdrola, World Bank, and European Commission.

• Education: Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering (Universidad Pontificia Comillas, 1998)
• Leadership: Former Director of IIT (2002–2008)

Research Focus: His work addresses electricity market design, renewable energy integration, transmission expansion planning, and energy system optimization. Recent studies examine grid reinforcement under high renewable penetration and reliability mechanisms for decarbonized systems.

Scientific Contributions: Over 50 journal publications and 60 projects focus on European energy market reform, Iberian reliability options, and Latin American interconnections. Collaborations with institutions like MIT and European University Institute highlight his global expertise.