Ramón Rodríguez Pecharromán

Ramón Rodríguez Pecharromán is an Associate Professor in the Department of Electronics, Automation, and Communications at the Higher Technical School of Engineering of Comillas Pontifical University. He has been affiliated with the university since 1992 and is also a researcher at the Technological Research Institute (IIT). He served as the Director of his department from 2012 to 2021.

Research Interests:
His primary research areas include Control Systems, Electrification of Railway Systems, and Thermoelectricity. His work focuses on enhancing energy efficiency in DC-electrified mass transit systems through advanced modeling, optimization algorithms, and energy storage integration. He investigates regenerative braking, demand charge reduction, and smart traffic simulation to improve railway electrical infrastructure.

Publication Trends:
His recent publications emphasize energy storage systems in railways, optimization using nature-inspired algorithms (e.g., coral reefs, swarm intelligence), and simulation-based assessment of reversible substations. There is a strong focus on sustainable urban transit, economic impact analysis, and high-impact applications in real-world metro systems.

Scientific Awards:

• K. F. Alcock RIA Memorial Prize, Institution of Mechanical Engineers, August 2013
• Distinción Honorífica a la mejor Tesis Doctoral, Universidad Pontificia Comillas, January 2021
• Premio Cátedra de Industria Conectada al mejor Proyecto Fin de Carrera, April 2023

Advising and Grants:
He has supervised PhD students, including D. Roch Dupré and A.J. López López. His research has been funded by major institutions such as ADIF, Metro de Madrid, the Ministry of Science and Innovation, and the European Regional Development Fund. Projects include energy management in rail systems, smart microgrids, and regenerative energy utilization for electric vehicle charging.

Labs and Teams:
He is a key member of the railway systems research group at IIT, contributing to applied projects in railway electrification and control. His team collaborates with national and international transportation authorities and industry partners to implement energy-efficient solutions.