José Pablo Chaves Ávila is an Associate Professor at the Engineering School (ICAI) and a researcher at the Institute for Research in Technology (IIT) at Comillas Pontifical University. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Economics from the University of Costa Rica, and Erasmus Mundus Master's degrees in Electric Power Industry and Digital Economics from ICAI and Paris Sud-11 University. His Ph.D. in Sustainable Energy Technologies and Strategies was awarded by Delft University of Technology (Netherlands), in collaboration with Comillas and KTH Sweden. His research focuses on smart grids, energy economics, renewable integration, and regulatory frameworks for electricity systems. Affiliations : Associate Professor, ICAI - Comillas School of Engineering Researcher, IIT - Institute for Research in Technology Deputy Director of IIT since October 2020 Visiting Positions : Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (USA) Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) European University Institute (Italy) His research interests emphasize Energy Economics , Smart Grids , and Regulation of Electricity Markets . He has authored over 80 publications in journals like Applied Energy , Energy Policy , and Renewable & Sustainable Energy Reviews . Current projects include the EU-funded BeFlex and eFORT initiatives, focusing on flexibility markets, TSO-DSO coordination, and decarbonization strategies. Notable contributions include leadership roles in the ISGAN Academy (since 2016), ACER Expert Group on Demand Flexibility (2021), and CRIE Expert List (2020). His work bridges technical innovation with policy design, addressing challenges in grid modernization and energy transition. Grants and Projects : European Commission-funded eFORT (2022-2026) Horizon 2020 BeFlex (2022-2026) Spanish Ministry Modesc (2020-2023) Consultancy for regulatory bodies in Spain, Costa Rica, and Slovenia Labs/Teams : Active in IIT's Energy Systems Group and coordinates the Smart Grids and Regulation research cluster.





