University of Cuenca · Faculty of Engineering

Research

Three research groups · DEET

DEET carries out relevant, applied research in the Department’s fields, organized in three groups whose results have local, national and international impact.


Electrical power systems

Applied research in electric power systems, planning and operation of power grids, renewable integration, smart grids, microgrids, energy efficiency and electricity market models. The group runs projects with distribution and generation companies and regulators of the country’s energy sector.

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Work lines

  1. Expansion and operation planning Models for the design, planning and optimal operation of generation, transmission and distribution.
  2. Renewable energy Solar, wind and hydro resources, their grid integration and their technical, economic and environmental impact.
  3. Electric microgrids Design, control and management of local systems that operate islanded or connected to the main grid.
  4. Energy efficiency Strategies to optimize energy use and reduce losses across the whole electrical chain.

LaboratoryMicrogrid Laboratory · Distributed generation and renewable integration

Featured projects

Transmission expansion in Ecuador
Transmission expansion in EcuadorOptimization algorithms that decide how and when to expand the country’s transmission network for a reliable and economical supply under growing demand.
MICRO-EOLO
MICRO-EOLOIbero-American scientific cooperation network to develop and integrate small wind generators.

Signal processing and telecommunications

Digital signal processing and communications: wireless communications and networks, sensor networks, biomedical and audio signal processing, monitoring systems and machine learning applied to signal data. The group’s lines include advanced telecommunications and the Internet of Things (IoT).

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Work lines

  1. Wireless and mobile networks Protocols, spectrum management, performance and coverage in next-generation networks.
  2. Digital signal processing Acquisition, filtering and analysis of audio, image, communication and measurement signals.
  3. Internet of Things (IoT) Architectures, protocols and device management for smart environments.
  4. Industrial networks and Industry 4.0 Cyber-physical systems, real-time data analysis and connectivity for smart manufacturing.

LaboratoryCommunications Laboratory · Wireless, IoT, mobile networks and RF circuits

Featured projects

5G/6G mobile networks
5G/6G mobile networksTest platform for mobile networks powered by artificial intelligence and high-performance processing at the gNB.
IoT for micro water consumption
IoT for micro water consumptionDisaggregated measurement of household water consumption to inform public policies against waste.

Research in electronics and control

Design and development of electronic systems, automatic control, instrumentation, embedded systems, robotics and mechatronics. The group develops projects with industrial, biomedical and automation applications, combining basic and applied research.

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Work lines

  1. Advanced control systems Automatic control techniques and algorithms based on artificial intelligence, machine learning and optimal control.
  2. Power electronics Converters, inverters and technologies for energy efficiency.
  3. Embedded systems Design and applications of specialized computing systems integrated into other devices.
  4. Industrial automation and control Integration of sensors, actuators and control to improve industrial efficiency and safety.
  5. Electronic instrumentation Measurement and control for laboratories, industry and medical applications.

LaboratoryControl Systems Laboratory · Industrial control, PLCs and robotics

Featured projects

Bipedal exoskeleton
Bipedal exoskeletonAssistive robotics platform: joint actuators, embedded instrumentation and trajectory control for motor rehabilitation.
Test helicopter
Test helicopterTestbench for nonlinear and adaptive control algorithms applied to flight systems, with experimental validation of control laws and state observers.

To see each group’s publications, ongoing projects, team and collaborations, visit the University of Cuenca institutional research portal.

Team

Members of the research groups

Luis Ismael Minchala

Coordinator

RL-01 Electronics and Control

Publications
144
Citations
1,827
h-index
22
  • Microgrid Control and Optimization
  • Wind Turbine Control Systems
  • Power Systems and Renewable Energy
Recent publications
  1. Data-Driven Linear Representations of Forced Nonlinear MIMO Systems via Hankel Dynamic Mode Decomposition with Lifting Mathematics · 2026 · 3 citations
  2. Dynamic Estimation of Load-Side Virtual Inertia with High Power Density Support of EDLC Supercapacitors Batteries · 2026
  3. Impact of inertial control on battery energy storage requirements in wind-integrated power systems IEEE Latin America Transactions · 2026
  4. Enhancing Virtual Inertia Control in Microgrid Clusters: A Novel Frequency Response Model Based on Deep Reinforcement Learning Applied Sciences · 2026
  5. Machine learning-based classification of push techniques in speed skating NOVASINERGIA REVISTA DIGITAL DE CIENCIA INGENIERÍA Y TECNOLOGÍA · 2026

Galo Guzman

Researcher

RL-01 Electronics and Control

Publications
5
Citations
3
h-index
1
  • Digital Twin
  • PID
  • MPC
Recent publications
  1. Digital Twin Framework for Multi-Tank Systems with OPC UA Interoperability and Real-Time Control and Visualization Etcm 2025 9th Ecuador Technical Chapters Meeting · 2025 · 2 citations
  2. An experimental comparison of model-based fault detection and isolation techniques in a multi-tank system ETCM 2024 – 8th Ecuador Technical Chapters Meeting · 2024 · 1 citation
  3. Ciber estrategias aplicadas en el sector de comercio de insumos y servicios para integradores de soluciones electrónicas 2021
  4. Implementación de un controlador predictivo basado en modelo con restricciones sobre un microcontrolador de gama alta 2018
  5. Estudio para la Adaptación de una Red Inalámbrica Zigbee, a un Sistema de Monitoreo de Electrocardiografía 2010

Henry Maldonado Tuza

Researcher

RL-01 Electronics and Control

Publications
2
Citations
0
h-index
0
  • IoT Networks and Protocols
  • Arduino and IoT Applications
  • UAV Applications and Optimization
Recent publications
  1. LoRa-Enabled Communication System for Autonomous DJI Tello Drone Operation IEEE Ecuador Technical Chapters Meeting (ETCM) · 2025
  2. Design and implementation of a meteorological data logging device integrating LoRaWAN and ESP32 IEEE Ecuador Technical Chapters Meeting (ETCM) · 2025

Juan Francisco Durán

Researcher

RL-01 Electronics and Control

Publications
9
Citations
77
h-index
4
  • Control Systems and Identification
  • Microgrid Control and Optimization
  • Advanced Control Systems Optimization
Recent publications
  1. Data-Driven Linear Representations of Forced Nonlinear MIMO Systems via Hankel Dynamic Mode Decomposition with Lifting Mathematics · 2026 · 3 citations
  2. Is Complexity Always Better? A Comparative Evaluation of Classical PID and Data-Driven MPC International Conference on Control, Decision and Information Technologies (CoDIT) · 2026
  3. Control based on the Koopman operator: A comprehensive review Journal of the Franklin Institute · 2025 · 23 citations
  4. Forecast-Based Energy Management for Optimal Energy Dispatch in a Microgrid Energies · 2024 · 31 citations
  5. On the assessment of reinforcement learning techniques for trayectory tracking of autonomous ground robots 2024 · 11 citations

Santiago Torres

Coordinator

RL-02 Electrical Power

Publications
60
Citations
677
h-index
13
  • Optimal Power Flow Distribution
  • Electric Power System Optimization
  • Power System Optimization and Stability
Recent publications
  1. AC/DC-FACTS transmission expansion planning benchmarks Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research) · 2026
  2. Decoupled Koopman-Based Tracking for Enhanced Convergence in Dynamic State Estimation of Power Systems 2026
  3. Heuristic Kalman Algorithm applied to the Dynamic AC Transmission Network Expansion Planning 2025 · 1 citation
  4. Influence of Centrality Indexes on the Transmission Expansion Planning Problem 2025
  5. AC Transmission System Expansion Planning using a Q-learning Algorithm 2025

Adrian Criollo

Researcher

RL-02 Electrical Power

Publications
15
Citations
103
h-index
4
  • Microgrid Control and Optimization
  • Power Systems and Renewable Energy
  • Smart Grid Energy Management
Recent publications
  1. Dynamic Estimation of Load-Side Virtual Inertia with High Power Density Support of EDLC Supercapacitors Batteries · 2026
  2. Enhancing Virtual Inertia Control in Microgrid Clusters: A Novel Frequency Response Model Based on Deep Reinforcement Learning Applied Sciences · 2026
  3. Enhancing Virtual Inertia Control in Microgrids Cluster, A Novel Frequency Response Model Based on Active Disturbance Rejection Control (ADRC) Lecture notes in electrical engineering · 2026
  4. Enhancing Grid Stability in Microgrid Systems with Vehicle-to-Grid Support and EDLC Supercapacitors Batteries · 2025 · 6 citations
  5. Optimal energy management of energy storage and electric vehicles in power systems Elsevier eBooks · 2025 · 3 citations

Danny Ochoa Correa

Researcher

RL-02 Electrical Power

Publications
123
Citations
1,903
h-index
23
  • Power Systems and Renewable Energy
  • Microgrid Control and Optimization
  • Electric Vehicles and Infrastructure
Recent publications
  1. U-Net–based semantic segmentation of defects in photovoltaic panels Ingenius · 2026 · 3 citations
  2. Open-source simulation framework for assessing the combined impact of electric vehicle charging and distributed renewable generation on low-voltage distribution networks: A … 2026 · 2 citations
  3. Open-source simulation framework for assessing the combined impact of electric vehicle charging and distributed renewable generation on low-voltage distribution networks: A case study in Cuenca, Ecuador Renewable Energies · 2026 · 1 citation
  4. Power Quality in Grid-Connected Photovoltaic Inverters: A Systematic Review of Critical Parameters, Standards, and Mitigation Strategies IEEE Access · 2026 · 1 citation
  5. Camino al hidrógeno verde solar: revisión literaria de tecnologías, eficiencia y viabilidad económica Revista InGenio · 2026

Edisson Villa

Researcher

RL-02 Electrical Power

Publications
50
Citations
848
h-index
16
  • Microgrid Control and Optimization
  • Power Systems and Renewable Energy
  • Electric Vehicles and Infrastructure
Recent publications
  1. Topological Quality and Fitness-for-Use Screening of a Low-Voltage Network Derived from a Utility Geographic Information System: A Real-World Distribution Utility Case Study Electricity · 2026
  2. INTEGRACIÓN FLEXIBLE DE FUENTES DE ENERGÍA RENOVABLE EN REDES ELÉCTRICAS: ESTRATEGIAS AVANZADAS EN CONTROL Y ALMACENAMIENTO DE ENERGÍA 2026
  3. Systematic Review of Hierarchical and Multi-Agent Optimization Strategies for P2P Energy Management and Electric Machines in Microgrids Applied Sciences · 2025 · 41 citations
  4. Advancements in Power Converter Technologies for Integrated Energy Storage Systems: Optimizing Renewable Energy Storage and Grid Integration Processes · 2025 · 35 citations
  5. Decarbonizing Insular Energy Systems: A Literature Review of Practical Strategies for Replacing Fossil Fuels with Renewable Energy Sources Fuels · 2025 · 26 citations

Juan Leonardo Espinoza

Researcher

RL-02 Electrical Power

Publications
61
Citations
1,079
h-index
14
  • Power Systems and Renewable Energy
  • Electric Vehicles and Infrastructure
  • Smart Grid Energy Management
Recent publications
  1. Phase-Aware Predictive Scheduling for Harmonic Hosting in Low-Voltage EV Feeders: An Integrated Decision Framework Applied Sciences · 2026
  2. Decarbonizing Insular Energy Systems: A Literature Review of Practical Strategies for Replacing Fossil Fuels with Renewable Energy Sources Fuels · 2025 · 26 citations
  3. Improving V2G Systems Performance with Low-Pass Filter and Fuzzy Logic for PV Power Smoothing in Weak Low-Voltage Networks Applied Sciences · 2025 · 12 citations
  4. PV Solar-Powered Electric Vehicles for Inter-Campus Student Transport and Low CO2 Emissions: A One-Year Case Study from the University of Cuenca, Ecuador Sustainability · 2025 · 8 citations
  5. Effect of latency and charge control of electric vehicles in power grids with high penetration of photovoltaic solar energy Renewable Energies · 2025 · 6 citations

Martin Eduardo Ortega Ortega

Researcher

RL-02 Electrical Power

Publications
19
Citations
212
h-index
8
  • Transportation Planning and Optimization
  • Multi-Criteria Decision Making
  • Network Traffic and Congestion Control
Recent publications
  1. Structural Vulnerabilities and GHG Emissions in Ecuador’s Electricity Generation (2003–2024): A Diagnostic Approach Electronics · 2026
  2. Systematic review of overtaking maneuvers with autonomous vehicles Transportation Engineering · 2024 · 24 citations
  3. Evaluating the Location of the Park-and-Ride System Using Multi-Criteria Methods: A Systematic Review Sustainability · 2024 · 8 citations
  4. An Integrated Approach to the Spanish Driving Behavior Questionnaire (SDBQ) in the City of Cuenca, Ecuador Sustainability · 2024 · 6 citations
  5. An Assessment of Voice Quality and QoS in Real VoIP Calls Using Multiple Voice Codecs Proceedings · 2024 · 6 citations

Patricio Astudillo Salinas

Researcher

RL-02 Electrical Power

Publications
4
Citations
78
h-index
4
  • Microgrid Control and Optimization
  • Optimal Power Flow Distribution
  • Advanced Battery Technologies Research
Recent publications
  1. Systematic Review of Hierarchical and Multi-Agent Optimization Strategies for P2P Energy Management and Electric Machines in Microgrids Applied Sciences · 2025 · 41 citations
  2. Comparative study of dynamic response by three types of energy storage systems for grid studies: A Microgrid Laboratory experimental-based study Revista Tecnológica – ESPOL · 2024 · 7 citations
  3. Reutilización de baterías de vehículos eléctricos para aplicaciones de segunda vida en sistemas eléctricos de potencia con una alta penetración de energía renovable: una revisión sistemática de la literatura Ingenius · 2024 · 4 citations
  4. Distributed Generation Applied to Residential Self-Supply in South America in the Decade 2013–2023: A Literature Review Energies · 2023 · 26 citations

Paul Arevalo

Researcher

RL-02 Electrical Power

Publications
142
Citations
3,476
h-index
36
  • Power Systems and Renewable Energy
  • Microgrid Control and Optimization
  • Hybrid Renewable Energy Systems
Recent publications
  1. Hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles: A comprehensive review Elsevier eBooks · 2026 · 2 citations
  2. Measurement-Aware Frequency Support in DFIG-Based Low-Inertia Systems Under Variable Load Profiles Electronics · 2026 · 2 citations
  3. Dynamic Estimation of Load-Side Virtual Inertia with High Power Density Support of EDLC Supercapacitors Batteries · 2026
  4. Contributors Elsevier eBooks · 2026
  5. Smart Meter Based on Demand Forecasting for Real-Time Architecture Communications in computer and information science · 2026

Vinicio Iñiguez

Researcher

RL-02 Electrical Power

Publications
14
Citations
111
h-index
7
  • Microgrid Control and Optimization
  • Power Systems and Renewable Energy
  • Electric Vehicles and Infrastructure
Recent publications
  1. Systematic Review of Hierarchical and Multi-Agent Optimization Strategies for P2P Energy Management and Electric Machines in Microgrids Applied Sciences · 2025 · 41 citations
  2. Voltage Control in Distribution Network via Vehicle-to-Grid Concept: Implementation and Experimental Validation in a Microgrid Laboratory Green energy and technology · 2025
  3. Comparative study of dynamic response by three types of energy storage systems for grid studies: A Microgrid Laboratory experimental-based study Revista Tecnológica – ESPOL · 2024 · 7 citations
  4. A New Adaptive Strategy for Enhancing the Stability of Isolated Grids through the Integration of Renewable Energy and V2G Management Applied Sciences · 2024 · 6 citations
  5. An IoT-Based Measurement Device for E-bike Tracking Performance Analysis IEEE Ecuador Technical Chapters Meeting (ETCM) · 2024 · 3 citations

Andrés Vázquez Rodas

Coordinator

RL-03 Signals and Communications

RL-01 Electronics and Control

Publications
45
Citations
493
h-index
12
  • Arduino and IoT Applications
  • Energy Efficient Wireless Sensor Networks
  • IoT Networks and Protocols
Recent publications
  1. Centrality-Based Topology Control in Routing Protocols for Wireless Sensor Networks with Community Structure Electronics · 2025 · 4 citations
  2. An in-depth assessment of the physical layer performance in the proposed B5G framework Ad Hoc Networks · 2024 · 2 citations
  3. Data collection using unmanned aerial vehicles and a delay-tolerant network 2023 · 4 citations
  4. Topological Evaluation of Realistic Mobility Models for Spontaneous Wireless Networks Using Graph Theory Metrics 2023 · 2 citations
  5. A Comprehensive Ceiling Analysis of the Physical Layer Performance of the 5G NR 2023 · 1 citation

Fabián Astudillo Salinas

Researcher

RL-03 Signals and Communications

RL-01 Electronics and Control

Publications
85
Citations
671
h-index
13
  • Arduino and IoT Applications
  • IoT Networks and Protocols
  • Electric Power System Optimization
Recent publications
  1. Non-invasive techniques for flow rate measurement in water pipes: Systematic review Flow Measurement and Instrumentation · 2026 · 1 citation
  2. Intelligent Edge-IoT Platform for Corn Yield Prediction Lecture notes in networks and systems · 2026
  3. On the implementation and performance evaluation of botnet detection algorithms based on domain generation algorithms’ techniques Array · 2026
  4. Machine learning-based classification of push techniques in speed skating NOVASINERGIA REVISTA DIGITAL DE CIENCIA INGENIERÍA Y TECNOLOGÍA · 2026
  5. Development of a Protocol Converter from SMA Data to Modbus TCP for SCADA Integration Revista Tecnológica – ESPOL · 2025 · 1 citation

Juan Diego Belesaca

Researcher

RL-03 Signals and Communications

Publications
18
Citations
23
h-index
3
  • Millimeter-Wave Propagation and Modeling
  • Energy Efficient Wireless Sensor Networks
  • Advanced Wireless Communication Techniques
Recent publications
  1. Non-invasive techniques for flow rate measurement in water pipes: Systematic review Flow Measurement and Instrumentation · 2026 · 1 citation
  2. Centrality-Based Topology Control in Routing Protocols for Wireless Sensor Networks with Community Structure Electronics · 2025 · 4 citations
  3. Development of a Protocol Converter from SMA Data to Modbus TCP for SCADA Integration Revista Tecnológica – ESPOL · 2025 · 1 citation
  4. Advances in Security Maturity and Architecture Design in Critical Infrastructures IEEE Ecuador Technical Chapters Meeting (ETCM) · 2025 · 1 citation
  5. Enhancing SCADA System Availability: A Case Study of Microgrid Universidad de Cuenca Revista Tecnológica – ESPOL · 2025

Juan Manuel Andrade

Researcher

RL-03 Signals and Communications

Publications
20
Citations
50
h-index
4
  • Image and Video Quality Assessment
  • Advanced Image Processing Techniques
  • Image Processing Techniques and Applications
Recent publications
  1. No-Reference Image Sharpness Assessment Based on Perceptually-Weighted Image Gradients International Conference on Information, Intelligence, Systems & Applications (IISA) · 2023
  2. Image Quality Assessment Synthesis lectures on algorithms and software in engineering · 2021 · 3 citations
  3. A Survey of Blur Detection and Sharpness Assessment Methods Synthesis lectures on algorithms and software in engineering · 2021 · 2 citations
  4. Sharpness Enhancement of Stereo Images Using a Depth-Based Per-Pixel Regularization International Conference on Information, Intelligence, Systems & Applications (IISA) · 2021
  5. Out-of-Focus Blur Synthesis lectures on algorithms and software in engineering · 2021

Keneth Palacio

Researcher

RL-03 Signals and Communications

Publications
51
Citations
263
h-index
8
  • Error Correcting Code Techniques
  • Heart Rate Variability and Autonomic Control
  • Cooperative Communication and Network Coding
Recent publications
  1. Exploring New Horizons on the Interpretation of PCA Using LLM for Data Analysis Communications in computer and information science · 2025
  2. An Approach to Variable Clustering: K-Means in Transposed Data and its Relationship with Principal Component Analysis IEEE CHILEAN Conference on Electrical, Electronics Engineering, Information and Communication Technologies (CHILECON) · 2025
  3. Understanding Student Sentiment in Teacher Evaluations Using Large Language Models IEEE Ecuador Technical Chapters Meeting (ETCM) · 2024 · 1 citation
  4. An Approach to Experiment Reproducibility Through MLOps and Semantic Web Technologies Latin American Computer Conference (CLEI) · 2023 · 5 citations
  5. An Error Exponent for the AWGN Channel with Decision Feedback and Lattice Coding Allerton Conference on Communication, Control, and Computing · 2022 · 1 citation

Lizandro Solano

Researcher

RL-03 Signals and Communications

Publications
46
Citations
231
h-index
8
  • Parallel Computing and Optimization Techniques
  • Computer Graphics and Visualization Techniques
  • Distributed and Parallel Computing Systems
Recent publications
  1. Learning Analytics to Support the Provision of Feedback in Higher Education: a Systematic Literature Review Latin American Conference on Learning Technologies (LACLO) · 2022 · 7 citations
  2. Coordinating learning analytics policymaking and implementation at scale British Journal of Educational Technology · 2020 · 30 citations
  3. Temporal Analysis of 911 Emergency Calls Through Time Series Modeling Advances in intelligent systems and computing · 2019 · 1 citation
  4. Towards an Ontology for Supporting Dynamic Reconfiguration of IoT Applications Advances in intelligent systems and computing · 2019 · 1 citation
  5. AC transmission network expansion planning considering losses IEEE PES Innovative Smart Grid Technologies Europe · 2018 · 5 citations

Pablo Barbecho Bautista

Researcher

RL-03 Signals and Communications

Publications
47
Citations
381
h-index
9
  • Traffic control and management
  • Vehicular Ad Hoc Networks (VANETs)
  • Simulation and Modeling Applications
Recent publications
  1. Federated Learning Frameworks for Intelligent Transportation Systems: A Comparative Adaptation Analysis Smart Cities · 2026 · 3 citations
  2. Analytical Summaries of the Reviewed ITS Studies: Supplementary Material for "Intelligent Transportation Applications in Smart Cities: A Standards-Oriented Mapping Review" Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research) · 2026
  3. Intelligent Transportation Applications in Smart Cities: A Standards-Oriented Mapping Review Smart Cities · 2026
  4. Realistic Urban Traffic Generator Using Decentralized Federated Learning for the SUMO Simulator IEEE Open Journal of the Communications Society · 2025 · 7 citations
  5. RUTGe: Realistic Urban Traffic Generator for Urban Environments Using Deep Reinforcement Learning and SUMO Simulator International Conference on Vehicle Technology and Intelligent Transport Systems (VEHITS) · 2025 · 4 citations

Santiago Renan Gonzalez Martinez

Researcher

RL-03 Signals and Communications

Publications
27
Citations
101
h-index
5
  • Mobile Ad Hoc Networks
  • Energy Efficient Wireless Sensor Networks
  • Structural Health Monitoring Techniques
Recent publications
  1. Aplicación de MANET como sistema de comunicación en la movilidad sostenible Ingenius · 2025
  2. Evaluación de un algoritmo de control para video adaptativo empleando enrutamiento tradicional y SDN Revista Tecnológica – ESPOL · 2025
  3. Sistema de Detección y Alerta de Incendios Forestales Basado en Procesamiento de Imágenes e IA Revista Tecnológica – ESPOL · 2025
  4. Evaluación y Comparación de Métricas Objetivas PSNR, SSIM y LPIPS para el Análisis de Calidad de Video Revista Tecnológica – ESPOL · 2025
  5. A Low-Cost IoT Architecture Based on LPWAN and MQTT for Monitoring Water Resources in Andean Wetlands SN Computer Science · 2024 · 20 citations

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Projects

Research projects

Projects registered in the University’s research portal with participation of DEET members.

24 projects

Ongoing projects
3
Completed projects
21
DEET researchers
12
Participating groups
3/3
Researching since
2015

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Juan Francisco DuránLuis Ismael MinchalaDanny Ochoa CorreaJuan Leonardo EspinozaMartin Eduardo Ortega OrtegaPaul ArevaloSantiago TorresAndrés Vázquez RodasFabián Astudillo SalinasJuan Manuel AndradeKeneth PalacioLizandro SolanoP-01 Planificación óptima convexa integrada de…+1 external collaboratorP-02 Transición energética sostenible en Azuay-Ecuador…+1 external collaboratorP-03 Predicción del consumo de agua…+2 external collaboratorsP-04 Planeamiento óptimo de la expansión…P-05 Control activo tolerante a fallas…+4 external collaboratorsP-06 Planeamiento conjunto de la expansión…P-07 Predicción de corto plazo de…+1 external collaboratorP-08 Planeamiento holístico de la expansión…+2 external collaboratorsP-09 Multi-stakeholder and sustainable expansion of…+6 external collaboratorsP-10 Influencia de métodos de evaluación…+4 external collaboratorsP-11 Uso del modelo de corriente…+4 external collaboratorsP-12 Exoesqueleto robótico para asistencia funcional…+6 external collaboratorsP-13 Modelos de optimización para la…+1 external collaboratorP-14 Respuesta sísmica de pórticos especiales…+4 external collaboratorsP-15 Diseño de sistemas de control…+3 external collaboratorsP-16 Aplicación de tecnologías inalámbricas al…+9 external collaboratorsP-17 Prototipo de expansión de funcionalidades…+1 external collaboratorP-18 Modelos AC para el uso…+2 external collaboratorsP-19 Prototipo de exoesqueleto usable en…+7 external collaboratorsP-20 Análisis de factibilidad para la…+2 external collaboratorsP-21 Despliegue de una infraestructura inalámbrica…P-22 Desarrollo de una estrategia de…P-23 Herramienta computacional para realizar la…+5 external collaboratorsP-24 Aplicación de tecnologías inalámbricas al…+14 external collaborators

Ongoing 3

  • RL-02 · Electrical Power
  • RL-03 · Signals and Communications

Planificación óptima convexa integrada de generación y transmisión en sistemas eléctricos considerando nuevas tecnologías y restricciones de estabilidad basadas en indicadores estáticos

XXII Concurso Universitario de Proyectos de Investigación Posdoctorado 2026

Team

Keywords

  • Planificación integrada
  • Generación
  • Transmisión
  • Optimización convexa
  • RL-01 · Electronics and Control
  • RL-02 · Electrical Power

Transición energética sostenible en Azuay-Ecuador mediante infraestructuras integradas: un enfoque multivectorial para la gestión de electricidad renovable, agua potable y movilidad eléctrica

XXII Concurso Universitario de Proyectos de Investigación

Team

In collaboration with

  • Tecnológico de Monterrey (México)

Keywords

  • Transición
  • Optimización
  • Energía
  • Renovable
Project summary

La transición energética constituye un desafío global que requiere integrar múltiples vectores energéticos en sistemas resilientes y sostenibles. En Ecuador, la alta dependencia de la hidroelectricidad y del transporte basado en derivados del petróleo plantea vulnerabilidades críticas frente al cambio climático y los compromisos internacionales de descarbonización.
Este proyecto propone el diseño y validación de un modelo multivectorial bajo el enfoque RENON (Renewable Network of Networks), que articule las redes de electricidad renovable, agua y movilidad eléctrica en la provincia del Azuay. El modelo integrará algoritmos de optimización y simulación digital para evaluar escenarios energéticos considerando la variabilidad de las fuentes renovables no convencionales, la seguridad hídrica y la electrificación del transporte.
La investigación se desarrollará en cuatro fases: I) diagnóstico de la oferta y demanda energética y la disponibilidad actual de electromovilidad en el Azuay; II) diseño del modelo RENON multivectorial; III) simulación de escenarios urbanos y rurales con horizontes 2030 y 2050; y IV) validación del modelo y generación de lineamientos estratégicos.
Se espera que los resultados contribuyan a reducir la dependencia de combustibles fósiles, diversificar la matriz energética provincial con proyección a la planificación nacional, formular propuestas regulatorias y generar publicaciones científicas de alto impacto.

  • RL-03 · Signals and Communications
  • RL-01 · Electronics and Control

Predicción del consumo de agua en viviendas mediante sensores de vibración no invasivos y algoritmos predictivos adaptados a contextos socioeconómicos

XXI Concurso Universitario de Proyectos de Investigación

Team

Keywords

  • Medición
  • Agua
  • Consumo
  • Algoritmos predictivos

Thematic fingerprint

  • Consumo de agua
  • Crecimiento poblacional
  • Investigación universitaria
  • Innovación tecnológica
  • Cambio climático
  • Política gubernamental
  • Entorno rural
  • Gestión del agua
  • Procesamiento de datos
Project summary

Este proyecto de innovación tecnológica se enfoca en el monitoreo y la predicción del consumo de agua residencial. Su propósito es generar información precisa sobre el consumo de agua que permita diseñar políticas de ahorro y, en consecuencia, un mejor manejo de este recurso.
El dispositivo utiliza sensores de vibración no invasivos que recolectan datos sobre el uso del recurso hídrico en todos los puntos de consumo de una vivienda, sin alterar la infraestructura existente. La comunicación entre los microsensores distribuidos por el inmueble es una barrera tecnológica que el proyecto resolverá.
Los datos recolectados se procesan con algoritmos de aprendizaje automático para predecir el consumo de agua según los distintos contextos socioeconómicos de los hogares de Cuenca. La integración de sensores con técnicas de análisis de datos permitirá aprender los patrones de consumo y generar recomendaciones para reducir el desperdicio.
El proyecto responde a la necesidad de gestionar el agua de manera sostenible frente al cambio climático y el crecimiento poblacional, y sienta una base para estrategias de sostenibilidad hídrica en entornos urbanos y rurales, con impacto directo en la planificación de políticas públicas de distribución y conservación del recurso.

Completed 21

  • RL-02 · Electrical Power

Planeamiento óptimo de la expansión para microrredes de mediana y gran escala: caso Galápagos

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  • RL-01 · Electronics and Control

Control activo tolerante a fallas basado en el operador de Koopman para sistemas MIMO no lineales

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  • RL-02 · Electrical Power
  • RL-03 · Signals and Communications

Planeamiento conjunto de la expansión óptima de los sistemas eléctricos de generación y transmisión

  • RL-03 · Signals and Communications

Predicción de corto plazo de la generación de energía fotovoltaica mediante la aplicación de inteligencia artificial a fotografías de la nubosidad sobre el sistema de generación

XX Concurso Universitario de Proyectos de Investigación

Team

Keywords

  • Potencia
  • Energía fotovoltaica
  • Predicción
  • Machine learning

Thematic fingerprint

  • Inteligencia artificial
  • Energía fotovoltaica
  • Nubosidad
  • Sistema de generación
  • Potencia eléctrica
  • Sistemas de aprendizaje
  • Fotografía
  • Paneles solares
Project summary

En el marco del desarrollo sostenible, la producción de energía limpia y la soberanía energética, en Ecuador se han desplegado varios sistemas fotovoltaicos, tanto experimentales como de producción. Aunque la energía solar es prácticamente inagotable, una de las principales desventajas de la generación fotovoltaica es su fluctuación por efectos atmosféricos: las nubes, según su altura, espesor y velocidad, bloquean en distinto grado la luz que llega a los paneles y hacen variar la energía generada.
Esa fluctuación es tan indeseable como inevitable, pero predecirla es muy útil para las empresas generadoras, que pueden aplicar métodos de suavizado de potencia y reducir sus efectos sobre la calidad de la energía y la estabilidad de los sistemas eléctricos de potencia.
El proyecto propone un sistema que capture, almacene y procese fotografías de la posición de las nubes y, mediante aprendizaje de máquina, prediga con antelación suficiente la fluctuación de la generación eléctrica, información que podrá emplearse en sistemas de suavizado de potencia. El análisis de resultados se realizará en el Laboratorio de Microrred de la Universidad de Cuenca.

  • RL-02 · Electrical Power

Planeamiento holístico de la expansión del sistema eléctrico de transmisión considerando nuevas tecnologías e incertidumbre

Team

  • DirectorSantiago Torres
  • ResearchJ. E. Jara Alvear
  • ResearchM. A. Torres Rodríguez
  • RL-02 · Electrical Power
  • RL-03 · Signals and Communications

Multi-stakeholder and sustainable expansion of the Ecuadorian transmission power system

Team

  • DirectorSantiago Torres
  • ResearchFabián Astudillo Salinas
  • ResearchL. C. Siguenza Guzman
  • Graduate thesis studentM. A. Machuca Quito
  • Graduate thesis studentK. Y. Montaño Viñan
  • Associate researcherD. E. Ballari
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  • Associate researcherX. P. Gavela Guaman
  • Associate researcherJ. E. Jara Alvear
  • RL-03 · Signals and Communications

Influencia de métodos de evaluación utilizados para efectuar análisis por desempeño de estructuras especiales de acero

Team

  • DirectorF. X. Flores Solano
  • Co-directorFabián Astudillo Salinas
  • Technical staffB. X. Astudillo Carpio
  • Technical staffJ. A. Avecillas Leon
  • Technical staffP. S. Pozo Ocampo
  • RL-02 · Electrical Power
  • RL-03 · Signals and Communications

Uso del modelo de corriente alterna para la planificación integrada multi-etapa de la expansión de líneas de transmisión/subtransmisión y fuentes de potencia reactiva en sistemas de energía eléctrica

Team

  • DirectorSantiago Torres
  • Co-directorFabián Astudillo Salinas
  • Visiting researcherJ. C. Lopez Quizhpi
  • Associate researcherJ. F. Ordoñez Giron
  • Technical staffN. E. Matute Alvarado
  • Technical staffE. G. Morquecho Salto
  • RL-01 · Electronics and Control
  • RL-03 · Signals and Communications

Exoesqueleto robótico para asistencia funcional en la marcha de pacientes con lesiones medulares incompletas: diseño y aplicación inicial

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  • ResearchE. J. Mora Tola
  • ResearchB. S. Wong De
  • Technical staffD. F. Merchán Piedra
  • RL-02 · Electrical Power

Modelos de optimización para la planificación integrada de sistemas de distribución de energía eléctrica

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  • RL-03 · Signals and Communications

Respuesta sísmica de pórticos especiales de acero considerando el sistema de gravedad y la flexibilidad de la base de las columnas

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  • RL-01 · Electronics and Control

Diseño de sistemas de control tolerantes a fallas para minimización de esfuerzos en aerogeneradores de pequeña escala

Team

  • DirectorLuis Ismael Minchala
  • Co-directorL. G. Gonzalez Morales
  • Undergraduate thesis studentC. M. Llivisaca Puma
  • Undergraduate thesis studentC. E. Mejia Mayancela
  • RL-03 · Signals and Communications
  • RL-01 · Electronics and Control

Aplicación de tecnologías inalámbricas al sistema de predicción de caudales en la cuenca del río Tomebamba

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  • Undergraduate thesis studentJ. P. Narvaez Bernal
  • Undergraduate thesis studentJ. F. Peralta Santos
  • Undergraduate thesis studentJ. B. Tenesaca Quilambaqui
  • Undergraduate thesis studentJ. J. Vazquez Patiño
  • Technical staffJ. L. Guaman Rivera
  • Technical staffJ. S. Placencia Leon
  • RL-03 · Signals and Communications
  • RL-01 · Electronics and Control

Prototipo de expansión de funcionalidades para dispositivos de automatización industrial clásicos utilizando plataformas embebidas de bajo costo

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  • RL-02 · Electrical Power

Modelos AC para el uso en el planeamiento de la expansión de redes eléctricas de transmisión inteligentes

Team

  • DirectorSantiago Torres
  • Co-directorJ. C. Lopez Quizhpi
  • ResearchP. D. Arias Reyes
  • RL-01 · Electronics and Control
  • RL-03 · Signals and Communications

Prototipo de exoesqueleto usable en las extremidades inferiores mediante la utilización de algoritmos de control adaptativos

Team

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  • ResearchV. V. Cardenas Leon
  • ResearchW. T. Contreras Calle
  • ResearchB. S. Wong De
  • Technical staffE. J. Mora Tola
  • Research assistantG. D. Astudillo Heras
  • RL-01 · Electronics and Control
  • RL-03 · Signals and Communications
  • RL-02 · Electrical Power

Análisis de factibilidad para la implementación de vehículos eléctricos en la ciudad de Cuenca, Ecuador

Team

  • RL-03 · Signals and Communications

Despliegue de una infraestructura inalámbrica en el centro histórico de Cuenca como soporte a la iniciativa de ciudad inteligente

  • RL-01 · Electronics and Control

Desarrollo de una estrategia de control supervisora para el circuito de molino de cemento de UCEM, planta industrial Guapán

Team

  • RL-02 · Electrical Power
  • RL-03 · Signals and Communications

Herramienta computacional para realizar la planificación integrada a largo plazo de líneas de transmisión y fuentes de potencia reactiva en sistemas de energía eléctrica considerando incertidumbre

Team

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  • ResearchR. E. Sempertegui Alvarez
  • ResearchE. G. Morquecho Salto
  • RL-03 · Signals and Communications

Aplicación de tecnologías inalámbricas al monitoreo climatológico en la cuenca del río Paute

Team

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  • ResearchP. F. Vanegas Peralta
  • ResearchJ. A. Vazquez Martinez
  • Technical staffD. E. Barrera Salamea
  • Technical staffJ. L. Guaman Rivera
  • Technical staffJ. C. Guillermo Anguisaca
  • Technical staffJ. S. Placencia Leon
  • Technical staffJ. F. Reyes Coellar
  • Technical staffE. M. Tene Guaman
  • Technical staffJ. P. Torres Coronel
  • Technical staffO. F. Vega Zamora

Source: University of Cuenca research portal (PURE). Groups are assigned according to the DEET members taking part in each project. Project details are shown in their original language.

Indicators

Research metrics

Computed from the members’ profiles. Co-authored publications are counted only once.

Researchers
21
Unique publications
757
Citations
9,451
DEET h-index
49
With international co-authorship
63%

RL-01

Electronics and Control

Members
6
Publications
236
Citations
2,442
h-index
28

49% open access

  • Microgrid Control and Optimization
  • Electric Power System Optimization
  • Wind Turbine Control Systems
  • IoT Networks and Protocols

RL-02

Electrical Power Systems

Members
9
Publications
369
Citations
6,381
h-index
44

59% open access

  • Electric Power System Optimization
  • Microgrid Control and Optimization
  • Electric Vehicles and Infrastructure
  • Hybrid Renewable Energy Systems

RL-03

Digital Signal Processing and Communications

Members
8
Publications
287
Citations
1,764
h-index
23

50% open access

  • Parallel Computing and Optimization Techniques
  • Vehicular Ad Hoc Networks (VANETs)
  • Mobile Ad Hoc Networks
  • IoT Networks and Protocols

International collaboration network

Co-authorships with 52 countries and 248 institutions. Arcs link Cuenca with each country; their thickness shows how many publications they share. Click a country to see its publications.

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Joint publications
  1. 1–2
  2. 3–5
  3. 6–15
  4. 16–40
  5. 41+
Ecuador (home)
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Co-authored publications by country
CountryPublications
Ecuador425
Spain185
Mexico52
United States31
Brazil28
Canada25
China13
Colombia10
Italy9
Venezuela9
Belgium9
Argentina8
Portugal7
India7
Iran7
Egypt6
Honduras5
Chile5
Australia4
South Africa4
France4
Hungary4
Türkiye4
Germany3
Sweden3
Ireland3
Norway2
Netherlands2
United Arab Emirates2
Jordan2
Poland2
Nigeria2
Japan2
Bangladesh2
South Korea2
Finland1
Peru1
Romania1
Iraq1
Ukraine1
Greece1
Denmark1
Thailand1
Taiwan1
Brunei1
Hong Kong1
Austria1
Saudi Arabia1
Algeria1
Vietnam1
Pakistan1
United Kingdom1
Cuba1

Publication types

561publications
  • Journal articles301 54%
  • Conference papers193 34%
  • Books and chapters32 6%
  • Other35 6%
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Publications by type
TypePublications%
Journal articles30154%
Conference papers19334%
Books and chapters326%
Other356%

Open access

55% of the output is open access

  • Diamond open journal with no author fees10%
  • Gold open access journal20%
  • Hybrid open article in a subscription journal3%
  • Green repository copy20%
  • Bronze free on the publisher’s site2%
  • Closed requires subscription45%
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Publications by access type
AccessPublications%
Diamond5610%
Gold11020%
Hybrid193%
Green11320%
Bronze92%
Closed25445%

Most frequent partner institutions

  1. Universidad de Jaén Spain125
  2. Tecnológico de Monterrey Mexico41
  3. Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya Spain31
  4. Politecnica Salesiana University Ecuador30
  5. National Polytechnic School Ecuador29
  6. Universidad de Málaga Spain22
  7. Universidad Politécnica de Madrid Spain17
  8. Universidade Estadual de Campinas (UNICAMP) Brazil17
  9. Universidad Católica de Cuenca Ecuador16
  10. Concordia University Canada13
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Partner institutions
InstitutionPublications
Universidad de Jaén (Spain)125
Tecnológico de Monterrey (Mexico)41
Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (Spain)31
Politecnica Salesiana University (Ecuador)30
National Polytechnic School (Ecuador)29
Universidad de Málaga (Spain)22
Universidad Politécnica de Madrid (Spain)17
Universidade Estadual de Campinas (UNICAMP) (Brazil)17
Universidad Católica de Cuenca (Ecuador)16
Concordia University (Canada)13

Collaboration between groups

RL-01RL-02RL-03
RL-01 Electronics and Control23624110
RL-02 Electrical Power2436915
RL-03 Signals and Communications11015287

Off the diagonal: publications with authors from both groups. On the diagonal: each group’s total. Members of two groups count in both.

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Publications shared between groups
GroupsPublications
RL-01 × RL-0224
RL-01 × RL-03110
RL-02 × RL-0315

Contribution to the Sustainable Development Goals

Publications associated with each SDG according to OpenAlex’s automatic classification (a publication can contribute to several).

  1. SDG 9 · Industry, innovation and infrastructure366
  2. SDG 7 · Affordable and clean energy269
  3. SDG 13 · Climate action143
  4. SDG 11 · Sustainable cities and communities75
  5. SDG 3 · Good health and well-being26
  6. SDG 12 · Responsible consumption and production16
  7. SDG 6 · Clean water and sanitation9
  8. SDG 2 · Zero hunger8
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Publications by SDG
GoalPublications
SDG 9 · Industry, innovation and infrastructure366
SDG 7 · Affordable and clean energy269
SDG 13 · Climate action143
SDG 11 · Sustainable cities and communities75
SDG 3 · Good health and well-being26
SDG 12 · Responsible consumption and production16
SDG 6 · Clean water and sanitation9
SDG 2 · Zero hunger8
Publications per year and group RL-01 RL-02 RL-03
46
2017
38
2018
40
2019
47
2020
57
2021
41
2022
59
2023
81
2024
81
2025
42
2026

The number above each bar is the department total without duplicates; an article with authors from two groups appears in both segments.

Most cited works

  1. 298citations Fast-Frequency Response Provided by DFIG-Wind Turbines and its Impact on the Grid IEEE Transactions on Power Systems · 2016
  2. 215citations Impact of Artificial Intelligence on the Planning and Operation of Distributed Energy Systems in Smart Grids Energies · 2024
  3. 188citations A Review of Optimal Control Techniques Applied to the Energy Management and Control of Microgrids Procedia Computer Science · 2015
  4. 178citations Impact of EV fast charging stations on the power distribution network of a Latin American intermediate city Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews · 2019
  5. 148citations A Systematic Review on the Integration of Artificial Intelligence into Energy Management Systems for Electric Vehicles: Recent Advances and Future Perspectives World Electric Vehicle Journal · 2024

Source: ORCID, OpenAlex and Google Scholar (each article counted once; map, types, open access and SDGs from OpenAlex). Last updated: October 31, 2026.