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Dr. Fernando de Cuadra García

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Category: Professor
Research Area: Rail Systems Research Group
Association date: 01/Apr/1990
Location: AA25.D-503
Phone number: +34 91 542-2800 ext. 6113
Direct phone number: 915406113
E-mail: fernando.decuadraATiit.upcomillas.es

Areas of interest:
Large-scale modelling, simulation and optimisation problems. Knowledge engineering. Intelligent CAD. Control theory. Power systems. Railways systems. Software Engineering and graphical languages for the specification of digital systems.

Biography:
Fernando de Cuadra was born in Madrid in 1961. He holds a degree and a PhD in Industrial Engineering from the ICAI Engineering School and an Executive MBA from the ICADE Business School (Universidad Pontificia Comillas, Madrid, Spain). Since 2001 he is Full Professor at ICAI and IIT (a technology research institute) in the Comillas University. Among other positions, he was appointed Dean of the Engineering School from 2001 to 2010. His main research areas are related to Operations Research techniques (simulation and optimization) applied to diverse sectors, such as the aerospace industry, power systems and railway systems.

Ph.D. Thesis

Developed:

    F. de Cuadra (1990), El programa general de la optimización de diseño por ordenador: Aplicación de técnicas de ingeniería del conocimiento. Universidad Pontificia Comillas. Madrid (Spain).
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Supervised:

    Y. González (2003), Desarrollo de sistemas digitales de seguridad: enfoque basado en un modelo unificado de simulación. Universidad Pontificia Comillas. Madrid (Spain).
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    J.A. Rodríguez-Mondéjar (2000), Metodología para la implantacion de funciones lentas multivariable sobre arquitecturas hardware/software mediante tecnicas de aproximación por trozos. Universidad Pontificia Comillas. Madrid (Spain).
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    E. Centeno (1998), Modelo de simulación de la explotación óptima anual de un sistema eléctrico. Universidad Pontificia Comillas. Madrid (Spain).
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    A. Fernández-Cardador (1997), Modelado, simulación y control de sistemas ferroviarios. Universidad Pontificia Comillas. Madrid (Spain).
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 5 Ph.D. thesis

Journal Publications

    A.P. Cucala, A. Fernández-Cardador, F. de Cuadra, E. Pilo, "An optimisation-based traffic regulator for metro lines", WIT Transactions on The Built Environment. vol. 96, pp. 439-448, September 2007.
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    A. Fernández-Cardador, A.P. Cucala, B. Vitoriano, F. de Cuadra, "Predictive traffic regulation for metro loop lines based on quadratic programming", Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part F: Journal of Rail and Rapid Transit. vol. 220, no. 2, pp. 79-89, July 2006.
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    A. Fernández-Cardador, A.P. Cucala, F. de Cuadra, "Modelo integrado de información para la planificación y operación del tráfico ferroviario", Anales de Mecánica y Electricidad. vol. LXXXI, no. VI, pp. 18-23, November 2004.
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    Y. González, F. de Cuadra, "Sistemas digitales de seguridad", Anales de Mecánica y Electricidad. vol. LXXIX, no. IV, pp. 39-34, July 2002.
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    F. de Cuadra, "Límites éticos de la inteligencia artificial", Anales de Mecánica y Electricidad. vol. LXXIX, no. I, pp. 10-15, January 2002.
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    Y. González, F. de Cuadra, "Calidad de Software (II)", Anales de Mecánica y Electricidad. vol. LXXVIII, no. VI, pp. 20-29, November 2001.
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    Y. González, F. de Cuadra, "Calidad de Software (I)", Anales de Mecánica y Electricidad. vol. LXXVIII, no. V, pp. 54-60, September 2001.
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    Y. González, F. de Cuadra, "Conceptos básicos en el desarrollo de sistemas digitales de seguridad", Anales de Mecánica y Electricidad. vol. LXXVI , no. III, pp. 18-29, July 1999.
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    A. Fernández-Cardador, F. de Cuadra, "Implantación de un sistema de control óptimo en un centro de control de tráfico de líneas de metro", Anales de Mecánica y Electricidad. vol. LXXV, no. IV, pp. 16-23, July 1998.
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    J. Moses, J.L. Kirtley Jr., J.H. Lang, R.D. Tabors, F. de Cuadra, "A computer-based design assistant for induction motors", IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications. vol. 30, no. 6, pp. 1616-1624, November 1994.
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 10 publications

Conference Papers

    M.A. Sanz-Bobi, F. de Cuadra, C. Batlle, "A review of key points of an industrial biogas plant. A European perspective", International Conference on Renewable Energy and Applications. ICRERA 2012.. Nagasaki, Japan, 11-14 November 2012
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    A.P. Cucala, A. Fernández-Cardador, F. de Cuadra, E. Pilo, "An optimisation-based traffic regulator for metro lines", Urban Transport International Conference. Coimbra, Portugal, 3-5 September 2007
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    E. Centeno, A. Ramos, F. de Cuadra, "Chronological stochastic simulation of medium- and long-term optimal operation using a multilevel hierarchical model", PMAPS2000: 6th International Conference on Probabilistic Methods Applied to Power Systems. ISBN: 972-95194-1-2, Funchal, Madeira, Portugal, 25-28 September 2000
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    A. Fernández-Cardador, J. de Ponga, F. de Cuadra, A. García, "Multi-train simulator for regulation purposes", 7th COMPRAIL Conference. Advances in Transport Series. Vol. 7, ISSN 1462-608X. ISBN: 9781853128264, Bolonia, Italy, 11-13 September 2000
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    Y. González, F. de Cuadra, "MODUS: Integrated Behavior-Oriented Model for Rapid Prototyping", 11th IEEE International Workshop on Rapid Systems Prototyping RSP'2000. París, France, 21-23 June 2000
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    A. Berrios Villalba, F. de Cuadra, A. Fernández-Cardador, "Implementación de un sistema de regulación automática en líneas de alta velocidad con tráfico mixto", IV Congreso de Ingeniería del Transporte. Valencia, Spain, 7-9 June 2000
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    J.A. Rodríguez, F. de Cuadra, O. Nieto-Taladriz, "Implantación de funciones con fuerte carga computacional en sistemas de tiempo real mediante técnicas de interpolación multidimensional recursiva", Seminario Anual de Automática, Electrónica Industrial e Instrumentación (SAAEI 99). ISBN: 84-699-0923-1, Madrid, Spain, 22-24 September 1999
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    Y. González, F. de Cuadra, "Unified behaviour model for safety-critical digital systems simulation", 17th International System Safety Conference. Orlando, FL, U.S.A., 16-21 August 1999
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    A. Fernández-Cardador, F. de Cuadra, A. García, "Results of the implementation of an optimal control system in an integrated control centre for metro lines", 6th COMPRAIL Conference, pp. 553-562. Advances in Transport Series Vol. 2, ISSN 1462-608X. Lisboa, Portugal, 2-4 September 1998
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    F. de Cuadra, A. Fernández-Cardador, J. de Juan, M. Herrero, "Energy-saving automatic optimisation of train speed commands using direct search techniques", 5th COMPRAIL Conference, Vol. 1, pp. 337-346. Berlín, Germany, 21-23 August 1996
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    A. Fernández-Cardador, F. de Cuadra, A. García, "SIRO: an optimal regulation system in an integrated control centre for metro lines", 5th COMPRAIL Conference, Vol. 2, pp. 299-308. Berlín, Germany, 21-23 August 1996
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    F. de Cuadra, A. Fernández-Cardador, J.C. Granados, "Train simulation and headway calculations: an approach based on parametrised continuous curves", 4th COMPRAIL Conference. Vol. 1, pp.411-418. Madrid, Spain, 7-9 September 1994
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    A. Fernández-Cardador, F. de Cuadra, F. Montes, "Traffic regulation and simulation. A predictive adaptive control system", 4th COMPRAIL Conference, Vol. 1, pp. 419-428. Madrid, Spain, 7-9 September 1994
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    F. de Cuadra, A.J. Conejo, I.J. Pérez-Arriaga, "Structured Multi-Attribute Optimization: concepts and applications", Third Stockholm Optimization Days. Estocolmo, Sweden, 25-26 June 1992
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    F. de Cuadra, J.J. León, G. Solari, "Application of knowledge engineering to a complex optimization problem: the allocation of payloads in the Hermes cargo bay", Workshop on Artificial Intelligence and Knowledge-based systems for Space. ESTEC. Noordwijk, Netherlands, 22-24 May 1991
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    F. de Cuadra, I.J. Pérez-Arriaga, J.H. Lang, "Application of knowledge engineering to computer-aided design optimization of variable reluctance motors", International Conference on Electrical Machines (ICEM'90). Cambridge, MA, U.S.A., 13-15 August 1990
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    F. de Cuadra, J.J. San Gil Otero, J. Alba, "Aplicación de Técnicas de Ingeniería de Conocimiento al Diseño Conceptual de Satélites", IBERAMIA 88, First Latin-American Conference on Artificial Intelligence. Barcelona, Spain, 11-13 January 1988
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 17 publications

Projects

    Communication project 3D CPHI, developed for: NEKICESA Packaging S.L. Sep/2012-Oct/2012
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    Optimal fleet operation management, developed for: REPSOL S.A. Jun/2012-Jun/2013
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    Assessment for biogas plants investments in Romania, developed for: GED Capital Development S.A.. Feb/2012-Mar/2012
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    Energy-saving in railways operation. Efficient regenerative breaking., developed for: Ministerio de Educación y Ciencia. Jan/2007-Dec/2008
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    Implementation of a traffic regulation tool for the line Madrid-Arganda del Rey (Arganda II), developed for: Dimetronic, S.A.. Mar/1999-Oct/1999
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    Fault tolerance on mobil communications., developed for: Fundación Airtel. Jan/1999-Jul/1999
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    Not Available, developed for: Dimetronic, S.A.. Dec/1998-Mar/1999
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    Not Available, developed for: Dimetronic, S.A.. Oct/1998-Mar/1999
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    SIRATA: Development and implementation of a traffic regulation tool for the metro line Madrid-Arganda del Rey, developed for: Dimetronic, S.A.. Mar/1998-Sep/1998
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    RETO-II. Traffic regulation of railway lines with complex topology, developed for: Dimetronic, S.A.. Mar/1998-Feb/1999
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    New version of the railway traffic regulation tool SIRAT, developed for: Dimetronic, S.A.. Feb/1998-May/1998
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    Not Available, developed for: Dimetronic, S.A.. Sep/1997-Dec/1997
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    Work shifts optimisation for train drivers in Metro lines. Phase I, developed for: Metro de Madrid, S.A.. May/1997-Feb/1998
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    Advanced Model for Yearly Operation., developed for: Endesa. Mar/1994-May/1995
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    TABLETA. Development of a graphical tablet interface- Control site and data preparation tool, developed for: Dimetronic, S.A.. Jun/1993-Jun/1994
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 15 projects

International exchanges

    Nov - Dec 2011, Engineering Systems (grupo de Professor Mort Webster), Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). Cambridge, MA (U.S.A.).

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