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Dr. Mariano Ventosa Rodríguez

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Category: Associate Professor
Research Area: Decision Support Systems for the Energy Sector Research Group ; Power-Economics Regulation Research Group
Association date: 01/Oct/2000
Location: AA25.D-500
Phone number: +34 91 542-2800 ext. 2446
E-mail: mariano.ventosaATiit.upcomillas.es

Areas of interest:
Operations, planning and economy of electric energy systems. Application of operations research in electric energy markets.

Biography:
Mariano Ventosa Rodríguez holds a degree in Electrical Engineering and a Ph.D. in Electric Energy Systems. He is an Associate Professor in Electric Circuits at ICAI School of Engineering of Comillas University and a Research Fellow at the Institute for Research in Technology (IIT). His areas of interest include operations, planning and the economics of the electricity sector, as well as the application of operations research in electricity markets. He has participated in research projects concerning these subjects for electrical companies and he is also author of more than 50 publications in Journals, Conferences and Book chapters. He was a visiting scholar at Johns Hopkins University, Department of Geography Environmental Engineering, Maryland, USA in 2008. Currently, he is Dean at ICAI School of Engineering.

Ph.D. Thesis

Developed:

    M. Ventosa (2001), Modelado de la explotación de la generación en mercados eléctricos liberalizados mediante el problema complementario. Universidad Pontificia Comillas. Madrid (Spain).
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Supervised:

    J. Cabero (2007), Modelo de gestión del riesgo de mercado en el negocio de generación de electricidad. Universidad Pontificia Comillas. Madrid (Spain).
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    Á. Baíllo (2002), Optimizacion de la explotación y de la preparación de ofertas de una empresa de generación de energía eléctrica para mercados de corto plazo. Universidad Pontificia Comillas. Madrid (Spain).
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 3 Ph.D. thesis

Journal Publications

    J. Cabero, M. Ventosa, S. Cerisola, Á. Baíllo, "Modeling Risk Management in Oligopolistic Electricity Markets: A Benders Decomposition Approach", IEEE Transactions on Power Systems. vol. 25, no. 1, pp. 263-271, February 2010.
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    P. Linares, F.J. Santos, M. Ventosa, "Coordination of carbon reduction and renewable energy support policies", Climate Policy. vol. 8, no. 4, pp. 377-394, August 2008.
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    P. Linares, F.J. Santos, M. Ventosa, L. Lapiedra, "Incorporating oligopoly, CO2 emissions trading and green certificates into a power generation expansion model", Automatica. vol. 44, no. 6, pp. 1608-1620, June 2008.
    show more   JCR   DOI icon 10.1016/j.automatica.2008.03.006     JCR impact factor 2.172 (2010)

    K. Quizhpe, Á. Baíllo, M. Ventosa, "Valoración de contratos a plazo en mercados eléctricos. Aplicación al mercado ecuatoriano", IEEE Latin America Transactions. vol. 6, no. 2, pp. 184-193, June 2008.
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    E. Centeno, M. Ventosa, "Planificación integral de la generación de energía eléctrica", Energía. no. 200, pp. 58-64, July 2007.
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    P. Linares, F.J. Santos, M. Ventosa, L. Lapiedra, "Impacts of the european emissions trading scheme directive and permit assignment methods on the Spanish electricity sector", Energy Journal. vol. 27, no. 1, pp. 79-98, January 2006.
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    J. Cabero, Á. Baíllo, S. Cerisola, M. Ventosa, A. García, F. Perán, G. Relaño, "A Medium-Term Integrated Risk Management Model for a Hydrothermal Generation Company", IEEE Transactions on Power Systems. vol. 20, no. 3, pp. 1379-1388, August 2005.
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    M. Ventosa, Á. Baíllo, A. Ramos, M. Rivier, "Electricity Markets modeling trends", Energy Policy. vol. 33, no. 7, pp. 897-913, May 2005.
    show more   JCR   DOI icon 10.1016/j.enpol.2003.10.013     JCR impact factor 2.723 (2011)

    Á. Baíllo, M. Ventosa, M. Rivier, A. Ramos, "Optimal offering strategies for generation companies operating in electricity spot markets", IEEE Transactions on Power Systems. vol. 19, no. 2, pp. 745-753, May 2004.
    show more   JCR   DOI icon 10.1109/TPWRS.2003.821429     JCR impact factor 2.678 (2011)

    M. Ventosa, G. Relaño, "La empresa de generación ante mercados eléctricos", Anales de Mecánica y Electricidad. vol. LXXIX, no. II, pp. 20-30, March 2002.
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    A. Ramos, M. Ventosa, M. Rivier, "Modeling competition in electric energy markets by equilibrium constraints", Utilities Policy. vol. 7, no. 4, pp. 233-242, February 1999.
    show more   DOI icon 10.1016/S0957-1787(98)00016-2     JCR impact factor 0.804 (2011)

    A. Ramos, M. Rivier, M. Ventosa, "A new tool for bidding hydropower into a competitive market", Hydro Review Worldwide (HRW). vol. 6, no. 6, pp. 22-25, December 1998.
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 12 publications

Conference Papers

    K. Quizhpe, Á. Baíllo, M. Ventosa, "Valoración de contratos a plazo en mercados eléctricos. Aplicación al mercado ecuatoriano", Conferencia ANDESCON2006 - Congreso del Área Andina IEEE 2006. Quito, Ecuador, 8-10 November 2006
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    P. Linares, F.J. Santos, M. Ventosa, L. Lapiedra, "ESPAM: An oligopolistic, electricity generation expansion model which incorporates carbon emissions trading and green certificates", INFORMS Annual Meeting. Pittsburgh, U.S.A., 5-8- November 2006
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    J. Cabero, Á. Baíllo, S. Cerisola, M. Ventosa, "Electricity market equilibrium model with risk constraints via benders decomposition", INFORMS Annual Meeting 2005. San Francisco, CA, U.S.A., 13-16 November 2005
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    J. Cabero, Á. Baíllo, S. Cerisola, M. Ventosa, "Application of benders decomposition to an equilibrium problem", 15th PSCC, Power Systems Computing Conference. Liege, Belgium, 22-26 August 2005
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    J. Cabero, Á. Baíllo, S. Cerisola, M. Ventosa, "Electricity production planning and portfolio optimization with a CVaR objective", INFORMS Annual Meeting 2004. Denver, CO, U.S.A., 24-27 October 2004
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    P. Linares, L. Lapiedra, M. Ventosa, "An analysis of the consequences of the carbon trading directive and the permits assignment methods on the Spanish electricity sector", 1st Atlantic Workshop on Energy and Environmental Economics. Isla de la Toja, Spain, 9-12 September 2004
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    Á. Baíllo, A. Ramos, M. Rivier, M. Ventosa, "Impact of the Spanish Tariff Regulation on the strategy followed by generation companies", INFORMS Annual Meeting 2003. Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.A., 19-22 October 2003
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    M. Ventosa, Á. Baíllo, A. Ramos, M. Rivier, "Electricity Markets modeling trends", INFORMS Annual Meeting 2003. Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.A., 19-22 October 2003
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    L. Lapiedra, M. Ventosa, P. Linares, "Expansion planning model considering an emission-based permits market", 8ª Jornadas Hispano-lusas de Ingeniería Eléctrica. ISBN: 972-8822-00-6, Algarve,Vilamoura, Portugal, 3-5 July 2003
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    M. Ventosa, B. Trocolí, S. Ortiz, "Modeling supply function equilibrium in electricity markets: An MCP approach", 8ª Jornadas Hispano-lusas de Ingeniería Eléctrica. ISBN: 972-8822-00-6, Algarve,Vilamoura, Portugal, 3-5 July 2003
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    J. Cabero, A. García, M. Ventosa, "Forecasting long term electricity prices", 8ª Jornadas Hispano-lusas de Ingeniería Eléctrica. ISBN: 972-8822-00-6, Algarve,Vilamoura, Portugal, 3-5 July 2003
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    J.C. Fernández, M. Ventosa, J. Bogas, "An overview on electricity markets: International experiences", 8ª Jornadas Hispano-lusas de Ingeniería Eléctrica. ISBN: 972-8822-00-6, Algarve,Vilamoura, Portugal, 3-5 July 2003
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    J. Reneses, Á. Baíllo, E. Centeno, M. Ventosa, M. Rivier, A. Ramos, "Strategies to fulfill medium-term objectives through short-term operation in competitive power markets", IEEE PowerTech 2003. ISBN: 0-7803-7967-5, Bolonia, Italy, 23-26 June 2003
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    A. Ramos, Á. Baíllo, S. López, M. Rivier, M. Ventosa, "Analysis of short term dynamic behavior of an electric market", Internacional Federation of Operacional Research Socities IFORS 2002. Edinburgh, United Kingdom, 8-12 July 2002
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    M. Ventosa, A. García, R. Denis, M. Rivier, A. Ramos, "Fitting electricity market models with a conjectural variations approach", Internacional Federation of Operacional Research Socities IFORS 2002. Edinburgh, United Kingdom, 8-12 July 2002
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    M. Ventosa, R. Denis, C. Redondo, "Expansion Planning in Electricity Markets. Two different approaches Proceedings", 14th PSCC Conference, Session 43-4, pp. 1-8. ISBN: 84-89673-25-X, Sevilla, Spain, 24-28 June 2002
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    A. Ramos, M. Ventosa, M. Rivier, A. Santamaría, "An iterative algorithm for profit maximization by market equilibrium constraints", 14th PSCC - Power Systems Computing Conference,Session 07-5, p.p. 1-6.. ISBN: 84-89673-25-X, pp. 6, Sevilla, Spain, 24-28 June 2002
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    A. García, M. Ventosa, M. Rivier, A. Ramos, G. Relaño, "Fitting electricity market models. A conjectural variations approach ", 14th PSCC Conference, Session 12-3, pp. 1-8. ISBN: 84-89673-25-X, pp. 8, Sevilla, Spain, 24-28 June 2002
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    Á. Baíllo, M. Ventosa, M. Rivier, A. Ramos, G. Relaño, "Bidding in a Day-Ahead Electricity Market: A Comparison of Decomposition Techniques", 14th PSCC, Power Systems Computing Conference,Session 7, paper 2, page 1-7. ISBN: 84-89673-25-X, pp. 7, Sevilla, Spain, 24-28 June 2002
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    Á. Baíllo, M. Ventosa, M. Rivier, A. Ramos, "Strategic bidding in a competitive electricity market: A decomposition approach", IEEE Power Tech. Conference. ISBN: 0-7803-7139-9, Oporto, Portugal, 10-13 September 2001
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    E. Parrilla, M. Ventosa, "Estudio del impacto de las restricciones técnicas sobre el equilibrio de un mercado eléctrico oligopolista", 7as Jornadas Hispano-Lusas de Ingenieria Eléctrica. ISBN: 84-95821-00-1, Madrid, Spain, 4-6 July 2001
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    A. García, M. Ventosa, M. Rivier, A. Ramos, "Gestión del riesgo frente a la incertidumbre en las aportaciones hidráulicas en un Mercado Eléctrico mediante el Problema Complementario", 7as Jornadas Hispano-Lusas de Ingeniería Eléctrica. Vol III, pp. 39-45. ISBN: 84-95821-00-1, Madrid, Spain, 4-6 July 2001
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    M. Ventosa, M. Rivier, A. Ramos, "Revisión de las tendencias de modelado de la explotación de la generación en mercados de generación eléctrica", 7as Jornadas Hispano-Lusas de Ingenieria Eléctrica. Vol III, pp. 97-102. ISBN: 84-95821-00-1, Madrid, Spain, 4-6 July 2001
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    Á. Baíllo, J.M. Latorre, M. Ventosa, M. Rivier, A. Ramos, "Unit Commitment Estratégico para Empresas de Generación: Descomposición por Relajación Lagrangiana", 7as Jornadas Hispano-Lusas de Ingeniería Eléctrica. Vol III, pp. 33-38. ISBN: 84-95821-00-1, Madrid, Spain, 4-6 July 2001
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    M. Ventosa, A. García, M. Rivier, A. Ramos, "Modeling Inflow Uncertainty in Electricity Markets using Dynamic Programming & Complementarity Problem Techniques", INFORMS Annual Meeting 2000. San Antonio, TX, U.S.A., 5-8 November 2000
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    Á. Baíllo, M. Ventosa, M. Rivier, A. Ramos, "Strategic bidding under uncertainty in a competitive electricity market", INFORMS 2000 Session SA29.1. San Antonio, U.S.A., 5-8 November 2000
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    M. Ventosa, A. García, A. Mencía, M. Rivier, A. Ramos, "Modeling Inflow Uncertainty in Electricity Markets: A Stochastic MCP Approach", 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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    Á. Baíllo, M. Ventosa, M. Rivier, A. Ramos, "Strategic bidding under uncertainty in a competitive electricity market", 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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    M. Ventosa, M. Rivier, A. Ramos, A. García, "An MCP Approach for Hydrothermal Coordination in Deregulated Power Markets", 2000 IEEE/PES Summer Meeting. ISBN: 0-7803-6420-1, Seattle, Washington, U.S.A., 16-20 July 2000
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    M. Rivier, M. Ventosa, A. Ramos, "A Generation Planning Model in Electricity Markets Based on the Complementary Problem", INFORMS Annual Meeting 1999. Philadelphia, PA, U.S.A., 7-10 November 1999
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    Á. Baíllo, M. Ventosa, M. Rivier, A. Ramos, "Unit commitment and bidding strategies for generation companies in deregulated electricity markets", DIMACS/EPRI Workshop on Next Generation of Unit Commitment Model. DIMACS Center, Rutgers. Piscataway, NJ, U.S.A., 27-28 September 1999
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    M. Ventosa, A. Ramos, M. Rivier, A. Bautista, R. Andrés, "Modelado de la Explotación de la Generación a Largo Plazo de Sistemas Eléctricos en Competencia Mediante el Problema Complementario", 6ª Jornadas Hispano-Lusas de Ingeniería Eléctrica. ISBN: 84-920984-2-2, Lisboa, Portugal, 7-9 July 1999
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    M. Ventosa, A. Ramos, M. Rivier, "Modelling profit maximisation in deregulated power markets by equilibrium constraints", 13th Power Systems Computation Conference (PSCC '99). Vol. 1, pp. 231-237. Trondheim, Norway, 28 June - 2 July 1999
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    M. Rivier, M. Ventosa, A. Ramos, "A generation operation planning model in deregulated electricity markets based on the complementarity problem", 2nd International Conference on Complementary Problems (ICCP 99). Madison, Wisconsin, U.S.A., 9-12 June 1999
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    A. Ramos, M. Rivier, M. Ventosa, S. Arroyo, L. Palacios, M. Rey, "A tool for hydro energy scheduling and bidding in the Spanish framework", HydroVision98. Reno, NV, U.S.A., 28-31 July 1998
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 35 publications

Books and Book chapters

    P. Linares, F.J. Santos, M. Ventosa, "An assessment of the consequences of the European emissions trading scheme for the promotion of renewable electricity in Spain", en Economic Modelling of Climate Change and Energy Policies. Editores de Miguel, C.; Labandeira, X. y Manzano, B.. Ed. Edward Elgar. Cheltenham, UK, 2006.
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    E. Centeno, J. Barquín, J.I. de la Fuente, A. Muñoz, M. Ventosa, J. García-González, A. Mateo, A. Martín, "Competitors' response representation for market simulation in the Spanish daily market", en Modelling prices in competitive electricity markets. Editores Derek W. Bunn. Ed. John Wiley & Sons Limited. Chichester, UK, 2006.
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    Á. Baíllo, M. Ventosa, A. Ramos, M. Rivier, A. Canseco, "Strategic unit commitment for generation companies in deregulated electricity markets.", en The Next Generation of Electric Power Unit Commitment Models . Editores Benjamin F. Hobbs, Michael H. Rothkopf, richard O'Neill. Ed. Kluwer Academic Publishers. Boston, USA, 2001.
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    M. Rivier, M. Ventosa, A. Ramos, F. Martínez Córcoles, A. Chiarri Toscano, "A generation operation planning model in deregulated electricity markets based on the complementarity problem", en Complementarity: Applications, Algorithms and Extensions. Editores Michael C. Ferris ; Olvi L. Mangasarian and Jong-Shi Pang. Ed. Kluwer Academic Publishers. Boston, USA, 2001.
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 4 books

Projects

    Seeking antecedents for patents regarding control and operation of Aeolian parks, developed for: ABG PATENTES, S.L.. Feb/2006-Feb/2006
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    Analysis and scenario generation for risk management in the Spanish electricity market, developed for: Iberdrola. Jan/2004-Dec/2004
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    Risk management in the Spanish electricity market, developed for: Iberdrola. Jan/2003-Dec/2003
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    Design, manufacture and checking of one-phase boost voltage transformers., developed for: Unión Fenosa. Oct/2002-Dec/2004
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    Not Available, developed for: participantes del curso. Mar/2002-Mar/2002
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    Development of tools for economic planning and network constraints analysis in an electric market, developed for: Iberdrola. Jan/2002-Dec/2002
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    Risk management in the Spanish electricity market, developed for: Iberdrola. Oct/2001-Dec/2002
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    Study of the Californian electricity crisis and how it affects the Spanish case, developed for: Unión Fenosa. Jan/2001-Feb/2001
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    Decision support models for generation bids planning, developed for: Iberdrola. Jan/2001-Dec/2001
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    Models to develop offer strategies in the Electricity Generation Business, developed for: Iberdrola. Jan/2000-Dec/2000
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    Analysis, study and design of bidding strategies in the electric generation sector, developed for: Iberdrola. Jan/1999-Jan/2000
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    Not Available, developed for: Iberdrola. Sep/1998-Dec/1999
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    Framework for generation bidding strategies in the day-ahead electricity spot market., developed for: Iberdrola. Jan/1998-Dec/1998
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 13 projects

Recent Training Courses

    FSR e-learning course on regulation of energy utilities (7th Edition), developed for: European University Institute, Florence School of Regulation. Nov/2012-Jun/2013
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    FSR e-learning course on Regulation of Energy Utilities (7th Edition), developed for: European University Institute, Florence School of Regulation. Nov/2011-Jun/2012
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    FSR e-learning course on Regulation of Energy Utilities (5º Edition), developed for: European University Institute, Florence School of Regulation. Nov/2010-Jun/2011
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    Master on regulation of the electric power industry, developed for: Instituto Global de Altos Estudios en Ciencias Sociales. Sep/2010-Sep/2012
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    FSR e-learning course on Regulation of Energy Utilities (5º Edition), developed for: European University Institute, Florence School of Regulation. Nov/2009-Jun/2010
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International exchanges

    Jul - Aug 2009, Department of Geography and Environmental Engineering, Johns Hopkins University. Baltimore, Maryland (USA).

    Jun - Sep 2008, Department of Geography and Environmental Engineering, Johns Hopkins University. Baltimore, Maryland (U.S.A.).

Other Activities

    Miembro del Comité de la Energía y la Ingeniería de Arbitraje y Mediación. Asociación Europea de Arbitraje (AEADE). Madrid (Spain). Dec 2010 - Today.

    Miembro del Consejo de Redacción. Revista Anales de Mecánica y Electricidad. Madrid (Spain). Sep 2006 - Today.

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