Daniel Puentes · Sales Director at Datatec Instruments

Title: Instrumentation in 2025: New Power, RF, and EMC Testing Systems

Time: Wednesday, July 2 at 3:30 PM

Location: Auditorium (HS03)

Daniel Puentes is the Sales Director at Datatec Instruments. He holds an Industrial Engineering degree from UPM and has 11 years of experience in the electronic test and measurement instrumentation sector. He is a reference in radiofrequency and electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) solutions. His extensive knowledge of the market and customer applications, combined with the distribution of over 40 manufacturers, gives him a unique ability to serve as an instrumentation consultant.

Description: Since SAAEI 2024, power, RF, and EMC testing tools have significantly improved.

This presentation will showcase these innovations aimed at meeting the research needs of attendees at SAAEI 2025, along with practical advice for selecting the right tool:

• New battery testing tools (from electrochemical impedance to module and pack testing)
• Semiconductor measurement with SMUs and micropositioning
• How to invest wisely and economically in a pre-compliance EMC lab
• How to accurately measure small current consumption and correlate it with the frequency domain
• Efficiency measurements in DC-DC converters, electrolyzers, and other power systems

During SAAEI, Datatec will offer live demonstrations of new instruments from: Keysight, Tektronix, Keithley, Elektro Automatik, Siglent, PicoTech, YIC, among others.

Yann Bouvier earned his Industrial Engineering degree in 2012, a Master's in Industrial Electronics in 2013, and a PhD in Electrical and Electronic Engineering in 2019, all from the Polytechnic University of Madrid.
From 2020 to 2023, he was a postdoctoral researcher in the Mechatronics Department at the University of Innsbruck, Austria. He is currently an Assistant Professor in the Department of Applied Mathematics, Materials Science and Engineering, and Electronic Technology at Rey Juan Carlos University.

David Marroquí was born in Elche, Spain, in 1990. He earned his Industrial Engineering degree from Miguel Hernández University of Elche in 2015 and his PhD in Industrial Technologies from the same university in 2020. He is currently an Associate Professor in the Department of Materials Science, Optics, and Electronic Technology at Miguel Hernández University. He is a member of the Power Systems and Space Electronics (SPES) research group. He spent a research period at the Center of Reliable Power Electronics in Aalborg, Denmark, in 2018 as a predoctoral researcher, and another at the European Space Agency in Noordwijk, Netherlands, during 2021/22 as a postdoctoral researcher. His research interests include space power systems, industrial electronics, and electronics reliability.

Miroslav Vasić, born in Serbia in 1981, is an Associate Professor at the Polytechnic University of Madrid (UPM), where he has worked since 2005 and earned his PhD in 2010. His research focuses on power converters and the optimization of advanced semiconductor devices, especially GaN-based. He has published over 100 peer-reviewed scientific papers, supervised seven PhD theses, and registered six patents. His recognitions include the Semikron Innovation Award (2012), a medal from the Royal Academy of Engineering (2015), and the UPM award for Best Young Researcher (2016). He is also co-author of two award-winning papers in the IEEE Journal of Emerging and Selected Topics in Power Electronics. In 2021, he co-founded the IEEE PELS TC 10 technical committee on design methodologies, where he served as vice-chair until 2023.

José A. Villarejo, born in Murcia, Spain, in 1972, is a professor at the Polytechnic University of Cartagena (UPCT), where he has worked since 1998. He earned his degree in Electronics Engineering from the University of Murcia in 1997 and his PhD from UPCT in 2004. His research focuses on DC/DC converters and grid-connected photovoltaic microinverters, with significant contributions to renewable energy technologies. He is a member of IEEE and has participated in international projects related to energy efficiency and large-scale photovoltaic system integration.

Description: This technical talk is dedicated to printed circuit board (PCB) design, covering the process from a beginner’s perspective to a professional approach. The goal is to provide a clear and progressive guide that helps designers of any level improve their designs from the standpoint of electromagnetic compatibility, demystifying many concepts often referred to as “black magic.”
The first part of the session will focus on a practical case: the iterative improvement of a typical PCB design for a power converter, starting from a novice student’s initial design and transforming it step by step into an optimized and more professional version. This process will be supported by fundamental concepts and widely known equations among students and engineers, demonstrating that a qualitative leap in design is achievable with a solid technical foundation.
Next, the talk will address the particularities and challenges of PCB design when using modern Gallium Nitride (GaN) transistors, an emerging technology with great potential in high-efficiency applications. The session will conclude with specific considerations for PCB design aimed at aerospace applications, where reliability, signal integrity, and robustness requirements are especially demanding.

Luis López - MathWorks

Title: Gemelos digitales para mejorar la estabilidad e integración de redes eléctricas renovables con convertidores grid-forming

Date: Wednesday, July 2 at 5:30 p.m.

Place: Auditorium (HS03)

Luis López es un ingeniero de aplicaciones de MathWorks, especializado en las áreas de simulación de procesos y sistemas físicos, de diseño de sistemas de control, y de verificación e implementación de dichos sistemas. Sus estudios son de ingeniería industrial, de la especialidad mecánica. Su carrera profesional previa a MathWorks se ha desarrollado en empresas y proyectos del sector ferroviario.

Description: La creciente integración de energías renovables en los sistemas eléctricos ha reducido la presencia de fuentes síncronas tradicionales, lo que disminuye la inercia del sistema y puede comprometer su estabilidad. Este problema se agrava con el uso de controladores grid-following (GFL), que dependen de la red para sincronizarse. Para hacer frente a estos desafíos, se están utilizando soluciones como el almacenamiento en baterías, controladores grid-forming (GFM), tecnologías FACTS y HVDC, y estrategias de gestión de la demanda.

La presentación se divide en dos partes. En la primera, se mostrará cómo diseñar y desplegar algoritmos de control digital para convertidores de potencia usando Simulink y Simscape Electrical, desde la modelización hasta la implementación en hardware. En la segunda parte, se abordará la integración de energías renovables en redes eléctricas, con énfasis en sistemas fotovoltaicos, almacenamiento y parques eólicos, destacando el uso de controladores GFM y la validación frente a normativas internacionales.

Julian Moreno - Kolbi

Title: Testing of Grid-Connected Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)

Time: Thursday, July 3 at 3:30 PM

Location: Room H127

Julian Moreno is the head of the ATE equipment segment at Kolbi. He holds an Industrial Engineering degree from Universidad Carlos III. With a long professional background in the field of power generation—both conventional and solar renewable—his recent career has focused on power test and measurement equipment within R&D across aerospace, automotive, railway, energy, and scientific research sectors. He has extensive experience in switched-mode power conversion systems and battery- and fuel/H2-based storage technologies.

Description: The massive integration of renewable generation into the power grid mix is bringing about a radical transformation in many aspects. Storage systems capable of balancing the grid—both in terms of pricing and synchronization—will be the enablers of this now unstoppable shift. Among the many available technologies, BESS are currently the preferred option, as they can address both aspects effectively.

Marin Lujak · URJC

Time: Thursday, July 3 at 4:15 PM

Location: Room H127

Title: Distributed Coordination of Autonomous Vehicle Fleets with Reconfigurable Tools

Marin Lujak is an Associate Professor at Rey Juan Carlos University (URJC) in Madrid, specializing in distributed and decentralized methodologies for coordinating complex multi-agent systems. He holds a PhD in Organizational Engineering from the University of Rome Tor Vergata and has also served as Associate Professor at IMT Lille Douai (University of Lille, France). His international career is reinforced by fluency in five languages. He has authored over 80 peer-reviewed scientific publications, focusing his research on intelligent transportation, emergency management, and autonomous robotics. He has held leadership roles in scientific associations such as EURAMAS (European Association for Multi-Agent Systems), serves as associate and guest editor for prestigious international journals, and has actively participated in organizing and reviewing over 100 international conferences. He has acted as a reviewer for research agencies in Spain, France, Croatia, and Italy, and co-supervises international PhD theses under joint supervision agreements.

Description: Specialized fleets in sectors such as construction, public services, maintenance, or emergency response require precise coordination between vehicles and tools, especially when autonomous capabilities are involved. This talk focuses on the dynamic (re)configuration of tools and fleet optimization through distributed decision-making, preserving privacy and adapting to complex task requirements. It will cover multi-agent coordination methodologies in heterogeneous fleets, advanced three-dimensional assignment and dynamic routing techniques, and highlight the role of distributed systems in balancing local and global efficiency. Finally, it will showcase applications of digital twins in collaborative fleet management, with direct impact on smart mobility, Industry 4.0, and autonomous robotics.

Nacho Rodríguez · Grupo Álava

Title: Las normativas de compatibilidad electromagnética de la Comisión Electrotécnica Internacional (IEC 61000 4-11, 4-13, 4-14 y 4-28)

Time: Thursday, July 3 at 5:30 PM

Location: Auditorium (HS03)

Nacho Rodríguez is an experienced Sales Engineer at Cinergia Power Solutions, bringing extensive expertise in advanced power testing solutions tailored to the rapidly evolving sectors of electromobility, batteries, and energy storage.

With deep knowledge of Cinergia’s cutting-edge equipment, Nacho excels at translating complex technical requirements into high-value, customized solutions that drive innovation and success for clients around the world.