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João P. S. Catalão

catalao@ubi.pt

Address:

University of Beira Interior (UBI)

Dept. of Electromechanical Engineering

R. Fonte do Lameiro

6201-001 Covilhã

PORTUGAL

Tel: +351-275329914

Fax: +351-275329972

Roles in UBI: Professor and Director of the MSc in Electromechanical Engineering (EUR-ACE quality label, 04-2012)

Scientific Area at Cie³-IST: Power and Energy Systems

Coordinator of a Research Group in Power and Energy Systems – Renewable Energies and Sustainability – at UBI

Degrees

- PhD, University of Beira Interior, 07-2007

- MSc, Instituto Superior Técnico, 12-2003

- Licenciatura (5-year BSc), University of Beira Interior, 07-1998

Expertise Topics

- Power System Operations and Planning

- Hydro and Thermal Scheduling

- Wind and Price Forecasting

- Uncertainty and Risk Management

- Bidding Strategies in Electricity Markets

- Distributed Renewable Generation

- Demand Response and Smart Grids

Affiliations

- Portuguese Council of Engineers (OE) Senior Member, 11-2010

- IET, Member, 03-2008

- IASTED, Member, 10-2007

- IEEE (PES, ES, IES, CIS, PELS), Member, 01-2004

Involvement in Projects

- Assessment of Risk and Uncertainty in Large-Scale Integration of Distributed Generation and Demand-Side Management towards a Sustainable and Smart Grid, Ref. PTDC/EEA-EEL/118519/2010, FCT-Portugal, 02-2012.

Principal Investigator

Funding: € 133.000,00 (Overall Rating: Excellent)

- Optimal Operations Planning of Hydro Energy Systems in Competitive Environment, Ref. E-162/12, CRUP/MICINN-Spain, 01-2012.

Principal Investigator

Funding: € 10.000,00

- Weather Intelligence for Renewable Energies, Ref. WIRE, COST Action ES1002, European Science Foundation, 03-2011.

MC Substitute Member and WG 3 Member (Power Plants and Electrical Grid Management)

Economic Dimension of the Activities: € 64 million (estimated) for the total duration of the Action

- Intelligent Monitoring, Control and Security of Critical Infrastructure Systems, Ref. IntelliCIS, COST Action IC0806, European Science Foundation, 03-2011.

MC Substitute Member and WG 2 Member (Reliable Management and Control of Electric Power Systems)

Economic Dimension of the Activities: € 88 million (estimated) for the total duration of the Action

- Optimal Scheduling and Offering Strategies for Power Producers considering a Mixed Generation Portfolio, Uncertainty and Risk-Management, Ref. PTDC/EEA-EEL/110102/2009, FCT-Portugal, 01-2011.

Principal Investigator

Funding: € 89.500,00 (Overall Rating: Excellent)

- Open Field Laboratory for Certification of Small Wind Generators, Ref. 555687/2010-4, CNPq/MCT-Brazil, 10-2010.

Coordinator at UBI

Funding: € 152.290,00 (Overall Rating: Excellent)

Academic Activities

Lecture courses [25]

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Pedagogical texts [20]

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Supervision of Post-Doctoral Fellows [2]

- Robust control and optimization of distributed generation based smart micro-grids, Post-Doctoral Fellow, Dr. S.R. Mohanty, UBI and Cie³-IST, 03-2013.

Research grant (PTDC/EEA-EEL/118519/2010) under FCT Project

- Study of grid-connected wind energy conversion systems considering new power converters and new control strategies, Post-Doctoral Fellow, Dr. R. Melício, UBI and Cie³-IST, 03-2012.

Post-Doctoral grant (SFRH/BPD/68585/2010) awarded by FCT

Supervision of theses [21]

PhD [9]

- Using biomass as an energy alternative to the sustainability and competitiveness of Portuguese industry, PhD, L.J.R. Nunes, University of Beira Interior, 07-2015.

- Photovoltaic energy conversion systems: simulation, optimization and grid impact, PhD, E.M.G. Rodrigues, University of Beira Interior, 07-2015.

- Contribution of cable losses in the investment analysis on efficient electrical equipment, PhD, J.A. Lobão, University of Beira Interior, 07-2014.

- Sustainability analysis and techno-economic simulation in photovoltaic energy systems, PhD, S. Saraiva, University of Beira Interior, 07-2014.

- Factors influencing the strategic management of sustainable energy systems: risk and competitiveness, PhD, G.J. Osório, University of Beira Interior, 07-2014.

Research grant (PTDC/EEA-EEL/110102/2009) under FCT Project

- Technological innovation in a wind power system: technical and economic analysis, PhD, N.C. Batista, University of Beira Interior, 07-2013.

- Optimal scheduling and offering strategies for hydro and wind power producers considering uncertainty and risk, PhD, H.M.I. Pousinho, University of Beira Interior, 07-2012.

Ph.D. grant (SFRH/BD/62965/2009) awarded by FCT

- Lightning protection of wind energy systems, PhD, R.B. Rodrigues, University of Beira Interior, 01-2011.

Senior Membership awarded by OE

- Dynamic models of grid-connected wind energy conversion systems, PhD, R. Melício, University of Beira Interior, 07-2010.

MSc [12]

- Analysis of an investment project on nuclear energy in Portugal, MSc, P.T. Flores, University of Beira Interior, 11-2011.

- Novel hybrid methodology to predict energy prices and wind power in the short-term, MSc, G.J. Osório, University of Beira Interior, 07-2011.

- Energy micro-generation: technical and economic study under the new Portuguese legislation, MSc, S. Saraiva, University of Beira Interior, 11-2010.

- Plastic injection machines: installation, protection and quality control, MSc, P.J.M. Esteves, University of Beira Interior, 11-2010.

- Contribution to wind power investment decisions in Cape Verde, MSc, E. Freire, University of Beira Interior, 07-2010.

- Study of components, control mechanisms and probabilistic reliability models of wind energy systems, MSc, D.S. Costa, University of Beira Interior, 07-2010.

- Conversion of energy in small hydro systems: study of technologies and assessment of the hydroelectric potential, MSc, M.M.C. Correia, University of Beira Interior, 09-2009.

- Maintenance of frequency converters within a power and automation company, MSc, N.M.F. Pinto, University of Beira Interior, 09-2009.

- Hydroelectric system: hydraulic valves, synchronous generator and speed regulator, MSc, D.D. Almeida, University of Beira Interior, 07-2009.

- New approach for the optimal scheduling of hydro systems: mixed integer nonlinear programming, MSc, H.M.I. Pousinho, University of Beira Interior, 07-2009.

- Predicting wind power in the short-term using artificial neural networks, MSc, N.M.S. Martins, University of Beira Interior, 10-2008.

- Cogeneration and trigeneration: study of technologies, legal framework and industry applications, MSc, H.E.F.S. Bicho, University of Beira Interior, 09-2008.

Publications [198]

62 ISI-indexed Publications (Link); 93 Scopus-indexed Publications (Link); Citations by others: 281 (at least); h-index: 8.

Patents [2]

- N.C. Batista, R. Melício, J.P.S. Catalão, "Vertical axis turbine blades with adjustable form", PAT-US 43387/11, patent pending.

- N.C. Batista, R. Melício, J.P.S. Catalão, "Pás ajustáveis de turbinas de rotor vertical", PT 105445, June 2012, forthcoming.

Books [2]

- J.P.S. Catalão (ed.), Proceedings of the 11th IASTED European Conference on Power and Energy Systems, ACTA Press, Napoli, Italy, June 2012, forthcoming.

- J.P.S. Catalão (ed.), Electric Power Systems: Advanced Forecasting Techniques and Optimal Generation Scheduling, CRC Press (TAYLOR & FRANCIS Group), Boca Raton, Florida, USA, ISBN: 978-1-4398-9394-4, March 2012. Available, for instance, at: amazon.com and amazon.co.uk.

Book Chapters [5]

- S. Saraiva, R. Melício, J.C.O. Matias, C.M.P. Cabrita, J.P.S. Catalão, "Simulation and experimental results for a photovoltaic system formed by monocrystalline solar modules", in: Technological Innovation for Value Creation, Eds. L.M. Camarinha-Matos, E. Shahamatnia, G. Nunes, SPRINGER, Heidelberg, Germany, ISBN: 978-3-642-28254-6, pp. 329-336, February 2012.

- G.J. Osório, H.M.I. Pousinho, J.C.O. Matias, C. Monteiro, J.P.S. Catalão, "Hybrid evolutionary neuro-fuzzy computational tool to forecast wind power and electricity prices", in: Technological Innovation for Value Creation, Eds. L.M. Camarinha-Matos, E. Shahamatnia, G. Nunes, SPRINGER, Heidelberg, Germany, ISBN: 978-3-642-28254-6, pp. 321-328, February 2012.

- H.M.I. Pousinho, V.M.F. Mendes, J.P.S. Catalão, "Linear programming applied for the optimization of hydro and wind energy resources", in: Linear Programming - New Frontiers in Theory and Applications, Ed. Zoltán Mann, NOVA Science, New York, USA, ISBN: 978-1-61209-579-0, pp. 351-372, February 2012.

- R.B. Rodrigues, V.M.F. Mendes, J.P.S. Catalão, "Lightning surges on wind power systems", in: Electromagnetic Interference Issues in Power Electronics and Power Systems, Ed. Firuz Zare, BENTHAM Science, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, eISBN: 978-1-60805-240-0, pp. 96-116, September 2011.

- R. Melício, V.M.F. Mendes, J.P.S. Catalão, "Wind turbines with permanent magnet synchronous generator and full-power converters: modelling, control and simulation", in: Wind Turbines, Ed. Ibrahim Al-Bahadly, IN-TECH, Vienna, Austria, ISBN: 978-953-307-221-0, pp. 465-494, April 2011.

Articles in Journals [64] ISI/Scopus indexed: 53

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Papers in Conference Proceedings [123] ISI/Scopus indexed: 41

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Theses [2]

- J.P.S. Catalão, "New methodologies for optimization of hydrothermal power systems" (in Portuguese), PhD Thesis, University of Beira Interior, December 2006.

- J.P.S. Catalão, "Short-term operational planning of hydroelectric power systems" (in Portuguese), MSc Thesis, Instituto Superior Técnico, December 2003.

Other Scientific Achievements

Short Courses And Seminars [2]

- Organizer of the Seminar: "The growing need to manage the wind power production" (in Portuguese), University of Beira Interior, May 2009.

- Organizer of the Seminar: "Challenges and opportunities in the energy sector in Portugal" (in Portuguese), University of Beira Interior, May 2009.

Tutorials And Invited Lectures [2]

- Invited Lecture, "Research in electric power systems for sustainability and competitiveness” (in Portuguese), Portuguese National Laboratory for Energy and Geology (LNEG), Lisbon, December 2010.

- Invited Lecture, "Optimization in run-off river systems", 3rd International Workshop on Hydro Scheduling in Competitive Electricity Markets, Oslo, Norway, June 2008.

Sessions Chair [12]

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Technical Committees [1]

- IASTED Technical Committee Member, Energy and Power Systems, period 2007-2012.

Theses Defense Committees [34]

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Other Scientific Achievements

Awards [4]

- National Engineering Award 2011 (Prémio Nacional de Engenharia 2011) for PhD student H.M.I. Pousinho.

- Scientific Merit Award (Prémio de Mérito Científico) UBI-FE / Santander Universities 2011, in recognition of scientific excellence, particularly relevant and innovative.

- Best Paper Award out of 318 papers accepted for presentation at MELECON’2010.

- Honorable Mention ("Menção Honrosa") in REN Prize 2009 (Prémio REN 2009) for MSc student H.M.I. Pousinho.

Other Contributions

Conference Chair [1]

- General Chair, EuroPES 2012 — 11th IASTED European Conference on Power and Energy Systems, Napoli, Italy, 2012.

Conference Committees [45]

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Editorial Committees [9]

- Guest Editor-in-Chief (Special Issue on "Real-Time Demand Response"), IEEE Transactions on Smart Grid, 03-2012.

- Editor, IEEE Power Engineering Letters, 02-2012.

- Editorial Board Member, IET Renewable Power Generation, 09-2011.

- Editor, IEEE Transactions on Sustainable Energy, 02-2011.