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Modeling & Automatic Control

Scientific Production

Number of papersNumber of papers in each queartileNumber of papers with international collaborations
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Papers

  • A GIS-AHP approach for determining the potential of solar energy to meet the thermal demand in southeastern Spain productive enclaves. A. Romero-Ramos,  J.D. Gil, J.M. Cardemil,  R.A. Escobar, I. Arias, M. Pérez. Renewable & Sustainable Energy Reviews, 176, 113205, 2023. DOI: 10.1016/j.rser.2023.113205.
  • A hierarchical optimization strategy in the intelligent ecological control of the greenhouse downy mildew. L. Ran, J.L. Guzmán, J.D. Gil, Y. Xinting, L. Ming. Computers and Electronics in Agriculture, 214, 108337, 2023. DOI: 10.1016/j.compag.2023.108337.
  • A hybrid-MPC based energy management system with time series constraints for a bioclimatic building. Topa, J.D. Gil, J.D. Álvarez, J.L. Torres. Energy, 287, 129652, 2023. DOI: 10.1016/j.energy.2023.129652
  • A learning-based model predictive strategy for pH control in raceway photobioreactors with freshwater and wastewater cultivation media. Pataro, J.D. Gil, J.L. Guzmán, M. Berenguel, J. Lemos. Control Engineering Practice, 138, 105619, 2023. DOI: 10.1016/j.conengprac.2023.105619.
  • A practical solution to the saturation problem in feedforward control for measurable disturbances. Á. Hoyo, T. Hägglund, J.L. Guzmán, J.C. Moreno. Control Engineering practice, 139, 105636, 2023. DOI: 10.1016/j.conengprac.2023.105636.
  • A Soft Sensor to Estimate the Opening of Greenhouse Vents Based on an LSTM-RNN Neural Network. M- Guesbaya; F. García-Mañas, F. Rodríguez, H. Megherbi; Sensors, 2023. DOI: 10.3390/s23031250.
  • A Stochastic Nonlinear Predictive Controller for Solar Collector Fields Under Solar Irradiance Forecast Uncertainties. M. L. Pataro, J. D. Gil, M. V. A. da Costa, L. Roca, J. L. Guzman, and M. Berenguel. IEEE Trans. Control Syst. Technol., pp. 1–13, 2023, DOI: 10.1109/TCST.2023.3298230.
  • Balancing CO2 Emissions And Economic Cost In A Microgrid Through An Energy Management System Using Mpc And Multi-Objective Optimization. Polanco, J.L. Redondo, J.D. Alvarez, V. Ramirez, J.L. Torres-Moreno. Applied Energy, 347, 120998, 2023. DOI: 10.1016/j.apenergy.2023.120998.
  • Cloud Detection and Tracking Based on Object Detection with Convolutional Neural Networks. A. Carballo, J. Bonilla, J. Fernández-Reche, B. Nouri, A. Avila-Marin, Y Fabel, & D. Alarcón-Padilla. Algorithms, 16(10), 487.2023. DOI: 10.3390/a16100487.
  • Estrategia de control selectivo de temperatura y humedad para un invernadero solar chino con un enfoque basado en eventos. R. Liu, J. L. Guzmán, F.G. Mañas, and M. Li. Revista Iberoamericana de Automática e Informática industrial, 20(2), pp. 150–161, 2023. DOI: 10.4995/riai.2022.18119.
  • Hierarchical control based on a hybrid nonlinear predictive strategy for a solar-powered absorption machine facility. Pataro, J.D. Gil, J.L. Guzmán, M. Berenguel, J. Lemos. Energy, 271, 126964, 2023. DOI: 10.1016/j.energy.2023.126964.
  • Improving Temperature Tracking Control for Solar Collector Fields Based on Reference Feedforward. M. L. Pataro, J. D. Gil, M. V. A. da Costa, L. Roca, J. L. Guzman, and M. Berenguel. IEEE Trans. Control Syst. Technol., pp. 1–12, 2023, DOI: 10.1109/TCST.2023.3273398.
  • Hybrid System of Photovoltaic and Solar Thermal Technologies for Industrial Process Heat. Rosales-Pérez JF, Villarruel-Jaramillo A, Romero-Ramos JA, Pérez-García M, Cardemil JM, Escobar R. Energies 16(5):2220, . 2023; DOI: 10.3390/en16052220.
  • Modeling and Performance Evaluation of Hybrid Solar Cooling Systems Driven by Photovoltaic and Solar Thermal Collectors—Case Study: Greenhouses of Andalusia. Villarruel-Jaramillo A, Rosales-Pérez JF, Pérez-García M, Cardemil JM, Escobar R. 16(13):4888. 2023; DOI: 10.3390/en16134888.
  • Modeling and Energy Management of a Microgrid Based on Predictive Control Strategies. Topa, J.D. Gil, J.D. Alvarez, J.L. Torres-Moreno, P.G. Manuel. Solar, vol. 3, no. 1, pp. 62-73, 2023. DOI: 10.3390/solar3010005.
  • Multi-scenario model predictive control for greenhouse crop production considering market price uncertainty. García-Mañas, F. Rodríguez, M. Berenguel, and J. M. Maestre. IEEE Trans. Autom. Sci. Eng., 2023. DOI: 10.1109/TASE.2023.3271896.
  • MultiVehicle Simulator (MVSim): lightweight dynamics simulator for multiagents and mobile robotics research. L. Blanco, B. Tymchenko, F. Mañas-Alvarez, F. Cañadas-Aránega, A. López-Gázquez, J.C. Moreno. SoftwareX, 23, 101443, 2023. DOI: 10.1016/j.softx.2023.101443.
  • On the optimal demand-side management in microgrids through polygonal composition. Topa, N.C. Cruz, J.D. Alvarez, J.L. Torres-Moreno. Sustainable Energy, Grids and Networks, 34, 101066, 2023. DOI: 10.1016/j.segan.2023.101066.
  • Optimal model-free adaptive control based on reinforcement Q-Learning for solar thermal collector fields. Pataro, Rita Cunha, J.D. Gil, J.L. Guzmán, M. Berenguel, J. Lemos. Engineering Applications of Artificial Intelligence, 126, 106785, 2023. DOI: 10.1016/j.engappai.2023.106785.
  • Performance study of disturbance rejection in linear quadratic controllers: A practical adaptive tuning method. Pataro, J.D. Gil, J.L. Guzmán, J. Lemos. Revista Iberoamericana de Automática e Informática Industrial, 17, 329-343, 2023. DOI: 10.4995/riai.2023.19703.
  • Predictive control strategies for solar furnace systems on the basis of practical constrained solutions. Pataro, J.D. Gil, J.L. Guzmán, M. Berenguel, I. Cañadas. Journal of Process Control, 132, 103114, 2023. DOI: 10.1016/j.jprocont.2023.103114.
  • A novel control system approach to enhance the efficiency of solar photo-Fenton microcontami- nant removal in continuous flow raceway pond reactors. Rodríguez-García, P. Soriano-Molina, J. L. Guzmán, J.L, García, J.L. Casas, and J.A. Sánchez- Pérez. Chemical Engineering Journal, 455, 140760, 2023. DOI: 10.1016/j.cej.2022.140760.
  • An artificial intelligence approach for identification of microalgae cultures. Otálora, J.L. Guzmán, F.G. Acién, M. Berenguel, A. Reul. New Biotechnology, 77, pp. 58-67, 2023. DOI: 10.1016/j.nbt.2023.07.003.
  • Application of Machine Learning to Characterize the Permeate Quality in Pilot-Scale Vacuum-Assisted Air Gap Membrane Distillation Operation. Requena, J.A. Andrés-Mañas, J.D. Gil, G. Zaragoza. Membranes, 13, 857, 2023. DOI: 10.3390/membranes13110857.
  • Data-driven online feedback optimization of solar membrane distillation systems operating in batch mode. D. Gil, A. Bueso, L. Roca, G. Zaragoza, and M. Berenguel. J. Process Control, vol. 129, p. 103056, 2023, DOI: 10.1016/j.jprocont.2023.103056.
  • Data-Driven pH Model in Raceway Reactors for Freshwater and Wastewater Cultures. Otálora, J.L. Guzmán, M. Berenguel, F.G. Acién. Mathematics, 11(7), 1614, 2023. DOI: 10.3390/math11071614.
  • FentonSimsR : A novel interactive simulation tool for computational kinetics of microcontaminant removal by the solar photo-Fenton process. Gualda-Alonso, D. Rodríguez-García, P. Soriano-Molina, J. L. Guzmán, J.L. García Sánchez, J.L. Casas López, J.A. Sánchez Pérez. Chemical Engineering Journal, 468, 143791, 2023. DOI: 10.1016/j.cej.2023.143791.
  • Influence of pH and dissolved oxygen control strategies on the performance of pilot-scale microalgae raceways using fertilizer or wastewater as the nutrient source. Nordio, E. Viviano, A. Sánchez-Zurano, J. González-Hernández, E. Rodríguez-Miranda, J. L. Guzmán, and F.G. Acién. Journal of Environmental Management, 345(1), 118899, 2023. DOI: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2023.118899.
  • Long-term assessment of the nutrient recovery capacity and biomass productivity of Scenedesmus almeriensis in raceway reactors using unprocessed urban waste- water. Nordio, F.J. Delgado, A. Sánchez-Zurano, J. González-Hernández, E. Rodríguez-Miranda, J. L. Guzmán, T. Lafarga, and F.G. Acién. Bioresource Technology, 369, 128374, 2023. DOI: 10.1016/j.biortech.2022.128374.
  • Modelado y control del pH en la producción de microalgas en reactores raceway usando técnicas de adaptación de parámetros. M. Caparroz, P. Otálora, J. L. Guzmán, M. Berenguel, and F. G. Acién. Revista Iberoamericana de Automática e Informática industrial, 20(4), pp. 379–388, 2023. DOI: 10.4995/riai.2023.19103.

Tesis doctorales (últimos 3 años)

  • Hierarchical control and optimization strategies applied to solar membrane distillation facilities.
    DOCTORANDO: Juan Diego Gil Vergel.
    Directores: Manuel Berenguel Soria, Lidia Roca Sobrino.
    Fecha: Junio 2020. Universidad de Almería, España.
  • Model Predictive Control for the management of electrical energy in an agroindustrial microgrid. In Advances in Renewable Energies and Power Quality.
    DOCTORANDO: Marta Barceló Villalobos.
    Directores: José Luis Guzmán Sánchez, Francisco Gabriel Acién Fernández.
    Fecha: Julio 2020. Universidad de Almería, España.
  • Energy management strategies in production environments with support of solar energy.
    DOCTORANDO: Jerónimo Ramos Teodoro.
    Directores: Francisco de Asís Rodríguez Díaz, Manuel Berenguel Soria.
    Fecha: Enero 2021. Universidad de Almería, España.
  • Aportaciones al modelado y control climático de invernaderos.
    DOCTORANDO: Ana Paola Montoya Ríos.
    Directores: Francisco de Asís Rodríguez Díaz, José Luis Guzmán Sánchez.
    Fecha: Mayo 2021. Universidad de Almería, España.
  • Modeling and control of the microalgae biomass production process in raceway reactors.
    DOCTORANDO: Enrique Rodríguez Miranda.
    Directores: Manuel Berenguel Soria, José Luis Guzmán Sánchez, Antonio Visioli.
    Fecha: Marzo 2021. Universidad de Almería, España.
  • Modelado y simulación de un nuevo concepto de vehículo urbano eléctrico ligero basado en la optimización del uso de energías renovables y la reducción de emisiones de CO2.
    DOCTORANDO: Francisco José Gómez Navarro.
    Directores: Luis José Yebra Muñoz, Antonio Giménez Fernández.
    Fecha: Julio 2021. Universidad de Almería, España.
  • Automatic Control Strategies for Optimal Economic and Energy Management of Greenhouse Crop Production.
    DOCTORANDO: F. García-Mañas
    Fecha: Julio 2023. Universidad de Almería.
  • Contributions to Classic Control Strategies and Application to Industrial Facilities.
    DOCTORANDO: Ángeles Hoyo Sánchez
    Fecha: Septiembre 2023. Universidad de Almería.
  • Plataforma IoT para la provisión de servicios en procesos industriales.
    DOCTORANDO: Manuel Muñoz Rodríguez
    Fecha: Marzo 2023. Universidad de Almería.

Book Chapters

  • Automatic Control with Interactive Tools (libro completo). L. Guzmán, R. Costa-Castelló, M. Berenguel, S. Dormido. Springer, 2023. ISBN: 978-3-031-09919-9.
  • Hierarchical Control and Optimization Strategies Applied to Solar Membrane Distillation Facilities. D. Gil. Springer. ISBN 978-3-031-30017-2. 2023.
  • Wastewater treatment by microalgae-based processes. F.G. Acién, C. Gómez, A. Morillas, A. Zouhayr, A. Sánchez, R. Nordio, E. Rodríguez, J.L. Guzmán, and J. M. Fernández-Sevilla. In Algal Systems for Resource Recovery from Waste and Wastewater, pp. 77-102. IWA Publishing, 2023. ISBN: 9781789063547.

Attendance at Transfer and Dissemination Workshops

  • Contracts with companies – Dimensioning and economic viability of a combined cycle installation for agro-industrial use of pecan nut waste as fuel. Entity: Sercom Automation S.L.
  • Agreements with Universities – Double Degree Agreement in Industrial Electronic Engineering from the University of Almeria and Laurea in Ingegneria dell’Automazione Industriale from the University of Brescia (Italy).
  • Collaboration with programmes (ERASMUS, STUDY ABROAD,…).

Adwards during 2022

  • Juan Diego Gil, Lidia Roca, Guillermo Zaragoza, Julio Normey, Manuel Berenguel. The 2023 IFAC Foundation Kwon Award, for outstanding contributions in the area of sustainability through optimal control for start-up procedures in solar thermal plants.
  • José Luis Blanco. Third place in the BARN Challenge, on autonomous navigation, at the IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation (ICRA).
    Alejandro Bueso Sánchez (tutored by Juan Diego Gil and Manuel Berenguel). Prize for the best final master’s degree project of the Aqualia Chair of the Integral Water Cycle 2023.
  • Carmen Sánchez and Lidia Martínez (tutored by Manuel Berenguel). CIRCE Award in the Control Engineering Competition 2023.
  • José Luis Guzmán, award for tutoring Daniel Rodríguez, United Nations Special Prize in the 20th Archimedes University Competition for Introduction to Scientific Research.