Dr. Abraham Márquez Alcaide is a distinguished researcher in electronic engineering, renowned for his pioneering contributions to power electronics, advanced modulation strategies, and predictive control systems. Currently based at the University of Seville, he has played a vital role in the TIC-109 research group, advancing modular power converter technologies with a focus on improving system reliability, efficiency, and lifetime through smart thermal and predictive maintenance control. His prolific academic output includes over ninety peer-reviewed publications in leading high-impact journals and international conferences, several of which are recognized as highly cited by the Web of Science. Dr. Márquez has collaborated globally with eminent scholars and research institutions, including the Harbin Institute of Technology in China and Universidad Técnica Federico Santa María in Chile, fostering innovation in renewable energy integration, electric vehicle charging systems, and industrial automation. A multiple recipient of the IEEE Industrial Electronics Best Paper Award, he is widely respected for his ability to bridge theoretical advancements and industrial applications. Beyond research, he is actively engaged in academic leadership, mentoring numerous postgraduate students, organizing international conference sessions, and contributing to editorial and peer-review processes in reputed journals. His expertise spans modulation techniques, model predictive control, and active thermal management in high-reliability power electronic systems. With his visionary approach and international recognition, Dr. Márquez stands out as a leading figure shaping the future of smart, efficient, and sustainable power conversion technologies.
Featured Publications
Vazquez, S., Leon, J. I., Franquelo, L. G., Rodriguez, J., Young, H. A., & Marquez, A., et al. (2014). Model predictive control: A review of its applications in power electronics.
Liu, J., Vazquez, S., Wu, L., Marquez, A., Gao, H., & Franquelo, L. G. (2016). Extended state observer-based sliding-mode control for three-phase power converters.
Vazquez, S., Marquez, A., Aguilera, R., Quevedo, D., Leon, J. I., & Franquelo, L. G. (2014). Predictive optimal switching sequence direct power control for grid-connected power converters.
Liu, J., Shen, X., Alcaide, A. M., Yin, Y., Leon, J. I., Vazquez, S., Wu, L., et al. (2021). Sliding mode control of grid-connected neutral-point-clamped converters via high-gain observer.
Zhang, J., Tian, J., Alcaide, A. M., Leon, J. I., Vazquez, S., Franquelo, L. G., Luo, H., et al. (2023). Lifetime extension approach based on the Levenberg–Marquardt neural network and power routing of DC–DC converters.