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Manuel S. Alvarez-Alvarado was born in Guayaquil, Ecuador, 1988. He received the degree in electrical power engineering in 2011 and the masters degree in physics education (rank 1) in 2013, both awarded by the Escuela Superior Politecnica del Litoral, Guayaquil and the M.Sc. degree in power and energy systems (rank 1) in 2015 from the New Jersey Institute of Technology, Newark, NJ, USA. In 2019, he awarded the Ph.D. degree in educational physics given by the National Polytechnic Institute of Mexico. In 2020, he received his second Ph.D. degree in power systems with the University of Birmingham, Birmingham, UK. His research areas include educational physics, quantum mechanics, renewable energy, electrical trains, smart grids, and power systems reliability.

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Employment (2)

Escuela Superior Politecnica del Litoral: Guayaquil, EC

2020 to present | Lecturer-Researcher (Electrical and Computer Engineering)
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University of Birmingham: Birmingham, Birmingham, GB

2016-09 to 2020 | Researcher (School of Electronic, Electrical and Systems Engineering)
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Education and qualifications (5)

University of Birmingham: Birmingham, Birmingham, GB

2016-09-15 to 2020-07-20 | Ph.D. in Electrical Power Systems (Electronic, Electrical and Systems Engineering)
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Instituto Politécnico Nacional: Ciudad de Mexico, Distrito Federal, MX

2013-01-15 to 2018 | Doctorate in Educational Physics (Centro de Investigación en Ciencia Aplicada y Tecnología Avanzada)
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New Jersey Institute of Technology: Newark, NJ, US

2014-01-24 to 2015-08-22 | M.Sc. in Power & Energy Systems (Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering)
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Escuela Superior Politécnica del Litoral: Guayaquil, Guayas, EC

2011-09-13 to 2014-01-08 | Magister in Teaching Physics (Facultad de Ciencias Naturales y Matemáticas)
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Escuela Superior Politécnica del Litoral: Guayaquil, Guayas, EC

2006-06-08 to 2011-08-18 | Electrical Engineer specialization Power Systems (Facultad de Ingeneria Eléctrica y Computación)
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Professional activities (2)

IEEE: New York, NY, US

2011 to present
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PMAPS: Boise, US

2018-06-28 | Gold Roy Billinton Student Award
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Works (48)

Demand-Side Management Integrating Electric Vehicles Using Multi-step Forecaster: Santa Elena Case Study

2024 | Book chapter
Contributors: Juan C. Guamán; Edwin Celi; Johnny Rengifo; Fernando Vaca; Manuel S. Alvarez-Alvarado
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Smart Grids Empowered by Software-Defined Network: A Comprehensive Review of Advancements and Challenges

IEEE Access
2024 | Journal article
Contributors: Washington Velasquez; Guillermo Z. Moreira-Moreira; Manuel S. Alvarez-Alvarado
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Machine Learning and Optimization in Energy Management Systems for Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicles: A Comprehensive Review

Energies
2024-06-21 | Journal article
Contributors: Angel Recalde; Ricardo Cajo; Washington Velasquez; Manuel S. Alvarez-Alvarado
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Optimal Wireless Sensor Networks Allocation for Wooded Areas Using Quantum-Behaved Swarm Optimization Algorithms

IEEE Access
2023 | Journal article
Contributors: Washington Velasquez; Freddy Jijon-Veliz; Manuel S. Alvarez-Alvarado
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STEAM Project-Based Learning Approach to Enhance Teaching-Learning Process in the Topic of Pascal’s Principle

IEEE Transactions on Education
2023 | Journal article
Contributors: Eduardo Baidal-Bustamante; César Mora; Manuel S. Alvarez-Alvarado
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A Novel Perspective of a Laguerre–Gaussian Beam's Phase Acceleration in Chiral Medium by Using Distinguishability Property

IEEE Photonics Journal
2023-10 | Journal article
Contributors: Francisco E. Alban-Chacón; Arturo Pazmiño; Peter Iza; Manuel S. Alvarez-Alvarado; Erick A. Lamilla-Rubio
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Optical Encoding Model Based on OAM Beam Superposition and Machine Learning Detection

2023-07-30 | Conference paper
Contributors: Erick Lamilla; Manuel S. Alvarez-Alvarado; Arturo Pazmino; Peter Iza
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Optical Encoding Model Based on Orbital Angular Momentum Powered by Machine Learning

Sensors
2023-03-02 | Journal article
Contributors: Erick Lamilla; Christian Sacarelo; Manuel S. Alvarez-Alvarado; Arturo Pazmino; Peter Iza
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Optical Encoding Model based on Orbital Angular Momentum powered by Machine Learning

2023-01-31 | Preprint
Contributors: Erick Lamilla; Christian Sacarelo; Manuel S. Alvarez-Alvarado; Arturo Pazmino; Peter Iza
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Corona Discharge Impact Suppression in Ultra High Voltage Using a Novel Mechanism With Dielectric Oil

IEEE Access
2022 | Journal article
Contributors: Manuel S. Alvarez-Alvarado; Christian A. Apolo-Tinoco; Washington Velasquez
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Integration of Electric Vehicle Evacuation in Power System Resilience Assessment

IEEE Transactions on Power Systems
2022 | Journal article
Contributors: Daniel L. Donaldson; Manuel S. Alvarez-Alvarado; Dilan Jayaweera
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Power System Reliability and Maintenance Evolution: A Critical Review and Future Perspectives

IEEE Access
2022 | Journal article
Contributors: Manuel S. Alvarez-Alvarado; Daniel L. Donaldson; Angel A. Recalde; Holguer H. Noriega; Zafar A. Khan; Washington Velasquez; Carlos D. Rodriguez-Gallegos
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A Novel Physical Mechanism to Model Brownian Yet Non-Gaussian Diffusion: Theory and Application

Materials
2022-08-23 | Journal article
Contributors: Francisco E. Alban-Chacón; Erick A. Lamilla-Rubio; Manuel S. Alvarez-Alvarado
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Outdoors Evacuation Routes Algorithm Using Cellular Automata and Graph Theory for Uphills and Downhills

Sustainability
2021-04-23 | Journal article
Contributors: Washington Velasquez; Manuel S. Alvarez-Alvarado
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Operational risk assessment with smart maintenance of power generators

International Journal of Electrical Power and Energy Systems
2020 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-85075015652

Contributors: Alvarez-Alvarado, M.S.; Jayaweera, D.
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Design optimization for reliability improvement in microgrids with wind – tidal – photovoltaic generation

Electric Power Systems Research
2020-11 | Journal article
Part of ISSN: 0378-7796
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Optimal Distribution of Renewable Energy Systems Considering Aging and Long-Term Weather Effect in Net-Zero Energy Building Design

Sustainability
2020-07-10 | Journal article
Part of ISSN: 2071-1050
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A Critical Review of Sustainable Energy Policies for the Promotion of Renewable Energy Sources

Sustainability
2020-06-22 | Journal article
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Reliability‐based smart‐maintenance model for power system generators

IET Generation, Transmission & Distribution
2020-05 | Journal article
Contributors: Manuel S. Alvarez‐Alvarado; Dilan Jayaweera
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Body Mass Index in Human Gait for Building Risk Assessment Using Graph Theory

Sensors
2020-05-20 | Journal article
Contributors: Washington Velásquez; Manuel S. Alvarez-Alvarado; Andres Munoz-Arcentales; Sonsoles López-Pernas; Joaquín Salvachúa
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Smart maintenance model for operational planning of static synchronous compensators

2019 IEEE Milan PowerTech, PowerTech 2019
2019 | Conference paper
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2-s2.0-85072311813

Contributors: Alvarez-Alvarado, M.S.; Jayaweera, D.
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Peer instruction to address alternative conceptions in Einstein's special relativity

Revista Brasileira de Ensino de Física
2019-03-21 | Journal article
Contributors: Manuel S. Alvarez-Alvarado; Cesar Mora; Cesar B. Cevallos-Reyes
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Solid-State Transformer for Energy Efficiency Enhancement

Energy Efficiency in Smart Grids [Working Title]
2019-02 | Other
Contributors: Fernando Vaca-Urbano; Manuel S. Alvarez-Alvarado; Angel A. Recalde; Félix Moncayo-Rea
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A Multi-Stage Accelerated Quantum Particle Swarm Optimization for Planning and Operation of Static Var Compensators

2018 IEEE Third Ecuador Technical Chapters Meeting (ETCM)
2018 | Conference paper
Contributors: M. S. Alvarez-Alvarado; D. Jayaweera
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A New Approach for Reliability Assessment of a Static V ar Compensator Integrated Smart Grid

2018 IEEE International Conference on Probabilistic Methods Applied to Power Systems (PMAPS)
2018 | Conference paper
Contributors: M. S. Alvarez-Alvarado; D. Jayaweera
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A novel approach for load profiling in smart power grids using smart meter data

Electric Power Systems Research
2018 | Journal article
Contributors: Khan, Zafar A.; Jayaweera, Dilan; Alvarez-Alvarado, Manuel S.
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A Siting and Sizing Optimization Approach for PV–Battery–Diesel Hybrid Systems

IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications
2018 | Journal article
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WOS:000433089200066

Contributors: C. D. Rodríguez-Gallegos; O. Gandhi; D. Yang; M. S. Alvarez-Alvarado; W. Zhang; T. Reindl; S. K. Panda
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A state-space combined-cycle power plant model and simulation with IAPWS IF-97 properties

2018 IEEE Third Ecuador Technical Chapters Meeting (ETCM)
2018 | Conference paper
Contributors: A. Recalde; I. Endara; J. Torres; R. Gallo; M. S. Alvarez-Alvarado; F. Vaca-Urbano
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Aging Reliability Model for Generation Adequacy

2018 IEEE International Conference on Probabilistic Methods Applied to Power Systems (PMAPS)
2018 | Conference paper
Contributors: M. S. Alvarez-Alvarado; D. Jayaweera
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Bathtub curve as a Markovian process to describe the reliability of repairable components

IET Generation, Transmission & Distribution
2018 | Journal article
Contributors: M. S. Alvarez-Alvarado; D. Jayaweera
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Body Mass Index in Human Walking on Different Types of Soil using Graph Theory

IEEE Access
2018 | Journal article
Contributors: W. Velásquez; M. S. Alvarez-Alvarado; J. Salvachúa
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Dimension and Control Design of a Permanent Magnet Synchronous Generator with Outer Rotor for Wind Power Application

2018 IEEE Third Ecuador Technical Chapters Meeting (ETCM)
2018 | Conference paper
Contributors: F. Vaca-Urbano; M. S. Alvarez-Alvarado; J. Cordova-Villagomez; Á, Recalde; F. Blázquez
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Grounding Points Model for Power Flow Applied to an Autotransformer Configuration Railway

2018 International Conference on Electrical Engineering (ICEE)
2018 | Conference paper
Contributors: M. S. Alvarez-Alvarado; Z. A. Khan; F. Vaca-Urbano; A. Mahmood; A. A. Recalde; A. Altamimi
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Grounding Points Model for Safety Enhancement in Autotransformer Configuration Railway System

Pakistan Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences; 2018: VOLUME 23 JULY 2018
2018 | Journal article
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1220182107698-16

Contributors: Alvarez-Alvarado, Manuel S.; Khan, Zafar A.; Mahmood, Anzar; Recalde, Angel A.; Vaca-Urbano, Fernando; Altamimi, Abdullah
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Optimal planning and operation of static VAR compensators in a distribution system with non-linear loads

IET Generation, Transmission & Distribution
2018 | Journal article
Contributors: M. S. Alvarez-Alvarado; C. D. Rodríguez-Gallegos; D. Jayaweera
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Optimización por Enjambre de Partículas Cuánticas para la Reducción de Pérdidas Eléctricas

Revista Tecnológica-ESPOL
2018 | Journal article
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010519115821-25

Contributors: Toapanta, Peter Iza; Alvarez-Alvarado, Manuel S.; Vaca-Urbano, Fernando
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HEURISTIC INSTRUCTION FOR WAVE EQUATION PROBLEM-SOLVING USING VARIABLE SEPARATION METHOD

Revista Bases de la Ciencia. e-ISSN 2588-0764
2017 | Journal article
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1130180824837-11

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Optimization of Home Energy Management System in Smart Grid for Effective Demand Side Management

2017 International Renewable and Sustainable Energy Conference (IRSEC)
2017 | Conference paper
Contributors: M. Anzar; R. Iqra; A. Kousar; S. Ejaz; M. S. Alvarez-Alvarado; A. K. Zafar
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Peer Instruction as a methodology to address the alternative conceptions in problem solving Einstein's special relativity

Latin-American Journal of Physics Education
2017 | Journal article
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1130180824837-12

Contributors: Alvarado, Manuel S. Alvarez
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Power quality with solid state transformer integrated smart-grids

2017 IEEE PES Innovative Smart Grid Technologies Conference - Latin America (ISGT Latin America)
2017 | Conference paper
Contributors: F. Vaca-Urbano; M. S. Alvarez-Alvarado
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Reliability model for a Static Var Compensator

2017 IEEE Second Ecuador Technical Chapters Meeting (ETCM)
2017 | Conference paper
Contributors: M. S. Alvarez-Alvarado; D. Jayaweera
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Placement and sizing optimization for PV-battery-diesel hybrid systems

2016 IEEE International Conference on Sustainable Energy Technologies (ICSET)
2016 | Conference paper
Contributors: C. D. Rodríguez -Gallegos; M. S. Alvarez-Alvarado; O. Gandhi; D. Yang; W. Zhang; T. Reindl; S. K. Panda
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Analysis of the stationary and transient behavior of a photovoltaic solar array: modeling and simulation

International Journal of Computer Applications
2015 | Journal article
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1130180824837-10

Contributors: Alvarado, Manuel S. Alvarez
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Homemade Dye Sensitized Solar Cell Analysis: Characterization Techniques, Modeling and Simulation

2015 | Journal article
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1130180824837-14

Contributors: Gallegos, Carlos D. Rodríguez; Alvarado, Manuel S. Alvarez
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Understanding the stationary and transient state of a solar array: Model and simulation

Latin-American Journal of Physics Education
2015 | Journal article
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1130180824837-13

Contributors: Rodríguez Gallegos, Carlos D.; Alvarez Alvarado, Manuel S.
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Mathematical model of a separately excited DC motor powered by a solar array using external starter resistances

Latin-American Journal of Physics Education
2014 | Journal article
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1130180824837-8

Contributors: Alvarado, Manuel S. Alvarez; Gallegos, Carlos D. Rodríguez
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Modelo matemático de un motor de corriente continua separadamente excitado: Control de velocidad por corriente de armadura

Lat. Am. J. Phys. Educ. Vol
2012 | Journal article
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1130180824837-9

Contributors: Alvarado, Manuel Sebastian Alvarez
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Dificultades en la aplicación del cálculo diferencial e integral en la resolución de problemas del trabajo efectuado por un gas ideal: Conceptos y teoremas en acción

2012-03-13 | Journal article
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Peer review (152 reviews for 13 publications/grants)

Review activity for Energies. (2)
Review activity for Fuzzy information and engineering. (1)
Review activity for IEEE transactions on network science and engineering. (1)
Review activity for IEEE transactions on power delivery : (1)
Review activity for IEEE transactions on power systems : (120)
Review activity for IEEE transactions on sustainable energy. (2)
Review activity for IET generation, transmission & distribution. (18)
Review activity for International journal of energy research. (1)
Review activity for Journal of computer science. (1)
Review activity for Optimal control applications and methods. (1)
Review activity for Reliability engineering & systems safety. (1)
Review activity for Scientific reports. (1)
Review activity for Sustainability. (2)