Profesores
Andrés Mora
Doctor en Ingeniería Eléctrica, Universidad de Chile, Chile
Magíster en Ciencias de la Ingeniería Eléctrica, Universidad Técnica Federico Santa María, Chile
Ingeniero Civil Electricista, Universidad Técnica Federico Santa María, Chile
Áreas de especialización
Electrónica de potencia, teoría de máquinas eléctricas, técnicas avanzadas de control aplicada a convertidores estáticos, accionamientos eléctricos y sistemas de conversión de energía.
- (2026) Cristóbal Castillo, Andrés Mora, Alex Navas-Fonseca, Claudio Burgos-Mellado and Roberto Cárdenas-Dobson. "Distributed Long-Horizon Model Predictive Control for Capacitor Voltage Regulation in Cascaded H-Bridge Converters". IEEE Transactions on Power Electronics. 10.1109/TPEL.2025.3643788
- (2025) Rodrigo Cuzmar, Andrés Mora, Javier Pereda, Ricardo Aguilera. "An Improved Reference Generator Based on MPC of Circulating Currents and Common-Mode Voltage for Modular Multilevel Matrix Converters". IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics. 10.1109/TIE.2024.3423336
- (2025) José Gajardo, Javier Pereda, Ricardo Aguilera, Andrés Mora, Rodrigo Cuzmar and Pablo Poblete. "Optimization-Based Control of Modular Multilevel Matrix Converters With Integrated Energy Storage for Simultaneous Variable-Speed Drive and Grid-Feeding". IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics. 10.1109/TIE.2024.3519583
- (2025) Sebastián Rivero, Andrés Mora, Matías Correa and Javier Pereda. "Long-Horizon MPC Reference Generator for Circulating Currents in Modular Multilevel Converter-Based Variable-Speed Drives". IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics. 10.1109/TIE.2025.3528493
- (2025) Rodrigo Cuzmar, Andrés Mora, Andrés Montenegro, Javier Pereda, José Gajardo and Ricardo Aguilera. "Optimal Fault-Tolerant Reference Generator for Circulating Currents in Modular Multilevel Matrix Converters". IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics. 10.1109/TIE.2025.3546370
- (2025) Cristian Castillo, Cristian García, Pablo Acuna, Andrés Mora, Ricardo Aguilera and Pablo Lezana. "Phase-Shifted Model Predictive Control With Improved Steady-State Control Input Reference for Three-Level Active-NPC Converters". IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics. 10.1109/TIE.2025.3595966
- (2025) Felipe Rubio, Javier Pereda, Andrés Mora and Félix Rojas "Optimal Switching Sequence MPC of a Three- Port-Converter for Variable-Speed PMSM With Hybrid Energy Storage". IEEE Transactions on Power Electronics. 10.1109/TPEL.2024.3521504
- (2024) Andrés Mora, Felipe Leiva, Roberto Cárdenas, Félix Rojas, Javier Pereda and Ricardo Aguilera. "Optimal Switching Sequence MPC for Four-Leg Two-Level Grid-Connected Converters". IEEE Journal of Emerging and Selected Topics in Power Electronics. 10.1109/JESTPE.2023.3265502
- (2024) Claudio Burgos-Mellado, Javier Pereda, Andrés Mora, Roberto Cárdenas-Dobson and Tomislav Dragicevic. "Distributed Control for Modular Multilevel Cascaded Converters: Toward a Fully Modular Topology". IEEE Industrial Electronics Magazine. 10.1109/MIE.2023.3299080
- (2024) Margarita Norambuena, Andrés Mora, Cristian García, José Rodríguez, Mokhtar Aly and Fernanda Carnielutti. "Model Predictive Control in Multilevel Inverters Part II: Renewable Energies and Grid Applications". IEEE Open Journal of Industry Applications. 10.1109/OJIA.2024.3460668
- (2024) Cristian García, Andrés Mora, Margarita Norambuena, José Rodríguez, Mokhtar Aly and Fernanda Carnielutti. "Model Predictive Control in Multilevel Inverters Part I: Basic Strategy and Performance Improvement". IEEE Open Journal of Industry Applications. 10.1109/OJIA.2024.3460669
- (2024) Rodrigo Cuzmar, Andrés Mora, Javier Pereda, Pablo Poblete and Ricardo Aguilera. "Long-Horizon Sequential FCS-MPC Approaches for Modular Multilevel Matrix Converters". IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics. 10.1109/TIE.2023.3286013
- (2024) Rodrigo Cuzmar, Andrés Montenegro, Andrés Mora, Javier Pereda and Ricardo Aguilera. "Constrained MPC for Intercluster Energy Control of Modular Multilevel Matrix Converters". IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics. 10.1109/TIE.2023.3303641
- (2024) Felipe Rivera, Alejandro Angulo, Pablo Acuna and Andrés Mora. "Optimal Common-Mode Voltage for Grid-Tied Photovoltaic Cascaded H-Bridge Inverters Under Severe Power Imbalances". IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics. 10.1109/TIE.2023.3337545
- (2024) Felipe Herrera, Andrés Mora, Roberto Cárdenas, Matías Díaz, José Rodríguez and Marco Rivera. "An Optimal Switching Sequence Model Predictive Control Scheme for the 3L-NPC Converter with Output LC Filter". Processes. 10.3390/pr12020348
- (2023) Rodrigo Cuzmar, Andrés Mora, Javier Pereda, Ricardo Aguilera, Pablo Poblete and Sebastián Neira. "Computationally Efficient MPC for Modular Multilevel Matrix Converters Operating With Fixed Switching Frequency". IEEE Open Journal of the Industrial Electronics Society. 10.1109/OJIES.2023.3347101
- (2023) Yeiner Arias-Esquivel, Roberto Cárdenas, Luca Tarisciotti, Matías Díaz and Andrés Mora. "A Two-Step Continuous-Control-Set MPC for Modular Multilevel Converters Operating With Variable Output Voltage and Frequency". IEEE Transactions on Power Electronics. 10.1109/TPEL.2023.3288490
- (2023) Mauricio Espinoza, Matías Diaz, Enrique Espina, Andrés Mora, Arturo Letelier, Felipe Donoso and Roberto Cárdenas. "The Closed-Loop Control of the Half-Bridge-Based MMC Drive with Variable DC-Link Voltage". Electronics Switzerland. 10.3390/electronics12132791
- (2022) José Rodríguez, Cristian García, Andrés Mora; Freddy Flores-Bahamonde, Pablo Acuna and Mateja Novak. "Latest Advances of Model Predictive Control in Electrical Drives - Part I: Basic Concepts and Advanced Strategies". IEEE Transactions on Power Electronics. 10.1109/TPEL.2021.3121532
- (2022) José Rodríguez, Cristian García, Andrés Mora, S. Alireza Davari, Jorge Roda and Diego Fernando Valencia. "Latest Advances of Model Predictive Control in Electrical Drives - Part II: Applications and Benchmarking With Classical Control Methods". IEEE Transactions on Power Electronics. 10.1109/TPEL.2021.3121589
- (2022) Aleksey I. Bardanov, Sergei V. Solovev, Ricardo Álvarez, Juan M. Munoz-Guijosa, Miguel Jiménez Jiménez Carrizosa and Andrés Mora. "Upgrading the Power Capacity of a Three-Conductor MVAC Line by Converting to DC". Energies. 10.3390/en15031080
- (2022) Adolfo Véliz-Tejo, Juan Carlos Travieso-Torres, Andrés Peters, Andrés Mora and Felipe Leiva-Silva. "Normalized-Model Reference System for Parameter Estimation of Induction Motors". Energies. 10.3390/en15134542
- (2021) Felipe Donoso, Roberto Cárdenas, Mauricio Espinoza, Jon Clare, Andrés Mora and Alan Watson. "Experimental Validation of a Nested Control System to Balance the Cell Capacitor Voltages in Hybrid MMCs". IEEE Access. 10.1109/ACCESS.2021.3054340
- (2021) Andrés Mora, Roberto Cárdenas, Ricardo Aguilera, Alejandro Angulo, Pablo Lezana and Dylan Dah-Chuan Lu. "Predictive Optimal Switching Sequence Direct Power Control for Grid-Tied 3L-NPC Converters". IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics. 10.1109/TIE.2020.3009602
- (2020) Andrés Mora, Roberto Cárdenas, Matías Urrutia, Mauricio Espinoza and Matías Díaz. "A Vector Control Strategy to Eliminate Active Power Oscillations in Four-Leg Grid-Connected Converters under Unbalanced Voltages". IEEE Journal of Emerging and Selected Topics in Power Electronics. 10.1109/JESTPE.2019.2921536
- (2020) Matias Diaz, Roberto Cárdenas, Efrain Ibaceta, Andrés Mora, Matias Urrutia, Mauricio Espinoza, Félix Rojas and Patrick Wheeler. "An overview of modelling techniques and control strategies for modular multilevel matrix converters". Energies. 10.3390/en13184678
- (2020) Matias Diaz, Roberto Cárdenas, Efrain Ibaceta, Andrés Mora, Matias Urrutia, Mauricio Espinoza, Félix Rojas and Patrick Wheeler. "An overview of applications of the modular multilevel matrix converter". Energies. 10.3390/en13215546
- (2019) Andrés Mora, Matías Urrutia, Roberto Cárdenas, Alejandro Angulo, Mauricio Espinoza and Matías Díaz. "Model-predictive-control-based capacitor voltage balancing strategies for modular multilevel converters". IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics. 10.1109/TIE.2018.2844842
- (2019) Andrés Mora, Roberto Cárdenas-Dobson, Ricardo Aguilera, Alejandro Angulo, Felipe Donoso, José Rodríguez "Computationally Efficient Cascaded Optimal Switching Sequence MPC for Grid-Connected Three-Level NPC Converters". IEEE Transactions on Power Electronics. 10.1109/TPEL.2019.2906805
- (2028-2025) "Sustainable maritime transport: optimal control, operation and propulsion of green hydrogen powered vessels". ACT250059. ANID - Anillos regulares de tecnología. Investigador principal.
- (2027-2023)"Integrated energy converter for green hydrogen production using renewable energies and high-cycle energy storage". TA23I10033. ANID - FONDEF IDeA. Investigador asociado.
- (2027-2023) “Distributed Model Predictive Control for Direct AC/AC Modular Multilevel Converters applied to Power Systems”. 1231030. ANID - Fondecyt Regular. Investigador principal.
- (2025-2024) "Nonlinear Optimization Techniques for Enhancing the Performance of Modular Multilevel Cascaded Converters and Their Implementation in Digital Control Platforms". PI_M_24_08. Proyecto interno USM. Investigador principal.
- (2025-2022) “Modular Multilevel Converters with Embedded Hybrid Energy Storage for Heavy-Duty Electric Transportation”. 1220928. Fondecyt
- (2024-2022) "Modular Multilevel Converters with Embedded Hybrid Energy Storage for Heavy-Duty Electric Transportation". 1220928. ANID - Fondecyt Regular. Investigador asociado.
- (2023-2022) “Distributed Model Predictive Control for Direct AC/AC Modular Multilevel Converters applied to Power Systems”. Investigador principal.
- (2023-2021) “Emulador Flexible PHIL como Plataforma de Investigación para los Desafíos de la Transición Energética”. EQM210117. ANID - FONDEQUIP Mediano. Investigador principal.
- (2023-2021)"Analizador de espectros ópticos complejos de alta resolución para mediciones de intensidad, fase y polarización de señales ópticas". EQM180226. ANID - FONDEQUIP Mediano. Investigador principal.
- (2022-2021) "Compensación flexible de altas corrientes de cortocircuitos en sistemas eléctricos de potencia". PI_LII_2021_85. Proyecto interno USM. Investigador.
- (2022-2019) “On the Optimal Performance of High-Power Modular Multilevel Converters using Cascaded Model Predictive Control”. 11190852. ANID Fondecyt de Iniciación. Investigador principal.
- (2022-2020) “Investigación y desarrollo de un alimentador electrónico para máxima eficiencia en motores de inducción”. ID17I0338. FONDEF. Investigador.
- (2021-2020) "Seeking for Optimal Operation of Direct AC-AC Modular Multilevel Converters Using Model Predictive Control". PI_LIR.2020.46. Proyecto interno USM. Investigador principal.
- (2020) "Búsqueda de rendimiento óptimo de convertidores modulares multinivel ACAC usando control predictivo basado en modelo". Proyecto Interno USM. Investigador principal.
- (2019) “On the Optimal Performance of High-Power Modular Multilevel Converters using Cascaded Model Predictive Control”, ANID FONDECYT Iniciación N°11190852, Investigador Responsable. Duración 3 años.