Francisco Martín Martínez

Francisco Martín Martínez

Associate Professor · Institute for Research in Technology (IIT) · Universidad Pontificia Comillas, Madrid

PhD in Engineering. Specialist in energy systems optimization, renewable integration, and demand flexibility.

16+ publications
h-index 11

Research

Renewable Energy Systems

Transmission expansion planning and integration of distributed energy resources (DERs) in modern electrical systems.

Demand Flexibility

Aggregator models, demand response and microgrid management for energy optimization.

Optimization

Optimization techniques for energy systems.

Tools

Energy Systems Tool
Expansion, operation and reliability models for electric systems

Certifications & Accreditations

ANECA Certification - Research Performance Evaluation - Jul. 2026
Sexenio (2020-2025)
Field 6.2 - Engineering and Architecture. Communications, Computing and Electronics Engineering
ANECA Certification - Research Performance Evaluation - Julio 2020
Sexenio (2014-2019)
Field 6.2 - Engineering and Architecture. Communications, Computing and Electronics Engineering
ANECA Certification - 12/05/2022
Associate Professor
Profesor de Universidad Privada
ANECA Certification - 12/05/2022
Contract Professor
Profesor Contratado Doctor
ANECA Certification - 10/09/2018
Research Assistant
Profesor Ayudante Doctor

Latest Journal Articles

Article titles are kept in their original publication language.

2025
Demand response cost analysis and its effect on system planning
Freire-Barceló, T., Martín, F., Sánchez, A.
International Journal of Electrical Power & Energy Systems, Vol. 165, pp. 110483, April 2025 | JCR-JIF: 5.000 Q1 (2024) - SJR: 1.714 Q1 (2024)
2024
Indicators for suitability and feasibility assessment of flexible energy resources
Calvo-Báscones, P., Martín, F.
Applied Energy, Vol. 372, pp. 123834, October 2024 | JCR-JIF: 11.000 Q1 (2024) - SJR: 2.902 Q1 (2024)
2024
Design and assessment of energy infrastructure in new decarbonized urban districts: a Spanish case study
De Rosa, L., Martínez, M., Linares, J.I., Mateo, C., Gómez, T., Cossent, R., Postigo Marcos, F., Sánchez, A., Martín, F.
Energy Reports, Vol. 11, pp. 4631-4641, June 2024 | JCR-JIF: 5.100 Q2 (2024) - SJR: 1.172 Q1 (2024)
2024
Technical deployment of aggregator business models
Martín, F., Boal, J., Sánchez, A., Becker Robles, C., Rodríguez-Vilches, R.
Heliyon, Vol. 10, No. 9, pp. e30101, May 2024 | JCR-JIF: 3.600 Q1 (2024) - SJR: 0.644 Q1 (2024)
2024
Methodology to assess prosumer participation in European electricity markets
Rodríguez-Vilches, R., Martín, F., Sánchez, A., Gutiérrez de la Cámara, J.R., Muñoz Delgado, S.
Renewable & Sustainable Energy Reviews, Vol. 191, pp. 114179, March 2024 | JCR-JIF: 16.300 Q1 (2024) - SJR: 3.901 Q1 (2024)
2024
System planning with demand assets in balancing markets
Freire-Barceló, T., Martín, F., Sánchez, A.
International Journal of Electrical Power & Energy Systems, Vol. 156, pp. 109747, February 2024 | JCR-JIF: 5.000 Q1 (2024) - SJR: 1.714 Q1 (2024)
2022
Exploring the roles of storage technologies in the Spanish electricity system with high share of renewable energy
Huclin, S., Chaves, J.P., Ramos, A., Rivier, M., Freire-Barceló, T., Martín, F., Gómez, T., Sánchez, A.
Energy Reports, Vol. 8, pp. 4041-4057, November 2022 | JCR-JIF: 5.100 Q2 (2024) - SJR: 1.172 Q1 (2024)
2022
Storage and demand response contribution to firm capacity: analysis of the Spanish electricity system
Freire-Barceló, T., Martín, F., Sánchez, A., Rivier, M., Gómez, T., Huclin, S., Chaves, J.P., Ramos, A.
Energy Reports, Vol. 8, pp. 10546-10560, November 2022 | JCR-JIF: 5.100 Q2 (2024) - SJR: 1.172 Q1 (2024)
2022
A literature review of explicit demand flexibility providing energy services
Freire-Barceló, T., Martín, F., Sánchez, A.
Electric Power Systems Research, Vol. 209, pp. 107953, August 2022 | JCR-JIF: 4.200 Q2 (2024) - SJR: 1.137 Q1 (2024)
2019
Rethinking the electricity market design: remuneration mechanisms to reach high RES shares
Gerres, T., Chaves, J.P., Martín, F., Rivier, M., Cossent, R., Sánchez, A., Gómez, T.
Energy Policy, Vol. 129, pp. 1320-1330, June 2019 | JCR-JIF: 9.200 Q1 (2024) - SJR: 2.692 Q1 (2024)
2017
Impact of EV penetration in the interconnected urban environment of a smart city
Calvillo, C., Sánchez, A., Villar, J., Martín, F.
Energy, Vol. 141, pp. 2218-2233, December 2017 | JCR-JIF: 9.400 Q1 (2024) - SJR: 2.211 Q1 (2024)
2017
Centralized vs distributed generation. A model to assess the relevance of some thermal and electric factors
Martín, F., Sánchez, A., Rivier, M., Calvillo, C.
Energy, Vol. 134, pp. 850-863, September 2017 | JCR-JIF: 9.400 Q1 (2024) - SJR: 2.211 Q1 (2024)
2016
Optimal planning and operation of aggregated Distributed Energy Resources with market participation
Calvillo, C., Sánchez, A., Villar, J., Martín, F.
Applied Energy, Vol. 182, pp. 340-357, November 2016 | JCR-JIF: 11.000 Q1 (2024) - SJR: 2.902 Q1 (2024)
2016
Prosumers' optimal DER investments and DR usage for thermal and electrical loads in isolated microgrids
Martín, F., Sánchez, A., Rivier, M.
Electric Power Systems Research, Vol. 140, pp. 473-484, November 2016 | JCR-JIF: 4.200 Q2 (2024) - SJR: 1.137 Q1 (2024)
2016
A literature review of microgrids: a functional layer based classification
Martín, F., Sánchez, A., Rivier, M.
Renewable & Sustainable Energy Reviews, Vol. 62, pp. 1133-1153, September 2016 | JCR-JIF: 16.300 Q1 (2024) - SJR: 3.901 Q1 (2024)

Conference Papers & Book Chapters

Titles are kept in their original publication language.

2023
Guiding the transition: design challenges in decarbonising electricity markets
Gerres, T., Chaves, J.P., Martín, F., Rivier, M., Sánchez, A., Gómez, T.
Book chapter · Handbook on the Economics of Renewable Energy, Edward Elgar Publishing, 2023
2019
The Role of Nuclear Power Plants in Electricity Systems with High RES Share
Gerres, T., Chaves, J.P., Martín, F., Rivier, M., Gómez, T.
Conference paper · 2019 IEEE Milan PowerTech, IEEE, 2019
2015
Optimal planning and operation of distributed energy resources considering uncertainty on EVs
Martín, F., Sánchez, A., Villar, J., Calvillo, C., Söder, L.
Conference paper · 2015 IEEE First International Smart Cities Conference (ISC2), IEEE, 2015
2014
Use of Renewable Energy Systems in Smart Cities
Sánchez, A., Calvillo, C., Martín, F., Villar, J.
Book chapter · Green Energy and Technology, Springer, 2014

Latest Research Projects

European and institutional project names are kept in their official language.

2025-2029
SOCIAREM: Solar Open Community Instruments for All Residents in Europe and the Mediterranean region
Horizon Europe Grant agreement ID: 101235482 | European Commission
2025-2026
Deployment and implementation of PROFITFLEX demand aggregation systems
PROFITFLEX SL
2025
Distribution Investment Calculation Model
Aelec | Jan 2025 - May 2025
2024-2025
Technical-Economic Benefits of Distributed Storage and Demand Response
Samso EDS S.L., UNEF, AEPIBAL, PIMEC, OCTOPUS
2024
Electrification Analysis of Heavy Transport
Iberdrola S.A.
2023-2024
Artificial Intelligence for Hotel Energy Savings
Substrate AI, S.A.
2020-2024
REDREAM: Real consumer engagement through a new user-centric ecosystem for end-users' assets
Horizon 2020 Grant agreement No. 957837 | European Commission
2020-2023
FLEXENER: 100% Renewable, Flexible and Robust Energy System - Scenarios
Iberdrola Generación España, S.A.U.
2020
Energy Infrastructure Development Framework for Madrid Nuevo Norte
IDOM Consulting, Engineering and Architecture S.A.U.
2019-2023
Analysis of Spanish electricity system expansion and operation 2030-2050
Iberdrola España S.A.U.
2019
Analysis of generation mix 2030 under different demand and generation management scenarios
Repsol S.A.
2018
Analysis of nuclear plants lifetime extension in Spain
Iberdrola S.A.
2018
Future of the Spanish electricity sector
Iberdrola S.A.
2017-2018
Distributed energy efficiency system connected to cloud for homes with high renewable penetration
Endesa Energía, S.A.U.
2017
Analysis of electricity sector technologies for the 2040 horizon
Iberdrola S.A.
2016-2017
Evaluation of energy scenarios with reduced distributed energy resources costs
Gas Natural SDG, S.A.

Supervised PhD students

Thesis titles are kept in their original submitted language.

Supervised · 2024
The impact of demand-side flexibility on generation investment planning and operation of the future electric system
T. Freire-Barcelo. Universidad Pontificia Comillas, Madrid, España.
In progress
Prosumers in electricity markets: approaches, tools and viability assessment
R. Rodriguez Vilches. Universidad Pontificia Comillas, Madrid, España.
In progress
Optimal Charging Infrastructure Planning for Battery Electric Heavy Road Transport
Fernando David Modrego Arceo. Universidad Pontificia Comillas, Madrid, España.
Starting
Carles Olucha Royo. Universidad Pontificia Comillas, Madrid, España.

Where to find me

I do not have fixed office hours, so the best option is to send me an e-mail/Teams message to arrange an appointment (in person or online).

Teaching - ICAI

Microprocesadores PIC32MX

Interactive Educational Platform

Interactive web with teaching materials, simulators, practical exercises and virtual laboratories for teaching microprocessor architecture, peripherals and systems.

Visit Platform

Sistemas Electrónicos PI 4

Interactive Educational Platform

Interactive web with teaching materials, simulators, practical exercises and virtual laboratories for teaching microprocessor architecture, peripherals and systems.

Visit Platform

Juego de Microprocesadores

Interactive Game

Educational game for learning microprocessor concepts through gameplay. Explore the ICAI campus, complete challenges, and master embedded systems in an engaging way.

Play Game

Bluetooth and IoT

Educational Resources

Materials, examples and projects for teaching Bluetooth communications, embedded systems and IoT in the classroom.

See on GitHub

Thesis Supervision 20+

Supervision of Bachelor/Master Thesis projects in embedded systems, IoT and data analysis. List of GitHub repositories shared by students:

UX Analytics Server

Design and implementation of a server to study the user experience in applications and websites

GitHub

Leveraging Generative AI for Intelligent EV Charging Software

Explores the use of RL and generative AI as an alternative to classical optimization in energy demand management

GitHub

Gamification of Microprocessors

Interactive educational platform through games and simulators.

GitHub

Smart Mirror

IoT system with smart display and home automation controls.

GitHub

Classification Methods

Comparative analysis of ML algorithms for classification.

GitHub

Voice to Sign Language Robotic Hand

Robotic hand that converts voice commands into sign language gestures using speech recognition.

GitHub

Other useful resources

PDF to Markdown

Document Processing Tool

Tool for converting PDF documents to Markdown format using Docling, useful for document processing and analysis in educational and research contexts.

See on GitHub

Web interactiva de estudio por temas

Plantilla reutilizable

Esqueleto para construir una web de estudio por temas de cualquier asignatura (teoria + visualizadores + simuladores + ejercicios autocorregidos).

See on GitHub

See Your Claude Usage

Tool for API tracking

Track and analyze your Claude API usage patterns, helping you understand and optimize your usage.

See on GitHub

Curriculum Vitae

2017
PhD in Engineering
Universidad Pontificia Comillas, Madrid
Thesis: Modeling tools for planning and operation of DERs and their impact in microgrids and centralized resources
2015
Master in Engineering Systems Modeling
Universidad Pontificia Comillas, Madrid
2013
Industrial Engineer (Electrical Specialization)
Universidad Pontificia Comillas ICAI, Madrid

Professional Experience

Universidad Pontificia Comillas
2025 - Present
Associate Professor - Profesor Propio Adjunto
Universidad Pontificia Comillas ICAI-ICADE, Madrid
2015 - 2025
Research Professor - Profesor Colaborador
Universidad Pontificia Comillas ICAI, Madrid
Instituto de Investigación Tecnológica (IIT)
2024 - 2025
Research Associate Professor - Investigador Propio Adjunto
Instituto de Investigación Tecnológica (IIT), Comillas
2017 - 2024
Researcher - Investigador Colaborador Asistente
Instituto de Investigación Tecnológica (IIT), Comillas
2013 - 2017
Research Assistant - Investigador en formación
Instituto de Investigación Tecnológica (IIT), Comillas
Stemy Energy
2018 - 2024
Co-Founder & Chief Operating Officer
Stemy Energy, Madrid
Jun 2018 - Jul 2024
Chief Operating Officer & Advisor of energy resources modeling and electric market regulation
Stemy Energy, Madrid
Jun 2020 - Jun 2023
Head of Hardware Department
Stemy Energy, Madrid
Coordinator of the hardware department with 2-4 team members

Hobbies

A little life beyond models and papers.

Photography

Photo walks chasing light, city scenes and landscapes.

Cinema

Classic and science-fiction movie sessions to switch off.

Mountain Hiking

Trails and hikes to recharge at higher altitude.

Yoga

Breathing and mobility sessions to improve focus and balance.