Manuel Zamudio Lopez

Manuel Zamudio Lopez

Ph.D. Student and Teaching Assistant

Start date: January 2020
Target graduation date:

Research focus
Implementation of data-driven solutions to the operations of electricity markets
Harnessing the power of AI and machine learning for designing advanced electricity price forecasting models

Awards and recognitions
Electrical and Software Engineering Graduate Research Award

Previous studies
B.Sc. in Mechanical and Electrical Engineering at Tecnológico de Monterrey, M.Sc. in Energy Engineering at Tecnológico de Monterrey, M.Sc. in Data Science at Universidad Internacional Menéndez Pelayo, M.Sc. in Data Science at Universidad de Cantabria

Industry experience
Junior Energy Analyst at Iberdroia, Teaching Assistant at Tecnológico de Monterrey, Energy Analyst at Iberdrola, Senior Energy Analyst at The AES Corporation, Data Science Intern at CIC Consulting Informático

Other
Endowed with a solid understanding of electricity markets and data science, Manuel adeptly applies a diverse range of data analytics techniques to unravel the complexities within the operation of modern energy systems. Throughout his Ph.D., he has sharpened essential core skills. Most notably, the ability to comprehend and interpret scientific research, coupled with competence in the design and application of experimental setups that proposed innovative solutions that address the identified gaps in the literature of his field. Particularly, his expertise shines in the complex domain of predicting electricity price spikes.

Backed by his almost five years of professional experience in the energy sector, Manuel eagerly anticipates applying his skills toward solving practical challenges within the energy industry again.