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Javier Pereda holds a Master's and a PhD in Engineering Sciences from the Pontifical Catholic University of Chile (2013) and completed postdoctoral studies at Imperial College London (2014-2016). He is currently an Associate Professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering at the Pontifical Catholic University of Chile and an Associate Researcher at SERC-Chile and the UC Energy Center. He is an expert in power electronics, with over 100 indexed publications, two patents, and extensive experience consulting for industry and government. He has led projects and graduate theses in electromobility, drives, renewable energy, and energy storage.

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Title Year Doi
Distributed Current Control of Cascaded Multilevel Inverters 2019 https://doi.org/10.1109/ICIT.2019.8755239
New dual H-bridge converter for continuous space vector modulation 2019 https://doi.org/10.1049/iet-pel.2018.5833
Large Step Ratio Input-Series-Output-Parallel Chain-Link DC-DC Converter 2019 https://doi.org/10.1109/TPEL.2018.2861702
A Design Methodology of Multiresonant Controllers for High Performance 400 Hz Ground Power Units 2019 https://doi.org/10.1109/TIE.2019.2898610
Triangular Current Mode for High Step Ratio Modular Multilevel dc-dc Converter 2018
Design of Electric Buses of Rapid Transit Using Hybrid Energy Storage and Local Traffic Parameters 2017 https://doi.org/10.1109/TVT.2016.2616401
Modular Multilevel Converter With Parallel Branch Providing Integrated Partially Rated Energy Storage 2023 https://doi.org/10.1109/TPWRD.2023.3236887
Extended Kalman Filtering for Full-State Estimation and Sensor Reduction in Modular Multilevel Converters 2023 https://doi.org/10.1109/TIE.2022.3165286
Constrained MPC for Intercluster Energy Control of Modular Multilevel Matrix Converters 2023 https://doi.org/10.1109/TIE.2023.3303641
Distributed Control for Modular Multilevel Cascaded Converters: Toward a Fully Modular Topology 2023 https://doi.org/10.1109/MIE.2023.3299080
Computationally Efficient MPC for Modular Multilevel Matrix Converters Operating With Fixed Switching Frequency 2023 https://doi.org/10.1109/OJIES.2023.3347101
Consensus-Based Distributed Control of a Multilevel Battery Energy Storage System 2020 https://doi.org/10.1109/compel49091.2020.9265850
Predictive Optimal Variable-Angle PS-PWM Strategy for Cascaded H-Bridge Converters 2024 https://doi.org/10.1109/TIE.2024.3370998
Power Imbalance Analysis of Modular Multilevel Converter With Distributed Energy Systems 2024 https://doi.org/10.1109/OJIES.2024.3361167
Long-Horizon Sequential FCS-MPC Approaches for Modular Multilevel Matrix Converters 2024 https://doi.org/10.1109/TIE.2023.3286013
Optimal Switching Sequence Direct Power Control for AC/DC Converters with Enhanced Converter Model for Lower Switching Frequencies 2022 https://doi.org/10.1109/AUPEC58309.2022.10215587
Hybrid Sorting Strategy for Modular Multilevel Converters With Partially Integrated 2nd Life Battery Energy Storage Systems for fast EV charging 2022 https://doi.org/10.1109/SPEC55080.2022.10058403
Inter-Cluster Power Control of Modular Multilevel Converters with Integrated Battery Energy Storage for Electric Vehicle Low Voltage Operation 2022 https://doi.org/10.1109/SPEC55080.2022.10058272
Modular Multilevel Matrix Converter as Solid State Transformer for Medium and High Voltage AC Substations 2022 https://doi.org/10.1109/TPWRD.2022.3166258
A technical overview of single-stage three-port dc-dc-ac converters 2022
Faults in Modular Multilevel Cascade Converters-Part I: Reliability, Failure Mechanisms, and Fault Impact Analysis 2022 https://doi.org/10.1109/OJIES.2022.3213510
Faults in Modular Multilevel Cascade Converters-Part II: Fault Tolerance, Fault Detection and Diagnosis, and System Reconfiguration 2022 https://doi.org/10.1109/OJIES.2022.3213508
Design and implementation of dual active bridge converter with single phase shift modulation for electric vehicle charging system 2021 https://doi.org/10.1109/ICAACCA51523.2021.9465338
Modelling and control of a multi-cell converter based on Input-Parallel Output-Parallel bridge-cells with discontinuous interleaved modulation 2021 https://doi.org/10.1109/ICAACCA51523.2021.9465201
Closed-Loop Performance Improvement for MMCs Based on Optimal Reference Governor 2021 https://doi.org/10.1109/ECCE-Asia49820.2021.9479378
Modular Multilevel Converter with Inductor Parallel Branch Providing Integrated Partially Rated Energy Storage 2021 https://doi.org/10.1109/ECCE-Asia49820.2021.9479410
Circulating Current Control in Arm Link Enhanced Modular Multilevel Converter for Low Voltage and Variable Frequency Applications 2021 https://doi.org/10.1109/ECCE47101.2021.9595784
Back To Back Modular Multilevel Converter With Dynamic Hybrid Link For High Performance Drive 2021 https://doi.org/10.1109/IECON48115.2021.9589893
A decoupled Nearest Level Control for a Modular Multilevel Cascade Converter based on Triple Star Bridge Cells (MMCC-TSBC) 2021 https://doi.org/10.1109/IECON48115.2021.9589178
A Modified Multi-Winding DC-DC Flyback Converter for Photovoltaic Applications 2021 https://doi.org/10.3390/app112411999
Phase-Shifted Model Predictive Control to Achieve Power Balance of CHB Converters for Large-Scale Photovoltaic Integration 2021 https://doi.org/10.1109/TIE.2020.3026299
Sequential Phase-Shifted Model Predictive Control for a Multilevel Converter with Integrated Battery Energy Storage 2020 https://doi.org/10.1109/pedg48541.2020.9244410
Implementation of a Power Hardware In-The-Loop Platform Using the Damping Impedance Method 2020 https://doi.org/10.1109/pedg48541.2020.9244348
A Novel Three-Port NPC Converter for Grid-Tied Photovoltaic Systems with Integrated Battery Energy Storage 2020 https://doi.org/10.1109/pedg48541.2020.9244383
Trapezoidal Current Mode for Bidirectional High Step Ratio Modular Multilevel dc-dc Converter 2019
Observability and Observed-Based Control for a Class of Output Modular Systems With Application to Modular Multilevel Power Converters 2024 https://doi.org/10.1109/TCST.2024.3393211
Optimal Switching Sequence MPC for Four-Leg Two-Level Grid-Connected Converters 2024 https://doi.org/10.1109/JESTPE.2023.3265502
Design, Analysis, and Experimental Verification of Arm Link Enhanced Modular Multilevel Converter 2024 https://doi.org/10.1109/JESTPE.2024.3387653
An Improved Reference Generator Based on MPC of Circulating Currents and Common-Mode Voltage for Modular Multilevel Matrix Converters 2024 https://doi.org/10.1109/TIE.2024.3423336
Model Predictive Control in Multilevel Inverters Part I: Basic Strategy and Performance Improvement 2024 https://doi.org/10.1109/OJIA.2024.3460669
Model Predictive Control in Multilevel Inverters Part II: Renewable Energies and Grid Applications 2024 https://doi.org/10.1109/OJIA.2024.3460668
Optimal Fault-Tolerant Reference Generator for Circulating Currents in Modular Multilevel Matrix Converters 2025 https://doi.org/10.1109/TIE.2025.3546370
Long-Horizon MPC Reference Generator for Circulating Currents in Modular Multilevel Converter-Based Variable-Speed Drives 2025 https://doi.org/10.1109/TIE.2025.3528493
Extended Kalman Filtering for Floating Capacitor Voltage Estimation on Triple Star Bridge Cells 2025 https://doi.org/10.1109/TIE.2025.3532727
MPC Strategy Applied to Modular Multilevel Matrix Converters for Low-Frequency AC Transmission Systems 2024 https://doi.org/10.1109/SPEC62217.2024.10893154
Instantaneous Circulating Current Reference Design Strategy for Inter-arm Power Imbalance Control in Delta-connected CHB Converters 2024 https://doi.org/10.1109/SPEC62217.2024.10893221
Finite Control Set Model Predictive Current Control (FCS-MPCC) of Three-Port Converter for Fuel Cell Hybrid Electric Vehicles 2025 https://doi.org/10.1109/TVT.2024.3476924
MPC-Based Current and Local Cluster Balancing Controls for Low-Frequency AC Transmission Systems 2024 https://doi.org/10.1109/AUPEC62273.2024.10807551
Optimal Switching Sequence MPC of a Three- Port-Converter for Variable-Speed PMSM With Hybrid Energy Storage 2025 https://doi.org/10.1109/TPEL.2024.3521504
Optimization-Based Control of Modular Multilevel Matrix Converters With Integrated Energy Storage for Simultaneous Variable-Speed Drive and Grid-Feeding 2025 https://doi.org/10.1109/TIE.2024.3519583
Offset-Free Optimal Control of Cascaded H-Bridge Converters Based on a Kalman Filter Harmonic Compensator 2025 https://doi.org/10.1109/TPEL.2024.3472451
Dual-Stage MPC for SoC Balancing in Second-Life Battery Energy Storage Systems Based on Delta-Connected Cascaded H-Bridge Converters 2025 https://doi.org/10.1109/TPEL.2024.3461749

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