Adrián Fernández-Rodríguez was born in 1988 in Madrid, Spain. He received the Industrial Engineering degree from the Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, Madrid, in 2012. In 2015, he receive the Official Master's Degree in Research in Engineering Systems Modeling and his PhD in November 2018, both from Comillas Pontifical University. Currently, he is coordinator of the Railways Research Group of the Institute for Research in Technology, Comillas Pontifical University. His research interest includes train simulation, energy efficiency in railway operation and nature inspired optimisation.

Areas of interest:

Train simulation, energy efficiency in railway operation and nature inspired optimisation.

Highlighted Publications

M. Domínguez, A. Fernández-Cardador, A. Fernández Rodríguez, A.P. Cucala, R.R. Pecharromán, P. Urosa Sánchez, I. Vadillo Cortázar, "Review on the use of energy storage systems in railway applications", Renewable & Sustainable Energy Reviews, Vol. 207, pp. 114904, January 2025. [Online: September 2024] doi: 10.1016/j.rser.2024.114904
JCR-JIF: 18,000 Q1 (2025); - SJR: 3,995 Q1 (2025);
A. Fernández Rodríguez, A. Fernández-Cardador, A.P. Cucala, "Balancing energy consumption and risk of delay in high speed trains: a three-objective real-time eco-driving algorithm with fuzzy parameters", Transportation Research Part C - Emerging Technologies, Vol. 95, pp. 652 - 678, October 2018. [Online: August 2018] doi: 10.1016/j.trc.2018.08.009
JCR-JIF: 5,775 Q1 (2018); 8,400 Q1 (2025) - SJR: Q1 (2018); 2,396 Q1 (2025)
A. Fernández Rodríguez, A. Fernández-Cardador, A.P. Cucala, M. Domínguez, T. Gonsalves, "Design of robust and energy efficient ATO speed profiles of metropolitan lines considering train load variations and delays", IEEE Transactions on Intelligent Transportation Systems, Vol. 16, nº. 4, pp. 2061 - 2071, August 2015. [Online: February 2015] doi: 10.1109/TITS.2015.2391831
JCR-JIF: 2,534 Q1 (2015); 9,100 Q1 (2025) - SJR: 2,608 Q1 (2025)
M. Domínguez, A. Fernández-Cardador, A.P. Cucala, T. Gonsalves, A. Fernández Rodríguez, "Multi objective particle swarm optimization algorithm for the design of efficient ATO speed profiles in metro lines", Engineering Applications of Artificial Intelligence, Vol. 29, pp. 43 - 53, March 2014. [Online: January 2014] doi: 10.1016/j.engappai.2013.12.015
JCR-JIF: 2,207 Q1 (2014); 9,000 Q1 (2025) - SJR: Q1 (2014); 1,782 Q1 (2025)
A. Fernández Rodríguez, M. Domínguez, A.P. Cucala, A. Fernández-Cardador, "Transport Capacity Maximization in Rail Mass Transit Stations Under Uncertainty", IEEE Access, Vol. 13, pp. 126227 - 126244, 2025. [Online: July 2025] doi: 10.1109/ACCESS.2025.3589009
JCR-JIF: 4,200 Q2 (2025); - SJR: 0,884 Q1 (2025);

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Journal Publications

A. Cidoncha, A. Fernández Rodríguez, A.P. Cucala, A. Fernández-Cardador, J. Gorostiza-Herrero, "Real-Time Automatic Train Regulation of Metro Lines With Bifurcations and Short-Turning Under Continuous Communication", IEEE Access, Vol. 14, pp. 68430 - 68447, 2026. [Online: May 2026] doi: 10.1109/ACCESS.2026.3690017
JCR-JIF: 4,200 Q2 (2025) - SJR: 0,884 Q1 (2025)
A. Fernández Rodríguez, M. Domínguez, A.P. Cucala, A. Fernández-Cardador, "Transport Capacity Maximization in Rail Mass Transit Stations Under Uncertainty", IEEE Access, Vol. 13, pp. 126227 - 126244, 2025. [Online: July 2025] doi: 10.1109/ACCESS.2025.3589009
JCR-JIF: 4,200 Q2 (2025); - SJR: 0,884 Q1 (2025);
M. Domínguez, A. Fernández Rodríguez, A.P. Cucala, A. Fernández-Cardador, "Efficiency and Running Time Robustness in Real Metro Automatic Train Operation Systems: Insights from a Comprehensive Comparative Study", Sustainability, Vol. 17, nº. 24, pp. 11371, December 2025. [Online: December 2025] doi: 10.3390/su172411371
JCR-JIF: 4,100 Q2 (2025); - SJR: 0,750 Q1 (2025);
M. Blanco-Castillo, A. Fernández Rodríguez, S. Su, A. Fernández-Cardador, A.P. Cucala, "Efficient automatic operation of a metro line: eco-driving design with optimized use of regenerative energy and rolling stock consideration", Engineering Optimization, Vol. 57, nº. 8, pp. 2044 - 2076, August 2025. [Online: September 2024] doi: 10.1080/0305215X.2024.2385583
JCR-JIF: 2,800 Q2 (2025); - SJR: 0,549 Q2 (2025);
M. Domínguez, A. Fernández-Cardador, A. Fernández Rodríguez, A.P. Cucala, R.R. Pecharromán, P. Urosa Sánchez, I. Vadillo Cortázar, "Review on the use of energy storage systems in railway applications", Renewable & Sustainable Energy Reviews, Vol. 207, pp. 114904, January 2025. [Online: September 2024] doi: 10.1016/j.rser.2024.114904
JCR-JIF: 18,000 Q1 (2025); - SJR: 3,995 Q1 (2025);
A. Cidoncha, A. Fernández Rodríguez, A.P. Cucala, A. Fernández-Cardador, "Predictive traffic regulation model for railway mass transit lines equipped with continuous communication systems", IEEE Access, Vol. 12, pp. 96862 - 96877, 2024. [Online: July 2024] doi: 10.1109/ACCESS.2024.3427314
JCR-JIF: 3,600 Q2 (2024); 4,200 Q2 (2025) - SJR: 0,849 Q1 (2024); 0,884 Q1 (2025)
G. Sánchez-Contreras, A. Fernández Rodríguez, A. Fernández-Cardador, A.P. Cucala, "A two-level fuzzy multi-objective design of ato driving commands for energy-efficient operation of metropolitan railway lines", Sustainability, Vol. 15, nº. 12, pp. 9238, June 2023. [Online: June 2023] doi: 10.3390/su15129238
JCR-JIF: 3,300 Q2 (2023); 4,100 Q2 (2025) - SJR: 0,672 Q1 (2023); 0,750 Q1 (2025)
M. Blanco-Castillo, A. Fernández Rodríguez, A. Fernández-Cardador, A.P. Cucala, "Eco-driving in railway lines considering the uncertainty associated with climatological conditions", Sustainability, Vol. 14, nº. 14, pp. 8645, July 2022. [Online: July 2022] doi: 10.3390/su14148645
JCR-JIF: 3,900 Q2 (2022); 4,100 Q2 (2025) - SJR: 0,664 Q1 (2022); 0,750 Q1 (2025)
A. Fernández Rodríguez, S. Su, A. Fernández-Cardador, A.P. Cucala, Y. Cao, "A multi-objective algorithm for train driving energy reduction with multiple time targets", Engineering Optimization, Vol. 53, nº. 4, pp. 719 - 734, April 2021. [Online: April 2020] doi: 10.1080/0305215X.2020.1746782
JCR-JIF: 2,500 Q2 (2021); 2,800 Q2 (2025) - SJR: 0,669 Q2 (2021); 0,549 Q2 (2025)
A. Fernández Rodríguez, A.P. Cucala, A. Fernández-Cardador, "An eco-driving algorithm for interoperable automatic train operation", Applied Sciences, Vol. 10, nº. 21, pp. 7705, November 2020. [Online: October 2020] doi: 10.3390/app10217705
JCR-JIF: 2,679 Q2 (2020); 2,900 Q2 (2025) - SJR: 0,435 Q2 (2020); 0,555 Q2 (2025)
A. Cunillera, A. Fernández Rodríguez, A.P. Cucala, A. Fernández-Cardador, M.C. Falvo, "Assessment of the worthwhileness of efficient driving in railway systems with high-receptivity power supplies", Energies, Vol. 13, nº. 7, pp. 1836, April 2020. [Online: April 2020] doi: 10.3390/en13071836
JCR-JIF: 3,004 Q3 (2020); 3,900 Q3 (2025) - SJR: 0,598 Q2 (2020); 0,748 Q1 (2025)
A. Fernández Rodríguez, A. Fernández-Cardador, A.P. Cucala, M.C. Falvo, "Energy efficiency and integration of urban electrical transport systems: EVs and metro-trains of two real European lines", Energies, Vol. 12, nº. 3, pp. 366, February 2019. [Online: January 2019] doi: 10.3390/en12030366
JCR-JIF: 2,702 Q3 (2019); 3,900 Q3 (2025) - SJR: 0,635 Q2 (2019); 0,748 Q1 (2025)
A. Fernández Rodríguez, A. Fernández-Cardador, A.P. Cucala, "Balancing energy consumption and risk of delay in high speed trains: a three-objective real-time eco-driving algorithm with fuzzy parameters", Transportation Research Part C - Emerging Technologies, Vol. 95, pp. 652 - 678, October 2018. [Online: August 2018] doi: 10.1016/j.trc.2018.08.009
JCR-JIF: 5,775 Q1 (2018); 8,400 Q1 (2025) - SJR: Q1 (2018); 2,396 Q1 (2025)
A. Fernández Rodríguez, A. Fernández-Cardador, A.P. Cucala, "Real time eco-driving of high speed trains by simulation-based dynamic multi-objective optimization", Simulation Modelling Practice and Theory, Vol. 84, pp. 50 - 68, May 2018. [Online: February 2018] doi: 10.1016/j.simpat.2018.01.006
JCR-JIF: 2,426 Q2 (2018); 4,600 Q1 (2025) - SJR: Q1 (2018); 0,962 Q1 (2025)
A. Fernández Rodríguez, A. Fernández-Cardador, A.P. Cucala, M. Domínguez, T. Gonsalves, "Design of robust and energy efficient ATO speed profiles of metropolitan lines considering train load variations and delays", IEEE Transactions on Intelligent Transportation Systems, Vol. 16, nº. 4, pp. 2061 - 2071, August 2015. [Online: February 2015] doi: 10.1109/TITS.2015.2391831
JCR-JIF: 2,534 Q1 (2015); 9,100 Q1 (2025) - SJR: 2,608 Q1 (2025)
M. Domínguez, A. Fernández-Cardador, A.P. Cucala, T. Gonsalves, A. Fernández Rodríguez, "Multi objective particle swarm optimization algorithm for the design of efficient ATO speed profiles in metro lines", Engineering Applications of Artificial Intelligence, Vol. 29, pp. 43 - 53, March 2014. [Online: January 2014] doi: 10.1016/j.engappai.2013.12.015
JCR-JIF: 2,207 Q1 (2014); 9,000 Q1 (2025) - SJR: Q1 (2014); 1,782 Q1 (2025)
J.R. Arribas, A. Fernández Rodríguez, A.H. Muñoz, C.V. Nicolás, "Low voltage ride-through in DFIG wind generators by controlling the rotor current without crowbars", Energies, Vol. 7, nº. 2, pp. 498 - 519, February 2014. [Online: January 2014] doi: 10.3390/en7020498
JCR-JIF: 2,072 Q3 (2014); 3,900 Q3 (2025) - SJR: Q1 (2014); 0,748 Q1 (2025)

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Projects

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Ph.D. Thesis

Developed:

A. Fernández Rodríguez, "Train eco-driving optimisation based on simulation models", PhD. dissertation, Comillas Pontifical University, Madrid, Spain, 2018.

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Conference Papers

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Books and Book Chapters

G. Sánchez-Contreras, A. Fernández Rodríguez, A. Fernández-Cardador, A.P. Cucala, "Energy-efficient train driving considering energy storage systems", in Energy-efficient train operation: A system approach for railway networks, S. Su, et al. Ed(s). Cham, Switzerland: Ed. Springer Nature Switzerland AG, 2023, pp. 141-168, doi: 10.1007/978-3-031-34656-9_6

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International Exchanges

Jul - Aug 2018, Department of Astronautics, Electrical and Energy Engineering (DIAEE), Sapienza Università di Roma. Rome (Italy).

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Invited Conferences and Seminars

Round table "Interoperability and technology: keys to global decarbonization" Presentación del estudio de cocreación 'Retos, fortalezas y necesidades futuras del sector ferroviario español'. Mafex. Madrid (Spain). Apr 2025.
Conference "The experience in the application of AI technologies to the IIT's railway sector" Jornada Técnica «Aplicación de las Tecnologías de la IA al Ferrocarril». Foro ICAITREN; Asociación de Ingenieros del ICAI; Universidad Pontificia Comillas. Madrid (Spain). Oct 2024.
Conference "Efficient operation of interoperable traffic: ATO over ERTMS" Jornadas "Innovación en gestión energética: contribución del ferrocarril a la movilidad sostenible". Plataforma Tecnológica Ferroviaria Española (PTFE); Fundacion de los Ferrocarriles Españoles; y ADIF. Madrid (Spain). May 2021.
Conference "Eco-driving in ATO over ERTMS" 14th Workshop on Industrial Systems and Energy Technologies - JOSITE'2019. Instituto de Investigación Tecnológica. Universidad Pontificia Comillas. Madrid (Spain). May 2019.
Conference "Energy efficiency in high speed railway traffic operation: a real-time ecodriving algorithm" 10th Workshop on Industrial Systems and Energy Technologies - JOSITE'2015. Instituto de Investigación Tecnológica. Universidad Pontificia Comillas. Madrid (Spain). May 2015.

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Working Papers

A. Cidoncha, A. Fernández Rodríguez, A.P. Cucala, A. Fernández-Cardador, "Predictive traffic regulation algorithm for a railway mass transit line equipped with CBTC", July 2023. IIT-23-159WP.

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Patents

"Sistema de aprovechamiento de energía eléctrica regenerada por un tren o disponible en catenaria, por parte de un vehículo eléctrico, y procedimiento asociado". Owner(s): Metro de Madrid, S.A.; Universidad Pontificia Comillas; Sistemas de Computación y Automática General S.A.; y Centro de Investigaciones Energéticas, Medioambientales y Tecnológicas. Priority country: Madrid (Spain). Dec 2016

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External Relevant Positions

Member SHYNE - Spanish Hydrogen Network. Madrid (Spain). Oct 2024 - Today.

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Fellowships and Awards

«Train eco-driving optimisation based on simulation models» "Honorary Distinction to the best Doctoral Thesis on Engineering". Universidad Pontificia Comillas. Madrid (Spain). Jan 2020.
«Mejora energética en la conducción ATO» "The 100 Best Ideas of the Year 2013". Actualidad Económica. Madrid (Spain). Jun 2014.

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Other Activities

Master Thesis director of "Caruso, G. «Impact of Operating Conditions on Energy Storage Systems Profitability in Metro Networks»". Sapienza Università di Roma. Rome (Italy). Jul 2026.
Doctoral Defense Committee of "Lal Rajora, G. «An Intelligent Environment for Asset Management in Power Grids Based on Machine Learning Models»". Universidad Pontificia Comillas. Madrid (Spain). Jun 2026.
Doctoral Defense Committee of "Navarro Rodríguez, L.M.« Contributions to the improvement of capacity in urban railway lines»". Universidad Pontificia Comillas. Madrid (Spain). Sep 2020.
Doctoral Defense Committee of "Roch Dupré, D.«Improving the electrical infrastructure of dc-electrified railway systems to increase energy efficiency, taking into account complex topologies and representative traffic scenarios»". Universidad Pontificia Comillas. Madrid (Spain). Jul 2020.

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Dr. Adrián Fernández Rodríguez

Highlighted Publications

Journal Publications

Projects

Ph.D. Thesis

Developed:

Conference Papers

Books and Book Chapters

International Exchanges

Jul - Aug 2018, Department of Astronautics, Electrical and Energy Engineering (DIAEE), Sapienza Università di Roma. Rome (Italy).

Invited Conferences and Seminars

Round table "Interoperability and technology: keys to global decarbonization" Presentación del estudio de cocreación 'Retos, fortalezas y necesidades futuras del sector ferroviario español'. Mafex. Madrid (Spain). Apr 2025.

Conference "The experience in the application of AI technologies to the IIT's railway sector" Jornada Técnica «Aplicación de las Tecnologías de la IA al Ferrocarril». Foro ICAITREN; Asociación de Ingenieros del ICAI; Universidad Pontificia Comillas. Madrid (Spain). Oct 2024.

Conference "Eco-driving in ATO over ERTMS" 14th Workshop on Industrial Systems and Energy Technologies - JOSITE'2019. Instituto de Investigación Tecnológica. Universidad Pontificia Comillas. Madrid (Spain). May 2019.

Conference "Energy efficiency in high speed railway traffic operation: a real-time ecodriving algorithm" 10th Workshop on Industrial Systems and Energy Technologies - JOSITE'2015. Instituto de Investigación Tecnológica. Universidad Pontificia Comillas. Madrid (Spain). May 2015.

Working Papers

Patents

External Relevant Positions

Member SHYNE - Spanish Hydrogen Network. Madrid (Spain). Oct 2024 - Today.

Fellowships and Awards

«Train eco-driving optimisation based on simulation models» "Honorary Distinction to the best Doctoral Thesis on Engineering". Universidad Pontificia Comillas. Madrid (Spain). Jan 2020.

«Mejora energética en la conducción ATO» "The 100 Best Ideas of the Year 2013". Actualidad Económica. Madrid (Spain). Jun 2014.

Other Activities

Master Thesis director of "Caruso, G. «Impact of Operating Conditions on Energy Storage Systems Profitability in Metro Networks»". Sapienza Università di Roma. Rome (Italy). Jul 2026.

Doctoral Defense Committee of "Lal Rajora, G. «An Intelligent Environment for Asset Management in Power Grids Based on Machine Learning Models»". Universidad Pontificia Comillas. Madrid (Spain). Jun 2026.

Doctoral Defense Committee of "Navarro Rodríguez, L.M.« Contributions to the improvement of capacity in urban railway lines»". Universidad Pontificia Comillas. Madrid (Spain). Sep 2020.

Doctoral Defense Committee of "Roch Dupré, D.«Improving the electrical infrastructure of dc-electrified railway systems to increase energy efficiency, taking into account complex topologies and representative traffic scenarios»". Universidad Pontificia Comillas. Madrid (Spain). Jul 2020.