Biography:
Miguel Ángel Ruiz is a research assistant at the Institute for Research in Technology (IIT) at the Engineering School (ICAI) of the Comillas Pontifical University. In 2017, He received his MsC in industrial engineering from the University of Puerto Rico at Mayagüez, focusing his research in optimization modeling and clustering techniques applied to the agricultural sector. In 2012, he received his bachelor´s degree in industrial engineering from the university Carlos III of Madrid (uc3m). Miguel has experience in the private sector, in the healthcare and banking industry. He also has experience as entrepreneur.
Areas of interest:
Decision support methods (optimization, heuristics, game theory, economic analysis).
M.A. Ruiz, T. Gómez, J.P. Chaves, "Trigger rules optimization for adaptable investment in distribution substation capacity under uncertainty: Untapping the value of flexibility", International Journal of Electrical Power & Energy Systems, Vol. 181, pp. 112110, August 2026. [Online: August 2026] doi: 10.1016/j.ijepes.2026.112110
M.A. Ruiz, T. Gómez, J.P. Chaves, "Promoting efficiency with neutral operational/capital incentives under uncertainty: A comparison of electricity distribution remuneration schemes", International Journal of Electrical Power & Energy Systems, Vol. 176, pp. 111735, March 2026. [Online: March 2026] doi: 10.1016/j.ijepes.2026.111735
M.A. Ruiz, T. Gómez, J.P. Chaves, R. Cossent, "Regulatory challenges for energy infrastructure—Do electricity distribution remuneration schemes in Europe promote the use of flexibility from connected users?", Current Sustainable/Renewable Energy Reports, Vol. 10, nº. 3, pp. 112 - 117, September 2023. [Online: June 2023] doi: 10.1007/s40518-023-00214-5
J.P. Chaves, E. Corsetti, Q. Donnette, S. Gallego, K. Laffont-Eloire, D. Moneta, E.C. Ormeño-Mejía, M.A. Ruiz, M. Troncia, D. Verez, "BRIDGE, Annual activity report 2025-2026 – Regulation working group". Project: BeFlexible. Funded by Comisión Europea whitin "Horizon Europe". Jul/2026. IIT-26-245I. doi: https://data.europa.eu/doi/10.2926/1517238
M. Troncia, J.P. Chaves, C. Valor, T. Gómez, E.C. Ormeño-Mejía, V.K. Moreno, M.A. Ruiz, J. Villar, F. Coelho, L. Rodrigues, B. Del Guayo, "Clustering plan and education and learning programme - 1". Project: BeFlexible / WP8/ T.4 y WP8/ T.5 / D8.6. Funded by Comisión Europea whitin "Horizon 2020 – Cooperation / Energy". Aug/2024. IIT-24-339I
R. Bessa, J. Villar, F. Coelho, L. Rodrigues, K. Ganesan, J. Mello, D. Faria, M. Troncia, J.P. Chaves, M.A. Ruiz, E.C. Ormeño-Mejía, T. Gómez, L. Ruiz, "Framework for a flexibility-centric energy and cross-sector value chain, Business Use Cases and KPIs definition". Project: BeFlexible / WP1/ T. 1.4 / D1.2. Funded by Comisión Europea whitin "Horizon 2020 – Cooperation / Energy". Apr/2024. IIT-24-248I
M. Troncia, M.A. Ruiz, E.C. Ormeño-Mejía, J.J. Fernández García, N. Morell, L. Herding, M. Valarezo, S. Bindu, J.P. Chaves, T. Gómez, D. Davi, S. Gallego, S. Cianotti, C. Manaresi, A. Christensson, A. Malot, T. De Marco, F. Lucidi, "Regulatory framework for fostering flexibility deployment: roles, responsibility of agents & flexibility mechanism designs". Project: BeFlexible / WP1/ T. 1.2 / D1.1. Funded by Comisión Europea whitin "Horizon 2020 – Cooperation / Energy". Apr/2024. IIT-24-116I