María Domínguez Gago graduated in Industrial Engineering from Universidad Pontificia Comillas in 2007 and began her professional career as a Research Assistant at the IIT, working on projects for different Metro systems across Spain.

She later completed her International PhD at Universidad Pontificia Comillas, following a research stay at Sophia University in Tokyo. Her doctoral thesis was awarded cum laude and received the Honorary Mention for the Best Doctoral Thesis in Engineering from Universidad Pontificia Comillas.

In 2023, she rejoined the Railway Systems Area at IIT, where she currently conducts research on railway efficiency, developing solutions to make rail transport more efficient and sustainable.

Areas of interest:

Modelling, análisis and simulation of railways systems. Optimization and energy efficiency. Eco-driving. ATO.

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, 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.P. Cucala, A. Fernández-Cardador, C. Sicre, M. Domínguez, "Fuzzy optimal schedule of high speed train operation to minimize energy consumption with uncertain delays and driver’s behavioral response", Engineering Applications of Artificial Intelligence, Vol. 25, nº. 8, pp. 1548 - 1557, December 2012. [Online: February 2012] doi: 10.1016/j.engappai.2012.02.006
JCR-JIF: 1,625 Q1 (2012); 9,000 Q1 (2025) - SJR: Q1 (2012); 1,782 Q1 (2025)
M. Domínguez, A. Fernández-Cardador, A.P. Cucala, R.R. Pecharromán, "Energy savings in metropolitan railway substations through regenerative energy recovery and optimal design of ATO speed profiles", IEEE Transactions on Automation Science and Engineering, Vol. 9, nº. 3, pp. 496 - 504, July 2012. [Online: June 2012] doi: 10.1109/TASE.2012.2201148
JCR-JIF: 1,674 Q1 (2012); 7,900 Q1 (2025) - SJR: Q1 (2012); 2,122 Q1 (2025)

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Journal Publications

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. 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, 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.P. Cucala, A. Fernández-Cardador, C. Sicre, M. Domínguez, "Fuzzy optimal schedule of high speed train operation to minimize energy consumption with uncertain delays and driver’s behavioral response", Engineering Applications of Artificial Intelligence, Vol. 25, nº. 8, pp. 1548 - 1557, December 2012. [Online: February 2012] doi: 10.1016/j.engappai.2012.02.006
JCR-JIF: 1,625 Q1 (2012); 9,000 Q1 (2025) - SJR: Q1 (2012); 1,782 Q1 (2025)
M. Domínguez, A. Fernández-Cardador, A.P. Cucala, R.R. Pecharromán, "Energy savings in metropolitan railway substations through regenerative energy recovery and optimal design of ATO speed profiles", IEEE Transactions on Automation Science and Engineering, Vol. 9, nº. 3, pp. 496 - 504, July 2012. [Online: June 2012] doi: 10.1109/TASE.2012.2201148
JCR-JIF: 1,674 Q1 (2012); 7,900 Q1 (2025) - SJR: Q1 (2012); 2,122 Q1 (2025)
M. Domínguez, A. Fernández-Cardador, A.P. Cucala, P. Lukaszewicz, "Optimal design of metro automatic train operation speed profiles for reducing energy consumption", Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part F: Journal of Rail and Rapid Transit, Vol. 225, nº. 5, pp. 463 - 474, September 2011. [Online: August 2011] doi: 10.1177/09544097JRRT420
JCR-JIF: 0,436 Q3 (2011); 1,900 Q3 (2025) - SJR: Q2 (2011); 0,525 Q2 (2025)

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Projects

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Ph.D. Thesis

Developed:

M. Domínguez, "Conducción eficiente de trenes metropolitanos con ATO", PhD. dissertation, Comillas Pontifical University, Madrid, Spain, 2013.

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Conference Papers

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Books and Book Chapters

M. Domínguez, A. Fernández-Cardador, A.P. Cucala, L. Pérez-Cayuela, "Computer-aided design of ATO speed commands according to energy consumption criteria", in Power supply, energy management and catenary problems, E. Pilo Ed. Southampton, United Kingdom: Ed. WIT Press, 2010, pp. 55-64, doi: 10.2495/CR080191

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International Exchanges

Jun - Aug 2012, Department of Engineering and Applied Sciences. Faculty of Science and Technology, Sophia University. Tokyo (Japan).

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Invited Conferences and Seminars

Seminar "Darwin and Trains". Instituto de Investigación Tecnológica. Universidad Pontificia Comillas. Madrid (Spain). Jun 2026.
Seminar "On Track to Efficiency: The Future of Sustainable Railways" PhD Seminar. Instituto de Investigación Tecnológica. Universidad Pontificia Comillas. Madrid (Spain). Jan 2026.
Conference "Energy efficiency on train control: design of metro ATO driving and impact of energy accumulation devices" 7th Workshop on Industrial Systems and Energy Technologies - JOSITE'2011. Instituto de Investigación Tecnológica. Universidad Pontificia Comillas. Madrid (Spain). Jun 2011.
Seminar "Distribución óptima de holguras de tiempo en horarios de trenes con restricciones de puntualidad" 6ª Jornada de Sistemas Industriales y Tecnologías Energéticas - JOSITE'2010. Instituto de Investigación Tecnológica. Universidad Pontificia Comillas. Madrid (Spain). Jul 2010.

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Fellowships and Awards

«Mejora energética en la conducción ATO» "The 100 Best Ideas of the Year 2013". Actualidad Económica. Madrid (Spain). Jun 2014.
«Conducción eficiente de trenes metropolitanos con ATO» "Honorary Distinction to the best Doctoral Thesis on Engineering". Universidad Pontificia Comillas. Madrid (Spain). Jan 2014.
«Conducción eficiente de trenes metropolitanos considerando la energía regenerada» "Second prize in XIII Talgo Award for Technological Innovation". Patentes Talgo S.L. Madrid (Spain). Jun 2013.
«Distribución óptima de holguras de tiempo en horarios de trenes con restricciones de puntualidad» "Premiado en IX Congreso de Ingeniería del Transporte (CIT)". INSIA, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid y Foro de Ingeniería de los Transportes (FIT). Madrid (Spain). Jul 2010.

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Other Activities

Doctoral Defense Committee of "Blanco Castillo, M. «Efficient Railway Traffic Operation»". Universidad Pontificia Comillas. Madrid (Spain). Sep 2025.

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Dra. María Domínguez Gago

Highlighted Publications

Journal Publications

Projects

Ph.D. Thesis

Developed:

Conference Papers

Books and Book Chapters

International Exchanges

Jun - Aug 2012, Department of Engineering and Applied Sciences. Faculty of Science and Technology, Sophia University. Tokyo (Japan).

Invited Conferences and Seminars

Seminar "Darwin and Trains". Instituto de Investigación Tecnológica. Universidad Pontificia Comillas. Madrid (Spain). Jun 2026.

Seminar "On Track to Efficiency: The Future of Sustainable Railways" PhD Seminar. Instituto de Investigación Tecnológica. Universidad Pontificia Comillas. Madrid (Spain). Jan 2026.

Conference "Energy efficiency on train control: design of metro ATO driving and impact of energy accumulation devices" 7th Workshop on Industrial Systems and Energy Technologies - JOSITE'2011. Instituto de Investigación Tecnológica. Universidad Pontificia Comillas. Madrid (Spain). Jun 2011.

Seminar "Distribución óptima de holguras de tiempo en horarios de trenes con restricciones de puntualidad" 6ª Jornada de Sistemas Industriales y Tecnologías Energéticas - JOSITE'2010. Instituto de Investigación Tecnológica. Universidad Pontificia Comillas. Madrid (Spain). Jul 2010.

Fellowships and Awards

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

«Conducción eficiente de trenes metropolitanos con ATO» "Honorary Distinction to the best Doctoral Thesis on Engineering". Universidad Pontificia Comillas. Madrid (Spain). Jan 2014.

«Conducción eficiente de trenes metropolitanos considerando la energía regenerada» "Second prize in XIII Talgo Award for Technological Innovation". Patentes Talgo S.L. Madrid (Spain). Jun 2013.

«Distribución óptima de holguras de tiempo en horarios de trenes con restricciones de puntualidad» "Premiado en IX Congreso de Ingeniería del Transporte (CIT)". INSIA, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid y Foro de Ingeniería de los Transportes (FIT). Madrid (Spain). Jul 2010.

Other Activities

Doctoral Defense Committee of "Blanco Castillo, M. «Efficient Railway Traffic Operation»". Universidad Pontificia Comillas. Madrid (Spain). Sep 2025.