Dr. -Ing. Sergio Felipe Contreras Paredes
Wissenschaftlicher Mitarbeiter
Dr. -Ing. Sergio F. Contreras is currently a posdoctoral researcher at the IAT institute of the University of Bremen. His research interest comprises planning and management of hybrid, multimodal and distributed electric power and multi-energy systems based on computational intelligence techniques; multi-objective optimization, evolutionary computation, swarm intelligence, metaheuristic algorithms, multi-criteria decision making, uncertainty models and graph techniques. Durting his doctoral studies he proposed a probabilistic multi-objective microgrids planning (POMMP) methodology for the planning under uncertainties of microgrids with high penetration of distributed energy resources and the capacity of providing ancillary services to the main grid. Prior to his doctoral studies, he worked at Siemens in the electric motors manufacturing area as Junior design engineer. His professional experience was in the proposal and development of research projects about energy efficiency; the definition, implementation and planning of tests under international standards in electric motors; execution of projects in energy efficiency and product development.
| Doctor in Engineering – Electrical Engineering | October 2016 - December 2020 |
University of Bremen, Germany Universidad Nacional de Colombia, Bogotá | |
| Master of Engineering – Electrical Engineering | August 2012 – March 2015 |
| Universidad Nacional de Colombia, Bogotá. | |
| Bachelor studies - Electrical Engineer | August 2005 – June 2010 |
| Universidad Nacional de Colombia, Bogotá. | |
| Highschool degree with technical studies in Electricity and Electronics | January 1999 – December 2004 |
| School INEM Francisco de Paula Santander - Kennedy |
Institut für Automation Technology, Bremen, Bremen, Germany. Researcher | March 2018 - Current |
Institut für Energiesysteme, Energieeffizienz und Energiewirtschaft, Technischen Universität Dortmund, Dortmund, NRW, Germany. Visiting researcher | October 2016 – February 2018 |
Robert w. Galvin Center for Electricity Innovation, Illinois Institute of Technology – IIT, Chicago, IL, USA. Visiting researcher | May 2016 – August 2016 |
Electrical Machines & Drives – EM&D, Bogotá D.C Researching Engineer | August 2014 – January 2015 |
Colciencias / Universidad Nacional De Colombia, Young researcher and entrepreneur | May 2013 – June 2014 |
Compatibilidad Electromagnética EMC-UN, Bogotá D.C Research student | August 2010 – June 2014 |
SIEMENS S.A., Cundinamarca, Colombia Design Engineer Jr | June 2010– September 2012 |
SIEMENS S.A., Cundinamarca, Colombia Undergraduate thesis | February – June 2010 |
CORPORACIÓN FIUN, Bogotá, Colombia Scholarship holder | August 2008 – June 2010 |
- Colciencias Colombia: Scholarship – National doctoral programs 2015
- Colciencias Colombia: Scholarship - Young researcher and entrepreneur 2012.
- National University of Colombia: Immediate admission to a graduate course 2011.
- National University of Colombia: Scholarship-Loan Program total condonation 2011.
- National University of Colombia: Exemption of enrolment fees. 2006-2009.
M. Miller, J.L. Paternina, S. F. Contreras, C. A. Cortes, J. Myrzik, “Optimal allocation of renewable energy systems in a weak distribution network“, Electric Power Systems Research, vol. 235, p. 110649, 2024, doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.epsr.2024.110649
M. Adnan Shihab, Tom Warendorf, Sergio F. Contreras and Johanna Myrzik,"Optimal Resources Planning Algorithm for a Coordinated Multi-Energy System with Industral Loads," 2023 IEEE Belgrade PowerTech, Belgrade, Serbia, pp. 1-6, June 2023.
N. Mohseni, S. F. Contreras, J. Myrzik, "Optimal Cross-Voltage Operation Of Active Distribution Networks Considering Flexibility And Production Plan Of An Industrial Customer With Various Business Models", CIRED 2023 - International Conference & Exhibition on Electricity Distribution
H. Hinners, S. F. Contreras, J. Myrzik, "Automatic Transmission Grid Control of Active Distribution Networks", IFAC World Congress - 22nd WD 2023, Yokohama, Japan, 9-14 July
M. A. Shihab, S. F. Contreras, T. Warendorf and J. Myrzik, "Expansion Planning Algorithm for Optimal Allocation of Energy Resources in Interconnected Multi-Energy Cells," 2023 International Conference on Smart Energy Systems and Technologies (SEST), Mugla, Turkiye, 2023, pp. 1-6, doi: 10.1109/SEST57387.2023.10257443
T. Warendorf, B. Vermeulen, S. F. Contreras and J. Myrzik, "Socio-Technical Modeling in Energy Transition: Coupling of Industrial Energy Management and Energy Technology Development Models," 2023 International Conference on Smart Energy Systems and Technologies (SEST), Mugla, Turkiye, 2023, pp. 1-6, doi: 10.1109/SEST57387.2023.10257474
N. Mohseni, S. F. Contreras and J. Myrzik, "Optimal Coexistence of Active Distribution Networks with Industrial Prosumers Operating as Virtual Power Plants," 2023 International Conference on Smart Energy Systems and Technologies (SEST), Mugla, Turkiye, 2023, pp. 1-6, doi: 10.1109/SEST57387.2023.10257326.
T. Warendorf, T. Knief, S.F. Contreras, and J.M.A. Myrzik, “Industry Cost Optimization With Ev Parking Battery Flexibility While Considering Multiple Revenue Streams And Uncertainty”, In CIRED workshop on E-mobility and power distribution systems 2022, Porto, 2-3 June 2022.
M.A. Shihab, S.F. Contreras, N Mohseni and J.M.A. Myrzik, “Optimal Planning Algorithm For A Coordinated E-Bus Charging Infrastructure”, In CIRED CIRED workshop on E-mobility and power distribution systems 2022, Porto, 2-3 June 2022
N. Mohseni, S. F. Contreras, M. Adnan Shihab and J. Myrzik, "Optimal cross-voltage operation of active distribution systems based on a comprehensive technical management of flexible loads and storages in the grid," 2022 IEEE PES Innovative Smart Grid Technologies Conference Europe (ISGT-Europe), Novi Sad, Serbia, 2022, pp. 1-5, doi: 10.1109/ISGT-Europe54678.2022.9960595.
H. Hinners, S.F. Contreras, and J.M.A. Myrzik, "Aggregate dynamic modelling and optimal control in cellular electric energy systems". IET Generation, Transmission & Distribution. 16. 10.1049/gtd2.12257.
S. F. Contreras, C. A. Cortes and J. M. A. Myrzik, "Probabilistic Multi-objective Microgrid Planning Methodology for Optimizing the Ancillary Services Provision," in Electric Power Systems Research, Vol. 189, 2020. pp. 106633.
M. A. Rodriguez, D. F. Lopez, S. F. Contreras, C. A. Cortés, and J. M. A. Myrzik, “Performance evaluation of the MOEA/D algorithm for the solution of a microgrid planning problem,” in Proceedings of the 2020 Genetic and Evolutionary Computation Conference Companion, 2020, pp. 173–174.
Contreras, S.F.; Cortes, C.A.; Myrzik, J.M.A.: "Optimal Microgrid Planning for Enhancing Ancillary Service Provision". Journal of Modern Power Systems and Clean Energy 2019, 7(4), 862–875, July 2019.
- Peñaranda, A.F.; Mosquera, P.E.; Contreras, S.F.; Cortés, C.A.; Myrzik, J.M.A.: "Planning Model of Microgrids for the Supply of Ancillary Services to the Utility Grid," 2019 IEEE Milan PowerTech, Milan, Italy, pp. 1-6, June 2019.
- S. F. Contreras, C. A. Cortes and J. M. A. Myrzik, "Multi-Objective Probabilistic Power Resources Planning for Microgrids with Ancillary Services Capacity," 2018 Power Systems Computation Conference (PSCC), Dublin, 2018, pp. 1-8. doi: 10.23919/PSCC.2018.8450878.
- A.F. Acosta, S.F. Contreras, and C.A. Cortés, “Performance Assessment of a Modified Multi-Objective Cuckoo's Search Algorithm for Microgrid Planning Considering Uncertainties”, In Proceedings of the Genetic and Evolutionary Computation Conference Companion (GECCO '18), (pp. 276-277), ACM. doi: 10.1145/3205651.3205728
- J. Hinker, S.F. Contreras, and J.M.A. Myrzik, “An Adaptable System Architecture for Modular Standardized and Scalable Urban Energy Systems”, In CIRED Workshop 2018, Ljubljana, 7-8 June 2018.
- J. Hinker, T. Wohlfahrt, E. Drewing, S.F. Contreras Paredes, D. Mayorga González and J.M.A. Myrzik, “Adaptable Energy Systems Integration by Modular, Standardized and Scalable System Architectures: Necessities and Prospects of Any Time Transition”. Energies 2018, 11, 581. doi:10.3390/en11030581
- C. A. Cortes, S. F. Contreras and M. Shahidehpour, "Microgrid Topology Planning for Enhancing the Reliability of Active Distribution Networks," in IEEE Transactions on Smart Grid, vol. 9, no. 6, pp. 6369-6377, Nov. 2018. doi: 10.1109/TSG.2017.2709699
- S. F. Contreras, C. A. Cortes and M. A. Guzmán, "Modelling of Squirrel Cage Induction Motors for a Bio-Inspired Multi-Objective Optimal Design," in IET Electric Power Applications, vol. 11, no. 4, pp. 512-523, 4 2017. doi: 10.1049/iet-epa.2016.0672
- S.F. Contreras, C.A. Cortés, and M.A. Guzmán, “Bio-inspired Multi-objective Optimization Design of a Highly Efficient Squirrel Cage Induction Motor”, In Proceedings of the Genetic and Evolutionary Computation Conference 2016 (GECCO '16), (pp. 549-556), ACM. doi: 10.1145/2908812.2908865