Personal profile
Research Interests
Across a broad portfolio of projects, the author advances sustainable energy systems, urban mobility, and smart grid applications in equatorial and developing contexts. The work integrates multicriteria decision analysis to select optimal electric bus models and charging infrastructure, regional energy planning with LEAP for decarbonisation pathways, and data-driven fraud detection in electricity consumption. It also explores grid-embedded renewables, urban solar potential, and hydrogen as an energy vector, complemented by building energy efficiency, net-zero energy envisioning, and the integration of PV with electric mobility. Methodologies include PROMETHEE/TOPSIS decision analysis, HOMER Pro for microgrid sizing, SAR and clustering frameworks for demand profiling, TRNSYS simulations for domestic hot water, and multi-disciplinary modeling combining GIS, LiDAR, SAM, and ArchiCAD/DesignBuilder. Collectively, the research demonstrates robust, replicable frameworks for evaluating renewable deployment, energy storage, electricity market barriers, and policy levers to accelerate decarbonisation, while delivering practical insights for Cuenca, Ecuador and similar urban contexts. The impact lies in actionable guidance for city planners and policymakers to optimise routes, infrastructures, and investments toward sustainable mobility, resilient grids, and energy-efficient buildings.
Key Topics:
- Power Systems, Renewable Energy & Microgrids
- Optimization, Operations Research & Decision Support
- Transportation, Mobility, Vehicles & Emissions
- Energy Storage, Batteries & Electric Mobility
- Geospatial Analysis, Remote Sensing & GIS
- Smart Grids, IoT, Edge/Fog & Industry 4.0
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being -
SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy -
SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure -
SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities -
SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities -
SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production -
SDG 13 Climate Action -
SDG 17 Partnerships for the Goals
Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Methodology for Valuing the Implementation of Photovoltaic Plants for Self-Consumption
Calle Siguencia, J. I. (Col), Garcia Torres, E. M. (Col), Carrion Galarza, D. F. (Col), Serrano Guerrero, J. X. (PI), Peralta Sevilla, A. G. (Col), Rojas Espinoza, J. L. (Col), Barragan Escandon, E. A. (Col), Erazo Garzon, J. F. (Col) & Sanchez Poma, P. E. (Col)
30/01/25 → …
Project: Research and Development
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Territorial Energy Planning: Current Situation and Methodology for Integrating Generation and Electrical Grids in the Territory and PDOTs
Serrano Guerrero, J. X. (Col) & Barragan Escandon, E. A. (Col)
29/02/24 → …
Project: Research and Development
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Andalusian Energy System and Energy Prospective 2050: Analysis of Energy Policies and Climate Change Mitigation Measures in Andalusia
Barragan Escandon, E. A. (Col)
30/03/23 → …
Project: Research and Development
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Development and Implementation of a Multiplatform Middleware for LoRaWAN, MQTT, HTTP, and Mobile Networks
Leon Paredes, G. A. (Col), Bravo Quezada, O. G. (Col), Sacoto Cabrera, E. J. (PI) & Barragan Escandon, E. A. (Col)
23/02/23 → 23/10/23
Project: Research and Development
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F-Chart Model Calibration for Solar Thermal Collectors with Parameterization and Validation According to Typical Provisions for Architectural Integration in Andean Equatorial Climates
Calle Siguencia, J. I. (PI), Barragan Escandon, E. A. (Col), Pelaez Samaniego, M. R. (External), Zalamea Leon, E. F. (External), Astudillo Flores, M. I. (External), Siguencia Siguencia, J. E. (Student), Larriva Arevalo, D. (Student) & Torres Jara, M. A. (Student)
26/09/19 → 14/07/22
Project: Research and Development
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Spatial Analysis of Rooftop Solar Energy Potential for Distributed Generation in an Andean City
Ortega Romero, I., Serrano Guerrero, X., Ochoa Malhaber, C. & Barragán Escandón, A., Jan 2026, In: Energies. 19, 2, 344.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Comparative Analysis of Electric Buses as a Sustainable Transport Mode Using Multicriteria Decision-Making Methods
Barragán-Escandón, A., Armijos-Cárdenas, H., Armijos-García, A., Zalamea-León, E. & Serrano-Guerrero, X., May 2025, In: World Electric Vehicle Journal. 16, 5, 263.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Exploring energy scenarios and driving forces of CO2 emissions of regions: The case of a southern region of Spain through LEAP analysis
Galán-Cano, L., Cámara-Aceituno, J., Terrados-Cepeda, J., Hermoso-Orzáez, M. J., Barragán-Escandón, E. A. & Mena-Nieto, Á., Jun 2025, In: Energy Reports. 13, p. 4563-4585 23 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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GIS-based assessment of photovoltaic solar potential on building rooftops in equatorial urban areas
Idrovo-Macancela, A., Velecela-Zhindón, M., Barragán-Escandón, A., Zalamea-León, E. & Mejía-Coronel, D., 15 Jan 2025, In: Heliyon. 11, 1, p. e41425 e41425.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Methodological Validation of Machine Learning Models for Non-Technical Loss Detection in Electric Power Systems: A Case Study in an Ecuadorian Electricity Distributor
Arias-Marín, C., Barragán-Escandón, A., Toledo-Orozco, M. & Serrano-Guerrero, X., Apr 2025, In: Applied Sciences (Switzerland). 15, 7, 3912.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Press/Media
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University of Cuenca Researchers Publish Findings in Building Construction (Expectations Versus Reality: Economic Performance of a Building-Integrated Photovoltaic System in the Andean Ecuadorian Context)
12/08/25
1 item of Media coverage
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Researchers at Polytechnic University Zero in on Machine Learning (Methodological Validation of Machine Learning Models for Non-Technical Loss Detection in Electric Power Systems: A Case Study in an Ecuadorian Electricity Distributor)
Serrano Guerrero, J. X. & Barragan Escandon, E. A.
25/04/25
1 item of Media coverage
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New Computers and Electrical Engineering Findings Has Been Reported by Investigators at Salesian Polytechnic University (Performance Evaluation Method for Different Clustering Techniques)
Serrano Guerrero, J. X. & Barragan Escandon, E. A.
9/04/25
1 item of Media coverage
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Universidad Politecnica Salesiana Reports Findings in Science and Technology (GIS-based assessment of photovoltaic solar potential on building rooftops in equatorial urban areas)
23/01/25
1 item of Media coverage
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