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Jose Hector Bastida Hernandez  PhD (Cardiff) MSc

Dr Jose Hector Bastida Hernandez

(he/him)

PhD (Cardiff) MSc

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Overview

I am a Research Associate in the School of Engineering at Cardiff University, specialising in the modelling, optimisation, and analysis of energy systems. My research focuses on district heating and cooling systems, thermal energy storage, and the dynamic and steady-state modelling of energy networks. I utilise both commercial and open-source platforms, along with advanced programming tools, to develop accurate models and optimise the design and operation of these systems.

I hold a B.S. in Mechatronic Engineering from the National Polytechnic Institute, Mexico City (2002), an M.Sc. in Engineering from the Monterrey Institute of Technology and Higher Education, Mexico City (2011), and a Ph.D. in Electrical and Electronic Engineering from Cardiff University (2021). With a strong background in both academic research and practical applications, I am committed to advancing sustainable energy solutions through innovative modelling and optimisation techniques.

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Biography

Hector holds a B.Eng. in Mechatronics from the National Polytechnic Institute, Mexico City (2002) and an M.Sc. in Engineering from the Monterrey Institute of Technology and Higher Education, Mexico City (2011). From 2005 to 2015, he worked in the engineering departments of pharmaceutical companies, specialising in the calibration of production and quality lab sensors, as well as managing external services for the maintenance of critical measurement systems in production plants. In 2016, he was awarded a scholarship to pursue his Ph.D. at Cardiff University, where he completed his doctoral studies in 2021. His thesis focused on the dynamic modelling of district heating and cooling systems.

From 2021 to 2023, Hector worked as a Research Assistant within the Centre for Integrated Renewable Energy Generation and Supply (CIREGS) at Cardiff University, supporting teaching activities and Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) projects. During this time, he continued developing dynamic models of thermal energy storage systems and integrated artificial intelligence techniques for estimating the state of charge of these systems.

Between 2023 and 2024, Hector was a Fellow Researcher at the University of Birmingham, working within the Multiscale Optimisation and Design for Energy Storage (MODES) group at the Birmingham Centre for Energy Storage. There, he contributed to European projects focused on designing thermal energy storage devices using phase change materials for heating and cooling applications.

Hector’s research interests include the dynamic and steady-state modelling of energy systems, particularly the thermal aspects of district heating and cooling systems, as well as the integration of thermal energy storage units for both seasonal and daily applications. He is also interested in the application of control systems to optimise energy systems.

Contact Details

Email BastidaHernandezJ@cardiff.ac.uk

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