PHD at Université de Grenoble Alpes, France
Michel Francisco Caraballo Gómez is an Electrical Engineer with a Ph.D. student status at Université de Grenoble Alpes, France, focusing on power system state estimators. He holds a Master’s degree from Universidad del Norte, Colombia, specializing in smart grids and adaptive protection schemes. With expertise in generation optimization and project management, Michel has contributed significantly to companies like ManpowerGroup and Air-e S.A.S. E.S.P. His professional journey spans roles in network automation, power system engineering, and electric protection. Michel is fluent in English, French, and Spanish, equipped with strong communication and problem-solving skills.
Professional Profiles:
Education
Ph.D. Student Université de Grenoble Alpes – Grenoble, France (Mai 2024 – Present) Research focus on power system state estimators. Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering Universidad del Norte – Barranquilla, Colombia (July 2021 – March 2024) Specialized in Smart grids and adaptive Protection Schemes. Master’s thesis: An optimal overcurrent protection strategy for mitigating the impacts of opportunity charging stations in distribution systems. Specialist in Electric Power Systems Management Universidad del Norte – Barranquilla, Colombia (July 2016 – September 2017) Proficient in Financial Management of Electric Projects, Reliability and power quality in electric systems, and Design of digital protection and coordinated control schemes. Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering Universidad del Norte – Barranquilla, Colombia (January 2009 – February 2014) Focus areas: Modeling and Analysis of Electric Power Systems, Design and Implementation of Automatic Control Systems. Bachelor’s thesis: Energy efficiency plan tailored to each user profile.
Professional Experience:
Expert Professional in Generation ManpowerGroup Colombia, Barranquilla, Colombia (June 2023 – April 2024) Developed and executed strategies for optimizing solar and wind generation plants. Created technical specifications for new assets or services to enhance power generation continuity. Senior Project Manager Air-e S.A.S. E.S.P., Barranquilla, Colombia (January 2021 – June 2023) Coordinated testing, construction, and commissioning of substations. Conducted electrical studies and optimized equipment configurations for protection systems.
Skills
Languages: English (IELTS General B2), French (DELF B2), Spanish (Native C2) Soft Skills: Effective communication, Problem-solving, Adaptability
Publications
- An optimal overcurrent protection strategy for mitigating the impacts of opportunity charging stations in distribution systems, publication date: 2024
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