Professor Josep M. Guerrero stands as a globally recognized leader in electrical engineering with a distinguished career centered on advancing modern power systems and microgrid technologies. He currently serves as Full Professor at AAU Energy, Department of Energy Technology, Aalborg University in Denmark, a position he has held since 2011 where he leads the internationally acclaimed Microgrid Research Program. His academic foundation includes an M.Sc. in Electronic Engineering, a Ph.D., and additional expertise in psychobiology, reflecting his interdisciplinary approach to complex engineering challenges. Over his career, he has established himself as one of Denmark's most influential electrical engineering researchers, consistently ranking among the top scientists in his field at both national and institutional levels.
Professor Guerrero's pioneering research has fundamentally transformed the understanding and implementation of microgrid systems, with his work on control architectures and stability mechanisms becoming foundational to modern distributed energy resources integration. His extensive publication record demonstrates significant scholarly impact, with numerous highly cited papers that have shaped research directions in power electronics and renewable energy integration across academic and industrial settings. The practical applications of his research have directly influenced industry standards and grid operation protocols, particularly in the areas of autonomous microgrid control and seamless grid interconnection. His innovative approaches to solving complex challenges in energy conversion and distribution have established new paradigms that balance theoretical rigor with real-world engineering constraints.
Beyond his research contributions, Professor Guerrero has received prestigious recognition including the IEEE Bimal Bose Award for Industrial Electronics Applications in Energy Systems and the IEEE PES Douglas M. Staszesky Distribution Automation Award, underscoring his field-defining impact. He actively shapes the future of energy systems through leadership roles in major research initiatives such as the NEST National Research Infrastructure Roadmap, which coordinates cutting-edge energy research across multiple institutions. As an influential editor and organizer of specialized workshops on IoT-driven energy systems, he continues to cultivate the next generation of researchers while advancing the integration of digital technologies with power infrastructure. His current work focuses on next-generation microgrid architectures that will enable higher renewable penetration and greater resilience in global energy systems, positioning him at the forefront of the ongoing energy transition.
