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Obtained an M.Sc. degree in Industrial Automation and Electronic Engineering from the University of Deusto in 2008 and an Master in Business Administration and Management - Executive MBA from the University of the Basque Country in 2019.
Since 2008, has worked as a researcher at Tecnalia Research & Innovation, contributing to various projects in the field of ocean energy. He has Participated in more than 20 research projects and authored/co-authored more than 20 publications presented at conferences, congresses or scientific journals. Developed extensive expertise in numerical modeling and control of wave and wind energy converters, as well as in designing techno-economic models to optimize marine energy farms (e.g., electrical layouts, device sizing, mooring systems) for specific locations.
Currently pursuing a PhD at the University of the Basque Country in the Department of Automatics and Systems Engineering. Research focuses on enhancing the efficiency of mechanical-to-electrical energy conversion in OWC wave energy converters. For this issue, successfully designed and developed an electrical test bench for in-depth generator analysis and implemented advanced sensor systems to support predictive and preventive maintenance strategies. The results obtained have been used to conduct a detailed study of the Mutriku plant, leading to proposed modifications in its control systems.
Since 2017, he has gained practical experience in offshore operations, designing and actively participating in the installation and maintenance of floating devices in the Bimep testing area as part of projects such as OPERA and HARSHLAB offshore materials and components laboratory. He has also gained expertise in operating and managing of ROVs (Remotely Operated Vehicles), conducting underwater inspections, and defining and installing sensor systems for predictive maintenance of floating platforms to improve operational efficiency and reliability.
He has supervised around 10 final year engineering projects focused on renewable energy at the Bilbao School of Engineering. Between 2018 and 2024, collaborated as a lecturer in the Master MORE and later in the Master REM programs at the Bilbao School of Engineering, delivering the course "Installation, Operation, and Maintenance of Marine Energy Arrays."
Education/Academic qualification
Master, Master in Business Administration and Management - Executive MBA, Universidad del País Vasco (UPV/EHU)
Award Date: 24 Jun 2019
Bachelor, Industrial Automation and Electronic Engineering, Universidad de Deusto
Award Date: 23 Jun 2008
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 7 Affordable and Clean Energy
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SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Experimental assessment of condition monitoring techniques for an OWC electrical generator operating at overload
Lopez-Mendia, J., Erkiaga, I., Ruiz-Minguela, P., Ruibal, I., Robles, E. & Ceballos, S., Jan 2025, In: Energy Conversion and Management: X. 25, 100869.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Improving the power production of Mutriku Wave Power Plant throughout tuning the actual generator and damping valve limits
Lopez-Mendia, J., Aristondo, A., Ricci, P., Lekube, J., Ceballos, S. & Robles, E., 1 Jan 2025, In: Ocean Engineering. 315, 119917.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Modelos numéricos para la implementación de sensórica en un cable dinámico submarino para eólica offshore flotante
Rico Rubio, A., Llorente González, J. I., Larrea, I., Salcedo Fernández, F., Mulas González, D. & López Mendia, J., 1 May 2025, In: Anales de Ingeniería Mecánica. 1, 24Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Improving the OWC Wave Energy Converter Power Take-Off Efficiency throughout Experimental and Numerical Characterisation of an SCIG
Lopez-Mendia, J., Robles, E., Ceballos, S., Ruiz-Minguela, P. & Rotger, J., Mar 2024, In: Energies. 17, 5, 1146.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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A Simplified Modeling Approach of Floating Offshore Wind Turbines for Dynamic Simulations
López-Queija, J., Robles, E., Llorente, J. I., Touzon, I. & López-Mendia, J., 18 Mar 2022, In: Energies. 15, 6, p. 2228 1 p., 2228.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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DS_Wave_BiMEP: Wave resource at BiMEP (Spain)
Berque, J. (Creator) & Lopez Mendia, J. (Creator), Zenodo, 13 Jul 2018
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.1311593, https://cordis.europa.eu/project/id/654444
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Synthetic Transition Piece Dynamics and Stress Time Series
Lopez Mendia, J. (Creator), Fernando Salcedo Fernandez (Creator), Germán Perez Moran (Creator) & Miren J. Sánchez-Lara (Creator), Zenodo, 19 Aug 2025
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Ds_Wave_Bimep: Wave Resource At Bimep (Spain)
Berque, J. (Creator) & Lopez-Mendia, J. (Creator), Zenodo, 13 Jul 2018
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Segregation of losses, efficiency and temperature register of an induction generator working at overrated variable load conditions
Ruiz Minguela, P. (Creator), López Mendia, J. (Creator), Etxaniz, P. (Creator), Ruibal, I. (Creator) & Robles, E. (Creator), Zenodo, 10 Apr 2024
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Synthetic Transition Piece Dynamics and Stress Time Series modelling data
Lander San Millán Langa (Creator), Sandra Seijo Fernández (Creator), Joseba Lopez Mendia (Contributor), Fernando Salcedo Fernandez (Contributor), Germán Perez Moran (Contributor) & Miren J. Sánchez-Lara (Contributor), Zenodo, 19 Aug 2025
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