Dra. María Domínguez Gago

Current position:

Postdoctoral Researcher

Research Area:

Railway Systems

Association date:

10/Jul/2007

Location:

FR3. P-001

Phone extension number:

+34 91 542-2800 ext. 4526

Email:

maria.dominguez@iit.comillas.edu

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Biography:

María Domínguez Gago graduated in Industrial Engineering from Comillas Pontifical University in 2007 and started working as a Research Assistant at the Institute for Research in Technology (IIT). In 2012 she spent 3 months at Sophia University in Tokyo. In 2013 she obtained her PhD and received the Honorable Mention for the best Ph.D. Thesis Engineering of the year from Comillas Pontifical University. She then moved to the USA. In 2023 she rejoined the Railway Systems Area of the IIT as a Postdoctoral Researcher.

Areas of interest:

Modelling, análisis and simulation of railways systems. Optimization and energy efficiency. Eco-driving. ATO.

Journal Publications

Domínguez, M., Fernández-Cardador, A., Fernández Rodríguez, A., Cucala, A.P., Pecharromán, R.R., Urosa Sánchez, P., Vadillo Cortázar, I., Review on the use of energy storage systems in railway applications. Renewable & Sustainable Energy Reviews. Vol. 207, pp. 114904-1 - 114904-21, January 2025. [Online: September 2024] JCR: 16,300 Q1 (2023) - SJR: 3,596 Q1 (2023)
Fernández Rodríguez, A., Fernández-Cardador, A., Cucala, A.P., Domínguez, M., Gonsalves, T., Design of robust and energy efficient ATO speed profiles of metropolitan lines considering train load variations and delays. IEEE Transactions on Intelligent Transportation Systems. Vol. 16, nº. 4, pp. 2061 - 2071, August 2015. [Online: February 2015] JCR: 2,534 Q1 (2015); 7,900 Q1 (2023) - SJR: 2,580 Q1 (2023)
Domínguez, M., Fernández-Cardador, A., Cucala, A.P., Gonsalves, T., Fernández Rodríguez, A., Multi objective particle swarm optimization algorithm for the design of efficient ATO speed profiles in metro lines. Engineering Applications of Artificial Intelligence. Vol. 29, pp. 43 - 53, March 2014. [Online: January 2014] JCR: 2,207 Q1 (2014); 7,500 Q1 (2023) - SJR: Q1 (2014); 1,749 Q1 (2023)
Cucala, A.P., Fernández-Cardador, A., Sicre, C., Domínguez, M., Fuzzy optimal schedule of high speed train operation to minimize energy consumption with uncertain delays and driver’s behavioral response. Engineering Applications of Artificial Intelligence. Vol. 25, nº. 8, pp. 1548 - 1557, December 2012. [Online: February 2012] JCR: 1,625 Q1 (2012); 7,500 Q1 (2023) - SJR: Q1 (2012); 1,749 Q1 (2023)
Domínguez, M., Fernández-Cardador, A., Cucala, A.P., Pecharromán, R.R., Energy savings in metropolitan railway substations through regenerative energy recovery and optimal design of ATO speed profiles. IEEE Transactions on Automation Science and Engineering. Vol. 9, nº. 3, pp. 496 - 504, July 2012. [Online: June 2012] JCR: 1,674 Q1 (2012); 5,900 Q1 (2023) - SJR: Q1 (2012); 2,144 Q1 (2023)
Domínguez, M., Fernández-Cardador, A., Cucala, A.P., Lukaszewicz, P., Optimal design of metro automatic train operation speed profiles for reducing energy consumption. Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part F: Journal of Rail and Rapid Transit. Vol. 225, nº. 5, pp. 463 - 474, September 2011. [Online: August 2011] JCR: 0,436 Q3 (2011); 1,700 Q3 (2023) - SJR: Q2 (2011); 0,644 Q2 (2023)

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Projects

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Ph.D. Thesis

Developed:

M. Domínguez (2013), Conducción eficiente de trenes metropolitanos con ATO. Universidad Pontificia Comillas. Madrid (Spain).

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Conference Papers

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Books and Book Chapters

Domínguez, M., Fernández-Cardador, A., Cucala, A.P., Pérez-Cayuela, L., Computer-aided design of ATO speed commands according to energy consumption criteria, in Power supply, energy management and catenary problems. Editors Pilo, E. Ed. WIT Press. Southampton, United Kingdom, 2010.

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International Exchanges

Jun - Aug 2012, Department of Engineering and Applied Sciences. Faculty of Science and Technology, Sophia University. Tokyo (Japan).

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Invited Conferences and Seminars

Conference "Energy efficiency on train control: design of metro ATO driving and impact of energy accumulation devices" 7th Workshop on Industrial Systems and Energy Technologies - JOSITE'2011. Instituto de Investigación Tecnológica. Universidad Pontificia Comillas. Madrid (Spain). Jun 2011.
Seminar "Distribución óptima de holguras de tiempo en horarios de trenes con restricciones de puntualidad" 6ª Jornada de Sistemas Industriales y Tecnologías Energéticas - JOSITE'2010. Instituto de Investigación Tecnológica. Universidad Pontificia Comillas. Madrid (Spain). Jul 2010.

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Fellowships and Awards

«Mejora energética en la conducción ATO» "The 100 Best Ideas of the Year 2013". Actualidad Económica. Madrid (Spain). Jun 2014.
«Conducción eficiente de trenes metropolitanos con ATO» "Honorary Distinction to the best Doctoral Thesis on Engineering". Universidad Pontificia Comillas. Madrid (Spain). Jan 2014.
«Conducción eficiente de trenes metropolitanos considerando la energía regenerada» "Second prize in XIII Talgo Award for Technological Innovation". Patentes Talgo S.L. Madrid (Spain). Jun 2013.
«Distribución óptima de holguras de tiempo en horarios de trenes con restricciones de puntualidad» "Premiado en IX Congreso de Ingeniería del Transporte (CIT)". INSIA, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid y Foro de Ingeniería de los Transportes (FIT). Madrid (Spain). Jul 2010.

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Dra. María Domínguez Gago

Journal Publications

Projects

Energy storage methods in railway systems. Carried out for Union Internationale des Chemins de Fer (UIC), ADIF, Infrabel, Network Rail, RFI. Apr/2023-Mar/2025

Next generation urban rail transport: smart planning and regulation for capacity and energy efficiency [FUTURRAIL]. Carried out for MCIN/AEI /10.13039/501100011033 y por la Unión Europea NextGenerationEU/ PRTR. Jul/2022-Jun/2025

Optimal design of ATO driving parameters for Metro Bilbao. Carried out for Metro de Bilbao. Sep/2011-Mar/2012

Smart management of regenerated energy in metro lines to charge electric cars. Carried out for Ministerio de Ciencia e Innovación. May/2011-Dec/2013

Increasing the capacity of the railway line Barcelona - Vallès de FGC. Carried out for Dimetronic Signals. Mar/2010-Jan/2011

Traffic regulation system for FGV - Metro de Valencia. Carried out for Dimetronic Signals. Jul/2009-Feb/2011

Efficient technologies for urban transport- ecodriving. Carried out for Traintic, Ministerio de Fomento. Nov/2008-Dec/2009

Analysis of energy consumption on metropolitan railways, commuter railways and high speed lines. Carried out for Ministerio de Fomento (CEDEX). Dec/2007-Mar/2010

Optimal design of ATO driving parameters. Carried out for Metro de Madrid S.A. Nov/2007-Jun/2008

Energy-saving in railways operation. Efficient regenerative breaking. Carried out for Ministerio de Educación y Ciencia. Jan/2007-Dec/2008

Ph.D. Thesis

Developed:

M. Domínguez (2013), Conducción eficiente de trenes metropolitanos con ATO. Universidad Pontificia Comillas. Madrid (Spain).

Conference Papers

Ortega, J.M., Ramos, L., Galarraga, A., Fernández-Cardador, A., Cucala, A.P., Domínguez, M., Conducción económica en Metro de Bilbao mediante el diseño óptimo de las marchas de conducción automática ATO, VII Congreso de Innovación Ferroviaria, Zaragoza (Spain). 09-11 May 2012.

Cucala, A.P., Fernández-Cardador, A., Sicre, C., Domínguez, M., Optimización de horarios para la mejora de la eficiencia energética y la puntualidad, VII Congreso de Innovación Ferroviaria, Zaragoza (Spain). 09-11 May 2012.

Domínguez, M., Cucala, A.P., Fernández-Cardador, A., Pecharromán, R.R., Blanquer, J., Energy efficiency on train control: design of metro ATO driving and impact of energy accumulation devices, 9th World Congress on Railway Research - WCRR 2011, Lille (France). 22-26 May 2011.

Domínguez, M., Peña, M., Fernández-Cardador, A., Cucala, A.P., Blanquer, J., Eficiencia energética en la operación del tráfico. Experiencia en Metro de Madrid, 2º Salón Internacional de la Industria Ferroviaria - BcnRail 2009, Barcelona (Spain). 30 November - 03 December 2009.

Cucala, A.P., Fernández-Cardador, A., Domínguez, M., Peña, M., Energy efficiency in traffic operation: Spanish experience in Metro de Madrid, Energy Efficiency Days - EED 2009, Tours (France). 23-26 September 2009.

Cucala, A.P., Fernández-Cardador, A., Domínguez, M., Pérez-Cayuela, L., EFIREG: Computer-aided design of energy-efficient ATO speed commands, II Jornadas sobre Estrategias de Ahorro y Eficiencia Energética en el Transporte Ferroviario, Sitges (Spain). 05-06 June 2008.

Books and Book Chapters

Domínguez, M., Fernández-Cardador, A., Cucala, A.P., Pérez-Cayuela, L., Computer-aided design of ATO speed commands according to energy consumption criteria, in Power supply, energy management and catenary problems. Editors Pilo, E. Ed. WIT Press. Southampton, United Kingdom, 2010.

International Exchanges

Jun - Aug 2012, Department of Engineering and Applied Sciences. Faculty of Science and Technology, Sophia University. Tokyo (Japan).

Invited Conferences and Seminars

Conference "Energy efficiency on train control: design of metro ATO driving and impact of energy accumulation devices" 7th Workshop on Industrial Systems and Energy Technologies - JOSITE'2011. Instituto de Investigación Tecnológica. Universidad Pontificia Comillas. Madrid (Spain). Jun 2011.

Seminar "Distribución óptima de holguras de tiempo en horarios de trenes con restricciones de puntualidad" 6ª Jornada de Sistemas Industriales y Tecnologías Energéticas - JOSITE'2010. Instituto de Investigación Tecnológica. Universidad Pontificia Comillas. Madrid (Spain). Jul 2010.

Fellowships and Awards

«Mejora energética en la conducción ATO» "The 100 Best Ideas of the Year 2013". Actualidad Económica. Madrid (Spain). Jun 2014.

«Conducción eficiente de trenes metropolitanos con ATO» "Honorary Distinction to the best Doctoral Thesis on Engineering". Universidad Pontificia Comillas. Madrid (Spain). Jan 2014.

«Conducción eficiente de trenes metropolitanos considerando la energía regenerada» "Second prize in XIII Talgo Award for Technological Innovation". Patentes Talgo S.L. Madrid (Spain). Jun 2013.

«Distribución óptima de holguras de tiempo en horarios de trenes con restricciones de puntualidad» "Premiado en IX Congreso de Ingeniería del Transporte (CIT)". INSIA, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid y Foro de Ingeniería de los Transportes (FIT). Madrid (Spain). Jul 2010.