Áreas de Investigación

• Matrix converters
• Predictive and digital controls for high-power drives
• Four-leg converters
• Development of high-performance control platforms based on field-programmable gate arrays
• Renewable energies
• Advanced control of power converters
• Design, assembly and start-up of power converters.
• Electromobility

Biografía

Full Professor

Escuela de Ingeniería Civil Eléctrica

Facultad de Ingeniería

Universidad de Talca

Marco Rivera received his B.Sc. in Electronics Engineering and M.Sc. in Electrical Engineering from the Universidad de Concepción, Chile in 2007 and 2008, respectively. He earned the degree of Doctor of Electronics Engineering at the Department of Electronics Engineering, Universidad Técnica Federico Santa María, in Valparaíso, Chile, in 2011 with a scholarship from the Chilean Research Fund CONICYT. During 2011 and 2012, he was working as a postdoc researcher and part-time professor at the Department of Electronics Engineering, Universidad Técnica Federico Santa María, in Valparaíso, Chile. His research interests include matrix converters, predictive and digital controls for high-power drives, four-leg converters, and the development of high performance control platforms based on Field-Programmable Gate Arrays. Currently, he is an Associate Professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering at Universidad de Talca, Curicó, Chile. In 2013 Prof. Rivera was awarded with the Premio Tesis de Doctorado Academia Chilena de Ciencias 2012, which was awarded to the best PhD Thesis developed in 2011 for national and foreign students in any exact or natural sciences program that is a member of the Academia Chilena de Ciencias, Chile.

In 2015, Prof. Rivera has been awarded with the Premio AIE IEEE Ingeniero Sobresaliente 2015 (Outstanding Professor of 2015), award given by the Association of the Electrical and Electronics Industry and the International Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers – Chile Section.

 

Awards

• National Science Award. Chamber of Senators of Paraguay. (Premio Nacional de Ciencias. Cámara de Senadores del Paraguay.) M. AYALA, J. RODAS, O. GONZALEZ, R. GREGOR, M. RIVERA, J. DOVAL. A Novel Modulated Model Predictive Control Applied to Six-Phase Induction Motor Drives. Transactions on Industrial Electronics. DOI: 10.1109/TIE.2020.2984425. URL: https://ieeexplore-ieee-org.utalca.idm.oclc.org/document/9062536. Link: https://youtu.be/c9606bhFea0
• Best Paper Award for the 2018 IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics. DONOSO, A. MORA, R. CARDENAS, A. ANGULO, D. SAEZ, M. RIVERA. Finite-Set Model Predictive Control Strategies for a 3L-NPC Inverter Operating with Fixed Switching Frequency. IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics. (I.F. 7,168, Q1), vol. 65, no. 5, pp. 3954-3965, May 2018, DOI: 10.1109/tie.2017.2760840. http://www.ieee-ies.org/pubs/transactions-on-industrial-electronics/174-best-paper-awards
• Second Prize Paper Award in the 2015 IEEE JESTPE (IEEE Journal of Emerging and Selected Topics in Power Electronics) Prize Paper Award.
• YARAMASU, B. WU; M. RIVERA, J. RODRIGUEZ. A New Power Conversion System for Megawatt PMSG Wind Turbines using Four-Level Converters and a Simple Control Scheme Based on Two-Step Model Predictive Strategy – Part II: Simulation and Experimental Analysis. Emerging and Selected Topics in Power Electronics, IEEE Journal of, vol.2, no.1, pp.14,25, March 2014. DOI: 10.1109/JESTPE.2013.2294922.
• YARAMASU, B. WU, M. RIVERA, J. RODRIGUEZ. A New Power Conversion System for Megawatt PMSG Wind Turbines using Four-Level Converters and a Simple Control Scheme Based on Two-Step Model Predictive Strategy -- Part I: Modeling and Theoretical Analysis. Emerging and Selected Topics in Power Electronics, IEEE Journal of, vol.2, no.1, pp.3, 13, March 2014. DOI: 10.1109/JESTPE.2013.2294920. https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/7312384?denied=
• Awarded with the AIE IEEE Outstanding Engineer Award 2015 (Premio AIE IEEE Ingeniero Sobresaliente 2015). Electrical and Electronics Industry Association (Asociación de la Industria Eléctrica- Electrónica, AIE), and the Institute of Eletrical and Electronics Engineers, IEEE. August 2015.

• Best paper award and best presentation of Special Session on Inverter Control I at the 30th Applied Power Electronics Conference and Exposition APEC 2015, Charlotte, NC, March 15 - 19, 2015. APEC 2015. M. UDDIN, S. MEKHILEF, M. NAKAOKA, M. RIVERA. Model Predictive Control of Induction Motor with Delay Time Compensation: An Experimental Assessment.
• Best paper award of Special Session on Matrix Converters at 39th Annual Conference of the IEEE Industrial Electronics Society, IECON2013, Vienna, Austria, 10-13 November 2013. PETROWITSCH, M. RIVERA, J. RODRIGUEZ, A. OLLOQUI, J.L. ELIZONDO, M. MACIAS, O. MICHELOUD, J. ESPINOZA, P. WHEELER, P. ZANCHETTA. Predictive voltage control with imposed source current waveforms in an indirect matrix converter.
• Awarded with the Chilean Academy of Sciences 2012 Doctorate Thesis Award (Premio Tesis de Doctorado Academia Chilena de Ciencias 2012). Award to the best PhD Thesis developed in 2011 for national and foreign students in any Exact or Natural Sciences Program in Chile. Chilean Academy of the Sciences (Academia Chilena de Ciencias). Chile, June 2013.
• Awarded with the Scholarship from the Chilean Research Fund CONICYT for PhD. Studies at Universidad Técnica Federico Santa María, Valparaíso, Chile, 2008 - 2011.
• Awarded with the Scholarship from the Universidad Técnica Federico Santa María for PhD. Studies, Valparaíso, Chile, 2008 - 2011.
• Awarded the Marie Curie Host Fellowships for Early Stage Research Training in Electrical Energy Conversion and Conditioning Technology Scholarship at the Power Electronics Research Laboratory of University College Cork, Cork, Ireland, 2008.
• Awarded with the Undergraduate Scholarship Faculty of Engineering for Master Studies at the Universidad de Concepción, Concepción, Chile, 2006 - 2008.
• Awarded with Juan Gómez Millas Scholarship for Undergraduate Studies at the Universidad de Concepción, Concepción, Chile, 2001 - 2007.

 

Research Projects

• Microgrid Technologies for Rural Communities. 1^st 2020 – 31^st March 2021. Prof. Patrick Wheeler, The University of Nottingham, UK; Prof. Marco Rivera, Universidad de Talca, Chile; Mariana Rojas, The University of Nottingham Chile, Chile. Funded by the British Embassy in Chile.
• Contest to Attract Advanced Human Capital from Abroad, Short Stay Programs (MEC80190074). Advanced Control Systems in Power Electronics Applications for Strengthening the Teaching and Research of Undergraduate and Postgraduate of the Department of Electromechanics and Energy Conversion of the University of Talca (Sistemas Avanzados de Control en Aplicaciones de Electrónica de Potencia para el Fortalecimiento de la Docencia e Investigación de Pregrado y Postgrado del Departamento de Electromecánica y Conversión de Energía de la Universidad de Talca). Invited Professor: Prof. Galina Mirzaeva. The University of Newcastle, Australia, 2019-2020.
• Research on Model predictive control for Power Electronics and machine drive applications. Research Board International Collaboration Fund. The University of Nottingham. 2018-2019. Tao Yang (UK), Marco Rivera (Chile), Rubén Peña (Chile).
• Contest to Attract Advanced Human Capital from Abroad, Short Stay Programs (MEC80180097). Strengthening of the Undergraduate and Postgraduate Teaching and Research in the Electrical Engineering Area for Renewable Energy Applications. Invited Professor: Prof. Pericle Zanchetta. The University of Nottingham, UK. 2018-2019.
• UNNC Visiting Scholars Scheme. Funding to spend 1 month at The University of Nottingham Ningbo - China. To be developed in February, 2019.
• Power Electronics for Renewable Energy Systems Applications. Regional Institutional Skills Development. Partners: The University of Nottingham, UK - Universidad Tecnológica de Pereira, Colombia - Universidad de Concepción.
• Doctorate in Electronic Engineering (POSG16-05). National Counsel of Science and Technology (Consejo Nacional de Ciencia y Tecnología, CONACYT). Paraguay.
• Academic Project “Maestría en Ingeniería Electrónica – Énfasis en Energías Renovables y Eficiencia Energética”. Universidad del Cono Sur de las Américas (UCSA), Paraguay – Universidad de Talca, Chile.
• Design and Implementation of a Scalable Multi-Modular Power Converter Prototype for Renewable Energies. PINV15-0584. Development of Scientific Research (Fomento a la Investigación Científica) of the Paraguayan Program for the Development of Science and Technology (Proyecto Paraguayo para el Desarrollo de la Ciencia y Tecnología) - PROCIENCIA. 2017-2019. Principal Researcher. 900000000 Guaraníes (app. 164000 USD).
• Image Processing in Horticultural Products Applied to an Automated Hydroponic Greenhouse. PINV15-0068. Development of Scientific Research (Fomento a la Investigación Científica) of the Paraguayan Program for the Development of Science and Technology (Proyecto Paraguayo para el Desarrollo de la Ciencia y Tecnología) - PROCIENCIA. 2017-2019. Principal Researcher. 898960000 Guaraníes (app. 163000 USD).
• Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV) in Photogrammetric Applications for Planialtimetric Analysis and Volume Calculation. PINV15-0136. Development of Scientific Research (Fomento a la Investigación Científica) of the Paraguayan Program for the Development of Science and Technology (Proyecto Paraguayo para el Desarrollo de la Ciencia y Tecnología) - PROCIENCIA. 2017-2019. Principal Researcher. 900000000 Guaraníes (app. 164000 USD).
• Communication Skills Workshops. Newton Picarte Fund. British Council. May 2016. Course Coordinator.
• Advanced Vector Control Techniques for High Accuracy and Fast Dynamic Power Response of Wind Turbines, International Cooperation Program to Support the Creation of International Networks amongst Research Centers, 2015 Application Round (Programa de Cooperación Internacional Proyectos de Apoyo a la Formación de Redes Internacionales entre Centros de Investigación Convocatoria 2015) REDES150034, Co-Researcher. International Partner: Prof. Syed Islam, Centre for Smart Grid and Sustainable Power Systems, Curtin University, Bentley, Australia.
• Optimal Design of Predictive Controllers for Power Converters in Renewable Energy Applications, International Cooperation Program to Support the Creation of International Networks amongst Research Centers, 2015 Application Round (Programa de Cooperación Internacional Proyectos de Apoyo a la Formación de Redes Internacionales entre Centros de Investigación Convocatoria 2015) REDES150053, Principal Researcher: Prof. Marco Rivera. International Partner: Prof. Galina Mirzaeva, Australia.
• Flexible Energy Management Strategies for Microgrid Clusters and Generation Systems Based on Multiport Modular Power Converter Structures, FONDECYT REGULAR 1160690. 2016-2019, Principal Researcher: Prof. Marco Rivera, Co-Researchers: Prof. Roberto Cárdenas (UdeChile), Prof. Rubén Peña (UdeC).
• Contest to Attract Advanced Human Capital from Abroad, Short Stay Programs (80150056). Strengthening of Teaching and Research in Power Electronics for Renewable Energy Applications. Invited Professor: Prof. Patrick Wheeler. The University of Nottingham, UK. 2016-2017.
• Power Electronics for Renewable Energy Systems. Institutional Skills Development - British Council. 2015-2016. Responsible Researcher.
• Analysis, Design and Implementation of New Active Filter-Based Compensation Systems for the Improvement of Power Quality. 14-INV-096. Development of Scientific Research (Fomento a la Investigación Científica) of the Paraguayan Program for the Development of Science and Technology (Proyecto Paraguayo para el Desarrollo de la Ciencia y Tecnología) - PROCIENCIA. 2015-2017. Associate Researcher.
• Development and Implementation of New Converter Topologies for the Matrix Converters for Grid Interconnection with Generation Systems Based on Renewable Energies. 14-INV-097. Development of Scientific Research (Fomento a la Investigación Científica) of the Paraguayan Program for the Development of Science and Technology (Proyecto Paraguayo para el Desarrollo de la Ciencia y Tecnología) - PROCIENCIA. 2015-2017. Associate Researcher.
• Development and Efficiency Analysis of New Control Algorithms Focused on the Six-Phase Generator in Wind Power Applications. 14-INV-101. Development of Scientific Research (Fomento a la Investigación Científica) of the Paraguayan Program for the Development of Science and Technology (Proyecto Paraguayo para el Desarrollo de la Ciencia y Tecnología) - PROCIENCIA. 2015-2017. Associate Researcher.
• Master’s Degree in Electronic Engineering (14-POS-031). National Counsel of Science and Technology (Consejo Nacional de Ciencia y Tecnología, CONACYT). Paraguay. (2015-2017), Associate Researcher.
• Newton Picarte Project EPSRC: EP/N004043/1: New Configurations of Power Converters for Grid Interconnection Systems / CONICYT DPI20140007. (2014-2017), Responsible Researcher.
• Installation of Pilot Plant for the Use of Waste for the Generation of Energy and Drying of Firewood, Regional FIC Fund for Competitive Innovation (FIC Regional Fondo de Innovación para la Competitividad). (2014-2015), Co-researcher.
• Predictive Control Techniques of Power Converters for Renewable Energy Systems. Exchange Projects 2012, CONICYT and BMBF from Germany PCCI 12048. (2013-2014), Co-researcher.
• The use of Matrix Converters for Grid Interconnection Systems. Fondecyt Initiation into Research 2012-2015 11121492 Project. Project scored 4.720 points out of a maximum of 5, and stood at the first place among 48 projects. Responsible Researcher.
• Optimization of the Operation of an Indirect Matrix Converter for a Distorted Grid, Basal Subproject FB0821, Scientific-Technological Center of Valparaíso (Centro Científico-Tecnológico de Valparaíso, CCTVal). Program with basal financing, CONICYT Project, 2011 – 2012. Responsible Researcher.
• Predictive Control in a Four-Leg Indirect Matrix Converters, Basal Subproject FB0821, Scientific-Technological Center of Valparaíso (Centro Científico-Tecnológico de Valparaíso, CCTVal). Program with basal financing, CONICYT Project, 2010 – 2011. Responsible Researcher.
• Development and Implementation of Predictive Control Methods for and Indirect Matrix Converter, Scientific Initiation Incentive Program (Programa de Incentivo a la Iniciación Científica, PIIC), General Management of Research and Graduate Studies (Dirección General de Investigación y Postgrado, DGIP) UTFSM, 2009 – 2010. Responsible Researcher.
• Control of Indirect Matrix Converters, FONDECYT REGULAR 2008-2009, 1080059, Responsible Researcher: Prof. José Rodríguez, Co-Researchers: Dr. Pablo Correa and Prof. José Espinoza. PhD Thesis.
• Development of a Control Method for Matrix Converters, FONDECYT REGULAR 2006, 1060424. Responsible Researcher: Prof. José Rodríguez, Co-Researcher: Prof. José Espinoza. MSc Thesis.

 

Publications in Journals (WoS)

1. MURILLO-YARCE, J. ALARCÓN-ALARCÓN, M. RIVERA, C. RESTREPO, J. MUÑOZ, C. BAIER, P. WHEELER. A Review of Control Techniques in Photovoltaic Systems. Sustainability, Section Energy Sustainability, Photovoltaic Power. 2020, (Accepted for Publication)
2. VIJAYARAJA, G. KUMAR, M. RIVERA. Realization of 485 Level Inverter Using Tri-State Architecture for Renewable Energy Systems. Energies 2020, 13, 6627. Special Issue Electrical Power and Energy System. DOI:10.3390/en13246627. URL: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/13/24/6627/html.
3. RIVERA, S. ROJAS, C. RESTREPO, J. MUÑOZ, C. BAIER, P. WHEELER. Control Techniques for a Single-Phase Matrix Converter. Energies 2020, 13(23), 6337. Special Issue Power Electronic Converters: Control and Applications. DOI: 10.3390/en13236337. URL: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/13/23/6337/htm
4. ROHTEN. J. SILVA, J. MUÑOZ, F. VILLARROEL, D. DEWART, M. RIVERA, J. ESPINOZA. A Simple Self-Tuning Resonant Control Approach for Power Converters Connected to Micro-Grids with Distorted Voltage Conditions. IEEE Access. Vol. 8, pp. 216018-216028, Electronic ISSN: 2169-3536. DOI: 10.1109/ACCESS.2020.3041528. URL: https://ieeexplore-ieee-org.utalca.idm.oclc.org/document/9274418.
5. KUMAR, H. THILAGAR, M. RIVERA. Sensitivity Analysis of Exact Tracing Error Dynamics Passive Output Control for a Flat/Partially Flat Converter Systems. Electronics. Power Electronics Section. (ISSN 2079-9292). 2020, 9(11), 1942. DOI: 10.3390/electronics9111942. URL: https://doi.org/10.3390/electronics9111942.
6. OLLOQUI, J.L. ELIZONDO, M. RIVERA, M. MACÍAS, O. MICHELOUD, R. PEÑA, P. WHEELER. Model-Based Predictive Rotor Current Control Strategy for Indirect Power Control of a DFIM Driven by an Indirect Matrix Converter. IEEE Transactions on Energy Conversion. ONLY BY INVITATION-Special Section: Model Predictive Control in Energy Conversion Systems. DOI: 10.1109/TEC.2020.3038471. URL: https://ieeexplore-ieee-org.utalca.idm.oclc.org/document/9262048.
7. VIDAL, M. RIVERA, P. WHEELER, N. VICENCIO. The Analysis Performance of a Grid-Connected 8.2kWp Photovoltaic System in Patagonia Region. Sustainability, Section Energy Sustainability, Photovoltaic Power. 2020, 12, 9227. DOI: 10.3390/su12219227. https://doi.org/10.3390/su12219227. URL: https://www.mdpi.com/2071-1050/12/21/9227.
8. KUMAR, H. THILAGAR, M. RIVERA. Low Cost Implementation of Passivity Based Control and Estimation of Load Torque for a Luo Converter with Dynamic Load. Electronics (ISSN 2079-9292) vol. 9, n° 11, 2020. DOI: 10.3390/electronics9111914. URL: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-9292/9/11/1914.
9. MALEKJAMSHIDI, M. JAFARI, J. ZHU, M. RIVERA. Design, Implementation, and Stability Analysis of a Space Vector Modulated Direct Matrix Converter for Power Flow Control in a More Reliable and Sustainable Microgrid. Sustainability. 2020, 12, 8591. DOI: 10.3390/su12208591. URL: https://doi.org/10.3390/su12208591
10. WANG, H. YU, C. LI, X. LANG, S. SHEN-YEOH, T. YANG, M. RIVERA, S. BOZHKO, P. WHEELER. A Low-Complexity Optimal Switching Time Modulated Model Predictive Control for PMSM with Three-Level NPC Converter. IEEE Transactions on Transportation Electrification. Vol. 6, no. 3, pp. 1188-1198, Sept. 2020. Print ISSN: 2332-7782. Online ISSN: 2332-7782. DOI: 10.1109/TTE.2020.3012352. URL: https://ieeexplore-ieee-org.utalca.idm.oclc.org/document/9149930
11. HOSSEINZADEH, M. SAREBANZADEH, M. RIVERA, E. BABEI, P. WHEELER. A Reduced Single-Phase Switched-Diode Cascaded Multilevel Inverter. Journal of Emerging and Selected Topics in Power Electronics. Jul. 2020. Print ISSN: 2168-6777. Electronic ISSN: 2168-6785. DOI: 10.1109/JESTPE.2020.3010793. https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/9145537/
12. RIVEROS, M. RIVERA, J. PRIETO. A Modulation Method Based on a Generalised Solution of the Five-Phase Voltage-Time Law. IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics. Print ISSN: 0278-0046, Online ISSN: 1557-9948, DOI: 10.1109/TIE.2020.3005061. URL: https://doi-org.utalca.idm.oclc.org/10.1109/TIE.2020.3005061

13. TOLEDO, E. MAQUEDA, M. RIVERA, R. GREGOR, P. WHEELER, C. ROMERO. Improved Predictive Control in Multi-modular Matrix Converter for Six-phase Generation Systems. Energies 2020, 13(10), 2660; https://doi.org/10.3390/en13102660.

14. VILLALÓN, M. RIVERA, Y. SALGUEIRO, J. MUÑOZ, T. DRAGICEVIC, F. BLAABJERG. Predictive Control for Microgrid Applications: A Review Study. Energies 2020. Vol 13(10), 2454; DOI: 10.3390/en13102454 URL: https://doi.org/10.3390/en13102454.

15. RESTREPO, G. GARCIA, F. FLORES-BAHAMONDE, D. MURILLO-YARCE, J. GUZMAN, M. RIVERA. Current Control of the Coupled-Inductor Buck--Boost DC--DC Switching Converter using a Model Predictive Control Approach. Journal of Emerging and Selected Topics in Power Electronics. vol. 8, no. 4, pp. 3348-3360, Dec. 2020, doi: 10.1109/JESTPE.2020.2992622. URL: https://doi-org.utalca.idm.oclc.org/10.1109/JESTPE.2020.2992622

16. RAMÍREZ-HERNÁNDEZ, I. ARAUJO-VARGAS, M. RIVERA. A SVPWM, Partial Zero-Voltage Transition AC-DC Converter for Electric Vehicle Applications. IEEE Latin America Transactions, vol. 18, no. 01, pp. 75-82, January 2020. DOI: 10.1109/TLA.2020.9049464. URL: https://ieeexplore-ieee-org.utalca.idm.oclc.org/document/9049464

17. AYALA, J. RODAS, O. GONZALEZ, R. GREGOR, M. RIVERA, J. DOVAL. A Novel Modulated Model Predictive Control Applied to Six-Phase Induction Motor Drives. Transactions on Industrial Electronics. DOI: 10.1109/TIE.2020.2984425. URL: https://ieeexplore-ieee-org.utalca.idm.oclc.org/document/9062536

18. MUÑOZ-RAMÍREZ, H. VALDERRAMA-BLAVI, M. RIVERA, C. RESTREPO. An approach to natural sampling using a Digital Sampling Technique for SPWM Multilevel Inverter. Energies 2019, 12(15), 2925; DOI: https://doi.org/10.3390/en12152925. URL: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/12/15/2925

19. KHOSRAVI, M. AMIRBANDE, D. KHABURI, M. RIVERA, J. RIVEROS, J. RODRIGUEZ, A. VAHEDI, P. WHEELER. A Review of Model Predictive Control Strategies for Matrix Converters. IET Power Electronics, vol. 12, no. 12, pp. 3021-3032, 16 10 2019. DOI: 10.1049/iet-pel.2019.0212. URL: http://ieeexplore.ieee.org/stamp/stamp.jsp?tp=&arnumber=8855239&isnumber=8855172

20. GARCÍA, M. RIVERA, J. RODRIGUEZ, P. WHEELER. Experimental Evaluation of Voltage Control for a Four-Leg Two-Stage Matrix Converter. IET Power Electronics, vol. 12, n° 12, pp. 3077 - 3084. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1049/iet-pel.2018.6378, Print ISSN 1755-4535, Online ISSN 1755-4543. URL: https://digital-library.theiet.org/content/journals/10.1049/iet-pel.2018.6378

21. GONZALEZ, M. AYALA, J. DOVAL-GANDOY, J. RODAS, R. GREGOR, M. RIVERA. Predictive-Fixed Switching Current Control Strategy applied to Six-Phase Induction Machine. Energies 2019, 12(12), 2294; DOI: https://doi.org/10.3390/en12122294. URL: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/12/12/2294/htm

22. ALDANA, Y. SALGUEIRO, C. BELLINGER, M. RIVERA, C. ASTUDILLO. Data for resistance and inductance estimation within a Voltage Source Inverter. Data in Brief, Volume 25, 2019, 104104, ISSN 2352-3409, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.dib.2019.104104. (http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2352340919304585)

23. RIVEROS, J. PRIETO, M. RIVERA, S. TOLEDO, R. GREGOR. A Generalised Multifrequency PWM Strategy for Dual Three-Phase Voltage Source Converters. Energies 12, no. 7, pp. 1-13April 2019: 1398. DOI: https://doi.org/10.3390/en12071398 URL: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/12/7/1398

24. XIONG, Y. SUN, J. LIN, M. SU, H. DAN, M. RIVERA, J. GUERRERO. IEEE Access. A Cost-Effective and Low-Complexity Predictive Control for Matrix Converters Under Unbalanced Grid Voltage Conditions. IEEE Access. vol. 7, pp. 43895-43905, Dec. 2019 DOI: 10.1109/ACCESS.2019.2908446.URL: http://ieeexplore.ieee.org/stamp/stamp.jsp?tp=&arnumber=8678641&isnumber=8600701

25. NASIR, A. COSTABEBER, P. WHEELER, M. RIVERA, J. CLARE. A Three-Phase Modular Isolated Matrix Converter. IEEE Transactions on Power Electronics, vol. 34, no. 12, pp. 11760-11773, Dec. 2019. DOI: 10.1109/TPEL.2019.2909681. URL: http://ieeexplore.ieee.org/stamp/stamp.jsp?tp=&arnumber=8684890&isnumber=8829148

26. RIVERA, S. TOLEDO, L. TARISCIOTTI, P. WHEELER, H. DAN. Predictive Control Strategies Operating at Fixed Switching Frequency for Input Filter Resonance Mitigation in an Indirect Matrix Converter. IEEE Latin America Transactions. vol. 16, n°. 9, sep. 2018, pp. 2370-2376. DOI: 10.1109/TLA.2018.8789557. URL: http://ieeexplore.ieee.org/stamp/stamp.jsp?tp=&arnumber=8789557&isnumber=8789547
27. MONESHA, S. GANESH KUMAR, M. RIVERA. Methodologies of Energy Management and Control in Microgrid. IEEE Latin America Transactions. vol. 16, n°. 9, sep. 2018, pp. 2345-2353. DOI: 10.1109/TLA.2018.8789554. URL: http://ieeexplore.ieee.org/stamp/stamp.jsp?tp=&arnumber=8789554&isnumber=8789547
28. LI, T. PENG, H. DAN, G. ZHANG, W. TANG, W. JIN, P. WHEELER, M. RIVERA. A Modulated Model Predictive Control Scheme for the Brushless Doubly Fed Induction Machine. IEEE Journal of Emerging and Selected Topics in Power Electronics. Volume 6 - Number 4 - Year 2018, vol. 6, n° 4, pp. 1681-1691. ISSN: 2168-6785. DOI: 10.1109/JESTPE.2018.2865668. URL: http://ieeexplore.ieee.org/stamp/stamp.jsp?tp=&arnumber=8438501&isnumber=8515215
29. RIVERA, J. RODRÍGUEZ. Guest Editorial: Special Section on Predictive Control in Power Electronics, Electrical Drives and Industrial Applications. IEEE Journal of Emerging and Selected Topics in Power Electronics. Volume 6 - Number 4 - Year 2018, vol. 6, n° 4, pp. 1638-1640. ISSN: 2168-6785. DOI: 10.1109/JESTPE.2018.2877565URL: http://ieeexplore.ieee.org/stamp/stamp.jsp?tp=&arnumber=8515285&isnumber=8515215

30. CHOWDHURY, P. WHEELER, M. RIVERA, C. GERADA. Fixed Switching Frequency Predictive Control of an Asymmetric Source Dual Inverter System with a Floating Bridge for Multilevel Operation. IET Power Electronics​. Volume 12, Issue 3, 20 March 2019, p. 450 – 457. DOI: 10.1049/iet-pel.2018.5395, Print ISSN 1755-4535, Online ISSN 1755-4543. URL: https://digital-library.theiet.org/content/journals/10.1049/iet-pel.2018.5395.
31. MAQUEDA, J. RODAS, S. TOLEDO, R. GREGOR, D. CABALLERO, F. GAVILÁN, M. RIVERA. Design and Implementation of a Modular Bidirectional Switch Using SiC-MOSFET for Power Converter Applications. Journal Active and Passive Electronic Components. DOI: 10.1155/2018/4198594URL: https://www.hindawi.com/journals/apec/2018/4198594/

32. BAIER, R. RÁMÍREZ, J. ESPINOZA, M. RIVERA, F. VILLARROEL, J. GUZMÁN, P. MELIN. Finite-State Model Predictive Control with Integral Action Applied to a Single-Phase Z-Source Inverter. Journal of Emerging and Selected Topics in Power Electronics. DOI: 10.1109/JESTPE.2018.2870985.URL: http://ieeexplore.ieee.org/stamp/stamp.jsp?tp=&arnumber=8467311&isnumber=6507303

33. NASIR, A. COSTABEBER, M. RIVERA, P. WHEELER, J. CLARE. A Leakage-Inductance-Tolerant Commutation Strategy for Isolated AC/AC Converters. IEEE Journal of Emerging and Selected Topics in Power Electronics. DOI: 10.1109/JESTPE.2018.2861326URL: http://ieeexplore.ieee.org/stamp/stamp.jsp?tp=&arnumber=8423178&isnumber=6507303

34. UDDIN, S. MEKHILEF, M. RIVERA. High Performance Modified Model Predictive Control of a Voltage Source Inverter. Journal of Electric Power Components and System, pp 1-14, May 2018. DOI: 10.1080/15325008.2018.1459959. (I.F. 1,220, Q2).URL: https://www.tandfonline.com/eprint/bKJfCrb7BIaIzMnb6mvP/full

35. DONOSO, A. MORA, R. CARDENAS, A. ANGULO, D. SAEZ, M. RIVERA. Finite-Set Model Predictive Control Strategies for a 3L-NPC Inverter Operating with Fixed Switching Frequency. IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics. (I.F. 7,168, Q1), vol. 65, no. 5, pp. 3954-3965, May 2018, DOI: 10.1109/tie.2017.2760840
    URL: http://ieeexplore.ieee.org/stamp/stamp.jsp?tp=&arnumber=8062829&isnumber=8260593
36. BARRERO, M. R. ARAHAL, J. RODRIGUEZ, M. RIVERA. Guest Editorial. IET Electric Power Applications, vol. 11, no. 5, pp. 675-676, 5 2017. DOI: 10.1049/iet-epa.2017.0200. (I.F. 1.865, Q1).URL: http://ieeexplore.ieee.org/stamp/stamp.jsp?tp=&arnumber=7931956&isnumber=7931799

37. STOJIC, N. GEORGIJ, M. RIVERA, S. MILIC. Novel Orthogonal Signal Generator for Single Phase PLL Applications. IET Power Electronics, 2017, DOI: 10.1049/iet-pel.2017.0458, IET Digital Library.URL: http://digital-library.theiet.org/content/journals/10.1049/iet-pel.2017.0458

38. RAMIREZ-HERNANDEZ, I. ARAUJO, M. RIVERA. A modular AC-DC Power Converter with Zero Voltage Transition for Electric Vehicles. Energies. Energy Storage Systems and Power Conversion Electronics for E-Transportation and SmartGrid, Sept. 2017, 10, 1386; DOI: 10.3390/en10091386. (I.F. 2,262, Q1).URL: www.mdpi.com/journal/energies

39. LEI, L. TARISCIOTI, A. FORMENTINI, A. TRENTIN, P. ZANCHETTA, P. WHEELER, M. RIVERA. Modulated Predictive Control for Indirect Matrix Converter. IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications. vol. 53, no. 5, pp. 4644-4654, Sept.-Oct. 2017. DOI: 10.1109/TIA.2017.2699666. (I.F. 2,937, Q1).URL: http://ieeexplore.ieee.org/stamp/stamp.jsp?tp=&arnumber=7914624&isnumber=8046156

40. SIAMI, D. ARAB-KHABURI, M. RIVERA, J. RODRIGUEZ. An Experimental Evaluation of Predictive Current Control and Predictive Torque Control for a PMSM fed by a Matrix Converter. IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics. Nov. 2017, vol. 64, pp. 8459-8471, DOI:10.1109/TIE.20172703658. (I.F. 7,168, Q1).URL: http://ieeexplore.ieee.org/stamp/stamp.jsp?tp=&arnumber=7926330&isnumber=4387790

41. CABALLERO, F. GAVILÁN, E. MAQUEDA, R. GREGOR, J. RODAS, D. GREGOR, S. TOLEDO, M. RIVERA. Active and Reactive Power Control Strategy for Grid-Connected Six-Phase Generator by Using Multi-Modular Matrix Converters. Journal of Systemics, Cybernetics and Informatics: JSCI. Volume 14 - Number 6 - Year 2016, vol. 14, n° 6, pp. 57-61. ISSN: 1690-4524.URL: http://www.iiisci.org/journal/sci/issue.asp?is=ISS1606

42. SIAMI, D. ARAB-KHABURI, M. RIVERA, J. RODRIGUEZ. A Computationally Efficient Lookup Table Based FCS-MPC for PMSM Drives Fed by Matrix Converters. IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics. October 2017, pp. 7645-7654, DOI: 10.1109/TIE.2017.2694392. (I.F. 7,168, Q1).URL: http://ieeexplore.ieee.org/stamp/stamp.jsp?tp=&arnumber=7900332

43. VAZQUEZ, J. RODRIGUEZ, M. RIVERA, L. G. FRANQUELO, M. NORAMBUENA. Model Predictive Control for Power Converters and Drives: Advances and Trends. IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics, vol. 64, no. 2, pp. 935-947, Feb. 2017. DOI: 10.1109/TIE.2016.2625238. (I.F. 7,168, Q1).URL: http://ieeexplore.ieee.org/stamp/stamp.jsp?tp=&arnumber=7733147&isnumber=4387790

44. RIVERA, J. RODRIGUEZ, S. VAZQUEZ. Predictive Control in Power Converters and Electrical Drives - Part IV. IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics, vol.   63, no. 9, pp. 5804-5806, Sept. 2016. DOI: 10.1109/TIE.2016.2587240. (I.F. 7,168, Q1).URL: http://ieeexplore.ieee.org/stamp/stamp.jsp?tp=&arnumber=7511771&isnumber=7536632

45. ACUÑA, R. AGUILERA, A. GUIAS, V. AGELIDIS, M. RIVERA, C. BAIER. Cascade-Free Model Predictive Control for Single-Phase Grid-Connected Power Converters. IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics, vol. 64, no. 1, pp. 285-294. Jan. 2017. DOI: 10.1109/TIE.2016.2599478. (I.F. 7,168, Q1).URL: http://ieeexplore.ieee.org/stamp/stamp.jsp?tp=&arnumber=7539532&isnumber=4387790

46. GARCÍA, M. RIVERA, J. RODRIGUEZ, P. WHEELER, R. PEÑA. Predictive Current Control with Instantaneous Reactive Power Minimization for a Four-Leg Indirect Matrix Converter. IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics, vol. 64, no. 2, pp. 922-929. Feb. 2017. DOI: 10.1109/TIE.2016.2610939. (I.F. 7,168, Q1).URL: http://ieeexplore.ieee.org/stamp/stamp.jsp?tp=&arnumber=7571175&isnumber=4387790

47. RIEDEMANN, I. ANDRADE, R. PEÑA, R. BLASCO-GIMENEZ, J. CLARE, P. MELIN, M. RIVERA. Modulation Strategies for an Open-End Winding Induction Machine fed by a Two-Output Indirect Matrix Converter. Mathematics and Computers in Simulation, Available online 15 June 2016, ISSN 0378-4754, DOI:  10.1016/j.matcom.2016.05.007. (I.F. 1,218, Q1).URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.matcom.2016.05.007

48. RIVERA, J. RODRIGUEZ, S. VAZQUEZ. Predictive Control in Power Converters and Electrical Drives - Part III. IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics, vol. 63, no. 8, pp. 5130-5132, Aug. 2016.
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49. RIVERA, J. RODRIGUEZ, S. VAZQUEZ. Predictive Control in Power Converters and Electrical Drives - Part II [Guest Editorial]. IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics, vol. 63, no. 7, pp. 4472-4474, July 2016.
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50. RIVERA, J. RODRIGUEZ, S. VAZQUEZ. Predictive Control in Power Converters and Electrical Drives - Part I.  IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics, vol. 63, no. 6, pp. 3834-3836, June 2016. DOI: 10.1109/TIE.2016.2549498. (I.F. 7,168, Q1).URL: http://ieeexplore.ieee.org/stamp/stamp.jsp?arnumber=7445160

51. MIRZAEVA, G. GOODWIN, B. MCGRATH, C. TEIXEIRA, M. RIVERA. A Generalized MPC Framework for the Design and Comparison of VSI Current Controllers. IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics, vol. 63, no. 9, pp. 5816-5826, Sept. 2016. DOI: 10.1109/TIE.2016.2578283. (I.F. 7,168, Q1).URL: http://ieeexplore.ieee.org/stamp/stamp.jsp?tp=&arnumber=7487072&isnumber=7536632

52. RIEDEMANN, J. CLARE, P. WHEELER, R. BLASCO-GIMENEZ, M. RIVERA, R. PEÑA. Open-end Winding Induction Machine Fed by a Dual-Output Indirect Matrix Converter. IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics, vol. 63, no. 7, pp. 4118-4128, July 2016. DOI: 10.1109/TIE.2016.2531020. (I.F. 7,168, Q1).URL: http://ieeexplore.ieee.org/stamp/stamp.jsp?tp=&arnumber=7410069&isnumber=7488296

53. ROTHERN, J. ESPINOZA, J. MUÑOZ, M. PEREZ, P. MELIN, J. SILVA, E. ESPINOZA, M. RIVERA. Model Predictive Control for Power Converters in a Distorted Three-Phase Power Supply. IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics, vol. 63, no. 9, pp. 5838-5848, Sept. 2016. DOI: 10.1109/TIE.2016.2527732. (I.F. 7,168, Q1).URL: http://ieeexplore.ieee.org/stamp/stamp.jsp?tp=&arnumber=7403923&isnumber=7536632

54. YARAMASU, B. WU, M. RIVERA, M. NARIMANI, S. KOURO, J. RODRIGUEZ. Generalised Approach for Predictive Control with Common-Mode Voltage Mitigation in Multilevel Diode-Clamped Converters. IET Power Electronics. Vol. 8, n 8, 2015, pp. 1440-1450, 8 2015, DOI: 10.1049/iet-pel.2014.0775. (I.F. 3,547, Q1).URL: http://ieeexplore.ieee.org/stamp/stamp.jsp?tp=&arnumber=7166463&isnumber=7166438

55. ACUÑA, L. MORÁN, M. RIVERA, R. AGUILERA, R. BURGOS, V. AGELIDIS. A Single-Objective Predictive Control Method for a Multi-Variable Single-Phase Three-Level NPC Converter-Based Active Power Filter. IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics. vol. 62, no. 7, pp. 4598-4607, July 2015. DOI: 10.1109/TIE.2015.2393556. (I.F. 7,168, Q1).URL: http://ieeexplore.ieee.org/stamp/stamp.jsp?tp=&arnumber=7015570&isnumber=7109198

56. YARAMASU, M. RIVERA, M. NARIMANI, B. WU, J. RODRIGUEZ. High Performance Operation for a Four-Leg NPC Inverter with Two-Sample-Ahead Predictive Control Strategy. Electric Power Systems Research. Vol. 123, June 2015, Pages 31–39. DOI:10.1016/j.epsr.2015.01.017. (I.F. 2,688, Q1).URL: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.epsr.2015.01.017

57. LOPEZ, J. RODRIGUEZ, C. SILVA, M. RIVERA. Predictive Torque Control of a Multi-Drive System Fed by a Dual Indirect Matrix Converter. IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics, vol. 62, no. 5, pp. 2731-2741, May 2015. DOI: 10.1109/TIE.2014.2364986. (I.F. 7,168, Q1).URL: http://ieeexplore.ieee.org/stamp/stamp.jsp?tp=&arnumber=6936342&isnumber=7080969

58. GARCÍA, M. RIVERA, M. LOPEZ, J. RODRIGUEZ, R. PENA, P. WHEELER, J. ESPINOZA. A Simple Current Control Strategy for a Four-Leg Indirect Matrix Converter. IEEE Transactions on Power Electronics, vol 30, no 4, pp 2275, 2287, April 2015. DOI: 10.1109/TPEL.2014.2321562. (I.F. 7,151, Q1).URL: http://ieeexplore.ieee.org/stamp/stamp.jsp?tp=&arnumber=6810003&isnumber=6945409

59. UDDIN, S. MEKHILEF, M. RIVERA. Imposed Weighting Factor Optimization Method for Torque Ripple Reduction of IM Fed by Indirect Matrix Converter with Predictive Control Algorithm. Journal of Electrical Engineering and Technology (JEET), Korea. vol. 10, Feb. 2015, 2015. DOI: 10.5370/JEET.2015.10.1.227. (I.F. 0.525, Q3).URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.5370/JEET.2015.10.1.227

60. UDDIN, S. MEKHILEF, M. RIVERA. Experimental Validation of Minimum Cost Function Based Model Predictive Converter Control for Efficient Reference Tracking. IET Power Electronics, vol.8, no.2, pp.278,287, 2 2015 DOI: 10.1049/iet-pel.2014.0368. (I.F. 3,547, Q1).URL: http://ieeexplore.ieee.org/stamp/stamp.jsp?tp=&arnumber=7036223&isnumber=7034903

61. YARAMASU, M. RIVERA, M. NARIMANI, B. WU, J. RODRIGUEZ. Finite States Model Predictive Current Control with Two Step Horizon of Four-leg NPC Converters. SS on Multilevel Power Converters. Journal of Power Electronics, South Korea. vol. 14, no. 6, November 2014. 2014. DOI: htp:/dx.doi.org/10.613/JPE.2014.14.6.178, ISN (Print): 1598-2092/ISN(Online): 2093-4718. (I.F. 1.047, Q2).URL: http://www.jpe.or.kr/archives/view_articles.asp?seq=929

62. ELIZONDO, A. OLLOQUI, M. RIVERA, M. MACIAS, O. PROBST, O. MICHELOUD, J. RODRIGUEZ. Model-Based Predictive Rotor Current Control for Grid Synchronisation of a DFIG driven by Indirect Matrix Converter. IEEE Journal of Emerging and Selected Topics in Power Electronics, vol 2, no 4, pp 715,726, Dec. 2014. DOI: 10.1109/JESTPE.2014.2349952. (I.F. 4,269, Q1).URL: http://ieeexplore.ieee.org/stamp/stamp.jsp?tp=&arnumber=6880781&isnumber=6936952

63. UDDIN, S. MEKHILEF, M. MUBIN, M. RIVERA, J. RODRIGUEZ. Model Predictive Torque Ripple Reduction with Weighting Factor Optimization Fed by an Indirect Matrix Converter. Journal of Electric Power Components and System, vol 42, no 10, pp 1059,1069, June 2014. DOI: 10.1080/15325008.2014.913739. ISSN: 1532-5008. (I.F. 1,220, Q2).URL: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/15325008.2014.913739?journalCode=uemp20

64. VARGAS, J. RODRIGUEZ, C. ROJAS, M. RIVERA. Predictive Control of an Induction Machine fed by a Matrix Converter with Increased Efficiency and Reduced Common-Mode Voltage. IEEE Transactions on Energy Conversion, vol. 29, no. 2, pp. 473-485, June 2014. DOI: 10.1109/TEC.2014.2299594. (I.F. 3,808, Q1).URL: http://ieeexplore.ieee.org/stamp/stamp.jsp?tp=&arnumber=6727469&isnumber=6815993

65. RIVERA, C. ROJAS, A. WILSON, J. RODRIGUEZ, J. ESPINOZA, C. BAIER, J. MUÑOZ. Review of Predictive Control Methods to Improve the Input Current of an Indirect Matrix Converter. IEEE IET Power Electronics, vol.7, no.4, pp.886,894, April 2014. DOI: 10.1049/iet-pel.2013.0327. ISSN: 1755-4543. (I.F. 3,547, Q1).URL: http://ieeexplore.ieee.org/stamp/stamp.jsp?tp=&arnumber=6786857&isnumber=6783525

66. YARAMASU, B. WU; M. RIVERA, J. RODRIGUEZ. A New Power Conversion System for Megawatt PMSG Wind Turbines using Four-Level Converters and a Simple Control Scheme Based on Two-Step Model Predictive Strategy – Part II: Simulation and Experimental Analysis. IEEE Journal of Emerging and Selected Topics in Power Electronics, vol. 2, no. 1, pp. 14-25, March 2014. DOI: 10.1109/JESTPE.2013.2294922. (I.F. 4,269, Q1).URL: http://ieeexplore.ieee.org/stamp/stamp.jsp?tp=&arnumber=6683067&isnumber=6728629

67. YARAMASU, B. WU, M. RIVERA, J. RODRIGUEZ. A New Power Conversion System for Megawatt PMSG Wind Turbines using Four-Level Converters and a Simple Control Scheme Based on Two-Step Model Predictive Strategy -- Part I: Modeling and Theoretical Analysis. IEEE Journal of Emerging and Selected Topics in Power Electronics, vol. 2, no. 1, pp. 3-13, March 2014. DOI: 10.1109/JESTPE.2013.2294920. (I.F. 4,269, Q1).URL: http://ieeexplore.ieee.org/stamp/stamp.jsp?tp=&arnumber=6683027&isnumber=6728629

68. YARAMASU, M. RIVERA, M. NARIMANI, B. WU, J. RODRIGUEZ. Model Predictive Approach for a Simple and Effective Load Voltage Control of Four-Leg Inverter with an Output LC Filter. IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics, vol.61, no.10, pp.5259,5270, Oct. 2014. DOI: 10.1109/TIE.2013.2297291. (I.F. 7,168, Q1).URL: http://ieeexplore.ieee.org/stamp/stamp.jsp?tp=&arnumber=6701197&isnumber=6809870

69. BAIER, J. ESPINOZA, P MELIN, J. MUÑOZ, M. RIVERA, V. YARAMASU, B. WU. Improving Power Quality in Cascade Multilevel Converters Based on Single-Phase Non-Regenerative Power. IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics, vol.61, no.9, pp.4498,4509, Sept. 2014. DOI: 10.1109/TIE.2013.2289866. (I.F. 7,168, Q1).URL: http://ieeexplore.ieee.org/stamp/stamp.jsp?tp=&arnumber=6658877&isnumber=6777358

70. ACUÑA, L. MORAN, M. RIVERA, J. DIXON, J. RODRIGUEZ. Improved Active Power Filter Performance for Renewable Power Generation Systems. Power Electronics. IEEE Transactions on Power Electronics, Vol. 29, no.2, pp.687- 694, Feb. 2014. DOI: 10.1109/TPEL.2013.2257854. (I.F. 7,151, Q1).URL: http://ieeexplore.ieee.org/stamp/stamp.jsp?tp=&arnumber=6497639&isnumber=6583252

71. RIVERA, V. YARAMASU, A. LLOR, J. RODRIGUEZ, B. WU, M. FADEL. Digital Predictive Current Control of a Three-Phase Four-Leg Inverter. IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics, Vol. 60, no. 11, pp. 4903-4912, Nov. 2013. DOI: 10.1109/TIE.2012.2219837. (I.F. 7,168, Q1).URL: http://ieeexplore.ieee.org/stamp/stamp.jsp?tp=&arnumber=6307849&isnumber=6525345

72. RIVERA, V. YARAMASU, J. RODRIGUEZ, B. WU. Model Predictive Current Control of Two-Level Four-Leg Inverters – Part II: Experimental Implementation and Validation. IEEE Transactions on Power Electronics, Vol. 28, no. 7, 3469-3478, July 2013. DOI: 10.1109/TPEL.2012.2227825. (I.F. 7,151, Q1).URL: http://ieeexplore.ieee.org/stamp/stamp.jsp?tp=&arnumber=6353956&isnumber=6392980

73. YARAMASU, M. RIVERA, J. RODRIGUEZ, B. WU. Model Predictive Current Control of Two-Level Four-Leg Inverters – Part I: Concept, Algorithm and Simulation Analysis. IEEE Transactions on Power Electronics, vol. 28, no. 7, pp. 3459-3468, July 2013. DOI: 10.1109/TPEL.2012.2227509. (I.F. 7,151, Q1).URL: http://ieeexplore.ieee.org/stamp/stamp.jsp?tp=&arnumber=6353643&isnumber=6392980

74. RIVERA, C. ROJAS, J. RODRIGUEZ, J. ESPINOZA. Methods of Source Current Reference Generation for Predictive Control in a Direct Matrix Converter. IEEE IET Power Electronics, Vol. 6, no.5, p. 894 – 901, May 2013. DOI: 10.1049/iet-pel.2012.0357. (I.F. 3,547, Q1).URL: http://ieeexplore.ieee.org/stamp/stamp.jsp?tp=&arnumber=6547246&isnumber=6547238

75. RODRIGUEZ, M. KAZMIERKOWSKI, J. ESPINOZA, P. ZANCHETTA, M. RIVERA. Guest Editorial - Special Section on Digital Control Systems in Power Electronics and Electrical Drives - Part III. IEEE Transactions on Industrial Informatics, Vol. 9, no 2, pp. 587-588, May 2013. DOI: 10.1109/TII.2012. (I.F. 6,764 , Q1).URL: http://ieeexplore.ieee.org/stamp/stamp.jsp?tp=&arnumber=6409454&isnumber=6409420

76. VILLARROEL, J. ESPINOZA, C.A. ROJAS, J. RODRIGUEZ, M. RIVERA, D. SBARBARO. Multiobjective Switching State Selector for Finite States Model Predictive Control based on Fuzzy Decision Making in a Matrix Converter. IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics, vol. 60, no. 2, pp. 589-599, Feb. 2013. DOI: 10.1109/TIE.2012.2206343. (I.F. 7,168, Q1).URL: http://ieeexplore.ieee.org/stamp/stamp.jsp?tp=&arnumber=6226852&isnumber=6302244

77. RIVERA, J. RODRIGUEZ, P. WHEELER, A. WILSON, C.A. ROJAS, J. ESPINOZA, L. EMPRINGHAM. A Comparative Assessment of Model Predictive Current Control and Space Vector Modulation in a Direct Matrix Converter. IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics, Vol. 60, no. 2, pp. 578-588, Feb. 2013. DOI: 10.1109/TIE.2012.2206347. (I.F. 7,168, Q1).URL: http://ieeexplore.ieee.org/stamp/stamp.jsp?tp=&arnumber=6226862&isnumber=6302244

78. RODRIGUEZ, M. KAZMIERKOWSKI, J. ESPINOZA, P. ZANCHETTA, M. RIVERA. Introduction to theSpecial Section on Digital Control Systems in Power Electronics and Electrical Drives—Part II. IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics, Vol. 60, no 2, pp. 575-577, Feb. 2013. DOI: 10.1109/TIE.2012.2207813.  (I.F. 7,168, Q1).URL: http://ieeexplore.ieee.org/stamp/stamp.jsp?tp=&arnumber=6302249&isnumber=6302244

79. RIVERA, J. RODRIGUEZ, J. ESPINOZA, T. FRIEDLI, J. KOLAR, A. WILSON, C.A. ROJAS. Imposed Sinusoidal Source and Load Currents for an Indirect Matrix Converter. IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics, Vol. 59, no. 9, pp. 3427-3435, Sept. 2012. DOI: 10.1109/TIE.2011.2172171. (I.F. 7,168, Q1).URL: http://ieeexplore.ieee.org/stamp/stamp.jsp?tp=&arnumber=6046130&isnumber=6180074

80. RIVERA, J. RODRIGUEZ, J. ESPINOZA, H. ABU-RUB. Instantaneous Reactive Power Minimization and Current Control for an Indirect Matrix Converter under a Distorted AC-Supply. IEEE Transactions on Industrial Informatics, vol. 8, no. 3, pp. 482-490, Aug. 2012. DOI: 10.1109/TII.2012.2194159. (I.F. 6,764 , Q1).URL: http://ieeexplore.ieee.org/stamp/stamp.jsp?tp=&arnumber=6179991&isnumber=6248246

81. RIVERA, J. RODRIGUEZ, P. WHEELER, C.A. ROJAS, A. WILSON, J. ESPINOZA. Control of a Matrix Converter with Imposed Sinusoidal Source Currents. IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics, Vol. 59, no. 4, pp. 1939-1949, April 2012. DOI: 10.1109/TIE.2011.2167114. (I.F. 7,168, Q1).URL: http://ieeexplore.ieee.org/stamp/stamp.jsp?tp=&arnumber=6009187&isnumber=6063570

82. RIVERA, J. RODRIGUEZ, B. WU, J. ESPINOZA, C.A. ROJAS. Current Control for an Indirect Matrix Converter with Filter Resonance Mitigation. IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics, vol. 59, no. 1, pp. 71-79, Jan. 2012. DOI: 10.1109/TIE.2011.2165311. (I.F. 7,168, Q1).URL: http://ieeexplore.ieee.org/stamp/stamp.jsp?tp=&arnumber=5986704&isnumber=6032192

83. RODRIGUEZ, M. RIVERA, J. KOLAR, P. WHEELER. A Review of Control and Modulation Methods for Matrix Converters. IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics, vol. 59, no. 1, pp. 58-70, Jan. 2012. DOI: 10.1109/TIE.2011.2165310. (I.F. 7,168, Q1).URL: http://ieeexplore.ieee.org/stamp/stamp.jsp?tp=&arnumber=5986703&isnumber=6032192

84. RIVERA, C.A. ROJAS, J. RODRIGUEZ, P. WHEELER, B. WU, J. ESPINOZA. Predictive Current Control with Input Filter Resonance Mitigation for a Direct Matrix Converter. IEEE Transactions on Power Electronics, vol. 26, no. 10, pp. 2794-2803, Oct. 2011. DOI: 10.1109/TPEL.2011.2121920. (I.F. 7,151, Q1).URL: http://ieeexplore.ieee.org/stamp/stamp.jsp?tp=&arnumber=5722041&isnumber=6030134

85. CORREA, J. RODRIGUEZ, M. RIVERA, J. ESPINOZA, J. KOLAR. Predictive Control of an Indirect Matrix Converter. IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics, vol. 56, no. 6, pp. 1847-1853, June 2009. DOI: 10.1109/TIE.2009.2013686. (I.F. 7,168, Q1).URL: http://ieeexplore.ieee.org/stamp/stamp.jsp?tp=&arnumber=4773266&isnumber=5062301