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Rodolfo Dufo-López

Rodolfo Dufo-López

D-Index & Metrics

Engineering and Technology

D-Index
42
Citations
11435
World Ranking
6384
National Ranking
150

Rodolfo Dufo-López publication distribution in Engineering and Technology in 2026

The chart shows the distribution of publications by all Research.com ranked scientists in the field of Engineering and Technology in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where Rodolfo Dufo-López sits on this spectrum.

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38 publications 804+

This scientist: 109 publications — 11th percentile

11% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 804 publications or more.

Rodolfo Dufo-López D-index placement in Engineering and Technology in 2026

The chart shows the D-index (discipline H-index) distribution of Engineering and Technology scientists ranked by Research.com in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where Rodolfo Dufo-López sits on this spectrum.

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30 D-Index 107+

This scientist: 42 D-Index — 35th percentile

35% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 107 D-Index or more.

Overview

Rodolfo Dufo-López is affiliated with the University of Zaragoza in Spain and has an extensive research profile primarily focused on engineering and energy. Their work spans various specialized fields, including electrical and electronic engineering, energy engineering and power technology, automotive engineering, control and systems engineering, and renewable energy, sustainability, and the environment.

Their research frequently addresses topics related to the development and optimization of renewable energy systems, with particular emphasis on hybrid renewable energy systems, advanced battery technologies, smart grid energy management, microgrid control and optimization, energy and environmental impacts, electric vehicles and infrastructure, and electric power system optimization.

Rodolfo Dufo-López has contributed articles to several publication venues multiple times. These include:

  • Renewable Energy and Power Quality Journal
  • Applied Sciences
  • Renewable Energies Environment and Power Quality Journal
  • Energies
  • Preprints.org

Recent selected publications by Rodolfo Dufo-López include:

  • Comparison of Lead-Acid and Li-Ion Batteries Lifetime Prediction Models in Stand-Alone Photovoltaic Systems, 2021, Applied Sciences
  • Optimisation of size and control strategy in utility-scale green hydrogen production systems, 2023, International Journal of Hydrogen Energy

Other papers in related areas, authored by collaborators or coauthors, also feature research topics aligned with renewable and hybrid energy systems and battery technologies:

  • Optimization of Isolated Hybrid Microgrids with Renewable Energy Based on Different Battery Models and Technologies, 2020, Energies
  • Comparison of Economic Performance of Lead-Acid and Li-Ion Batteries in Standalone Photovoltaic Energy Systems, 2021, Applied Sciences
  • Techno-Economic Feasibility Analysis through Optimization Strategies and Load Shifting in Isolated Hybrid Microgrids with Renewable Energy for the Non-Interconnected Zone (NIZ) of Colombia, 2020, Energies

Rodolfo Dufo-López collaborates frequently with other researchers. The most common coauthors include:

  • Juan M. Lujano-Rojas
  • Jesús Sergio Artal Sevil
  • José L. Bernal-Agustín
  • José A. Domínguez-Navarro
  • Ángel A. Bayod-Rújula

Best Publications

  • The lithium-ion battery: State of the art and future perspectives

    Ghassan Zubi;Ghassan Zubi;Ghassan Zubi;Rodolfo Dufo-López;Monica Carvalho;Guzay Pasaoglu

  • Simulation and optimization of stand-alone hybrid renewable energy systems

    José L. Bernal-Agustín;Rodolfo Dufo-López

  • Multi-objective design of PV–wind–diesel–hydrogen–battery systems

    Rodolfo Dufo-López;José L. Bernal-Agustín

  • Design and control strategies of PV-Diesel systems using genetic algorithms

    Rodolfo Dufo-López;José L. Bernal-Agustín

  • Multi-objective optimization minimizing cost and life cycle emissions of stand-alone PV–wind–diesel systems with batteries storage

    Rodolfo Dufo-López;José L. Bernal-Agustín;José M. Yusta-Loyo;José A. Domínguez-Navarro

  • Optimization of control strategies for stand-alone renewable energy systems with hydrogen storage

    Rodolfo Dufo-López;José L. Bernal-Agustín;Javier Contreras

  • Design of an electric vehicle fast-charging station with integration of renewable energy and storage systems

    J.A. Domínguez-Navarro;R. Dufo-López;J.M. Yusta-Loyo;J.S. Artal-Sevil

  • Comparison of different lead–acid battery lifetime prediction models for use in simulation of stand-alone photovoltaic systems

    Rodolfo Dufo-López;Juan M. Lujano-Rojas;José L. Bernal-Agustín

  • Energy Management in Microgrids with Renewable Energy Sources: A Literature Review

    Yimy E. García Vera;Rodolfo Dufo-López;José L. Bernal-Agustín

  • Design of isolated hybrid systems minimizing costs and pollutant emissions

    José L. Bernal-Agustín;Rodolfo Dufo-López;David M. Rivas-Ascaso

  • Optimum residential load management strategy for real time pricing (RTP) demand response programs

    Juan M. Lujano-Rojas;Cláudio Monteiro;Rodolfo Dufo-López;José L. Bernal-Agustín

  • Economical and environmental analysis of grid connected photovoltaic systems in Spain

    José L. Bernal-Agustín;Rodolfo Dufo-López

  • Optimisation of PV-wind-diesel-battery stand-alone systems to minimise cost and maximise human development index and job creation

    Rodolfo Dufo-López;Iván R. Cristóbal-Monreal;José M. Yusta

  • Techno-economic analysis of grid-connected battery storage

    Rodolfo Dufo-López;José L. Bernal-Agustín

  • A comparative assessment of net metering and net billing policies. Study cases for Spain

    Rodolfo Dufo-López;José L. Bernal-Agustín

  • Efficient design of hybrid renewable energy systems using evolutionary algorithms

    José L. Bernal-Agustín;Rodolfo Dufo-López

  • Photovoltaic remuneration policies in the European Union

    Carlos J. Sarasa-Maestro;Rodolfo Dufo-López;José L. Bernal-Agustín

  • Generation management using batteries in wind farms: Economical and technical analysis for Spain

    Rodolfo Dufo-López;José L. Bernal-Agustín;José A. Domínguez-Navarro

  • Multi-objective design and control of hybrid systems minimizing costs and unmet load

    José L. Bernal-Agustín;Rodolfo Dufo-López

  • Design and economical analysis of hybrid PV–wind systems connected to the grid for the intermittent production of hydrogen

    Rodolfo Dufo-López;José L. Bernal-Agustín;Franklin Mendoza

Frequent Co-Authors

José L. Bernal-Agustín
José L. Bernal-Agustín University of Zaragoza
Joao P. S. Catalao
Joao P. S. Catalao University of Porto
Javier Contreras
Javier Contreras University of Castilla-La Mancha

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