About
Jonathan Mayo-Maldonado specialises in control theory applied to power and energy systems, with a focus on power converter control for electric vehicles, renewable energy systems, and electrical machines and drives. His work emphasises new modelling and control techniques, alongside developing advanced fault detection algorithms to enhance reliability and resilience.
His research interests also include medium and low-voltage distribution network control, particularly under high renewable energy penetration, where he explores resilience through fault detection, power injection coordination, and active control prosumer paradigms. He employs both nonlinear and linear control methods from model-based and model-free perspectives, including data-driven approaches for power electronics, distribution networks, and electrical machines.
More recently, his research has expanded to address cybersecurity challenges in critical energy infrastructure, developing detection techniques, rejection mechanisms, and resilient countermeasures through control design.
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Biography
I am originally from Mexico, where I began my journey in engineering with a BSc and MEng in Electronic and Electrical Engineering from the Tecnológico Nacional de México. Those early years shaped my passion for understanding complex systems and solving real-world problems through engineering. They also planted a seed that would eventually take me far from home in pursuit of knowledge, new challenges, and broader perspectives.
In 2015, I completed my PhD in Electronic and Electrical Engineering at the University of Southampton in the UK. My thesis, Switched Linear Differential Systems, was recognised with the Best UK PhD Thesis Award in Control and Automation by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET)—an honour that continues to humble me and reminds me of the value of perseverance and curiosity.
Since then, my research has centred on the development and application of control theory in power and energy systems—an area where theory and practice come together to address some of the world’s most pressing challenges. From integrating renewables into the grid to developing smarter and more resilient electrical infrastructure, I have had the opportunity to work across a wide range of topics, including electrical machines and drives, fault detection, medium-voltage network control, and power converter systems. These contributions have only been possible thanks to the rich collaborations I have built over the years, and the open exchange of ideas with colleagues across disciplines and continents.
One of the most rewarding aspects of my academic life has been mentoring and learning alongside more than ten PhD students—each bringing their own stories, motivations, and aspirations. Their questions have often led me into new and unexplored areas, and I continue to be inspired by their creativity, dedication, and resilience.
Prior to my current position, I held academic posts at Tecnológico de Monterrey and the University of Sheffield. Both institutions played a significant role in shaping how I teach, conduct research, and collaborate. I have led and contributed to various funded projects supported by SENER-CONACYT (Mexico) and UKRI, and have published over 80 journal papers within my areas of expertise.
I am a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA) and a Senior Member of the IEEE. Beyond titles, however, I see myself as someone who is still learning—someone who remembers what it feels like to take a leap into the unknown, to find one's voice in a new academic culture, and to slowly carve out a space to grow and make a meaningful contribution.
If you are passionate about control systems, energy applications, and curious about where your ideas might take you, I would be glad to hear from you. Whether you are just starting out or looking to explore more deeply, there is space here to build, challenge assumptions, and discover what might be possible.
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