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Research Interests
Ocean energy and wave energy conversion systems; modeling and simulation of electromechanical systems; integration of renewable energies; design and optimization of energy conversion systems; fluid-solid interfaces; fluid slip; microfluidics
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Professor and researcher in electromechanical engineering with experience in numerical modeling, simulation, and development of technologies for the use of renewable energies, particularly ocean energy.
Teaching
Bachelor's degree in Electromechanical Engineering from the Costa Rica Institute of Technology; Master of Science (MSc) in Microelectromechanical Systems Engineering from IMTEK, University of Freiburg, Germany. Doctorate (PhD) in fluid slip on solid surfaces from the University of Sydney, Australia.
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Keywords
- TJ Mechanical engineering and machinery
- Ocean Energy
- Blue economy
- Wave energy converters
- Optimization
- Modelling and simulation
- MEMS
- Microfluidics
Fields of knowledge of Science and Technology according to the OECD Frascati Manual
- Engineering and Technology
Campus del Instituto Tecnológico de Costa Rica
- CAMPUS TECNOLOGICO CENTRAL CARTAGO
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 -
SDG 14 Life Below Water
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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eWave 2.0: Validación experimental de una estrategia de control óptimo para un sistema de conversión de la energía de las olas para maximizar el aprovechamiento de la energía oceánica
Vega Sánchez, C. (Institutional academic coordinator), Guerrero Fernández, J. L. (Institutional academic collaborator), Cesar Rojas-Gomez, J. (Institutional academic collaborator), Ringwood, J. (External collaborating researcher ) & García-Violini, D. (External collaborating researcher )
1/01/24 → 3/07/26
Project: Research Projects Internally funded › Basic and applied research
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Sistema de enfriamiento pasivo para paneles fotovoltaicos mono-faciales
Murillo Soto, L. D. (Institutional academic coordinator), Vega Sánchez, C. (Institutional academic collaborator) & Cardinale Villalobos, L. (Institutional academic collaborator)
1/01/24 → 3/07/26
Project: Research Projects Internally funded › Basic and applied research
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eWave 2.1: eWave 2.1: Hidrodinámica No Lineal y Control Óptimo en Tiempo Real para Convertidores de Energía Undimotriz
Vega Sánchez, C. (Coordinating Researcher (may be from TEC or another entity)), Guerrero Fernández, J. L. (Institutional academic collaborator), Cesar Rojas-Gomez, J. (Institutional academic collaborator), Marin-Guillen, F. (Institutional academic collaborator), Faedo, N. (External collaborating researcher ) & Govaere Vicarioli, G. (External collaborating researcher )
1/07/26 → 30/06/28
Project: Research Projects Internally funded › Basic and applied research
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Sistema de enfriamiento pasivo para paneles fotovoltaicos mono-faciales
Murillo Soto, L. D. (Institutional academic coordinator), Vega Sánchez, C. (Institutional academic collaborator), Cardinale Villalobos, L. (Institutional academic collaborator), Meza, C. (External collaborating researcher ), Valera, F. (External collaborating researcher ) & Montero Dall’Orso, J. L. (Institutional academic coordinator)
1/01/24 → 31/12/25
Project: Research Projects Internally funded › Basic and applied research
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The Status of Marine Energy of Costa Rica: Challenges and Opportunities for Grid Integration
Rojas-Morales, J. R., Vega-Sánchez, C., Guerrero-Fernández, J. L., Mora-Escalante, R. E., Mora-Céspedes, P. C., Chavarría-Brenes, M., Corrales-Gonzalez, M., Rojas-Gómez, J. C., Madriz-Vargas, R. & Suárez-Matarrita, L., Mar 2026, In: Energies. 19, 5, 1189.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
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Encapsulation of Oil Droplets Using Film-Forming Janus Nanoparticles
Turpin, G., Nguyen, D., Sypkes, K. I., Vega-Sánchez, C., Davey, T., Hawkett, B. S. & Neto, C., 11 Feb 2025, In: Langmuir. 41, 5, p. 3166-3176 11 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
1 Scopus citations -
Experimental Study of Gas Microbubbles on Oil-Infused Wrinkled Surfaces
James, L., Vega-Sánchez, C., Mehta, P., Zhang, X. & Neto, C., 23 Jun 2025, In: Advanced Materials Interfaces. 12, 12, 2500160.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access2 Scopus citations -
Fluid Slip and Drag Reduction on Liquid-Infused Surfaces under High Static Pressure
Vega-Sánchez, C. & Neto, C., 27 Feb 2024, In: Langmuir. 40, 8, p. 4460-4467 8 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
10 Scopus citations -
Synthesis of Anisotropic Gold Microparticles via L-Glutathione-Mediated Pathways in Droplet Microfluidics
Yang, Z., Yin, Q., He, M., Chong, S. W., Xu, Z., Liu, X., Vega-Sánchez, C., Jaiswal, A., Vigolo, D. & Yong, K. T., Oct 2024, In: Particle and Particle Systems Characterization. 41, 10, 2400056.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access3 Scopus citations