Aquatic Renewable Energy Potential in Colombia: A Preliminary Study

Presented by Ramón Colmenares Quintero, Universidad Cooperativa de Colombia, Medellín, Colombia. Fernando Colmenares, Prof. Dr., holds a MSc and Engineering degree in Turbines and Internal Combustion Engines from the Warsaw University of Technology, complemented by studies in engineering project management at the EAN University in Colombia. He holds a PhD in Engineering from Cranfield University (UK), with a focus on energy systems. He deepened his knowledge as a Postdoctoral Researcher in Aerospace Engineering at the same university, currently serves as Director General of the Institute of Engineering Research (In3) and is a Professor at the Cooperative University of Colombia. Leading international projects on Aquatic Renewable Energy, Circular Economy and Hydrogen supported by ICT, he is also founder of the network for LATAM and Europe BERSTIC and actively participates in various global science and technology organisations, contributing to initiatives for the development of Science, Technology, Innovation and Culture.