Work-Study Research Assistant Program

Faculty Name: Sung Yeul Park

Faculty Department: Electrical and Computer Engineering

General Research Focus:

My research aims to develop and design impedance-based renewable energy integration using power electronic conversion systems including battery management systems, photovoltaic impedance measurement systems, grid impedance monitoring systems. Impedance can be measured by power converters and conditioning systems. It can be utilized for the diagnosis and prognosis of renewable energy sources and utility grid conditions and can be reflected in upper-level management systems.

Brief Position Description:

To perform the aforementioned research activities, we need self-motivated undergraduate students with hands-on experience. They will design electronic circuits, including circuit layout, assemble boards, and test circuits. In addition, microcontroller programming and NI-DAQ testing will be utilized for the automatic testing of the prototype systems. 

Through our lab research activities, students will learn how to design electronic circuits, create printed circuit board layouts, program microcontrollers, design LabVIEW programs, and debug microcontroller programs or LabVIEW programs during board testing. 

Job Description:

A Student Equipment Design & Testing Assistant - 201 assists faculty in research efforts related to technology/equipment design and function. A student in this position may: 

• Work with designing schematics, building circuit board, and testing PCB board until the performance is satisfied.
• Take measurements of battery impedance using NI-DAQ, build code/plot and analyze data and use data to improve BMS design.
• Work with a graduate student who will provide guidance for specific work duties.