Bio—My name is AnnaMarie McMahon, and I am an undergraduate mechanical engineering student at Rowan University. I was a member of the 2024 cohort of the NSF-IRES-INNOVATOR Program, and my research was in characterizing fluid flow through an alkaline water electrolyzer for the purpose of optimizing its design. For this research, I had to develop a model of the electrolyzer system and analyze the effects of a given parameter on the distribution of fluid within it. My previous research has been in increasing the efficiency of a nanofiber production system, and so this project has provided me with a new, deeper perspective on design optimization. This program has strengthened my modeling and simulation skills, deepened my knowledge of the practical applications of fluid dynamics, as well as shown me how to adapt to new environments and thrive on a multidisciplinary, international team. It has also introduced me to many exciting areas of research in both the mechanical and electrical fields. I look forward to applying my new skills and knowledge in both my academic and professional career and cannot understate how grateful I am to have had this opportunity.
Experiences and Projects—Via your Google Chrome browser, please click here or below to watch Ms. AnnaMarie McMahon’s international research experiences in the NSF-IRES-INNOVATOR program run in Summer 2024.
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Bio—My name is Jimmy J. Guerrero, and I am an Electrical Engineering Ph.D. student at Texas A&M University. My research interests focus on Energy Conversion Systems, primarily on the Reliability of Power Electronic Converters. To this end, I intend to concentrate my research efforts and activities on the Reliability of IBR-Dominated Power Distribution Systems, namely Microgrids with high penetration of IBRs (Inverter-Based Resources).
I had the privilege of participating in the NSF-IRES-INNOVATOR program during the Summer of 2024 conducting research on the reliability of power electronics. We focused on understanding the mechanisms of failure (physics of failure) that limit their reliability, in order to find ways to organically sidestep them. I am grateful for such a unique opportunity because it enhanced my knowledge and understanding of reliability dynamics by exposing me, among other things, to multiple but necessary modeling and simulation techniques, and software packages, which are not my forte yet, but already working on it. In addition, it gave me front-seat access to witness the remarkable talent, knowledge, skills, and enthusiasm the other participants brought to the table. As someone from an earlier generation, I feel confident our present energy challenges and needs will be fully met by these young trailblazers. Finally, this opportunity also helped me identify the subject for my Ph.D. dissertation, as suggested above.
I received a BSEE degree from Cal Poly Pomona, in 1998, an MSEE degree from the University of Southern California (Microelectronics), in 2001, and a second MSEE degree from California State University, Los Angeles (Power), in 2007. I am an IEEE Sr Member, NFPA-70 (NEC) Code Making Panel-14 Member, and API RP-500/505 Task Group Member. I decided to return to school after almost 30 years in the industry (Aerospace and Oil & Gas), to pursue the one educational goal that had eluded me until now.
Experiences and Projects—Please click here to find and read Mr. Jimmy J. Guerrero’s international research experiences in the NSF-IRES-INNOVATOR program run in Summer 2024, as detailed below.
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Bio—My name is Tyler May. I am an Electrical and Computer Engineering Masters student. I attend Mississippi State University in Starkville, MS. I participated in the summer 2024 NSF-NRES-INNOVATOR Program in Aalborg Denmark by performing research into Power Electronics. My research project involved Renewable energy stability to enforce energization in abnormal conditions. Fault Ride Through (FRT) is the ability of a system to remain operational during minor or temporary faults without mass tripping. After reviewing standards regarding FRT response requirements for Distributed Energy Resources (DERs), I developed an AI model to adjust internal parameters to avoid overcurrent and unstable voltage situations. This project was an excellent opportunity to both pursue deeper into my thesis work regarding FRT and develop skills and experience with Machine Learning within the realm of Power Electronics. Being my first summer after starting graduate school, and the first time I have ever left the US, I am honored and privileged to have participated. I am thankful to have met incredibly intelligent and knowledgeable scholars in my field and witnessed incredible sights during my two-month stay.
Experiences and Projects—Via your Google Chrome browser, please click here or below to watch Mr. Tyler May’s international research experiences in the NSF-IRES-INNOVATOR program run in Summer 2024.
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Bio—Hi everyone! My name is Rehadyan Utomo and at the end of the 2024 NSF-IRES-INNOVATOR program, I will be a senior undergraduate at University of California, Berkeley (UC Berkeley) studying Electrical Engineering and Computer Science. My research project during this past summer was modeling an AI-assisted PI controller and seeing if it would have positive and/or significant impacts when applied to low voltage ride through. This program exposed me to so many subfields of power electronics that I was once inexperienced in. Additionally, this gave me a glimpse into the world of academia and motivated me to consider my decision to pursue a graduate degree. Good luck to all future participants and thank you to the NSF for providing this invaluable opportunity.
Experiences and Projects—Via your Google Chrome browser, please click here or below to watch Mr. Rehadyan Utomo’s international research experiences in the NSF-IRES-INNOVATOR program run in Summer 2024.
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Bio—My name is Ryan Harper, and I am a recent graduate of Mississippi State University with a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering with a Computer Science minor. I took part in the NSF-IRES-INNOVATOR Program working with fellow member Sebastian Oviedo with partial or full substitution of PI controllers with Neural Networks. Most of my research interests actually lie within the Electromagnetic Spectrum and this program has expanded my knowledge in the field of power electronics and Artificial Intelligence. I received both a cultural education of Denmark as well as a technical education delving deeper into Power Electronics and how Neural Networks function.
Experiences and Projects—Via your Google Chrome browser, please click here or below to watch Mr. Ryan Harper’s international research experiences in the NSF-IRES-INNOVATOR program run in Summer 2024.
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Bio—My name is David Brumels, and I am a Ph.D. student and Graduate Research Assistant at South Dakota State University. My research lies in the field of mechanical engineering with an emphasis on thermal mechanics. I participated in the summer 2024 session of the NSF-IRES-INNOVATOR Program conducting research into fluid flow through an Electrolyser as well as component reliability of said Electrolyser. Through this program I have been exposed to a diverse interdisciplinary environment that helped to expand my professional problem-solving skills. Furthermore, this program has also expanded my international experiences in both the fields of higher education and the Danish cultural lifestyle. I look forward to implementing these lessons into both my professional career and personal life..
Experiences and Projects—Via your Google Chrome browser, please click here or below to watch Mr. David Alan Brumels’s international research experiences in the NSF-IRES-INNOVATOR program run in Summer 2024.
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Sample of Mr. David Brumels’s
Cultural Activity #1
Sample of Mr. David Brumels’s
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Sample of Mr. David Brumels’s
Cultural Activity #3—Frederick's Church in Copenhagen, Denmark
Bio—My name is Sebastian Oviedo, I am an undergraduate electrical engineering student at Georgia Southern University. I am a returning participant in the NSF-IRES INNOVATOR Program, where I had the opportunity to perform research in the field of artificial intelligence applications in control systems. For my project, I developed a physics-informed neural network whose target is to replace the PI control sections of the field-oriented control algorithm of a synchronous motor. This experience has expanded my domain of knowledge in the field of electrical engineering while keeping me in touch with my interests in artificial intelligence and control theory; as well as expanding my connections with fellow participants, students at AAU, and instructors.
Experiences and Projects—Via your Google Chrome browser, please click here or below to watch Mr. Sebastian Oviedo’s international research experiences in the NSF-IRES-INNOVATOR program run in Summer 2024.
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