Graduate Research Students

Wiwin Hartini

Wiwin is a first-generation college student from Indonesia. She received her BS in Electrical Engineering from Portland State University in 2020, after transferring from Clark College, and currently pursuing her Master's degree focusing on Power Electronics research advised by Dr. Gupta. Her research interests are in power electronics applications in renewable energy integration. She is passionate about helping students in STEM through tutoring/mentoring and currently supports historically underrepresented students in STEM as a student coordinator for the Scholars for Success in STEM Program at PSU. 

Wiwin Hartini | Linkedin

Araz Saleki

Araz is a currently working towards his Ph.D. degree.

Araz Saleki | Linkedin 

Araz Saleki | Google Scholar 

Abhijeet Prem

Abhijeet is an international graduate student from India. He completed his Bachelor's degree in Electronics and Communication Engineering from Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Amritapuri Campus, in 2019.  During his BS, he was actively involved with research work in robotics at the Humanitarian Technology (HuT) Labs. Before joining PSU, he interned with a couple of startups working on robotics and powered personal respirator projects. Currently, he is working towards a master’s degree focusing on embedded systems and power electronics research, advised by Dr. Gupta. 


He is curious about how things work, loves problem-solving, and is passionate about helping/mentoring others. He volunteers with the Computer Action Team, the IT organization for MCECS, to offer tech support for the users on campus. During his free time, he loves to go on bike rides, hikes, wander around places to take photographs and work with his friends on video and music-related projects.

Abhijeet Prem | LinkedIn 

Daisy Delgado-Zaragoza

Daisy is a graduate of Portland State University, earning a Bachelors in Electrical Engineering in June 2022. Her senior capstone project was based on designing, building and testing a converter that includes a DC transformer with a programmable turns ratio. She will further her education by working towards her Masters in Electrical Engineering and research focused in power electronics with advisor Dr. Gupta 

Daisy Delgado-Zaragoza | Linkedin

Undergraduate Research Students

2023 Summer

High-School Research Students

Diego Romero

Diego is a high school student who worked as an intern during the summer of 2022, building a portable wind turbine. His internship was through the Apprenticeships in Science and Engineering program at Saturday Academy. He is passionate about climate change and finding solutions through STEM.  

"Working with Dr. Gupta and her graduate students, has formed a great foundation for my future studies and career. " - Diego

2023 Summer

2022 Summer

2021 Summer