PDL Undergraduate Research Program a Learning Experience
PURPLE provides a research learning experience for Georgia Institute of Technology’s undergraduate students. Students will closely collaborate with the Plasma and Dielectrics Lab’s research team to fulfill project-centered tasks while gaining hands-on research experience and co-authoring publications.
Open to all Majors
Spring 2025 Applications Closed.
Research Experiences
Piezoelectric Amplifier Design
Piezoelectric Materials, Amplifier Design, Analog Circuits, PCB Design, Simulation Tools (e.g., SPICE), Testing and Measurement, Problem-solving
MOVs Metal Oxide Varistors Optimization & Innovation
Electrical Testing, Manufacturing Processes, Quality Control, Material Science, Electrical Characterization, Test Automation, Data Analysis
Epoxy Formulation
Electrical Insulation, Material Science, Formulation Development, Testing and Analysis, Quality Control, Process Optimization
Gas Dielectrics Partial Discharge Measurement
High Voltage Engineering, Electrical Testing, Insulation Materials, Gas Analysis Techniques, Experimental Design, Data Acquisition,
Plasma Jet Engine
Plasma Physics, Jet Engine Dynamics, Experimental Design, Computational Modeling, Fluid Dynamics, Thermal Analysis
Supercritical Fluid Spectroscopy
Spectroscopy Techniques, Supercritical Fluids, Instrumentation, Data Analysis, Experimental Design, High Pressure, Vector Network Analyzer, Impedance Analyzer.
Past Research Experiences
Computational Fluid Dynamic Modeling of Supercritical Fluids
Research: Dielectric and Thermal Properties of Supercritical Fluids
Crystal Oscillator Design and Testing for Viscosity Characterization
Research: Dielectric and Thermal Properties of Supercritical Fluids
High Voltage Machine Learning Image & Signal Processing
Research: Clearance and Creepage
PCB Design & Fabrication
Research: Efficient DC Interrupter with Surge Protection
Design & Optimization of Vacuum Circuit Breaker Components
Research: ADIDS
FAQ
- What is needed to apply? To apply you must be a current Ga Tech student, fill out the application form and submit your resume.
- When are applications due? All applications must be submitted three weeks prior to the start of the semester for the intended project.
- When will acceptance notifications be distributed? All applicants will be contacted two weeks prior to the start of the semester for the intended project.
- Is there monetary compensation? Please visit the experience page to learn more about compensation.