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PURPLE

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

Interested in Applying?

See the available projects for the upcoming semesters below. Click to Learn More about each experience and submit a simple application.

Computational Fluid Dynamic Modeling of Supercritical Fluids

Summer 2022 | 10 Hrs/Wk

Research: Dielectric and Thermal Properties of Supercritical Fluids

✓ Fluid Dynamics 

✓ Computational fluid dynamics

✓ Finite element method

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MOVs Metal Oxide Varistors Optimization & Innovation

Summer 2022 | 5-10 Hrs/Wk

Research: Optimization and Innovation of Metal Oxide Varistors for DC Circuit Breaker Applications

✓ Metal Oxide Varistor

✓ Electrical Test Design

✓ Material Science

✓ Multiphysics Simulation

✓ Testing and Data processing

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Crystal Oscillator Design and Testing for Viscosity Characterization

Summer 2022 | 5-10 Hrs/Wk

Research: Dielectric and Thermal Properties of Supercritical Fluids

✓ Circuit Design

✓ High-Pressure Experiments

✓ Frequency Measurement

✓ Supercritical Fluids

✓ PCB Design

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High Voltage Machine Learning Image & Signal Processing

Summer 2022 | 5-10 Hrs/Wk

Research: Clearance and Creepage 

✓ High Voltage Discharge

✓ Dielectric Surface Flashover

✓ Machine Learning 

✓ Digital Image Processing

✓ Signal Processing 

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PCB Design & Fabrication

Summer 2022 | 10-15 Hrs/Wk

Research: Efficient DC Interrupter with Surge Protection

✓ Circuit Design

✓ Hardware Implementation

✓ Hands-on Testing

✓ Simulations

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Design & Optimization of Vacuum Circuit Breaker Components

Summer 2022 | 10 Hrs/Wk

Research: ADIDS

✓ Vacuum circuit breaker

✓ Contact structure of circuit breaker (AMF, TMF, arc blowing) 

✓ CAD design 

✓ Magnetic field and Lorentz force

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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.

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