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
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
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
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
PCB Design & Fabrication
Summer 2022 | 10-15 Hrs/Wk
Research: Efficient DC Interrupter with Surge Protection
✓ Circuit Design
✓ Hardware Implementation
✓ Hands-on Testing
✓ Simulations
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
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.