Graduate Programs
Questions can be addressed to the Electrical Engineering Graduate Coordinator
Dr. David Galipeau, (david.galipeau@sdstate.edu)
Doctor of Philosophy in Electrical Engineering (Ph.D.)
The objective of this graduate program is to help address the global need for research
and education in new renewable energy technologies. Graduate research opportunities
are available in third-generation photovoltaics utilizing novel nanotechnologies,
materials and structures to convert light energy into electricity.
Master of Science in Electrical Engineering (M.S.)
The Electrical Engineering program within the Department of Electrical Engineering
and Computer Science offers a variety of courses wich can be used to fulfill the
requirements for the Master of Science in Engineering degree with emphasis in Electrical
Engineering. The EE program also has active research programs in the areas of:
- Micro and nano electronics and nanotechnology with empasis on the design fabrication,
and characterization of nanoscale chemical/bio sensors (contact
Dr. David Galipeau)
- Radiometric calibration of satellite-based instrumentation and digital processing
of satellite imagery (contact Dr. Dennis
Helder)
- Aviation-grade ethanol (contact Dr. Dennis
Helder)
- Distributed generation, especially grid-connected renewable energy supplies (contact
Dr. Michael Ropp)
- Power electronics for photovoltaic systems (contact
Dr. Michael Ropp)
- Power electronics and controls for electric motor drive systems (contact
Dr. Steven Hietpas)
- Sensors based on fiber optics (contact
Dr. Alfred Andrawis)
Research Labs
Applied research is at the head of the SDSU electrical engineering program. These
activities which involve both undergraduate and graduate EE students are conducted
with the resources of our state-of-the-art laboratories.
SDSU currently has research programs in the following fields: