A group of over forty faculty from South Dakota School of Mines & Technology (SDSM&T), South Dakota State University (SDSU), and the University of South Dakota (USD) have come together to form the PANS (Photo Active Nanoscale Systems) research group. The group conducts innovative research in areas of Solar Energy, and Direct Write Technology.
Using the photovoltaic solar energy research PANS project members hope to find cheap, and more efficient alternatives to traditional energy sources. Currently, researchers from PANS are researching Dye Sensitized Solar Cells. By producing different colored dyes researchers hope to find an effective means of converting solar cells into electricity. PANS project members are also examining Luminescent Solar Concentrators that they hope will absorb solar energy more effectively.
Direct Write is a liquid substance made up of metal that can be used in the development of electronics. Unlike traditional electronic wiring, Direct Write allows the electronics to be flexible. The market opportunities for flexible electronics are endless as they would change everyday life.
All three of these "Grand Opportunities" have a tremendous up-side, and hope to provide economic opportunities for the state of South Dakota.
This activity is supported by the National Science Foundation/EPSCoR and by the State of South Dakota. South Dakota EPSCoR promotes research, infrastructure, and economic development throughout the state of South Dakota. For more information about South Dakota EPSCoR go to www.sdepscor.org.
Undergraduate Research Opportunities
Undergraduate Student Opportunity---South Dakota School of Mines and Technology
South Dakota School of Mines and Technology has research opportunities for undergraduates as part of the NSF-REU: Materials, Mechanics, and Manufacturing (3M) undergraduate research site. This is a ten-week summer program with a $5000 stipend, plus room and board. Details on past 3M REU research can be found at http://sdmines.sdsmt.edu/cgi-bin/global/a_bus_card.cgi?SiteID=416625
For more information, please contact Dr. Lidvin Kjerengtroen at Lidvin.Kjerengtroen@sdsmt.edu
Dr. Lidvin Kjerengtroen
Professor, 3M REU Site Director
Department of Mechanical Engineering
South Dakota School of Mines and Technology
501 E. St. Joseph Street
Rapid City, SD 57701-3995
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Graduate Research Assistantship---South Dakota State University
Graduate Research Assistantships in photovoltaics are available for qualified applicants. Students with a Masters Degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Materials Science, Chemistry or other areas related to photovoltaics are encouraged to apply. Stipends range from $1,800 to $ 2,300 per month. Please send a resume and a statement of research interests and purpose along with the graduate school application requirements to The Graduate School, Box 2201, South Dakota State University, Brookings, SD, 57007-2220.
http://www3.sdstate.edu/academics/graduateschool.
Questions can be addressed to:
Dr. David Galipeau at
david.galipeau@sdstate.edu
Professor
Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Department and
Center for Advanced Photovoltaics and Photoactive Nanoscale Systems
South Dakota State University
605-688-4618 |
