Derya Z. Tansel - University of Florida
I am currently a junior in electrical engineering at University of Florida (UF). I believe a degree in Electrical Engineering will allow me to advance my knowledge and skills while providing me the potential to make a difference in the engineering profession. I plan to go to graduate school to earn a PhD degree specializing in transformative applications for improving systems control.
I chose to be an engineer since the electrical engineering field is growing rapidly along with the advancements in technology. In the recent years, the technological advancements have increased globalization and made it possible to expand the engineering applications in both in the large (giga, tera) and small (nano, pico) scales. Some of the engineering applications that are rapidly growing include energy efficient designs, communication technologies, and applications for shifting towards development of sustainable systems.
During the summer of 2016, I worked at the Department of Energy’s (DOE) Los Alamos Research laboratories in New Mexico working on a project which can be used in assessing the integrity of the transmission lines, power systems, measurement systems and monitoring grid components and other system parts (e.g., actuators). Working at DOE’s Los Alamos Laboratories allowed me to learn different aspects of power and energy systems and professional opportunities. I have attended seminars and training sessions on power systems, smart grid, energy storage, renewable energy, and distribution of renewable energy (solar, wind), transmission and distribution systems and infrastructure needs for next generation, real-time information processing and power exchange systems.
How has been selected as a PES Scholar impacted you?
1) I am actively participating in the IEEE chapter activities.
2) I have grown both personally and professionally through mentorship and leadership opportunities.
3) I have attended seminars and training sessions on power systems, smart grid, energy storage, renewable energy, and distribution of renewable energy (solar, wind), transmission and distribution systems and infrastructure needs for next generation, real-time information processing and power exchange systems.
January 2017
