GREGORY MARTIN

3400 Madison Avenue Apt#2    Boulder, CO  80303

Phone (mobile):  206-280-5722            Email:  Gregory.Martin@Colorado.edu

 

EDUCATION

M.S. Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Colorado at Boulder (expected Dec 2007)

-  Power electronics: ECEN 5797, 5517.

-  Power system design and power quality for renewable energy systems: ECEN 5787, 5830, 5017.

-  Electric machines and electromechanical energy conversion: ECEN 5167.

-  Mechanical engineering aspects of sustainable energy: MCEN 5228.

-  GPA 3.86/4.0.

B.S. Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Wisconsin at Madison (May 2001)

-  Electric machine analysis and design coursework.

-  Electromagnetic field theory, signal processing, power electronics, feedback control theory coursework.

-  Member of 2001 Future Energy Challenge Team, designed and built DC-AC power inverter for a fuel cell.

Dynamics and control of AC Drives, 4 Day Short Course, University of Wisconsin at Madison (June 2004)

 

RESEARCH AND EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE

Research Assistant for Energy Storage Research Group, University of Colorado at Boulder (May 2006 - Present)

-  Wrote proposals to define research and secure funding, resulting in the awarding of three grants.

-  As lead investigator, developed new concept for underground pumped hydroelectric energy storage for agriculture.

-  Performed research on electricity storage technologies including batteries, flywheels, superconducting magnetics, pumped hydroelectric, and compressed air.

Team Leader of 2007 International Future Energy Challenge Team (Sept 2006 - Aug 2007)

-  Arranged and led winning international team of undergraduate students to compete in 2007 International Future Energy Challenge student design competition. 

-  Responsible for life cycle design, development and fabrication of novel automotive integrated starter generator system.

-  Wrote proposals and technical reports, acquired funding, performed modeling analysis and design, worked on fabrication and testing.

Engineer/Scientist Level 2, Boeing Commercial Airplanes, Everett, Washington (Oct 2001 - Dec 2005)

-  Researched and analyzed new high voltage airplane electric power system design.

-  Contributed to design of new aircraft high voltage DC power system, motor controlling inverter topologies and interfaces.

-  Wrote test procedures, executed tests, analyzed power system test data; compared test analysis to requirements, and compiled reports.

-  Worked closely with partner companies on technical specification of airplane components.

-  Delivered frequent project status and technical presentations, developed good presentation and communication skills.

-  Served as project manager for: electrical load analysis initiative, airplane power wiring team, laboratory setup and planning.

 

PAPERS AND INVENTIONS

Conference Papers

G.D. Martin, R. D. Moutoux, M. Myat, R. Tan, G. Sanders, F. Barnes, ÒAn Integrated Starter-Alternator System Using Induction Machine Winding ReconfigurationÓ, Invited Paper at 2007 Vehicle Power and Propulsion Conference, IEEE. 9-11 Sept 2007.

G.D. Martin, F. Barnes, ÒUnderground Pumped Hydroelectric Energy Storage Using AquiferÓ 2007 Electrical Energy Storage Applications and Technologies Conference. 23-26 Sept 2007.

F. Barnes, G. D. Martin, M. Gupta, R. D. Moutoux, ÒWork In Progress: A Joint Design Project Between Students at CU Boulder and IIT Delhi,Ó Frontiers In Education Conference, Milwaukee, WI, 10-13 Oct 2007.

Patent Disclosures

1. ÒUnderground Pumped Hydroelectric Energy Storage Using Subterranean Water TableÓ, Invention Disclosure, 26 September 2006.

2. ÒIntegrated Starter and Alternator Unit for Automotive ApplicationÓ, Invention Disclosure, 23 February 2007.

 

SKILLS

-  Proficient in auto mechanics

-  Computer Software:  Matlab Simulink, PSpice, MS Office, Website Development, Machintosh OS

-  Experienced at writing grant proposals (evidenced by three grand awards for CU)

-  Excellent presentation, communication, and leadership skills

 

Professional, academic and personal references available upon request.