Alex Phipps
508 NW 36th Ave
Gainesville, FL 32607
(352)-214-8198
Objective
To obtain a research position at a Department of Defense laboratory.
Education
PhD Electrical Engineering University of Florida 2009
MS Electrical Engineering University of Florida 2005
BS Electrical Engineering, University of Florida 2004
Relevant Courses
Data Analysis Advanced VLSI Design Power Electronics
Digital Controls Electronic Circuits Microprocessors
Solid-State Devices Analog Bipolar Design Digital Integrated Circuits
Work Experience
NASA Glenn Research Center, Intern, Cleveland, OH Jun – Aug 2006
· Investigated and designed power electronics for vibration energy harvesting systems
· Conducted pressure and temperature experiments on silicon-carbide probes for Venus
Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command (SPAWAR), Intern, San Diego, CA Jun – Aug 2005
· Designed feedback system for navigational-grade MEMS accelerometers
· Simulated electromechanical interactions of novel spring structures
Harris Corporation, Intern, Melbourne, FL, May – Aug 2004
· Independently designed battery charging circuitry
· Navigated design through preliminary and critical design reviews.
Research Experience
University of Florida, Research Assistant, Gainesville, FL, Sept 2005 Present
Interdisciplinary Microsystems Group (IMG)
· Explored solar, acoustic, and vibration sources for energy harvesting
· Designed, fabricated, and characterized power electronics for energy harvesting systems
Honors and Achievements
Academic
· University of Florida Honors program
· Dean’s List, Fall 2000, Spring 2001, Fall 2003, President’s Honor Roll, Spring 2003
Athletic
· University of Florida Varsity Cross Country and Track, 2001 – 2005
Computer Skills
Experience in: Cadence, MathCAD, MATLAB, PSPICE, SIMULINK, Labview, Excel, Assembly, C++ Word, Saber, HTML
Activities and Affiliations
· SMART Scholarship Recipient
· Goodwill Gators Participant, 2003
· Member of IEEE, Fall 2003
· Member of Golden Key Honor Society