Education & Training
- Currently pursuing BS in Electrical Engineering, University of Pittsburgh
Research Interests
My research interests include AC and DC microgrids. In particular, I am interested in implementation of smart technologies on the grid. I aim to pursue a PhD towards the research and development in the power industry, specifically in the areas of power distribution systems and the electric grid. To this end, I aim to make my contribution in research, advancements, and implementation of Smart Grid technologies, grid efficiency, DC distribution systems, and integration of renewable energy on the grid.
Awards & Honors
- University of Michigan Graduate Symposium Travel Grant, Fall 2014
- University Honors College Travel Grant, Fall 2014
- Northrop Grumman Foundation Scholarship, Fall 2014 - Spring 2015
- MCSI Undergraduate Research Program (URP) Fellowship, Summer 2014
- Brackenridge University Honors College Fellowship, Spring 2014
- Undergraduate Program in Neural Computation Summer Fellowship (uPNC), Summer 2013
- University of Pittsburgh Full-Tuition Scholarship, Fall 2012 - Present
Publications
- S.P. Cortes, "Case Study for Sustainable Building Modeling on a University Campus," Swanson School of Engineering Undergraduate Research Program, Summer 2014, Pittsburgh, University of Pittsburgh, 2015.
