Electrical Subsystems EAHI Intern with Boeing (BCA), Roman Catholic Hokie, Electrical Engineering Major, Lover of Life ... And Coffee.
On Monday, I began working for General Electric's Transportation division! I am the new Drives Control Engineer, Co-op. Basically, I will be working with the electonics and control strategies that provide intelligent power to the new Tier IV Evolution Series Locomotive; I help freight move from Point A to Point B as efficiently, economically, and environmentally-friendly as possible via rail.
Here at GE Transportation we're in the business of realizing potential. We are a global technology leader and supplier to the rail, mining, marine, stationary power and drilling industries. Our solutions help customers deliver goods and services with greater speed and greater savings using our advanced manufacturing techniques, industry expertise and connected machines. Established more than a century ago, GE Transportation is a division of the General Electric Company (NYSE:GE) that began as a pioneer in passenger and freight locomotives. That innovative spirit still drives GE Transportation today. It's the engine of change that puts us at the forefront of transportation technology, software, and analytics. And it's why we continue to find-and realize-the potential that keeps our connected world moving forward [GETS].
Part of the ecomagination-certified Evolution Series, GE’s new Tier 4 locomotive will decrease emissions by more than 70 percent from Tier 3 technology and can help save railroad customers more than $1.5 billion in urea infrastructure and operational costs [Tier 4].
While in high school, I was diagnosed with a learning disability. After reaching out to others, following my diagnosis, I was able to receive appropriate accommodations. These accommodations do not provide me an advantage over my fellow classmates, rather they help to "level the playing field."
As a student at Virginia Tech, I still receive and utilize accommodations with approval from the Services for Students with Disabilities office of the Division of Student Affairs. They have been a fantastic resource and they are fantastic people, too.
If you seem to struggle with testing, or successfully completing tasks on-time, whether at VT or elsewhere, never be afraid to ask for help. If you have a moment, and would like to learn more, please see my featured Virginia Tech article by clicking the link below. Also, I’d be happy to try and answer any questions you may have/direct you to appropriate contacts.. please feel free to contact me anytime (bryanf81@vt.edu).
Featured Story - Link; Featured Story - PDF.
Officially a member of IEEE-Eta Kappa Nu (HKN)! HKN, the honor society of IEEE, is dedicated to encouraging and recognizing individual excellence in education and meritorious work, in professional practice, and in any of the areas within the IEEE-designated fields of interest.
In a shady spot under a large cottonwood, on the campus of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, our founders saw the need for an honor society - one that by invitation would recognize scholarship, attitude, and character. The vision of these inspired young men was to promote the highest ideals of the engineering profession and form an organization where professionals and students help each other.
It was an absolute honor, and a great privilege, to be selected as one of 120 undergraduates to present my research to directors of the National Science Foundation (NSF) at their national headquarters in Arlington, VA today. It was great to connect with and learn from fellow like-minded students and faculty from all over the country at the National Council on Undergraduate Research's fifth annual Research Experiences for Undergraduates Symposium this weekend.
Ever since I began my engineering studies at Virginia Tech, I have had a great passion for research. A large part of research involves reading/studying Master's Theses, Ph.D. Dissertations, and various conference and journal publications. For years I have dreamed of being an author. Now I finally am an author! It is a privilege and an honor to be a co-author on a paper being presented at the premier global event in my field - the 31st Annual IEEE Applied Power Electronics Conference & Exposition, to be held in Long Beach, California next March. After 3 months of waiting, our paper was accepted by the review committee yesterday. I can't wait to share our work with the world!
A. Mallik; B. Faulkner; A. Khaligh, “Control of Single-Stage Three-Phase Buck-Boost-Type Power Factor Correction Rectifier,” in Applied Power Electronics Conference and Exposition (APEC), 2016 IEEE
Had such a great time this morning, at the Electric Vehicle meet-up! It was great to drive and see some awesome examples of Power Electronics at work. And yes, the torque is instantaneous.
Hello again! It has been almost a month since my last posting, but much has happened in the intermediate. Both myself, and my Graduate Mentor, second year doctoral candidate, Ayan Mallik, have submitted a paper entry to the 2016 Applied Power Electronics Conference and Exposition (APEC). This conference is located in Long Beach, CA on March 20-24, 2016.
Our Title:Control of a Single-Stage Three-Phase Buck-Boost Power Factor Correction Rectifier
The research is being conducted under the guidance of my Research Advisor, Alireza Khaligh, Ph.D.
I am now entering my third week as a Research Engineering Intern. I have loved every minute of learning and researching at such a fine institution!
Details:
This research is being conducted at The University of Maryland - College Park. Duration: June 2015 – August 2015
I am a Participant in the 2015 Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU): Summer Engineering Research Experience in Transportation Electrification at the University of Maryland .
My research involves modeling and simulation of power factor correction converters for More Electric Aircraft.
I am currently working on projects related to the Boeing 777 and 787.
My literature reviews, of the 777 and 787 electric power generation and distribution systems can be found here, and here, respectively.
I am fortunate to conduct research under the guidance of Alireza Khaligh, Ph.D., Assistant Professor and Director, Power Electronics, Energy Harvesting and Renewable Energies Laboratory (PEHREL)
Hello! I'm Bryan Faulkner, a Senior Electrical Engineering Major studying at The Bradley Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering at Virginia Tech.
Futuristic | Learner | Achiever | Analytical | Intellection
As a member of The Engineering Honor Society, Tau Beta Pi, and the Electrical and Computer Engineering Honor Society, IEEE-HKN, I continually strive to advance my understanding of the engineering profession, and seek to give back to my community, in any way possible.
I desire to enter into Graduate School for an advanced Electrical Engineering Degree. I am planning on pursuing my Master's of Science in Electrical Engineering (MSEE), with a concentration in Power Electronics. After obtaining my MSEE, I desire to become a doctoral candidate, with a specification in Power Electronics.
Apart from research, I have really grown in my own faith, while in college, and I have actively helped others seek out and grow in their own faith life. Since 2014, I have been actively involved in the leadership of the Newman Community - Catholic Campus Ministry at Virginia Tech.
<While I am no longer leading in a formal capacity, I always make myself available to serve my community in any fashion to help.