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Silicon & Solar Power

2:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2007

in Sudro 26

by Dr. Chung Chan

Founder, Silicon China Group
Hong Kong

Abstract

The over consumption of energy is a global problem that affects everyone and every country. The population of the world increases rapidly to over six billion people and results in an equally large consumption of energy resources, which leads to additional greenhouse gases and global warming. Developing nations such as China and India account for most of the increase although the United States remains the biggest consumer of energy resources. The issues in China are significantly more problematic because of the rapidly expanding mining, housing, transportation & manufacturing industries that are heavily relying on low cost energy sources for growth but at a huge expense of polluting the environment.

Solar energy is a possible partial solution to this problem because it particularly fits the needs of China. However, traditional silicon photovoltaic (PV) devices are not energy efficient enough especially in its manufacturing process. Solar cells are often composed of silicon bearing wafer materials such as single crystalline silicon or poly-crystalline silicon, which are often costly and are difficult to manufacture efficiently on a large scale. Availability of solar cells made of silicon is also somewhat scarce because of limited silicon manufacturing capacities. A high efficiency thin silicon PV device and its applications for large-scale solar energy implementations will be discussed. The thin PV device is fabricated from a silicon layer separation process using a crystalline porous material suitable for photovoltaic applications.

Biography

Chung Chan is currently the chairman of the MTel Group, a telecommunication service provider listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. Mr. Chan has founded and co-founded several high technology companies in the United States and Asia including Silicon Geneses Corporation, a silicon wafer company; Silicon China Group, a solar wafer manufacturer; etc. Mr. Chan graduated with a B.S from North Dakota State University in 1978 and a M.S and a PhD from the University of Iowa in 1980 and 1981, respectively. He has published approximately 300 scientific papers and journal articles and was granted more than 40 US and international patents. Mr. Chan was the Robert D. Black Endowed Chair Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Northeastern University and the British Royal Society Kan Tong Po Visiting Professor at the City University of Hong Kong. Mr. Chan was also the first recipient of the Research Excellent Award from the College of Engineering at Northeastern University. Mr. Chan is a Fellow of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) and the recipient of many innovation awards from China. Mr. Chan was also the Chairman of the IEEE International Conference on Plasma Sciences in 1996 and the Chairman of 1998 International Conference on Cross Field Devices and Applications. Mr. Chan served on the IEEE Nuclear and Plasma Science Society Executive Committee from 1996-1999.

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LXI: The Future of Test

How LXI Can Benefit Universities

12:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 18, 2007

in EE 123

Abstract

LXI, Lan Extensions for Instrumentation, is rapidly becoming the standard for test equipment. What is LXI? How can it be used in the university environment to enhance engineering and other technical programs?

This seminar will provide an overview of LXI. Where is LXI today? What does LXI hold for tomorrow? How might educators take advantage of its lower cost and ease of use for electronic measurement instruments? In addition to answering those questions, there will be a short demonstration with an LXI oscilloscope. This will demonstrate how LXI can shorten the learning curve when using a scope. It will show how scopes can be controlled or viewed remotely with just a web browser. We'll discuss how that functionality might benefit a university.

An Introduction to the Science and Practice of Audiology

12:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 25, 2007

in EE 123

by Matthew Frisk

Hearing Solutions, Inc.

Abstract

Audiology is an evolving field of medical science that utilizes and relies on current technology for its existence. This is evident with the fact that audition is the only sense out of our five senses that can be replaced with electronic technology. The identification of a hearing loss traditionally required the willing participation of the subject. However, with today's technology the audiologist is able to evaluate hearing deficiencies in as young as 1-day-old infants as well as offer hope for these hearing impaired children with specific treatment. Hearing loss has a significant impact not only on communication but also on costs of education. Proper identification and timely treatment significantly reduce special educational costs thus reducing the burden on society. Due to the constantly evolving and growing knowledge of hearing and hearing impairments, the field of Audiology has had to respond by elevating its entry-level qualification to a doctorate level. This elevation has lead to specialization of specific services within the field of audiology such as diagnostics, amplification and cochlear implantation.

Product Lifecycle Management (PLM)

12:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 23, 2007

in EE 123

by Roy Jacobsen

Abstract

The NDSU The Research & Technology Park is proud to present The Plus Experience. This innovative program is a series of courses geared to and designed by employers in the private sector. The series of courses will include a soft skills offering as well as a class geared entirely on The Product Life Cycle (PLC). Through the support of Dean Gary Smith of the College of Engineering, this seminar will give the students an introduction to the importance of PLC and how it is fundamental to conducting business in the technology sector.

Brief Biography

Roy Jacobsen is a writer with more that 20 years of experience, including 15 years of technical writing experience with companies including Great Plains Software, Microsoft, and Protech Associates. His experience in software development and documentation gave him first-hand experience in implementing and working with Product Lifecycle Management methodologies in the software industry.

Roy is a North Dakota native, an NDSU graduate, and a Fargo resident.

Product Lifecycle Management (PLM)

12:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2007

in EE 123

by Roy Jacobsen

Abstract

The NDSU The Research & Technology Park is proud to present The Plus Experience. This innovative program is a series of courses geared to and designed by employers in the private sector. The series of courses will include a soft skills offering as well as a class geared entirely on The Product Life Cycle (PLC). Through the support of Dean Gary Smith of the College of Engineering, this seminar will give the students an introduction to the importance of PLC and how it is fundamental to conducting business in the technology sector.

Brief Biography

Roy Jacobsen is a writer with more that 20 years of experience, including 15 years of technical writing experience with companies including Great Plains Software, Microsoft, and Protech Associates. His experience in software development and documentation gave him first-hand experience in implementing and working with Product Lifecycle Management methodologies in the software industry.

Roy is a North Dakota native, an NDSU graduate, and a Fargo resident.

Remembrance hour for Floyd Patterson

12:00 p.m. Wednesday Nov. 20th

in EE 125

Professor Floyd Patterson passed away on Saturday, Nov. 17. Floyd Patterson Memorial page.