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Hi, my name is Sandra Cvetanovic. I am an undergraduate at Michigan Technological University, studying Electrical Engineering with a concentration in Photonics. I am | Hi, my name is Sandra Cvetanovic. I am an undergraduate at Michigan Technological University, studying Electrical Engineering with a concentration in Photonics. I am interested in solar technology, particularly solar photonics and the efficiency of photovoltaic cells. | ||
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Revision as of 17:52, 3 September 2015
Sandra Cvetanovic
Hi, my name is Sandra Cvetanovic. I am an undergraduate at Michigan Technological University, studying Electrical Engineering with a concentration in Photonics. I am interested in solar technology, particularly solar photonics and the efficiency of photovoltaic cells.
My interest in solar energy reflects my background: I was born in South Africa, one of the sunniest countries in the world, which has recently been suffering from prolonged power outages (known as 'load-shedding'). These power outages have been pulling back the South African economy, costing billions of rand, and have in several cases led to many local struggles, particularly in rural areas during the winter months when locals struggle to warm themselves, or do not have access to light or electric cooking gear such as electric stoves and ovens. Having experienced the impact of power outages, and being interested in harnessing sustainable energy so as to benefit and not inhibit the planet's health, solar energy and technology have drawn my interests.
Research
Currently participating in research on PV plasmonics, seeking to increase efficiency of photovoltaic cells by minimizing reflection and maximizing absorption.
Educational Background
Primary School Education: Trinityhouse Preparatory School
High School Education: Cambridge International Examination Board (through British International College)
University Education: Michigan Technological University (Electrical Engineering undergraduate; Cumulative GPA: 3.94)
Technical Background
- Microsoft Office
- MATLAB
- Mathematica
Interests
- Solar photonics, photovoltaic technology
- Tennis (DII athlete, Women's Varsity Tennis)
- Robotics
- Writing (anything from short stories to novels, poetry to publications)
- Martial Arts
Team Experience
- Part of the tennis team chosen to represent the province in the inter-provincial tournament in 2008, 2009, and 2010 (South Africa)
- Woman's Varsity Tennis team (Michigan Tech)
- Engineering teamwork in 2014 and 2015 for Engineering classes
- Autobot (Blue Marble Security Enterprise) - building an automated ground vehicle to compete at Oakland University against other such vehicles
- Research with Michigan Tech Open Sustainability Technology (MOST) research group
Volunteer Experience
- Volunteered to clean and sort books at the local library
- Volunteered in 2013 as a teacher at a rural school in Durban, South Africa