UA Undergraduates Research in the Czech Republic

This summer a group of 9 UA undergraduates in the College of Engineering (from ECE and CS departments) are again traveling to the Czech Republic for research experiences at the Brno University of Technology (BUT)

As part of this program, UA undergraduates participate in 12-weeks of summer research under the mentorship of BUT faculty focused on fractional-order topics, including the design of analog filter circuits, design of fractional-order elements, and measurement of materials with fractional-order electrical impedances.  The goal is to introduce fractional-order design and analysis techniques to students to be applied to electrical circuits and systems.  Beyond their research, students also learn about the culture and history of the Czech Republic, visiting historical sites, events, and museums in Prague, Brno, and Lednice.

This opportunity, Fractional-Order Circuits and Systems Research Collaboration with EU COST Action, is coordinated by Dr. Todd Freeborn (an Associate Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at UA) in collaboration with Dr. Jaroslav Koton (Vice-Dean for Research and PhD Study in the Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Communication at BUT) with support from National Science Foundation through the International Research Experiences for Students program (Award 1951552).  The 2024 cohort marks the third iteration of this program with a total of 22 UA students having now participated in this international research experience.