University of Delaware
Steven Hegedus is a seasoned academic and researcher with over 40 years of experience in solar cell and renewable electricity research. Currently serving as a Professor and Senior Scientist at the University of Delaware since May 1982, Steven has also been a Professor in the Electrical Engineering department since September 2018. Throughout a prolific career, Steven has educated nearly 300 undergraduate and graduate students in photovoltaic technology and has initiated research focusing on the cybersecurity of smart grid-connected solar inverters. As a Senior Scientist at the University of Delaware's Institute of Energy Conversion, Steven leads advanced solar cell process development, specifically utilizing heterojunctions and interdigitated all-back contact technology. Prior experience includes a role as a Test Engineer at IBM Corp, where Steven designed and tested semiconductor devices. Steven holds multiple degrees in Electrical Engineering, including a PhD from the University of Delaware.
University of Delaware
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The University of Delaware - a state assisted, privately chartered institution - is a Land Grant, Sea Grant, Space Grant and Carnegie Research University (very high research activity). The University, with origins in 1743, was chartered by the State of Delaware in 1833. A Women's College was opened in 1914, and in 1945 UD became permanently coeducational. The main campus is located in Newark, Delaware, a suburban community of nearly 30,000, situated midway between Philadelphia and Baltimore. Courses are also offered at the Wilmington campus and at other locations throughout the State, including Dover, Georgetown, Milford, and Lewes.