Steve Hietpas
Professor
Biography
Steven M. Hietpas received the B.S. degree in electrical engineering from Montana State University in 1984, and also his M.S. and Ph.D. degrees, in 1991 and 1994. From 1984 to 1989 he worked for the Space Energy Group at Space Systems Division of General Dynamics in San Diego. There he worked in research and development of power processing/power electronics for the Shuttle Centaur and the International Space Station programs. He has been on the ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ at South ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ State University since 1994. From 2010 to 2018, Hietpas served as the head for the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science. He also serves as the coordinator for the Center for Power Systems Studies and is a licensed professional engineer in the state of South ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ. His research interests include power systems, power electronics, motor drives and control systems. Away from work, his interests include backpacking and fly fishing.
Academic and Professional Experience
Committees and Professional Memberships
- Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
- Senior member
- Member of Committee on Engineering Accreditation Activities
- Chair of Central States Region Electrical and Computer Engineering Department Heads Association
- Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology program evaluator
- Society membership – Power and Energy Society
- American Society for Engineering Education
- South ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ Electrical Council
- Executive board member
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