Peter Schrafel, PhD

Peter Schrafel, PhD

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Chief Scientist at Momentum Dynamics

  • Education

    • Cornell University

      2008 - 2012
      Master of Science (MS) Electrical and Computer Engineering
    • Freie Universität Berlin

      2005 - 2005

      Intermediate German at the International Summer University

    • Cornell University

      2004 - 2008
      Bachelor of Science (BS) Engineering Physics

      Activities and Societies: Delta Upsilon

    • Cornell University

      2012 - 2014
      Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Electrical and Computer Engineering

      Dissertation: Magnetized Plasma Jets in Experiment and Simulation

  • Experience

    • Sandia National Laboratories

      Jun 2007 - Aug 2007
      Technical Student Intern

      Designed a novel transmission-line based voltage monitor for the world's largest X-ray generator

    • SENTECH Instruments, GmbH

      Jun 2008 - Aug 2008
      DAAD Rise-PRO Intern

      Wrote a software diagnostic platform to interface with company's product (plasma reactors foretching processes).Fully documented work in German.Earned competitive scholarship for internship placement and trip funding.

    • Cornell University

      Aug 2008 - Aug 2014
      Graduate Research Assistant

      Developed and executed high-power experiments for laboratory astrophysics. Diagnosed and repaired equipment malfunctions. Collaborated with fellow graduate students. Created novel methods for data analysis. Presented results at international technical conferences (10 since 2007)

    • InductEV

      Mar 2015 - now
      • Chief Scientist

        Apr 2022 - now
      • Power Electronics Scientist

        Mar 2015 - Apr 2022
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Engineer in Training

      PA State Registration Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors and Geologists
      Mar 2015
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Volunteer

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