About the Coordinator

Center for Power Systems Studies Coordinator (1997-present)

Dr. Steven Hietpas

Steve Hietpas, Ph.D., professor

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Biography

  • Hietpas brings over 40 years of combined industry and academic experience to his role at South Dakota State University. With a background in NASA space programs and power systems engineering, he has dedicated his career to advancing electrical engineering education and research.
  • Throughout his career, he has specialized in power systems, power electronics, motor drives and control systems.
  • Beyond his professional achievements, Hietpas enjoys exploring the outdoors through backpacking and fly fishing.

Education

  • 1984: Bachelor of Science in electrical engineering, Montana State University
  • 1989-1994: M.S. and Ph.D., Montana State University

Industry Experience

  • 1984-1989: General Dynamics
    • NASA Shuttle Program
    • NASA International Space Station Program

Academic Career

  • 1994-1998: Assistant professor
  • 1998-2003: Associate professor
  • 2003-present: Professor

Leadership Roles

  • 1997-present: Center for Power Systems Studies coordinator
  • 2002-2010: Undergraduate coordinator
  • 2010-2018: Department head
  • 2018-present: Teaching faculty
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