Electrical Engineering & Computer Science

Work in the SGERL centers on developing future power and energy systems, with research areas in renewable energy integration, rural power grid development, demand-side management, smart meter data analysis, and electric arc protection. The goal of our research is to develop safe, smart, and sustainable (SSS) power and energy systems for the future.

Research conducted in the MLIS Lab is at the forefront of machine learning for multi-modal spatiotemporal data. Here, we investigate advanced algorithms for fusing multi-modal data along different spatiotemporal timescales, as well as dimensionality reduction, pattern classification of multi-modal data, and predicting future events through multi-modal forecasting methods, among other focus areas.

The Antennas and Microwave Sensing Lab at Mines is equipped with 3D printers, software-defined radios, vector network analyzers, and a walkable anechoic chamber. Research in this lab centers on microwave sensing and direction-finding systems for both civilian and military applications, including infrastructure inspections, rescue missions, electronic support, and electronic warfare.

Research in the Cyber-Physical Systems Lab at South Dakota Mines explores innovative approaches to designing, implementing, and verifying mobile robots and real-time systems. (Think self-driving cars, traffic systems, and implantable devices.) Developed systems play pivotal roles in areas such as safety-critical applications, clean and smart energy systems, precision agriculture, mining operations, and biomedical engineering.

Virtual reality is not just for gamers – and never was! This technology dates back decades and continues to advance daily.

At South Dakota Mines, research conducted in the Virtual Reality Lab goes beyond virtual (VR) and augmented realities (AR). A specific focus of this lab is cybersickness, and research also encompasses usability and development of extended reality (XR).

Research in Mines' DDIHTS Lab integrates AI, machine learning, natural language processing, and human-computer interaction to investigate the dynamics of public discourse in various circumstances – from global health crises to the spread of conspiracy theories. This lab also advances emotion-aware assistive technologies for smart homes, fostering independence and well-being among older adults.