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Colin Piepgras

Colin Piepgras

D-Index & Metrics

Engineering and Technology

D-Index
35
Citations
10907
World Ranking
8855
National Ranking
2460

Overview

What is he best known for?

The fields of study he is best known for:

  • Electrical engineering
  • Mechanical engineering
  • Light-emitting diode

Colin Piepgras mainly investigates Modular design, Computer hardware, Smart lighting, Embedded system and Ceiling. Modular design combines with fields such as Fixture, Thermal dissipation, Electrical engineering, Ceiling and Grid system in his work. In his articles, Colin Piepgras combines various disciplines, including Smart lighting and Electric power system.

There are a combination of areas like Automotive engineering and Control engineering integrated together with his Electric power system study. Embedded system is closely attributed to Electronics in his research. His Ceiling research incorporates elements of Engineering drawing and Soffit.

His most cited work include:

  • Light emitting diode based products (1035 citations)
  • Lighting methods and systems (657 citations)
  • Tile lighting methods and systems (448 citations)

What are the main themes of his work throughout his whole career to date?

Colin Piepgras mainly investigates Computer hardware, Power Management Unit, Electronic engineering, Electrical engineering and Fixture. His Computer hardware research integrates issues from Embedded system and Light-emitting diode. Colin Piepgras interconnects Interior space, Computer graphics and Lighting system in the investigation of issues within Light-emitting diode.

His Electronic engineering research is multidisciplinary, incorporating elements of Electrical conductor and Printed circuit board. His work on Stage lighting as part of general Electrical engineering research is often related to Interface, Power consumption and Control circuit, thus linking different fields of science. His Fixture study incorporates themes from Engineering drawing and Cable gland.

He most often published in these fields:

  • Computer hardware (28.57%)
  • Power Management Unit (25.00%)
  • Electronic engineering (21.43%)

What were the highlights of his more recent work (between 2008-2016)?

  • Power Management Unit (25.00%)
  • Electronic engineering (21.43%)
  • Electrical engineering (21.43%)

In recent papers he was focusing on the following fields of study:

His main research concerns Power Management Unit, Electronic engineering, Electrical engineering, Embedded system and Computer hardware. He performs multidisciplinary study on Power Management Unit and Control engineering in his works. His Electronic engineering research spans across into subjects like Arbitration and Finite-state machine.

In general Electrical engineering study, his work on Ballast often relates to the realm of Interface and Power consumption, thereby connecting several areas of interest. His study looks at the intersection of Embedded system and topics like LED lamp with Engineering drawing. His work in Computer hardware incorporates the disciplines of Logging, Event, Unit and Occupancy sensor.

Between 2008 and 2016, his most popular works were:

  • Modular lighting systems (279 citations)
  • Power management unit with power metering (163 citations)
  • Power management unit with multi-input arbitration (138 citations)

In his most recent research, the most cited papers focused on:

  • Electrical engineering
  • Mechanical engineering
  • Electronic engineering

His primary scientific interests are in Power Management Unit, Control engineering, Electrical engineering, Engineering drawing and Fixture. His Power Management Unit study spans across into fields like Computer hardware, Embedded system and Modular design. His Control engineering study frequently intersects with other fields, such as Metering mode.

Many of his studies on Electrical engineering apply to Electronic engineering as well. Electronic engineering combines with fields such as Multi input and Arbitration in his research.

Best Publications

  • Light emitting diode based products

    Colin Piepgras;George G. Mueller;Ihor A. Lys;Kevin J. Dowling

  • Lighting methods and systems

    Brian Roberge;Colin Piepgras;Jeff Hyer;Kevin Mccormick

  • Tile lighting methods and systems

    George G. Mueller;Ihor A. Lys;Frederick M. Morgan;Colin Piepgras

  • Methods and systems for providing lighting systems

    Ihor A. Lys;George G. Mueller;Frederick M. Morgan;Kevin J. Dowling

  • Led-based light-generating modules for socket engagement, and methods of assembling, installing and removing same

    Colin Piepgras;Tomas Mollnow;Michael Blackwell;Brian Chemel

  • Modular lighting systems

    Brian J. Chemel;Colin Piepgras;Steve T. Kondo;Scott D. Johnston

  • Modular led-based lighting fixtures having socket engagement features

    Colin Piepgras;Tomas Mollnow;Michael Blackwell;Brian Chemel

  • Methods and apparatus for providing lighting via a grid system of a suspended ceiling

    Colin Piepgras;Tomas Mollnow;Frederick M. Morgan;Kevin J. Dowling

  • Methods and apparatus for providing workspace lighting and facilitating workspace customization

    Colin Piepgras;Tomas Mollnow;Kevin J. Dowling

  • Lighting zone control methods and apparatus

    Frederick M. Morgan;Brian Chemel;Michael K. Blackwell;Colin Piepgras

  • Fixture with Intelligent Light Modules

    Brian J. Chemel;Colin Piepgras;Steve T. Kondo;Scott D. Johnston

  • Lighting fixtures and methods for automated operation of lighting fixtures via a wireless network having a mesh network topology

    Brian J. Chemel;Colin Piepgras;Steve T. Kondo;Scott D. Johnston

  • Wireless lighting control methods and apparatus

    George G. Mueller;Ihor A. Lys;Kevin J. Dowling;Frederick M. Morgan

  • Power management unit with power metering

    Brian J. Chemel;Colin Piepgras;Steve T. Kondo;Scott D. Johnston

  • Power Management Unit with Adaptive Dimming

    Brian J. Chemel;Colin Piepgras;Steve T. Kondo;Scott D. Johnston

  • Power management unit with multi-input arbitration

    Brian J. Chemel;Colin Piepgras;Steve T. Kondo;Scott D. Johnston

  • Methods, apparatus, and systems for automatic power adjustment based on energy demand information

    Brian J. Chemel;Colin Piepgras;Steve T. Kondo;Scott D. Johnston

  • Power Management Unit with Remote Reporting

    Brian J. Chemel;Colin Piepgras;Steve T. Kondo;Scott D. Johnston

  • Configurations and methods for embedding electronics or light emitters in manufactured materials

    Colin Piepgras;Kevin J. Dowling

  • Power management unit with temperature protection

    Brian J. Chemel;Colin Piepgras;Steve T. Kondo;Scott D. Johnston

Frequent Co-Authors

Brian Chemel
Brian Chemel Carnegie Mellon University
George G. Mueller
George G. Mueller Ecosense Lighting
Ralph F. Osterhout
Ralph F. Osterhout Microsoft (United States)

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