Kelly Potter
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Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering
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Professor of Optical Sciences
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Professor of Materials Science and Engineering
Dr. Kelly Simmons-Potter is a Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Optical Sciences, and Materials Science and Engineering at the University of Arizona in Tucson, AZ. She also serves as the Director of the Arizona Research Institute for Solar Energy (AzRISE). Dr. Simmons-Potter received her B.S. in Physics in 1986 from Florida State University and her M.S. and Ph.D. in 1990 and 1994 respectively in Optical Sciences from the University of Arizona. She spent nearly 10 years at Sandia National Laboratories, from 1994 to 2003, ending in the position of Principal Member of Technical Staff and Project Manager for Advanced Optical Technologies. In 2003, she left Sandia Labs to return to academia at the U.A. Dr. Simmons-Potter is the co-author of three text books in the field of optics, has authored more than 90 peer-reviewed journal and conference publications, has delivered more than 100 scholarly presentations, and holds several patents. In 1995 she was awarded the Norbert J. Kreidl Award from the American Ceramic Society, for her work in the field of photosensitive optical materials, and in 2005 and 2012 she was honored by the Hardened Electronics and Radiation Technology Society with Outstanding Paper of the Year awards for her work in radiation-hardened optical materials
Degrees
- Ph.D. Optical Sciences
- University of Arizona, Arizona
- M.S. Optical Sciences
- University of Arizona, Arizona
- B.S. Physics
- Florida State University
Work Experience
- University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona (2009 - Ongoing)
- University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona (2003 - 2008)
Interests
Teaching
Optics, Optical Materials, Solid-State Optics and Electronics, Solar and Renewable Energy, and Electromagnetics.
Research
Linear and Non-Linear Response of Optical Materials and Devices to Ionizing and Non-Ionizing Radiation.
Courses
Device Electronics
ECE 352 (Spring 2023)
ECE 352 (Spring 2020)
ECE 352 (Spring 2019)
ECE 352 (Spring 2018)
ECE 352 (Fall 2017)
ECE 352 (Fall 2016)
Elec+Opti Prop Materials
ECE 434 (Fall 2022)
ECE 434 (Fall 2020)
ECE 434 (Fall 2019)
ECE 434 (Fall 2018)
ECE 434 (Fall 2017)
ECE 434 (Fall 2016)
MSE 434 (Fall 2022)
MSE 434 (Fall 2020)
MSE 434 (Fall 2019)
MSE 434 (Fall 2018)
MSE 434 (Fall 2017)
MSE 434 (Fall 2016)
OPTI 434 (Fall 2022)
OPTI 434 (Fall 2020)
OPTI 434 (Fall 2019)
OPTI 434 (Fall 2018)
OPTI 434 (Fall 2016)
Optoelectronics
ECE 456 (Spring 2019)
ECE 456 (Spring 2017)
ECE 556 (Spring 2019)
ECE 556 (Spring 2017)
Directed Research
ECE 492 (Fall 2018)
ECE 492 (Fall 2017)
Senior Capstone
MSE 498 (Spring 2017)
MSE 498 (Fall 2016)
Honors Thesis
MSE 498H (Spring 2016)
Adv Tpc Opti+Electrn Mat
ECE 534 (Spring 2022)
ECE 534 (Spring 2020)
ECE 534 (Spring 2016)
MSE 534 (Spring 2022)
MSE 534 (Spring 2020)
MSE 534 (Spring 2016)
OPTI 534 (Spring 2022)
OPTI 534 (Spring 2020)
OPTI 534 (Spring 2016)
Independent Study
ECE 599 (Fall 2022)
ECE 599 (Spring 2021)
ECE 599 (Spring 2020)
ECE 599 (Spring 2018)
ECE 599 (Fall 2016)
MSE 599 (Fall 2021)
Colloquium
ECE 695 (Fall 2022)
Research
ECE 900 (Fall 2022)
ECE 900 (Spring 2022)
ECE 900 (Summer I 2021)
ECE 900 (Fall 2020)
ECE 900 (Fall 2019)
ECE 900 (Fall 2016)
ECE 900 (Spring 2016)
Master's Report
OPTI 909 (Spring 2022)
OPTI 909 (Fall 2021)
OPTI 909 (Spring 2018)
Thesis
ECE 910 (Fall 2021)
ECE 910 (Spring 2021)
ECE 910 (Fall 2020)
ECE 910 (Spring 2020)
ECE 910 (Fall 2019)
ECE 910 (Fall 2018)
ECE 910 (Summer I 2018)
ECE 910 (Spring 2018)
ECE 910 (Fall 2017)
ECE 910 (Spring 2017)
ECE 910 (Fall 2016)
Dissertation
ECE 920 (Spring 2023)
ECE 920 (Fall 2022)
ECE 920 (Spring 2022)
ECE 920 (Fall 2021)
ECE 920 (Spring 2021)
ECE 920 (Fall 2020)
ECE 920 (Spring 2020)
ECE 920 (Fall 2019)
ECE 920 (Spring 2019)
ECE 920 (Fall 2018)
ECE 920 (Spring 2018)
ECE 920 (Fall 2017)
ECE 920 (Spring 2017)
ECE 920 (Fall 2016)
ECE 920 (Spring 2016)
Selected Publications
Journals/Publications
- Lai, T., Potter, Jr., B. G., & Simmons-Potter, K. (2020). Electroluminescence image analysis of a photovoltaic module under accelerated lifecycle testing. Appl. Optics, 59(22), pp. G225-G233, 2020.
- Manson, J. J., Simmons-Potter, K., Horton, R., & Potter, Jr., B. G. (2019). Accelerated aging effects on sample components. J. Rad. Effects Res. and Eng., 37(1), pp. 143-149.
- Simmons-Potter, K., Potter, B. G., Fisher, J., & Terry, D. (2020). Effect of Low Dose-Rate Gamma Irradiation on Materials for Optical Components and Substrates. J. Rad. Effects Res. and Eng., 39(1), 5 pages.
- Huang, W., Bringuier, S., Paul, J., Simmons-Potter, K., Muralidharan, K., & Potter Jr, ,. (2017). An atomistic assessment of the impact of flaw orientation on the elastic and failure behavior of single-crystal Si nanometre-thick slabs. Philosophical Magazine, 97(27), 2425--2436.
- Fox, B. P., & Simmons-Potter, K. (2015). Low Dose-Rate Behavior and Color Center Formation in Irradiated Rare-Earth-Doped Optical Fibers. J. Rad. Effects Res. and Eng., 33(1), 15 pages.
- Huang, W., DeValle, S. A., KanaKana, J. B., Simmons-Potter, K., & Potter, Jr., B. G. (2015). Integration of CdTe–ZnO nanocomposite thin films into photovoltaic devices. Solar Energy Materials & Solar Cells, 137, 86–92.
- Simmons-Potter, K., & Potter, Jr., B. G. (2014). Combined-environment reliability/degradation testing of large-scale electronic, optical and optoelectronic systems. J. Rad. Effects Res. and Eng., 33(1), 9 pages.
- Fox, B. P., Simmons-Potter, K., Kliner, D. A., & Moore, S. W. (2013). Effect of low-earth orbit space on radiation-induced absorption in rare-earth-doped optical fibers. Journal of Non-Crystalline Solids, 378, 79--88.
- Fox, B. P., Simmons-Potter, K., Kliner, D. A., & Moore, S. W. (2013). Examination of the Effect of Low-Earth Orbit Radiation on Rare-Earth-Doped Optical Fibers Flown on MISSE-7. J. Rad. Effects Res. and Eng., 31(1), 1-12.
- Simmons-Potter, K. (2013). Strategies for Developing Gamma-Radiation Hardened Optical Materials. J. Rad. Effects Res. and Eng., 31(1), 223-230.
- Glebov, B. L., Simmons-Potter, K., Fox, B. P., & Meister, D. C. (2012). Improved Hardness of Single-Crystal Nd:YAG to Ionizing Radiation via Co-Doping with Cr3+. Nuclear Science, IEEE Transactions on, 59(3), 612--618.
Proceedings Publications
- Chief, K., Arnold, R., Curley, A., Hoover, J., Karanikola, V., & Simmons-Potter, K. (2021, May). Addressing food-energy-water insecurities of the Navajo Nation through university-community collaboration. In Wicked Water Problems. Water Resources IMPACT Magazine, 23(1), 31-33.
- Fox, B. P., & Potter, K. (2018, Sept.). Effect of Ionizing Radiation on Optical Transmission of Actively Pumped Yb-Doped Fiber Amplifiers. In 2018 18th European Conference on Radiation and Its Effects on Components and Systems (RADECS).
- Fox, B. P., & Potter, K. (2020, August). Effect of Ionizing Radiation on Optical Transmission of Actively Pumped Yb-Doped Fiber Amplifiers. In WIE Symposium.
- Dzurick, M., Potter, B. G., Holmgren, W. F., & Simmons-Potter, K. (2019). Enhanced Photovoltaic Power Model Fidelity Using On-Site Irradiance and Degradation-Informed Performance Input. In 2019 IEEE 46th Photovoltaic Specialists Conference (PVSC).
- Fox, B. P., & Simmons-Potter, K. (2018, Jun.). Effect of Ionizing Radiation on Optical Transmission of Yb-Doped Fiber Amplifiers. In Proc. 45th Photovoltaic Spec. Conf (PVSC), 5 pages.
- Chief, K., Arnold, R. G., Colombi, B., Fields, J., Kacira, M., Litson, B., Ogden, K., Ratcliff, E., Shirley, V., & Simmons-Potter, K. (2018). Indigenous Food, Energy, and Water Security and Sovereignty (Indige-FEWSS): Developing a new training track for students working in indigenous communities. In AGU Fall Meeting Abstracts.
- Potter, B. G., Simmons-Potter, K., & Holmgren, W. F. (2018). Broad-Time-Horizon Solar Power Prediction and PV Performance Degradation Research at the University of Arizona. In 2018 IEEE 7th World Conference on Photovoltaic Energy Conversion (WCPEC)(A Joint Conference of 45th IEEE PVSC, 28th PVSEC \& 34th EU PVSEC).
- Bennett, W. E., Fishgold, A. D., Lai, T., Potter, B. G., & Simmons-Potter, K. (2017). Data acquisition and PV module power production in upgraded TEP/AzRISE solar test yard. In Reliability of Photovoltaic Cells, Modules, Components, and Systems X, 10370.
- Elwood, T., & Simmons-Potter, K. (2017). Comparison of modeled and experimental PV array temperature profiles for accurate interpretation of module performance and degradation. In Reliability of Photovoltaic Cells, Modules, Components, and Systems X, 10370.
- Lai, T., Potter Jr, ,., & Simmons-Potter, K. (2017). Comparison of efficiency degradation in polycrystalline-Si and CdTe thin-film PV modules via accelerated lifecycle testing. In Reliability of Photovoltaic Cells, Modules, Components, and Systems X, 10370.
- Lai, T., Ramirez, C., Potter Jr, ,., & Simmons-Potter, K. (2017). Image analysis of PV module electroluminescence. In Reliability of Photovoltaic Cells, Modules, Components, and Systems X, 10370.
- Bennett, W., Fishgold, A., Lai, T., Elwood, T., Potter Jr, ,. B., & Simmons-Potter, K. (2016). Modification and upgrade of AzRISE/TEP solar photovoltaic test yard. In Reliability of Photovoltaic Cells, Modules, Components, and Systems IX, 9938.
- Bennett, W., Fishgold, A., Lai, T., Elwood, T., Potter, B. G., & Simmons-Potter, K. (2016, August). Modification and Upgrade of AzRISE/TEP Solar Photovoltaic Test Yard. In SPIE Optics and Photonics Conference, 9938, 99380S-1 – 99380S-7.
- Elwood, T., Bennett, W., Lai, T., & Simmons-Potter, K. (2016). In-situ comparison of thermal measurement technologies for interpretation of PV module temperature de-rating effects. In Reliability of Photovoltaic Cells, Modules, Components, and Systems IX, 9938.
- Elwood, T., Bennett, W., Lai, T., & Simmons-Potter, K. (2016, August). In-situ comparison of thermal measurement technologies for interpretation of PV module temperature de-rating effects. In SPIE Optics and Photonics Conference.
Presentations
- Chief, M., Boyer, K., & Potter, K. (2020, Aug.). In-situ testing of organic photovoltaic (OPV) modules to examine modes of degradation in an arid-hot climate. SPIE Optics and Photonics, Digital ForumSPIE Optics + Photonics for Sustainable Energy.
- Lai, T., Dzurick, M. R., Potter, B. G., Holmgren, W. F., & Simmons-Potter, K. (2019, November). On-Site Irradiance and Degradation-Informed Performance Input for Improved PV Power Prediction. Arizona Student Energy Conference (AzSEC). Oracle, Arizona.
- Lai, T., Potter, B. G., & Potter, K. (2020, June). Electroluminescence Analysis of PV Module under Accelerated Lifecycle Testing. Washington, D.C. and Digital Forum. Washington, D.C: Am. Solar Energy Soc. (ASES).
- Chief, K., Arnold, R. G., Potter, K., & Kacira, M. (2019, June). Water Purification Unit Demonstration and Information. Community Outreach Event. Tsaile, AZ: Diné College Land Grant Office and University of Arizona Indige-FEWSS NRT Program.
- Chief, M., Gonzalez, M., Neztsosie, B., Hickenbottom, K., Duncan, C., Chief, K., & Potter, K. (2019, Nov.). Indige-FEWSS: Indigenous Food, Energy, and Water Security-Sovereignty- Program Overview and Research Spotlight. Arizona Student Energy Conference (AzSEC). Oracle, Arizona: AzSEC.
- Chief, M., Gonzalez, M., Neztsosie, B., Hickenbottom, K., Duncan, C., Chief, K., & Potter, K. (2019, Sept..). Indige-FEWSS: Indigenous Food, Energy, and Water Security-Sovereignty- Program Overview and Research Spotlight. NSF Research Traineeship (NRT) Annual Meeting, Chicago, IL. Chicago, IL: National Science Foundation.
- Dzurick, M. R., Potter, B. G., Holmgrem, W. F., & Potter, K. (2019, Feb.). Effect of location-specific weather information and PV degradation on power prediction using NREL PVWatts. National Renewable Energy Laboratory Photovoltaic Reliability Workshop. Denver, CO: National Renewable Energy Laboratory.
- Lai, T., Dzurick, M. R., Potter, B. G., Holmgren, W. F., & Potter, K. (2019, Nov.). On-Site Irradiance and Degradation-Informed Performance Input for Improved PV Power Prediction. Arizona Student Energy Conference (AzSEC). Oracle, Arizona: AzSEC.
- Potter, K. (2019, March). Energy and Sustainability Educational and Research Initiatives. ECEDHA Annual Meeting. Tucson, AZ: Elect. and Comp. Eng. Dept. Head’s Association.
- Potter, K., Potter, B. G., Fisher, J., & Terry, D. (2019, April). Effect of Low Dose-Rate Gamma Irradiation on Optical Filter and Substrate Materials. Hard. Elect. and Rad. Tech. TIM. San Diego, CA,: HEART.
- Williberg, F., Potter, E. S., Watkinson, G., Odegaard, N., Potter, B. G., & Potter, K. (2019, Nov.). Considering the degradation of polypropylene products for use with collections. Western Association for Art Conservation Annual Mtg. Los Angeles, CA: Western Association for Art Conservation.
- Chief, K., Ogden, K. L., Ratcliffe, E. L., Colombi, B. J., Shirley, V., Arnold, R. G., Potter, K., & Litson, B. (2018, May). IndigeFEWSS: Indigenous Food, Energy, and Water Security-Sovereignty. NSF INFEWS PI workshop. Washington, DC: National Science Foundation.
- Manson, S. J., Potter, K., Horton, R., & Potter, B. G. (2018, April). Accelerated aging effects on sample components,. Hard. Elect. and Rad. Tech. TIM, Tucson, AZ, April 16–20, 2018.. Tucson, AZ: HEART.
- Potter, K. (2018, April). UA PV Reliability Research. AISES Conference, Food, Energy, Water Sustainability Symposium. Tucson, AZ: AISES.
- Potter, K. (2018, March). AzRISE PV and BOS Reilability Research. Southwest Regional Energy Workshop. Tucson, AZ: Southwest Regional Energy Workshop.
Others
- Fox, B., & Potter, K. (2018, May). Report "Effect of Ionizing Radiation on Optical Transmission of Actively Pumped Yb-Doped Fiber Amplifiers". Sandia National Laboratories Technical Report, SAND2018-4681C (Unlimited Release).
Awards
- Outstanding Service: 2022 Vice-Chair Steering Committee
- Hardened Electronics and Radiation Technologies (HEART), Spring 2021
- Interview
- KUAZ-FM Arizona Science Friday Interview, Fall 2019
- Meritorious Paper Award
- Meritorious Paper Award, Photovoltaic Reliability Workshop 2019, Spring 2019
- Keynote Speaker
- RADECS, Fall 2018
- Outstanding Service, Publications Chair
- HEART Steering Committee, Spring 2018
- Outstanding Service: 2018 for Senior Editor of JRERE
- JRERE, Spring 2018
- Mentor Award
- University of Arizona Tech Park, Spring 2016
- Outstanding Service
- HEART Technical Interchange Meeting Committee, Spring 2015
- Elected to HEART Steering Committee
- Committee Member, Spring 2015
- Fellow American Ceramic Society
- American Ceramic Society, Fall 2014
- Outstanding Paper Award
- Journal of Radiation Effects Research and Engineering, Summer I 2013
- Outstanding Presentation Award
- Hardened Electronics and Radiation Technology Society, Spring 2012