Harvesting Power from Multiple Energy Sources for Wireless Sensors (Energy Harvesting & Storage Europe 2010)

Mr. Galbreath received his Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering and Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Vermont in 2000 and 2005. Mr. Galbreath currently serves as VP of Wireless Systems at MicroStrain, Inc., developing wireless sensing systems for real-world structural, machine, and environmental monitoring applications. His research contributions have explored multi-path fading, wireless channel allocation strategies, wireless sensor network time synchronization & scalability, and web-connected sensing systems.

Founded in Williston, Vermont, 1987, MicroStrain is a privately held corporation producing innovative wireless, micro-miniature displacement, orientation and strain sensor networks for the next generation of smart machines and structures. Our patented wireless sensing systems combine advanced, time-synchronized micro-power electronics with miniaturized vibration, strain, and solar energy harvesters. These systems are reliable, easy to install, and eliminate costly wiring and battery replacement.