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*[http://coen.boisestate.edu/magnetic-materials-lab/peter-mullner/ Dr. Peter Mullner] specializes in shape-memory alloys. He recently [http://www.shawmountaintechnology.com/about.html launched a startup] to commercialize solid-state electronic devices based on these materials. *[http://coen.boisestate.edu/faculty-staff/yanliangzhang/ Dr. Yanliang Zhang] completed [http://coen.boisestate.edu/mse-reu/project-13/ successful prototypes] of a thermoelectric device designed to replace alternators in cars. This work, funded by a Department of Energy grant, should improve fuel economy by 10-15%. Hyundai (or Honda?) is currently working to commercialize this device. *[http://research.boisestate.edu/uiv/executives-in-residence/ Dr. Kevin Learned] co-founded Idaho's first commercial software company and its first angel investment group. *[http://www.medman.com/ Ed Zimmer] served as the CEO of ECCO Group as it grew from 20 employees to over 500 employees with plants in Boise, England, and Australia.