UROP Research Mentor Project Submission Portal: Submission #704

Research Mentor Information
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Primary Research Mentor Name: Alexandre Berger
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Contact Email (FSU Email if affiliated): aberger2@fsu.edu
Position Title: Faculty
FSU College (if applicable): FAMU-FSU College of Engineering
FSU Department or Non-FSU Organization Affiliation: Mechanical Engineering
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Additional Research Mentor(s)
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Overall Project Details
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Title of the Project: Hypersonic flow charaterization of laminar to turbulent boundary layer transition length
Project Keywords: hypersonic, wind tunnel, aerodynamics
Are you currently looking for research assistants?: No
Number of Research Assistants Needed : 2
Relevant Research Assistant Major(s):
Engineering

Project Location:: On FSU Main Campus
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Please select the choice that most accurately describes your expectations for the research assistant(s):: In-person
Approximately how many hours a week would the research assistant(s) need to work?: 5 to 10 
Roughly what time frame do you expect research assistant(s) to work?: Flexible schedule (Combination of business and outside of business. TBD between student and research mentor.)
Overall Research Project Description:
The research objectives of this project are to experimentally measure the laminar to turbulent transition length in the Florida Center for Advanced AeroPropulsion (FCAAP) PolySonic Wind Tunnel (PSWT).

Research Tasks:
The student will be responsible for a variety of tasks along the duration of the project. A 7 degree half-angle cone will be designed and manufactured. The design features include maximizing the length of the model, instrumentation ports and tunnel interface. The proper diagnostic tools will be selected and set up in the PSWT. Possible diagnostic tools include: Pressure Sensitive Paint (PSP), schlieren flow visualization, surface pressure sensors and other optical flow diagnostic methods. The student will then perform experiments in the PSWT and analyze the data. Results will be compared to the literature.

Skills that research assistant(s) may need::
This project required a variety of skills which will be developed along the duration of the program.
Recommended: Computer Assisted Design (CAD), programming language (Matlab or Python preferred)

Mentoring Philosophy:
My mentoring philosophy centers on several key principles:
    Clear and Honest Communication: Our interactions will be founded on transparent and sincere communication. By understanding each student's background and future aspirations, I will tailor the mentoring experience to best support their individual needs and goals.
    Fostering Curiosity and Independence: My goal is to ignite curiosity, nurture passion, and encourage independent thinking and action. I aim to create an environment where students feel inspired to explore and take initiative in their academic pursuits.
    Setting Clear Expectations: Regularly setting clear and achievable objectives is crucial. By defining specific goals on a weekly basis, we will ensure that students remain focused and aligned with their broader academic and professional aspirations.
By integrating these principles, I strive to create a supportive and dynamic mentoring relationship that empowers students to reach their full potential.

Please provide a link to your publications, a video clip, or a website for your research project (if applicable):: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=WKew3T4AAAAJ&hl=en
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Are you interested in participating in the UROP Research Mentor Roundtable?: Yes
Roundtable times and Zoom links:
Thursday, September 5th, 2:30 to 3:00 PM
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Thursday, September 5th, 3:00 to 3:30 PM
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Thursday, September 5th, 3:30 to 4:00 PM
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Roundtable Info:
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UROP Program Elements
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Mentor Handbook, FAQs, and Communication: Yes
UROP Performance Evaluation: Yes
Materials Grant: Yes
UROP Poster Presentation: Yes

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Year: 2024
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