UROP Research Mentor Project Submission Portal: Submission #817

Research Mentor Information
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Primary Research Mentor Name: Huixuan Wu
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Contact Email (FSU Email if affiliated): hwu8@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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Overall Project Details
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Title of the Project: Large-scale surface shear stress measurements using a hair sensor array 
Project Keywords: Supersonic flow, laser technology, holography, AI-based image processing, 3D printing, microfluidic manufacture
Are you currently looking for research assistants?: Yes
Number of Research Assistants Needed : 3
Relevant Research Assistant Major(s):
Mechanical Engineering
Industrial Engineering
Electric Engineering
Physics
Mathematics

Project Location:: FAMU-FSU College of Engineering
If the project location is off campus, does the research assistant(s) need to provide their own transportation?: There is a shuttle connecting the COE campus and main campus
Please select the choice that most accurately describes your expectations for the research assistant(s):: Partially Remote
Approximately how many hours a week would the research assistant(s) need to work?: 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:
Wall shear stress is crucial in analyzing complex flows, such as supersonic boundary layers, three-dimensional separation, and shock-boundary layer interactions. However, experimentally measuring the shear stress across large surface areas poses significant challenges. The state of the art methods include discrete physical sensors and oil film​. Across a range of 2-D and 3-D flows, various implementations of oil film interferometry (OFI) have been used to calculate shear stresses along bands/drops of oil from the subsonic to supersonic Mach regimes​. Existing technologies typically allow mean stress detection only at limited points or within small domains, which is insufficient for capturing large-scale flow structures. This research proposes to overcome these technical challenges by employing holography methods to measure steady and unsteady shear stresses over a large surface. 

Research Tasks:
Literature review, 
experiment design,
data collection,
data analysis

Skills that research assistant(s) may need::
Required:
Programming, basic knowledge about optics and laser, basic skills to use CAD software 

Recommended: 
Python programming, 

Preferred:
Familiar with AI, understand holography, have experience with 3D printing

Mentoring Philosophy:
My mentoring philosophy centers on empowering mentees to achieve their goals by fostering an environment of mutual respect, active learning, and personal growth. I begin by identifying each mentee’s unique aspirations and understanding their current knowledge base. This allows me to tailor my guidance, building on their strengths and addressing areas for improvement. I believe in giving mentees ownership of their work, which not only promotes accountability but also instills a sense of pride and responsibility in their progress.

Sharing my own experiences, both successes and failures, helps create a relatable and open atmosphere where mentees feel safe to take risks and learn from mistakes. I strive to create an interactive learning environment where inquiry is encouraged, and challenges are viewed as opportunities for growth. By identifying what motivates each mentee, I can inspire them to push their boundaries while providing the necessary support to navigate obstacles.

Ultimately, my goal is to guide mentees toward becoming independent thinkers who are confident in their abilities, equipped with the tools to continue learning, and prepared to contribute meaningfully to their fields.

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=yX2Yxn8AAAAJ&hl=en
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Are you interested in participating in the UROP Research Mentor Roundtable?: No
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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