UROP Research Mentor Project Submission Portal: Submission #1119 | Center for Undergraduate Research and Academic Engagement

Submission information

Submission Number: 1119

Submission ID: 20191

Submission UUID: 2c521929-f1a7-4836-8f73-8096809b649a

Submission URI: /urop-research-mentor-project-submission-portal

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Created: Wed, 08/13/2025 - 09:55 AM

Completed: Wed, 08/13/2025 - 10:23 AM

Changed: Mon, 10/06/2025 - 03:28 PM

Remote IP address: 217.180.196.26

Submitted by: Anonymous

Language: English

Is draft: No

Webform: UROP Project Proposal Portal

Submitted to: UROP Research Mentor Project Submission Portal

Research Mentor Information

Primary Research Mentor Name Jizhe Cai

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When potential research assistants are reaching out via email, what is your preferred honorific? Dr.

Contact Email (FSU Email if affiliated) jc23dc@fsu.edu

Position Title Faculty

FSU College (if applicable) FAMU-FSU College of Engineering

FSU Department or Non-FSU Organization Affiliation Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering

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Overall Project Details

Title of the Project Fabrication of Porous Nanofibers for High-Efficiency Water Filtration

Project Keywords electrospinning, nanofiber, water filtration, nano-plastics

Are you currently looking for research assistants? No

Number of Research Assistants Needed 1

Relevant Research Assistant Major(s) Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering

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? Yes

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? 10

Roughly what time frame do you expect research assistant(s) to work? During business hours

Overall Research Project Description Access to clean water is a global challenge, with increasing demand for cost-effective and sustainable filtration technologies. Nanofiber-based membranes have emerged as promising candidates for advanced water treatment due to their high surface area-to-volume ratio, tunable pore structure, and excellent filtration efficiency. This project aims to design and fabricate porous nanofiber membranes using the electrospinning technique, optimizing their structural and functional properties for high-efficiency water filtration.

Research Tasks literature review, material synthesis and characterization, data collection, data analysis.

Skills that research assistant(s) may need: Technical Skills
Required – Lab safety, material handling.
Recommended – material characterization, polymer chemistry basics.
Data & Analysis
Required – Accurate recordkeeping, basic data analysis (Excel).
Recommended – Image analysis (ImageJ), interpreting experimental trends.
Soft Skills
Required – Attention to detail, time management, willingness to learn.
Recommended – Problem-solving, teamwork, communication.

Mentoring Philosophy I aim to guide students in developing independent research skills by encouraging critical thinking, problem-solving, and ownership of their projects. Students gain experience in all stages of research—design, experimentation, data analysis, and academic publication—to strengthen their scientific communication and confidence. My mentoring also prepares students for graduate study by building technical expertise, fostering professional growth, and connecting them to research networks and opportunities. The goal is to help them become self-motivated, capable researchers ready for the next stage of their academic journey.

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=pG99z7gAAAAJ&hl=en

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Are you interested in participating in the UROP Research Mentor Roundtable? No

Roundtable times and Zoom links N/A

UROP Program Elements

Mentor Handbook, FAQs, and Communication Yes

UROP Performance Evaluation Yes

Materials Grant Yes

UROP Poster Presentation Yes

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Year 2025

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