UROP Research Mentor Project Submission Portal: Submission #1134 | Center for Undergraduate Research and Academic Engagement

Submission information

Submission Number: 1134

Submission ID: 20266

Submission UUID: 37b44737-4ffd-4eb3-b53f-d76394e8c46b

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

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Created: Wed, 08/13/2025 - 04:50 PM

Completed: Wed, 08/13/2025 - 04:50 PM

Changed: Tue, 08/26/2025 - 10:13 AM

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Language: English

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Webform: UROP Project Proposal Portal

Submitted to: UROP Research Mentor Project Submission Portal

Research Mentor Information

Primary Research Mentor Name Alexandre Berger

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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) aberger2@fsu.edu

Position Title Faculty

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

FSU Department or Non-FSU Organization Affiliation Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

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Overall Project Details

Title of the Project Development of Optical Diagnostics for High-Speed Aerodynamics

Project Keywords Optical Diagnostics Hypersonic Supersonic Aerodynamics

Are you currently looking for research assistants? Yes

Number of Research Assistants Needed 1

Relevant Research Assistant Major(s) Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

Project Location: Engineering campus

If the project location is off campus, does the research assistant(s) need to provide their own transportation? FSU shuttle

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 This project aims to improve two advanced optical flow diagnostics — Self-Aligned Focusing Schlieren (SAFS) and Focused Laser Differential Interferometry (FLDI) — by testing and implementing larger diameter field lenses. The work will take place in the experimental aerodynamics laboratory and involve hands-on alignment, calibration, and testing of optical systems that use lasers to visualize and measure flow structures. The goal is to increase measurement sensitivity and field of view while maintaining system stability.

Research Tasks Assist with setup, alignment, and calibration of SAFS and FLDI optical systems.
Replace and test field lenses of various diameters, recording any changes in image quality and measurement sensitivity.
Collect optical data from controlled flow experiments and document test configurations.
Analyze image and signal data to compare system performance with different lens setups.
Maintain lab safety protocols when working with lasers and optical equipment.

Skills that research assistant(s) may need: Required: Attention to detail, ability to follow laboratory safety procedures, willingness to work hands-on with optical equipment and lasers (training will be provided).
Recommended: Basic knowledge of optics or physics, experience with experimental setups, familiarity with data analysis software (MATLAB, Python, or similar).

Mentoring Philosophy Initial communication will take place via email, with the potential for creating a Microsoft Teams group as needed. Timely communication is essential, and responses are expected within 24 hours at the latest, though quicker replies are encouraged.
Weekly group meetings will be held with all UROP students working under Dr. Berger’s supervision on similar projects. While every week is the target, meetings may occasionally shift to a biweekly schedule under constrained circumstances. During these meetings, students are expected to present progress reports and establish objectives for the upcoming week.
Students are encouraged to reach out to their advisor via email or Teams if they require assistance.

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Are you interested in participating in the UROP Research Mentor Roundtable? Yes

Roundtable times and Zoom links N/A

Roundtable Info

Day: Tuesday, September 2
Start Time: 1:00
End Time: 1:30
Zoom Link: https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_ZDA2ZjJhNGUtZjc1Yi00NjEzLWJkM2QtZTA0ZjAwZGQyNWU0%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%22a36450eb-db06-42a7-8d1b-026719f701e3%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%22de0da904-31d8-4897-9341-135e029a2b14%22%7d
Day: Tuesday, September 2
Start Time: 1:30
End Time: 2:00
Zoom Link: https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_ZDA2ZjJhNGUtZjc1Yi00NjEzLWJkM2QtZTA0ZjAwZGQyNWU0%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%22a36450eb-db06-42a7-8d1b-026719f701e3%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%22de0da904-31d8-4897-9341-135e029a2b14%22%7d
Day: Tuesday, September 2
Start Time: 2:00
End Time: 2:30
Zoom Link: https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_ZDA2ZjJhNGUtZjc1Yi00NjEzLWJkM2QtZTA0ZjAwZGQyNWU0%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%22a36450eb-db06-42a7-8d1b-026719f701e3%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%22de0da904-31d8-4897-9341-135e029a2b14%22%7d
Day: Tuesday, September 2
Start Time: 2:30
End Time: 3:00
Zoom Link: https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_ZDA2ZjJhNGUtZjc1Yi00NjEzLWJkM2QtZTA0ZjAwZGQyNWU0%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%22a36450eb-db06-42a7-8d1b-026719f701e3%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%22de0da904-31d8-4897-9341-135e029a2b14%22%7d

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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