UROP Research Mentor Project Submission Portal: Submission #1233

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uri: '/urop-research-mentor-project-submission-portal?webform_submission=20221'
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  roundtable_info:
    - day: 'Tuesday, September 2'
      endingtime: '5:30'
      starttime: '3:30'
      zoomlink: 'https://fsu.zoom.us/j/92219172548'
    - day: 'Thursday, September 4'
      endingtime: '3:30'
      starttime: '12:30'
      zoomlink: 'https://fsu.zoom.us/j/92219172548'
  approximately_how_many_hours_a_week_would_the_research_assistant: 5-10
  are_you_currently_looking_for_students_: 'Yes'
  confirmation_1: '1'
  contact_email_fsu_email: ''
  contact_email_fsu_email2: ''
  contact_email_fsu_email_if_affiliated_: cf22k@fsu.edu
  faculty_advisor_confirmation: '1'
  faculty_advisor_name: 'Brandon Krick'
  faculty_advisor_s_fsu_email: bkrick@eng.famu.fsu.edu
  fsu_college: 'FAMU-FSU College of Engineering'
  fsu_department_if_applicable_: 'Mechanical Engineering, Material Science and Engineering'
  headshot_optional_: ''
  if_the_project_location_is_off_campus_does_the_student_need_to_p: bus
  mentoring_philosophy: 'My mentoring philosophy revolves around fostering independence while providing support and guidance. In the context of polymer processing and mechanical testing, my approach emphasizes empowering students to take ownership of their project, starting with foundational training and evolving into self-directed work. I believe in the ultimate goal of developing critical thinking skills through data processing and analysis. I encourage students to delve deeply into relevant literature, linking past research with their experimental results. By maintaining open lines of communication,  I aim to create an environment where questions are welcomed and curiosity is nurtured. Our lab has a multi-tiered mentoring structure, where the student will be able to talk to both the graduate student and faculty advisor regarding the project. My role is to guide and support, helping students navigate challenges and refine their understanding, ultimately leading to a more profound grasp of both the theoretical and practical aspects of their project. '
  mentor_handbook_and_faqs: '1'
  name_of_other_faculty_collaborator_if_applicable_: ''
  number_of_assistants_needed_faculty_postdoc_max_6_graduate_stude: '1'
  other_faculty_collaborator_s_preferred_pronouns: ''
  overall_research_project_description: 'Hydrogen is rapidly gaining popularity as a "clean" energy source. Understanding the effects of hydrogen aging on materials, in this case metals, is important to ensure longevity of components that are exposed to hydrogen. For example, hydrogen turbines require materials that are creep resistant to temperatures >1200 degrees C. Refractory metals are a promising option due to their tolerance of high temperatures. This project investigates the effect of hydrogen exposure on the tribological properties of refractory metals exposed to hydrogen at high temperatures. It also aims to characterize crystallinity, chemical, and phase changes in the materials using methods such as XPS, XRD, and electron microscopy.'
  please_add_any_additional_information_here: 'This project has some work that can be conducted on main campus as well.'
  please_provide_a_link_to_your_publications_a_video_clip_or_a_web: 'https://web1.eng.famu.fsu.edu/~bkrick/'
  please_select_the_choice_that_most_accurately_describes_your_exp: In-person
  please_select_the_location_of_your_project_: 'AME Building- 2003 Levy Ave, Tallahassee, FL 32310'
  position_availability_for_student_research: 'Flexible schedule'
  position_title: 'Graduate Student'
  primary_research_mentor_name: 'Catherine Fidd'
  project_keywords: 'wear, friction, refractory metals, hydrogen, XPS, tribology, furnace'
  relevant_student_major_s_: 'Open to all majors'
  research_mentor_preferred_pronoun2: ''
  research_mentor_pronouns: she/her
  research_mentor_supervisor_if_different_from_above_: ''
  research_tasks_for_student_research_assistant_s_: |
    Operation of high temperature hydrogen furnace
    Friction and wear testing of materials on tribometers
  roundtable_times_and_zoom_links: ''
  skills_that_research_assistants_may_need_: |
    *skills for this can/ will be taught 
    -Matlab*
    -Calculus (recommended but not required)
    -Chemistry (recommended but not required)
    -XPS (Xray photoelectron spectroscopy)
  title_of_the_project: 'Tribology and Characterization of Hydrogen Exposed Refractory Metals'
  update_url: 'https://cre.fsu.edu/urop-research-mentor-project-submission-portal?webform_submission=20221&ajax_form=1&_wrapper_format=drupal_ajax&token=OTyK-KNB1kArNrYVI4G_9k00dt3eR3J08TjysSL_cqw'
  urop_performance_evaluation: '1'
  urop_poster_presentation: '1'
  when_potential_research_assistants_are_reaching_out_via_email_2: ''
  when_potential_research_assistants_are_reaching_out_via_email_wh: ''
  when_students_are_reaching_out_via_email_what_is_your_preferreda: ''
  would_you_like_to_participate_in_the_urop_research_mentor_round2: 'Yes'
  would_you_like_to_participate_in_the_urop_research_mentor_roundt: 'No'
  year: '2025'