UROP Research Mentor Project Submission Portal: Submission #1290

Submission information
Submission Number: 1290
Submission ID: 21046
Submission UUID: b62a7e9a-c736-4b8b-86b6-1a1f99f807a5

Created: Mon, 08/18/2025 - 11:55 PM
Completed: Mon, 08/18/2025 - 11:55 PM
Changed: Wed, 10/29/2025 - 03:23 PM

Remote IP address: 46.110.204.67
Submitted by: Anonymous
Language: English

Is draft: No
Primary Research Mentor Name Yai Pioth Yai Deng
Research Mentor Preferred Pronouns Him
When potential research assistants are reaching out via email, what is your preferred honorific? Mr
Contact Email (FSU Email if affiliated) yd22@fsu.edu
Position Title Graduate Student
Faculty Advisor Name Sastry Pamidi
Faculty Advisor's FSU Email pamidi@eng.famu.fsu.edu
FSU College (if applicable) FAMU-FSU College of Engineering
FSU Department or Non-FSU Organization Affiliation Electrical Engineering
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Research Assistant Supervisor (if different from above)
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Name of Other Faculty/Collaborator(s) (if applicable)
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Title of the Project Parametric Cryogenic Thermal Model and Mockup System for Thermal Management of Power Electronic System
Project Keywords Active Components, Passive Components, Cooling Elements
Are you currently looking for research assistants? No
Number of Research Assistants Needed 1
Relevant Research Assistant Major(s) Engineering Major
Project Location: On FSU Main Campus
If the project location is off campus, does the research assistant(s) need to provide their own transportation? Innovation Bus to FAMU-FSU Engineering
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? 8
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 intention is to design and develop a parametric cryogenic thermal model and a mockup system for thermal management experiments. The objective is to model and experimentally validate thermal behavior in a power electronic system operating at cryogenic temperatures.
Research Tasks A conceptual power electronic system will be designed, consisting of both active and passive components:
• Active Components: MOSFETs, IGBTs, GaNs, Si, SiC, diodes, microcontrollers.
• Passive Components: Capacitors, inductors, resistors, transformers.
• Cooling Elements: Heatsinks, thermal interface materials (TIMs), cryocoolers.

Software Used:
• CAD modeling: SolidWorks / AutoCAD
• Electrical simulation: LTSpice / PLECS
• Thermal analysis: ANSYS Icepak / COMSOL Multiphysics
Skills that research assistant(s) may need: Used of computer and critical thinking
Mentoring Philosophy My mentoring philosophy is grounded in fostering a respectful and inclusive environment that values open communication and trust. I support mentees in developing skills, confidence, and a growth mindset to achieve their professional goals while advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion by addressing barriers such as imposter syndrome and accessibility challenges. I tailor my approach to the unique needs, strengths, and aspirations of each individual, and I aim to guide mentees toward independence, integrity, and long-term professional success.
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=vSjBk_QAAAAJ&hl=en
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Are you interested in participating in the UROP Research Mentor Roundtable? Yes
Roundtable times and Zoom links
Roundtable Info
  • Day: Friday, September 5
    Start Time: 7:00
    End Time: 7:30
    Zoom Link: https://fsu.zoom.us/j/92617199670
Mentor Handbook, FAQs, and Communication Yes
UROP Performance Evaluation Yes
Materials Grant Yes
UROP Poster Presentation Yes
Faculty Advisor Confirmation Yes
Are you interested in attending in a UROP Research Mentor Workshop Series? Yes
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