UROP Research Mentor Project Submission Portal: Submission #1290

Research Mentor Information
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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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Overall Project Details
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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?: Yes
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:
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Roundtable Info:
- Day: Friday, September 5
  Start Time: 7:00
  End Time: 7:30
  Zoom Link: https://fsu.zoom.us/j/92617199670

UROP Program Elements
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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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Year: 2025
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