UROP Research Mentor Project Submission Portal: Submission #1293 | Center for Undergraduate Research and Academic Engagement

Submission information

Submission Number: 1293

Submission ID: 21061

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

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Created: Tue, 08/19/2025 - 05:52 AM

Completed: Tue, 08/19/2025 - 06:04 AM

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Submitted by: Anonymous

Language: English

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Submitted to: UROP Research Mentor Project Submission Portal

Research Mentor Information

Primary Research Mentor Name Prof. Sastry Pamidi

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

Contact Email (FSU Email if affiliated) pamidi@eng.famu.fsu.edu

Position Title Faculty

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

FSU Department or Non-FSU Organization Affiliation Electrical and Computer Engineering Department and the Center for Advanced Power Systems

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Overall Project Details

Title of the Project Green hydrogen for sustainable energy systems

Project Keywords engineering our energy future, green hydrogen, sustainability, electric transportation, emissions free energy

Are you currently looking for research assistants? Yes

Number of Research Assistants Needed 4

Relevant Research Assistant Major(s) Electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, chemical engineering, physics, chemistry

Project Location: 2000 Levy Avenue, Tallahassee, FL 32310 - close to MagLab and FAMU-FSU College of Engineering in Innovation Park

If the project location is off campus, does the research assistant(s) need to provide their own transportation? FSU Innovation bus runs between the FSU campus and Innovation Park

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? 6

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

Overall Research Project Description Hydrogen (H2) is a versatile energy carrier. NASA rockets and space shuttles have used H2 for a long time. Hydrogen from water using renewable energy sources (solar and wind energy) will be a sustainable fuel if the infrastructure is developed for production, storage, and distribution. The public and private sectors are investing heavily in hydrogen infrastructure. Hydrogen is a colorless gas. Hydrogen produced using renewable energy sources is called “Green Hydrogen.”
Our research group at the Center for Advanced Power Systems (CAPS) is investigating green hydrogen as a fuel for electric aircraft, electrical power generation, and energy storage. Students joining our group will contribute to our research projects on hydrogen-fueled electric aircraft, hydrogen for sustainable energy systems, assessing the properties of liquid hydrogen, and cryogenic (low-temperature) techniques for using liquid hydrogen. Our projects involve both modeling/simulations and experimental investigations.
UROP students will be integral to our research group, working alongside faculty, research staff, postdoctoral researchers, Ph.D. students, and other undergraduates. Many UROP students who worked in our group have successfully transitioned to paid research assistant positions and graduate programs, a testament to the growth opportunities within our group.
Knowledge of hydrogen is not essential. We will provide comprehensive training and mentorship, ensuring that you have everything needed to be successful. All we require is your curiosity and interest in learning. The project is an exciting opportunity to expand your knowledge and skills in a cutting-edge field.
Please join us and help us create a green energy future!

Research Tasks Literature review related to hydrogen
Modeling of hydrogen energy systems
Supporting experiments at low temperatures
Data collection and analysis

Skills that research assistant(s) may need: Willing to work in a group setting (required)
Required to follow lab safety rules (training will be provided) (required)
Basic computer skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) (required)
Experience in ra esearch lab (recommended)

Mentoring Philosophy I engage with students by embedding them in our large research group. They learn by observing us solve research problems, supporting us with the design of experiments, and assisting us in collecting the data. As we engage the students, we explain the basics, the motivations for our research, and the broader outcomes. We observe the students to learn their interests and strengths and engage them in research tasks that match their interests and strengths. Providing mentorship for our students' personal and professional growth is the purpose of engaging UROP students in our research projects.

Please provide a link to your publications, a video clip, or a website for your research project (if applicable): http://izea.eng.famu.fsu.edu/2022/11/21/nasa-selects-famu-fsu-college-of-engineering-to-help-develop-sustainable-aviation-system/

Please add any additional information here (if applicable): We have several research projects related to green hydrogen for sustainable energy systems. We will accommodate students with interests in modeling and simulation, as well as experimental research.

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

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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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