UROP Research Mentor Project Submission Portal: Submission #1321 | Center for Undergraduate Research and Academic Engagement

Submission information

Submission Number: 1321

Submission ID: 21201

Submission UUID: 8bd1f8d2-76ea-4d66-bf64-cb1c62910bc3

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

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Created: Fri, 08/22/2025 - 01:41 PM

Completed: Fri, 08/22/2025 - 02:11 PM

Changed: Sat, 09/27/2025 - 10:10 PM

Remote IP address: 144.174.212.127

Submitted by: Anonymous

Language: English

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Research Mentor Information

Primary Research Mentor Name Shreyas Balachandran

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When potential research assistants are reaching out via email, what is your preferred honorific? sbalachandran@fsu.edu

Contact Email (FSU Email if affiliated) sbalachandran@fsu.edu

Position Title Faculty

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

FSU Department or Non-FSU Organization Affiliation Mechanical and Materials Science

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Overall Project Details

Title of the Project Mechanical testing in cryogenic environments

Project Keywords mechanical testing, titanium, steel, fatigue, fracture, superconductors, magnets, fusion, aerospace

Are you currently looking for research assistants? Yes

Number of Research Assistants Needed 2

Relevant Research Assistant Major(s) Open to all majors interested in engineering

Project Location: College of Engineering, FAMU- FSU, Innovation Park

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

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? 5-10

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

Overall Research Project Description Research assistants will develop understanding of working with cryogenic platforms and mechanical testing of materials. The projects will focus on testing of materials related to aerospace and fusion energy materials.

Research Tasks Data collection
Data Analysis
Sample preparation
Hands on work

Skills that research assistant(s) may need: Required:
Interest in engineering
Hands on work

Recommended:
Quantitative analysis

Mentoring Philosophy As a mentor, I am your supporter and champion in your endeavors by developing a relationship founded on mutual respect. I will share my own experiences and create an environment of learning and sharing.

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=A6eltPsAAAAJ&hl=en&oi=ao

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

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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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