UROP Research Mentor Project Submission Portal: Submission #1321

Research Mentor Information
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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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Additional Research Mentor(s)
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Overall Project Details
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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
Roundtable times and Zoom links:
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Roundtable Info:
- Day: Friday, September 5
  Start Time: 12:00
  End Time: 2:00
  Zoom Link: Shreyas Balachandran is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.  Topic: Shreyas Balachandran's- UROP Time: Sep 5, 2025 12:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting https://fsu.zoom.us/j/3744762708?omn=96554195802  Meeting ID: 374 476 2708  --

UROP Program Elements
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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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