UROP Research Mentor Project Submission Portal: Submission #1324 | Center for Undergraduate Research and Academic Engagement

Submission information

Submission Number: 1324

Submission ID: 21216

Submission UUID: 3e07156f-b988-49b7-8c9f-2350499d977d

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

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Created: Fri, 08/22/2025 - 02:23 PM

Completed: Fri, 08/22/2025 - 02:35 PM

Changed: Mon, 08/25/2025 - 11:17 AM

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Submitted by: Anonymous

Language: English

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Webform: UROP Project Proposal Portal

Submitted to: UROP Research Mentor Project Submission Portal

Research Mentor Information

Primary Research Mentor Name Burak Tuna

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

Position Title Faculty

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

FSU Department or Non-FSU Organization Affiliation Florida State University

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Name of Other Faculty/Collaborator(s) (if applicable) Rajan Kumar

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

Overall Project Details

Title of the Project Drag Reduction using Multifunctional Materials

Project Keywords Drag Reduction, Metamaterials, Aerodynamics, Flow Control

Are you currently looking for research assistants? Yes

Number of Research Assistants Needed 1

Relevant Research Assistant Major(s) Open to all majors

Project Location: AME Building, 2003 Levy Ave, Tallahassee, FL 32310

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): Partially Remote

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? Flexible schedule (Combination of business and outside of business. TBD between student and research mentor.)

Overall Research Project Description We are seeking a Research Assistant for an AFOSR-funded project to develop the Next-Generation Technology for future aircrafts.
This role combines experimental fluid mechanics, aeroacoustics, boundary layer transition, and metamaterial development.
The candidate will combine theory, testing, and data management. Responsibilities include CAD design, basic programming, measurements of flow, acoustics, and pressure. Working closely with Dr. Burak Tuna and Dr. Rajan Kumar, this role will contribute to Next-Generation Passive Boundary Layer Control Strategy with close collaboration with AFRL Team.

Research Tasks CAD design, literature review, basic programming.

Skills that research assistant(s) may need: Solidworks - Required
Matlab - Basic level recommended

Mentoring Philosophy My mentoring philosophy is based on open communication. As a faculty member, I plan to work closely with students and be hands-on by fostering an interactive environment. I prioritize understanding of each mentee’s unique aspirations and current knowledge base. This insight enables me to adjust my guidance to the specific needs of each student in ways that reinforce their strengths. By fostering ownership of their work, which sparks a deeper commitment to their progress and enhanced satisfaction with their accomplishments. Shaping the mentee’s training to develop an intuitive understanding of the relationship between mathematical models and physical processes is crucial to adapting to real-world dynamics. My goal is to cultivate independent thinkers who are confident and equipped with a complete skillset that will allow them to become successful individual contributors in their fields. The emergence of such self-reliant and capable individuals is the measure of success of my mentoring approach.

Please provide a link to your publications, a video clip, or a website for your research project (if applicable): https://pubs.aip.org/aip/pof/article/28/6/064103/259405; https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7286082892726697986/

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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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