UROP Research Mentor Project Submission Portal: Submission #1324

Submission information
Submission Number: 1324
Submission ID: 21216
Submission UUID: 3e07156f-b988-49b7-8c9f-2350499d977d

Created: Fri, 08/22/2025 - 02:23 PM
Completed: Fri, 08/22/2025 - 02:35 PM
Changed: Mon, 08/25/2025 - 11:17 AM

Remote IP address: 146.201.18.77
Submitted by: Anonymous
Language: English

Is draft: No
Primary Research Mentor Name Burak Tuna
Research Mentor Preferred Pronouns Dr.
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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
Headshot (optional) batuna_profile.jpg
Research Assistant Supervisor (if different from above)
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Research Assistant Supervisor Preferred Honorific?
Contact Email (FSU Email if affiliated)
Name of Other Faculty/Collaborator(s) (if applicable) Rajan Kumar
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Contact Email (FSU Email if affiliated) rkumar@fsu.edu
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/
Please add any additional information here (if applicable):
Are you interested in participating in the UROP Research Mentor Roundtable? No
Roundtable times and Zoom links
Mentor Handbook, FAQs, and Communication Yes
UROP Performance Evaluation Yes
Materials Grant Yes
UROP Poster Presentation Yes
Year 2025
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