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

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  approximately_how_many_hours_a_week_would_the_research_assistant: '6'
  are_you_currently_looking_for_students_: 'Yes'
  confirmation_1: '1'
  contact_email_fsu_email: ''
  contact_email_fsu_email2: rkumar@fsu.edu
  contact_email_fsu_email_if_affiliated_: btuna@fsu.edu
  faculty_advisor_confirmation: ''
  faculty_advisor_name: ''
  faculty_advisor_s_fsu_email: ''
  fsu_college: 'FAMU-FSU College of Engineering'
  fsu_department_if_applicable_: 'Florida State University'
  headshot_optional_: '62931'
  if_the_project_location_is_off_campus_does_the_student_need_to_p: 'Yes'
  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.



  mentor_handbook_and_faqs: '1'
  name_of_other_faculty_collaborator_if_applicable_: 'Rajan Kumar'
  number_of_assistants_needed_faculty_postdoc_max_6_graduate_stude: '1'
  other_faculty_collaborator_s_preferred_pronouns: ''
  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. 
  please_add_any_additional_information_here: ''
  please_provide_a_link_to_your_publications_a_video_clip_or_a_web: 'https://pubs.aip.org/aip/pof/article/28/6/064103/259405; https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7286082892726697986/'
  please_select_the_choice_that_most_accurately_describes_your_exp: 'Partially Remote'
  please_select_the_location_of_your_project_: 'AME Building, 2003 Levy Ave, Tallahassee, FL 32310'
  position_availability_for_student_research: 'Flexible schedule'
  position_title: Faculty
  primary_research_mentor_name: 'Burak Tuna'
  project_keywords: 'Drag Reduction, Metamaterials, Aerodynamics, Flow Control'
  relevant_student_major_s_: 'Open to all majors'
  research_mentor_preferred_pronoun2: ''
  research_mentor_pronouns: 'Dr. '
  research_mentor_supervisor_if_different_from_above_: ''
  research_tasks_for_student_research_assistant_s_: 'CAD design, literature review, basic programming.'
  roundtable_times_and_zoom_links: ''
  skills_that_research_assistants_may_need_: |
    Solidworks - Required
    Matlab - Basic level recommended
  title_of_the_project: 'Drag Reduction using Multifunctional Materials'
  update_url: 'https://cre.fsu.edu/urop-research-mentor-project-submission-portal?element_parents=elements/research_mentor_information/headshot_optional_&ajax_form=1&_wrapper_format=drupal_ajax&token=xLzcLO7LN3XY6nGuBuY98UfJX-XZTDZbEw01WJ2cEts'
  urop_performance_evaluation: '1'
  urop_poster_presentation: '1'
  when_potential_research_assistants_are_reaching_out_via_email_2: ''
  when_potential_research_assistants_are_reaching_out_via_email_wh: ''
  when_students_are_reaching_out_via_email_what_is_your_preferreda: ''
  would_you_like_to_participate_in_the_urop_research_mentor_round2: 'No'
  would_you_like_to_participate_in_the_urop_research_mentor_roundt: ''
  year: '2025'