Research Mentor Information
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Primary Research Mentor Name: Biwu Ma
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Contact Email (FSU Email if affiliated): bma@fsu.edu
Position Title: Faculty
FSU College (if applicable): Arts and Sciences
FSU Department or Non-FSU Organization Affiliation: Chemistry and Biochemistry
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Overall Project Details
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Title of the Project: Organic metal halide hybrids for optoelectronics and spintronics
Project Keywords: Materials Chemistry, Optoelectronics, Spintronics
Are you currently looking for research assistants?: Yes
Number of Research Assistants Needed : 2
Relevant Research Assistant Major(s):
Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Physics

Project Location:: On FSU Main Campus
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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?: 10 hours
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:
New functional materials are one of the keys to the advancement of technologies useful for our daily life. Organic metal halide hybrids including metal halide perovskites, in which organic and metal halide ions form ionically bonded single crystals, are an emerging class of functional materials that have potential applications in a wide range of technological areas, from optoelectronics to spintronics. The PI’s group is a world-leading group in the field and has published dozens of seminal works during the last few years, involving synthesis, characterization, and application of this new class of functional hybrid materials. In this UROP research project, the undergraduate students will be working with senior graduate students in the PI’s group to further develop and study new organic metal halide hybrids for various applications, e.g. light emitting diodes (LEDs), X-ray detection and imaging devices, and spintronic devices. The students will learn to prepare new materials in the forms of both bulk single crystals and nanocrystals, characterize their structural, optical, electronic, and magnetic properties using various tools, test their performance in devices, as well as write research reports and prepare oral and poster presentations. With all the activities, the undergraduate students are expected to receive training in multidisciplinary materials research.

Research Tasks:
Literature review, synthesis and characterization, data collection and analysis, presentation, report writing, etc.

Skills that research assistant(s) may need::
Required: Microsoft word/PowerPoint, Team player, Fast learner
Recommended: Lab skills on optical spectroscopies, X-ray diffraction, wet-chemistry synthesis and purification; Computer skills on Chemdraw, Origin, Scifinder, etc.

Mentoring Philosophy:
The mentoring philosophy entails a progressive approach for undergraduate students embarking on their research journey. Initially, they will collaborate with experienced senior graduate students on projects to gain insights into research topics and lab techniques essential for conducting experiments. As their skills and knowledge grow, they will gradually transition to more independent work on projects. To foster a collaborative learning environment, weekly group meetings will be held where students can share and discuss their findings. At the culmination of the program, each student will be expected to deliver a PowerPoint presentation during these meetings, highlighting their project outcomes and learnings. Regular interaction with the PI will be encouraged, offering valuable guidance not only on research projects but also on various academic matters. The PI will serve as a mentor, providing advice and support to ensure the students' overall growth and development throughout the program.

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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: 2023
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