UROP Research Mentor Project Submission Portal: Submission #395

Submission information
Submission Number: 395
Submission ID: 8246
Submission UUID: 586ef19f-fc65-498a-a0d3-11ebe53bffbe

Created: Tue, 08/08/2023 - 12:59 PM
Completed: Tue, 08/08/2023 - 01:18 PM
Changed: Tue, 08/22/2023 - 09:14 AM

Remote IP address: 144.174.212.41
Submitted by: Anonymous
Language: English

Is draft: No
Primary Research Mentor Name Abhisek Basu
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Contact Email (FSU Email if affiliated) abasu@fsu.edu
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FSU College (if applicable) Arts and Sciences
FSU Department or Non-FSU Organization Affiliation Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Science
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Title of the Project Peeking into planetary interiors using spectroscopy
Project Keywords Planets; Spectroscopy; High-pressure; Diamonds
Are you currently looking for research assistants? Yes
Number of Research Assistants Needed 2
Relevant Research Assistant Major(s) Open to STEM majors.
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
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 The chemical composition and possible reactions within the deep interiors of the planets are of vital importance and can provide us with an understanding of their physical, thermal, and magnetic properties. However, the planetary interiors are inaccessible to mankind and the only way to understand the processes is to perform laboratory-based experiments. In our laboratory, we are interested in probing the depths of the planets by measuring geologically important mineral properties at various pressures [P], and temperatures [T]. To generate P corresponding to planetary interiors we use diamond anvil cells (DAC), where the sample is compressed between two diamond anvils. Additionally, the compressed sample within the DAC is heated resistively to simulate the T conditions found inside planets. The sample at this P, T conditions inside the DAC is then probed using various light scattering studies like X-ray diffraction and Raman spectroscopy. In this project, the student will be trained in using DAC and an in-house Raman and Infrared spectrometer. Additionally, the student will get exposure to advanced research by performing a detailed literature review.
Research Tasks Literature review; experimental design; data collection and curation; data analysis; report writing.
Skills that research assistant(s) may need: Required: Curiosity to explore research problems; eagerness to learn new techniques
Recommended: analytical skills; good writing skills;
Mentoring Philosophy I see mentoring as a way to share ideas that can make a substantial impact on a student’s intellectual life and career. As a mentor, I constantly strive to stimulate students’ curiosity and critical reasoning. I train students to appreciate the science curriculum as a tool that requires hands-on training in the subject matter.
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=p4olqA0AAAAJ&hl=en&oi=ao
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Mentor Handbook, FAQs, and Communication Yes
UROP Performance Evaluation Yes
Materials Grant Yes
UROP Poster Presentation Yes
Year 2023
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