UROP Research Mentor Project Submission Portal: Submission #627

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Submission Number: 627
Submission ID: 9411
Submission UUID: 8908b914-bbbb-41a2-a456-5daa4c8c9cf9

Created: Wed, 08/30/2023 - 11:18 AM
Completed: Thu, 08/31/2023 - 12:53 PM
Changed: Mon, 09/18/2023 - 10:44 AM

Remote IP address: 68.59.53.175
Submitted by: Anonymous
Language: English

Is draft: No
Primary Research Mentor Name Dr. Amrit Venkatesh
Research Mentor Preferred Pronouns he/him/his
When potential research assistants are reaching out via email, what is your preferred honorific? Dr.
Contact Email (FSU Email if affiliated) avenkatesh@magnet.fsu.edu
Position Title Faculty
FSU College (if applicable) N/A
FSU Department or Non-FSU Organization Affiliation National High Magnetic Field Laboratory
Headshot (optional) AmritVenkatesh_2023_FSU.jpg
Research Assistant Supervisor (if different from above)
Research Assistant Supervisor Preferred Pronouns
Research Assistant Supervisor Preferred Honorific?
Contact Email (FSU Email if affiliated)
Name of Other Faculty/Collaborator(s) (if applicable)
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Title of the Project Solid-state NMR characterization of materials and pharmaceuticals
Project Keywords chemistry, materials science, spectroscopy, nuclear magnetic resonance, instrumentation
Are you currently looking for research assistants? No
Number of Research Assistants Needed 2
Relevant Research Assistant Major(s) Chemistry, materials chemistry, chemical engineering, materials science and engineering, physics, biomedical engineering
Project Location: On FSU Main Campus
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): In-person
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? During business hours
Overall Research Project Description When scientists synthesize new materials, their atomic-level structure which is their unique chemical identity needs to be determined. Nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy is a unique technique that allows the atomic-level analysis of materials. What makes NMR unique is its ability to provide information about the local environment of an atom for both crystalline and disordered materials. Moreover, NMR is non-invasive which is why magnetic resonance imaging is popular in medicine. In this project, we will apply solid-state NMR spectroscopy for the characterization of materials or pharmaceuticals, chosen based on the student's interest. Our team works on different classes of materials including catalysts, photovoltaics, and soil-based materials. We will utilize the state-of-the-art infrastructure that is available at the National High Magnetic Field Laboratory to answer fundamental questions in these topical research fields. Primarily, we will develop and apply solid-state NMR spectroscopic methods to perform NMR of a variety of relevant nuclei in materials using advanced technologies such as high magnetic fields, fast magic angle spinning and dynamic nuclear polarization.
Research Tasks The project will provide an opportunity to the student to participate in sample preparation, and learning to carry out solid-state NMR experiments. Students will actively work on literature reviews, analysis and presentation of NMR results for research publications.
Skills that research assistant(s) may need: Required: Completed or currently enrolled in a undergraduate lecture and laboratory course in Chemistry.
Mentoring Philosophy True teachers and mentors are those who enable us to think for ourselves. Undergraduate research provides ample opportunities outside the classroom to apply textbook concepts and to develop creative solutions to real-world problems. We will work practicing the inquiry-based learning approach, asking unexplored questions and designing strategies to answer them. I believe that a firm understanding of the basic concepts is necessary to appreciate advanced applications of the subject. To this end, students in our team will learn to balance carrying out practical experiments along with studying basic chemistry and NMR spectroscopy. Weekly meetings will be scheduled during which time we will review new concepts learnt, evaluate progress made, and make plans. Projects will involve collaborating with research groups across the world, which will the expose the student to new areas of research and work culture. I believe in a transparent and open work culture where students make sustainable progress while feeling comfortable to discuss challenges and prioritize self-care.
Please provide a link to your publications, a video clip, or a website for your research project (if applicable): https://scholr.me/amritvenkatesh
Please add any additional information here (if applicable):
Roundtable times and Zoom links Wednesday, September 6th, 12-12:30 PM. Zoom link: https://fsu.zoom.us/j/96103884645
Friday, September 8th, 12-12:30 PM. Zoom link: https://fsu.zoom.us/j/93255583237
Mentor Handbook, FAQs, and Communication Yes
UROP Performance Evaluation Yes
Materials Grant Yes
UROP Poster Presentation Yes
Year 2023
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