UROP Project

renewable energy; mechatronics; energy harvesting; underwater vehicles
Research Mentor: Dr. Camilo Ordonez,
Department, College, Affiliation: Mechanical Engineering, FAMU-FSU College of Engineering
Contact Email: cordonez@fsu.edu
Research Assistant Supervisor (if different from mentor): Alexander Cairns he/him
Research Assistant Supervisor Email: acairns@fsu.edu
Faculty Collaborators: Dr. Juan Ordonez
Faculty Collaborators Email: jordonez@fsu.edu
Looking for Research Assistants: Yes
Number of Research Assistants: 1
Relevant Majors: Any engineering major, math, physics, or computer science
Project Location: The Center for Advanced Power Systems 2000 Levy Avenue
Research Assistant Transportation Required: Yes
Remote or In-person: In-person
Approximate Weekly Hours: 5,
Roundtable Times and Zoom Link: Wednesday, September 4 from 12:30-1:00 PM: https://fsu.zoom.us/j/95009223551
Thursday, September 5 from 2:30-3:00 PM: https://fsu.zoom.us/j/95997948830
Friday, September 6 from 1:00-1:30 PM : https://fsu.zoom.us/j/96868105094

Project Description

This project seeks to experimentally characterize thermoelectric generators to be used as part of underwater submersibles employed to generate electricity using ocean temperature changes. This technology has the potential to enhance endurance of underwater vehicles and support energy resources in diverse applications such as aquaculture.

Research Tasks: - Experimental validation of commercially available thermoelectric generators.
- Data analysis of collected data ( temperature, voltage, current, power)
- Summarize results in a technical document


Skills that research assistant(s) may need: Excel - recommended but can be learned during the project
CAD - recommended but can be learned during the project

Mentoring Philosophy

We meet with the student to identify his/her interests and skills to better formulate project goals that are properly aligned. Additionally, we look for topics or skills that the student wants to develop as part of the research experience. Once these areas of potential growth are identified, we make sure that they become integral parts of the project. Mentors work closely with the student to provide a rewarding research experience.

Additional Information


Link to Publications

http://esc.fsu.edu/homePage.html; https://www.caps.fsu.edu/; https://www.ciscor.org/
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