UROP Project

Green hydrogen for sustainable energy systems

engineering our energy future, green hydrogen, sustainability, electric transportation, emissions free energy

Research Mentor: Dr., Prof. Prof. Sastry Pamidi, He
Department, College, Affiliation: Electrical and Computer Engineering Department and the Center for Advanced Power Systems, FAMU-FSU College of Engineering
Contact Email: pamidi@eng.famu.fsu.edu
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Looking for Research Assistants: Yes
Number of Research Assistants: 4
Relevant Majors: Electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, chemical engineering, physics, chemistry
Project Location: 2000 Levy Avenue, Tallahassee, FL 32310 - close to MagLab and FAMU-FSU College of Engineering in Innovation Park
Research Assistant Transportation Required: FSU Innovation bus runs between the FSU campus and Innovation Park
Remote or In-person: In-person
Approximate Weekly Hours: 6, During business hours
Roundtable Times and Zoom Link:
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Project Description

Hydrogen (H2) is a versatile energy carrier. NASA rockets and space shuttles have used H2 for a long time. Hydrogen from water using renewable energy sources (solar and wind energy) will be a sustainable fuel if the infrastructure is developed for production, storage, and distribution. The public and private sectors are investing heavily in hydrogen infrastructure. Hydrogen is a colorless gas. Hydrogen produced using renewable energy sources is called “Green Hydrogen.”
Our research group at the Center for Advanced Power Systems (CAPS) is investigating green hydrogen as a fuel for electric aircraft, electrical power generation, and energy storage. Students joining our group will contribute to our research projects on hydrogen-fueled electric aircraft, hydrogen for sustainable energy systems, assessing the properties of liquid hydrogen, and cryogenic (low-temperature) techniques for using liquid hydrogen. Our projects involve both modeling/simulations and experimental investigations.
UROP students will be integral to our research group, working alongside faculty, research staff, postdoctoral researchers, Ph.D. students, and other undergraduates. Many UROP students who worked in our group have successfully transitioned to paid research assistant positions and graduate programs, a testament to the growth opportunities within our group.
Knowledge of hydrogen is not essential. We will provide comprehensive training and mentorship, ensuring that you have everything needed to be successful. All we require is your curiosity and interest in learning. The project is an exciting opportunity to expand your knowledge and skills in a cutting-edge field.
Please join us and help us create a green energy future!


Research Tasks: Literature review related to hydrogen
Modeling of hydrogen energy systems
Supporting experiments at low temperatures
Data collection and analysis

Skills that research assistant(s) may need: Willing to work in a group setting (required)
Required to follow lab safety rules (training will be provided) (required)
Basic computer skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) (required)
Experience in ra esearch lab (recommended)