UROP Project
Drag Reduction using Multifunctional Materials
Drag Reduction, Metamaterials, Aerodynamics, Flow Control
Research Mentor: Burak Tuna, Dr.
Department, College, Affiliation: Florida State University, FAMU-FSU College of Engineering
Contact Email: btuna@fsu.edu
Research Assistant Supervisor (if different from mentor):
Research Assistant Supervisor Email:
Faculty Collaborators: Rajan Kumar
Faculty Collaborators Email: rkumar@fsu.edu
Department, College, Affiliation: Florida State University, FAMU-FSU College of Engineering
Contact Email: btuna@fsu.edu
Research Assistant Supervisor (if different from mentor):
Research Assistant Supervisor Email:
Faculty Collaborators: Rajan Kumar
Faculty Collaborators Email: rkumar@fsu.edu
Looking for Research Assistants: Yes
Number of Research Assistants: 1
Relevant Majors: Open to all majors
Project Location: AME Building, 2003 Levy Ave, Tallahassee, FL 32310
Research Assistant Transportation Required: Yes Remote or In-person: Partially Remote
Approximate Weekly Hours: 6, Flexible schedule (Combination of business and outside of business. TBD between student and research mentor.)
Roundtable Times and Zoom Link:
Not participating in the roundtable
Number of Research Assistants: 1
Relevant Majors: Open to all majors
Project Location: AME Building, 2003 Levy Ave, Tallahassee, FL 32310
Research Assistant Transportation Required: Yes Remote or In-person: Partially Remote
Approximate Weekly Hours: 6, Flexible schedule (Combination of business and outside of business. TBD between student and research mentor.)
Roundtable Times and Zoom Link:
Not participating in the roundtable
Project Description
We are seeking a Research Assistant for an AFOSR-funded project to develop the Next-Generation Technology for future aircrafts.This role combines experimental fluid mechanics, aeroacoustics, boundary layer transition, and metamaterial development.
The candidate will combine theory, testing, and data management. Responsibilities include CAD design, basic programming, measurements of flow, acoustics, and pressure. Working closely with Dr. Burak Tuna and Dr. Rajan Kumar, this role will contribute to Next-Generation Passive Boundary Layer Control Strategy with close collaboration with AFRL Team.
Research Tasks: CAD design, literature review, basic programming.
Skills that research assistant(s) may need: Solidworks - Required
Matlab - Basic level recommended