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ME Undergraduate Research
Project
Supervisor
Duration
Paid/Credit
Direct Digital 3D Laser Nanomanufacturing
Use a femtosecond laser coupled wit an atomic microscope to write 3D nanostructures.
Use a femtosecond laser coupled wit an atomic microscope to write 3D nanostructures.
1 year
Maybe Paid
Maybe Credit
Maybe Credit
Research on Design Principles and Methods for Creating Transformers
In this project, we will research the fundamental principles of transformers and use these prinicples to design and fabricate new products that transform.
In this project, we will research the fundamental principles of transformers and use these prinicples to design and fabricate new products that transform.
Semester Long
Maybe Paid
Maybe Credit
Maybe Credit
Research on Design by Analogy
In this project, Fundamental Studies of Generating Concepts through Design-by-Analogy will be researched.
In this project, Fundamental Studies of Generating Concepts through Design-by-Analogy will be researched.
Semester Long
Maybe Paid
Maybe Credit
Maybe Credit
Low Cost Catalyst Materials Development for Fuel cells
The project will focus on the chemical synthesis of nonplatinum catalysts for fuel cells. Materlals will be characterized by X-ray diffraction, chemical analysis, electron microscopy, & electrochemical measurements.
The project will focus on the chemical synthesis of nonplatinum catalysts for fuel cells. Materlals will be characterized by X-ray diffraction, chemical analysis, electron microscopy, & electrochemical measurements.
1-2 semesters
Maybe Paid
Maybe Credit
Maybe Credit
Calibration of an Exhaust Pariculate Matter Sensor for Diesel Engines
The student will work with a graduate student to quantify the effects of flow velocity on the calibration of a sensor that measures the concentration of soot emissions from diesel engines. A steady flow acetylene flame flow tube will be used to create a simulate diesel exhaust.
The student will work with a graduate student to quantify the effects of flow velocity on the calibration of a sensor that measures the concentration of soot emissions from diesel engines. A steady flow acetylene flame flow tube will be used to create a simulate diesel exhaust.
Summer or 1 Semester Long
Not Paid
Maybe Credit
Maybe Credit
Smart Coatings for Corrosion Sensing & Detection in Aluminum and Ferrous Alloys
Development of coatings that fluoresce or lose fluorescence as a function of corrosion activity before any visible damage has appears. Electrochemical techniques are used to provide independent information on corrosion behavior as a function of time and exposuer to corrosive environments.
Development of coatings that fluoresce or lose fluorescence as a function of corrosion activity before any visible damage has appears. Electrochemical techniques are used to provide independent information on corrosion behavior as a function of time and exposuer to corrosive environments.
1 Year
Not Paid
Maybe Credit
Maybe Credit
Alternative Reinforcement Materials for Concrete
Several materials are being investigate for possible use as reinforcement for concrete, including: epoxy-coated steel, galvanized steel, solid stainless steel, stainless-clad carbon steel, and steel with organic coatings.
Several materials are being investigate for possible use as reinforcement for concrete, including: epoxy-coated steel, galvanized steel, solid stainless steel, stainless-clad carbon steel, and steel with organic coatings.
1 Year
Not Paid
Maybe Credit
Maybe Credit
Interdicting Nuclear Smugglers
Installing detectors on a transportation network in order to thwart the smuggling of illicit nuclear material. A family of mathematical optimization models (specifically, integer programming models) has been developed to locate detectors, subject to a budget constraint, to minimize the probability a smuggler successfully evades detection. Pre/Co-req is ME 366L.
Installing detectors on a transportation network in order to thwart the smuggling of illicit nuclear material. A family of mathematical optimization models (specifically, integer programming models) has been developed to locate detectors, subject to a budget constraint, to minimize the probability a smuggler successfully evades detection. Pre/Co-req is ME 366L.
1 Semester
Not Paid
Maybe Credit
Maybe Credit
A Library of 3D Design Components for Mechanical Engineering
Building a library of common hardware items using design tables in SolidWorks CAD to generate families of related devices. In addition to building models, the student can research typical materials, expected load conditions, and maximum permitted loads. This would eventually lead to a searchable database of parts and data for future ME projects.
Building a library of common hardware items using design tables in SolidWorks CAD to generate families of related devices. In addition to building models, the student can research typical materials, expected load conditions, and maximum permitted loads. This would eventually lead to a searchable database of parts and data for future ME projects.
Sept 1, 2007 - May 31, 2008
Paid
Maybe Credit
Maybe Credit
Systems for Recording/Analyzing Biological Acoustic/Video Signals
Develop a data acquisition system used to record audio/video signals generated during experiments with small animals; such as frogs and bats. The system will be assembled using NI hardware and LabVIEW software. The research assistant selected for this project will participate in the experiements and the analysis of the data.
Develop a data acquisition system used to record audio/video signals generated during experiments with small animals; such as frogs and bats. The system will be assembled using NI hardware and LabVIEW software. The research assistant selected for this project will participate in the experiements and the analysis of the data.
Now - Fall '07
Paid
Maybe Credit
Maybe Credit
Refrigerant based Thruster for Miniature Space Satellites
Design, construction, and testing of a thruster for a new generation of small space satellites approx one meter in diameter. The thrusters rely on the expansion of refrigerant propellants rather than on traditional propellants based on combustion/chemical reactions.
Design, construction, and testing of a thruster for a new generation of small space satellites approx one meter in diameter. The thrusters rely on the expansion of refrigerant propellants rather than on traditional propellants based on combustion/chemical reactions.
TBD
Paid
Maybe Credit
Maybe Credit
Structural Design and Analysis for Miniature Space Satellites
Design, analysis, construction, and testing of a vehicle structure for small space satellites approx one meter in diameter. The structure must accommodate the attachment of electronic components, integration and de-integration, thermal and electrical isolation, and must be demonstrated to meet satellite requirements through analysis and testing. Minimum 3.0 GPA
Design, analysis, construction, and testing of a vehicle structure for small space satellites approx one meter in diameter. The structure must accommodate the attachment of electronic components, integration and de-integration, thermal and electrical isolation, and must be demonstrated to meet satellite requirements through analysis and testing. Minimum 3.0 GPA
TBD
Paid
Maybe Credit
Maybe Credit
Utilize the UT nuclear research reactor to conduct trace element analysis of
samples via neutron activation analysis.
Sample types range from environmental aerosol samples to hydrogen storage materials. Since the training takes a long period, a commitment of 1 to 2 years is desired. A Junior with a GPA above 3.0 is preferred for this position.
Sample types range from environmental aerosol samples to hydrogen storage materials. Since the training takes a long period, a commitment of 1 to 2 years is desired. A Junior with a GPA above 3.0 is preferred for this position.
1 - 2 years
Maybe Paid
Maybe Credit
Maybe Credit
Undergo training to become a nuclear reactor operator licensed by the Nuclear Regulatory
Commission (NRC).
Training takes about 6 to 9 months. Once licensed, the undergraduate researcher will help with reactor operations and with conducting experiments with the reactor. Since the training takes a long period, a commitment of 2 years is desired. A Junior with a GPA above 3.0 is preferred for this position.
Training takes about 6 to 9 months. Once licensed, the undergraduate researcher will help with reactor operations and with conducting experiments with the reactor. Since the training takes a long period, a commitment of 2 years is desired. A Junior with a GPA above 3.0 is preferred for this position.
2 years
Maybe Paid
Maybe Credit
Maybe Credit