Several Projects with a Focus on Experimental Fluid Mechanics

Several projects are available with a focus on experimental fluid mechanics, including projects on (i) designing and building a robotic fish, (ii) designing kirigami patterns for fluid mechanics applications, (iii) designing test setups for wind energy related applications, (iv) conducting experiments in a water tunnel, (v) or in a wind tunnel, (vi) as well as projects focusing on community/K-12 engagement with science and engineering in general.

 

Name of research group, project, or lab
Fluid-Structure Interactions Lab
Website
https://www.umass.edu/fsi
Logistics Information:
Subject Category
Mechanical Engineering
Student ranks applicable
Junior
Senior
Student qualifications

A minimum GPA of 3.5 is necessary.

 

Time commitment
5-7 h/wk
Position Types and Compensation
Research - Ind. Study Credit
Research - Volunteer
Number of openings
3
Contact Information:
Mentor
Yahya Modarres-Sadeghi
modarres@umass.edu
Professor
Name of project director or principal investigator
Professor Modarres
Email address of project director or principal investigator
modarres@engin.umass.edu
3 sp. | 12 appl.
Hours
5-7 h/wk
Project categories
Mechanical Engineering