The future of Power Generation and Aviation, Research at The Center for Advanced Turbomachinery and Energy Research (CATER) - Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering


Ambitious and research-inclined students with strong fundamentals and hands-on attitudes are sought to join high-impact topics in Professor Kapat’s research team. Students learn state-of-the-art numerical and experimental methods for decarbonization of power and aviation through hydrogen and ammonia, zero-emission aviation, additive manufacturing, digital twin, energy storage, and clean energy. Students will be able to apply classroom experience in thermodynamics, fluid dynamics, and heat transfer to real-world problems.

The ideal student is currently enrolled in the mechanical or aerospace engineering program and is available 10-20 hours per week.

Project Dates

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Students Needed

Type of Project

Individual or team

Student Responsibilities

Time Commitment

10 hour(s)

Student Requirements

The ideal student is currently enrolled in the mechanical or aerospace engineering program and is available 10-20 hours per week. The students will be paired based on their interest in ongoing projects on zero-emission aviation, heat exchanger design, more efficient gas turbines for power generation and aviation, and energy storage.

Interested in Working With the Following Programs

For EXCEL URE Students Only

Additional Notes

https://cater.cecs.ucf.edu/

Position Overview

  • Date Posted: 10-02-2024
  • Location:
    • Orlando (Main Campus)
  • Paid: Maybe