Mentor Name:
Tao Gao
Mentor Position:
Assistant Professor
Department:
Chemical Engineering
College:
Engineering
Email:
u0379385@utah.edu
Project Description:
In this project, the undergrad students will assist graduate students in testing the materials, building flow batteries and charge/discharge the batteries. The end goal is to develop a flow battery prototype that has commercial value.
Opportunity Type:
Volunteer; Prepare a UROP proposal; Write an Honors Thesis or Senior Thesis; Earn independent study credit
Student Role:
conduct experiments, collect data, building battery parts using CNC machine, make proto-type of flow batteries
Student Benefits:
lab experience. co-author on a scientific paper
Project Duration:
spring, summer, fall. 10 hour/week during spring. 20 hour/week during summer
Minimum Requirements:
second year undergraduate students