Experimental/theoretical/numerical studies of an innovative ocean wave energy converter
Reza Alam, Professor
Mechanical Engineering
Applications for Spring 2025 are closed for this project.
We are looking for motivated students who want to develop their experimental, theoretical, and computational analysis abilities. The goal of this research is to discover new theories that will be applied to ocean wave energy converter and off-shore structures. You will have the opportunity to design and conduct scientific experiments and analyze data.
For the experimental part, we need students to come to the lab to help collect data.
If you are more interested in computational analysis, we also have important unsolved simulations waiting for you.
If you are interested in ocean wave energy subject in general, and this URAP project in particular, it is highly recommended that you take the course ME168 (Mechanics of Offshore Systems). This course is offered this fall (fall 2023).
Qualifications: We require a *minimum* time commitment of 12 hours a week.
Also, Required: comfortable with one programming language (typically matlab or python)
Preferred: C, ANSYS, LabView, CAD, Signal Processing, Fluid Mechanics, ME/CS/Physics/Math background will be helpful
Taking ME168 (mechanics of offshore systems) is highly recommended.
Hours: 12 or more hours
Engineering, Design & Technologies