AME - 3-D printed luminescent sensor for flow diagnostics

Luminescent sensor that utilizes a fluorescent/phosphorescent probe has been applied to various flow measurements. The challenge of this project is to create a 3-D printed luminescent sensor using a 3-D printer. The target flow measurement is spatiotemporal temperature in a microchannel.

Students who are interested in developing a luminescent sensor using a 3-D printer should apply to this project. For further information, please contact Prof. Taka Sakaue (hsakaue@nd.edu).

Name of research group, project, or lab
Sakaue Lab
Why join this research group or lab?

We are an interdisciplinary lab combining fluid mechanics and chemistry. Students who are interested in interdisciplinary research are encouraged to apply. We have collaborations with overseas institutions, such as JAXA (Japan), SUBARU (Japan), the University of Tokyo (Japan), Sophia University (Japan), Kanagawa University (Japan), Toyota Technological Institute (Japan), Aichi Institute of Technology (Japan), National Tsing Hua University (Taiwan), German Aerospace Center (Germany), Fraunhofer (Germany), and the Arctic University of Norway (Norway). There will be a chance for you to join one of them.

Representative publication
3-D printed luminescent sensor.pdf
Logistics Information:
Project categories
Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering
Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering
Civil & Environmental Engineerng & Earth Sciences
Student ranks applicable
Sophomore
Junior
Senior
Graduate Student
Student qualifications

We are looking for a student who is interested in hands-on research and in analyzing collected data in a scientific manner. A student can apply from various fields, such as mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, civil engineering, and chemical engineering.

Hours per week
1 credit / 3-6 hours
2 credits / 6-12 hours
3 credits / 12+ hours
Compensation
Research for Credit
Number of openings
1
Techniques learned

Data collection methods and analysis of the collected data

Fabrication of a 3-D printed luminescent sensor

Project start
beginning of the semester
Contact Information:
Mentor
Hirotaka Sakaue
hsakaue@nd.edu
Associate Professor
Name of project director or principal investigator
Hirotaka Sakaue
Email address of project director or principal investigator
hsakaue@nd.edu
1 sp. | 0 appl.
Hours per week
1 credit / 3-6 hours (+2)
1 credit / 3-6 hours2 credits / 6-12 hours3 credits / 12+ hours
Project categories
Civil & Environmental Engineerng & Earth Sciences (+2)
Aerospace and Mechanical EngineeringChemical and Biomolecular EngineeringCivil & Environmental Engineerng & Earth Sciences