Manages the team as a whole; develops a plan and timeline for the project, delegates tasks among group member according to their skill sets; finalizes all documents and provides input on other positions where needed. The team leader is responsible for promoting synergy and increased teamwork. If a problem arises, the team leader will act in the best interest of the project. He keeps the communication flowing, both between team members and Sponsor.

Design – turning research ideas into technical plans for prototypes using computer-aided design (CAD) and computer-assisted engineering (CAE) software. Testing – collecting and analyzing data from tests on prototypes modifying designs and re-testing if the need arises.

Research – using mathematical modelling to work out whether new developments and innovations would work and be cost effective. Responsible for summarizing research results and communicating findings to internal and external bodies.

Manages the budget and maintains a record of all credits and debits to project account. Any product or expenditure requests must be presented to the advisor. Reviewing project specifications, documents, drawings, data sheets & vendor manuals for mechanical machinery & equipment installation. Also work in close relation with the Design Engineer.

Dr. Juan Ordonez is an associate professor of Mechanical Engineering at FSU and the principal investigator in the Thermal Modeling and Management Group at CAPS.