UROP Research Mentor Project Submission Portal: Submission #701

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Submission Number: 701
Submission ID: 14126
Submission UUID: 32f2f0b2-d06d-4acf-a3a4-b83484058586

Created: Thu, 08/01/2024 - 10:30 AM
Completed: Thu, 08/01/2024 - 10:40 AM
Changed: Sun, 08/25/2024 - 10:21 PM

Remote IP address: 71.220.132.26
Submitted by: Anonymous
Language: English

Is draft: No
Primary Research Mentor Name Te-Yen Wu
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Contact Email (FSU Email if affiliated) tw23l@fsu.edu
Position Title Faculty
FSU College (if applicable) Arts and Sciences
FSU Department or Non-FSU Organization Affiliation Computer Science Department
Headshot (optional) TeYenWu(prof).jpg
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Title of the Project Developing Smart Kangaroo Clothing for Monitoring Infant Feeding Behaviors
Project Keywords Smart Clothing, Wearable Technology, Health
Are you currently looking for research assistants? Yes
Number of Research Assistants Needed 2
Relevant Research Assistant Major(s) Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Bio-medicine
Project Location: On FSU Main Campus
If the project location is off campus, does the research assistant(s) need to provide their own transportation?
Please select the choice that most accurately describes your expectations for the research assistant(s): In-person
Approximately how many hours a week would the research assistant(s) need to work? 10
Roughly what time frame do you expect research assistant(s) to work? Flexible schedule (Combination of business and outside of business. TBD between student and research mentor.)
Overall Research Project Description The project aims to develop Smart Kangaroo Clothing to non-invasively monitor and analyze infant feeding behaviors, specifically intake, sucking and swallowing patterns, enhancing neonatal health and development. By integrating advanced sensors into comfortable, durable textiles, the clothing will collect real-time data on feeding and physiological parameters. Machine learning algorithms will analyze this data to provide actionable insights. Clinical trials will validate the accuracy and reliability of the system. This innovative wearable technology will bridge the gap between traditional kangaroo care and modern biomedical monitoring, offering a novel solution for continuous, real-time infant feeding analysis.
Research Tasks 1. Design and Fabrication:
Develop and prototype smart textiles integrated with sensors.
Ensure the clothing is comfortable, safe, and suitable for infants.
2. Sensor Integration:
Integrate sensors to monitor sucking strength, frequency, intake volume, and physiological parameters.
Develop algorithms for accurate data interpretation.
3. Data Collection:
Conduct experiments to collect real-time feeding and physiological data from infants.
Ensure ethical standards and protocols are followed.
4. Data Analysis:
Use machine learning and data analytics to analyze collected data.
Identify patterns and potential issues in infant feeding behaviors.
5. Validation and Testing:
Conduct clinical trials to validate the technology's accuracy and reliability.
Compare results with existing monitoring methods.
Skills that research assistant(s) may need: 1. Basic Programming:
Experience with basic coding (e.g., Python).
2. Data Entry and Analysis:
Ability to enter and manage data accurately.
Basic data analysis skills using tools like Excel.
3, Technical Aptitude:
Interested in basic electronics and sensor technology.
Mentoring Philosophy My mentoring philosophy is to cultivate students' passion, critical thinking, and self-learning capabilities in interdisciplinary research, and foster an inclusive, collaborative, and interactive environment where students can work and learn from each other, and enjoy the process of discovery and innovation. Throughout my career, I have mentored over 10 graduate students and 20 undergraduate students in interdisciplinary research. Most of them were capable of developing their passion, critical thinking, and research skills, eventually publishing papers in top conferences. Many of these students have gone on to pursue PhDs at prestigious universities, such as the University of Toronto, the University of Michigan, and Carnegie Mellon University, becoming independent researchers.
Please provide a link to your publications, a video clip, or a website for your research project (if applicable): http://teyenwu.com
Please add any additional information here (if applicable):
Are you interested in participating in the UROP Research Mentor Roundtable? No
Roundtable times and Zoom links
Mentor Handbook, FAQs, and Communication Yes
UROP Performance Evaluation Yes
Materials Grant Yes
UROP Poster Presentation Yes
Year 2024
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