UROP Research Mentor Project Submission Portal: Submission #1113

Submission information
Submission Number: 1113
Submission ID: 20161
Submission UUID: adeb4f52-0007-4e03-ae17-9d4e0a6afabc

Created: Mon, 08/11/2025 - 03:31 PM
Completed: Mon, 08/11/2025 - 03:31 PM
Changed: Wed, 10/29/2025 - 03:58 PM

Remote IP address: 172.59.187.244
Submitted by: Anonymous
Language: English

Is draft: No
Primary Research Mentor Name Abdulrahman Takiddin
Research Mentor Preferred Pronouns
When potential research assistants are reaching out via email, what is your preferred honorific? Dr.
Contact Email (FSU Email if affiliated) a.takiddin@fsu.edu
Position Title Faculty
FSU College (if applicable) FAMU-FSU College of Engineering
FSU Department or Non-FSU Organization Affiliation Electrical and Computer Engineering
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Research Assistant Supervisor (if different from above)
Research Assistant Supervisor Preferred Pronouns
Research Assistant Supervisor Preferred Honorific?
Contact Email (FSU Email if affiliated)
Name of Other Faculty/Collaborator(s) (if applicable)
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Title of the Project Artificial Intelligence for Security Enhancements in Cyber-Physical Systems
Project Keywords Artificial intelligence, machine learning, security, engineering systems, smart vehicles, drones
Are you currently looking for research assistants? No
Number of Research Assistants Needed 6
Relevant Research Assistant Major(s) Open to all majors related to technology, including:
Electrical Engineering
Computer Engineering
Computer Science
Cybersecurity
Information Technology
Information Systems
Project Location: On FSU Main Campus
If the project location is off campus, does the research assistant(s) need to provide their own transportation? Seminole Express: The research lab is located at FSU's Center for Advanced Power Systems (CAPS).
Please select the choice that most accurately describes your expectations for the research assistant(s): Partially Remote
Approximately how many hours a week would the research assistant(s) need to work? 5 - 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 Artificial intelligence (AI) is now being adopted in almost all fields to automate, expedite, and improve processes especially with the advancement of ChatGPT. This project involves building AI and machine learning-based solutions to solve problems in modern businesses and industries including expediting processes and enhancing the security aspects. Such industries include smart power grids, transportation systems (e.g., smart and autonomous vehicles), and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) (e.g., drones).
Research Tasks Selected candidates will select one or two of the following tasks (based on their interests):
Data collection
Data analysis
Using AI tools
Building machine learning models
Literature review
Documenting and reporting research outcomes
Participating in wiring research papers
Skills that research assistant(s) may need: Recommended skills:
Basic programming skills in Python/Matlab
Basic data Analysis skills
Basic experience in MS Excel
Basic research skills

Preferred skills:
Machine learning skills
Mentoring Philosophy My goal is to prepare engineering and computer science students for the future as artificial intelligence is advancing in nearly all fields. As a new faculty member, I plan to work closely with students to conduct research in emerging topics including machine learning, cybersecurity, and IoT in cyber-physical systems fields including smart power grids, transportation systems, and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). I plan to achieve these goals by creating an interactive environment that allows students to collaborate in my research lab that is equipped with state-of-the-art high-performance computing that facilitates running real-time extensive simulations. These simulations will be conducted to mimc real-world cases, allowing students to witness how machine learning tools can improve the processes and enhance systems' robustness in case of cybersecurity threats. As part of my commitment to fostering a collaborative and inclusive research environment, I make it a priority to recognize the contributions of my students by including them as co-authors on publications resulting from our joint work. This approach not only acknowledges their valuable input, but also helps to build their academic and professional profiles, empowering them for future career success and preparing them for graduate studies.
Please provide a link to your publications, a video clip, or a website for your research project (if applicable): https://web1.eng.famu.fsu.edu/~takiddin/
Please add any additional information here (if applicable):
Are you interested in participating in the UROP Research Mentor Roundtable? Yes
Roundtable times and Zoom links
Roundtable Info
Mentor Handbook, FAQs, and Communication Yes
UROP Performance Evaluation Yes
Materials Grant Yes
UROP Poster Presentation Yes
Year 2025
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