UROP Research Mentor Project Submission Portal: Submission #1237

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Submission Number: 1237
Submission ID: 20781
Submission UUID: a2a375ef-cb23-40d3-a3d6-e1015aa8712d

Created: Mon, 08/18/2025 - 01:44 PM
Completed: Mon, 08/18/2025 - 01:44 PM
Changed: Mon, 08/25/2025 - 12:23 PM

Remote IP address: 144.174.214.39
Submitted by: Anonymous
Language: English

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Primary Research Mentor Name Salma Aboelmagd
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Contact Email (FSU Email if affiliated) saboelmagd@fsu.edu
Position Title Graduate Student
Faculty Advisor Name Dr. Abdulrahman Takiddin
Faculty Advisor's FSU Email a.takiddin@eng.famu.fsu.edu
FSU College (if applicable) FAMU-FSU College of Engineering
FSU Department or Non-FSU Organization Affiliation Electrical and Computer Engineering Department
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Title of the Project Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs): Machine Learning Approaches for Drone Cybersecurity
Project Keywords Artificial Intelligence, machine learning, cybersecurity, unmanned aerial vehicles
Are you currently looking for research assistants? Yes
Number of Research Assistants Needed 2
Relevant Research Assistant Major(s) Electrical Engineering
Computer Engineering
Computer Science
Project Location: On FSU Main Campus
If the project location is off campus, does the research assistant(s) need to provide their own transportation? FSU transportation options (e.g., Seminole Express)
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
Roughly what time frame do you expect research assistant(s) to work? During business hours
Overall Research Project Description Machine learning is revolutionizing the deployment and operation of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), enabling them to be used in critical domains such as logistics, surveillance, disaster management, agriculture, and defense. This project focuses on leveraging machine learning and AI-driven solutions to improve UAV autonomy and strengthen cybersecurity. By integrating advanced data analytics and AI models, the project will address challenges such as real-time decision-making, path optimization, fault detection, and resilience against cyber-attacks. Students will explore how machine learning algorithms can enhance UAV systems to be more efficient and more robust, ultimately enabling UAVs to operate effectively in complex, real-world environments.
Research Tasks Data collection
Data analysis
Building machine learning models
Literature review
Documenting and reporting research outcomes
Skills that research assistant(s) may need: Basic programming skills in Python/Matlab
Basic data Analysis skills
Basic experience in MS Excel
Basic research skills
Mentoring Philosophy My goal is to prepare engineering and computer science students for the rapidly evolving future of machine learning. UAV security represents one of the most dynamic applications of ML, where efficiency, safety, and security are critical. As a mentor, I aim to provide students with hands-on research experiences that bridge theory with practice through real-world inspired simulations and data-driven projects. By fostering a collaborative, inclusive, and innovative environment, I encourage students to think critically, work in teams, and develop both technical and research communication skills. I am committed to recognizing their contributions by including students as co-authors on publications, presentations, and reports to help build their academic and professional profiles. Ultimately, my philosophy is to empower students to become future leaders and innovators in AI, machine learning, and UAV technologies.
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Are you interested in participating in the UROP Research Mentor Roundtable? No
Roundtable times and Zoom links N/A
Mentor Handbook, FAQs, and Communication Yes
UROP Performance Evaluation Yes
Materials Grant Yes
UROP Poster Presentation Yes
Faculty Advisor Confirmation Yes
Are you interested in attending in a UROP Research Mentor Workshop Series? No
Year 2025
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