UROP Research Mentor Project Submission Portal: Submission #1285 | Center for Undergraduate Research and Academic Engagement

Submission information

Submission Number: 1285

Submission ID: 21021

Submission UUID: 3b1c1e70-ca09-4be8-b470-2defbcd79a41

Submission URI: /urop-research-mentor-project-submission-portal

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Created: Mon, 08/18/2025 - 10:05 PM

Completed: Mon, 08/18/2025 - 10:06 PM

Changed: Thu, 09/25/2025 - 12:56 PM

Remote IP address: 217.180.196.76

Submitted by: Anonymous

Language: English

Is draft: No

Webform: UROP Project Proposal Portal

Submitted to: UROP Research Mentor Project Submission Portal

Research Mentor Information

Primary Research Mentor Name Kourosh Shoele

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When potential research assistants are reaching out via email, what is your preferred honorific? kshoele@fsu.edu

Contact Email (FSU Email if affiliated) kshoele@fsu.edu

Position Title Faculty

FSU College (if applicable) FAMU-FSU College of Engineering

FSU Department or Non-FSU Organization Affiliation Florida State University

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Additional Research Mentor(s)

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Overall Project Details

Title of the Project Fish-inspired swimming robot***

Project Keywords Robotic, machine learning, fish swimming

Are you currently looking for research assistants? Yes

Number of Research Assistants Needed 4

Relevant Research Assistant Major(s) Open to all major

Project Location: On FSU Main Campus

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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? 8hr

Roughly what time frame do you expect research assistant(s) to work? During business hours

Overall Research Project Description We are using machine learning to enable fish-inspired locomotion and test our robot in experimental facility. The use of computer aided simulations will enable us to have a agile robot.

Research Tasks Do literature review, collect data, run small simulation packages provided and testing the robot in the towing tank

Skills that research assistant(s) may need: Being good and interested in experimental robotic work; or excited about machine learning applications in engineering and science

Mentoring Philosophy Our mentoring philosophy for undergraduate research is centered on fostering curiosity, independence, and confidence in students as they transition from learners to contributors of new knowledge. I aim to create a supportive environment where students feel encouraged to ask questions, explore ideas, and learn through both successes and challenges. By balancing guidance with autonomy, I help students develop problem-solving skills, critical thinking, and resilience that extend beyond the research project itself. I also emphasize the importance of collaboration, clear communication, and ethical responsibility in research. Ultimately, my goal is to empower undergraduates to see themselves as capable researchers whose contributions matter to both the scientific community and society.

Please provide a link to your publications, a video clip, or a website for your research project (if applicable): https://eng.famu.fsu.edu/~kshoele/CTML/

Please add any additional information here (if applicable): Na

Are you interested in participating in the UROP Research Mentor Roundtable? No

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UROP Program Elements

Mentor Handbook, FAQs, and Communication Yes

UROP Performance Evaluation Yes

Materials Grant Yes

UROP Poster Presentation Yes

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Year 2025

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