UROP Research Mentor Project Submission Portal: Submission #1285

Research Mentor Information
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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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Overall Project Details
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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/
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Are you interested in participating in the UROP Research Mentor Roundtable?: No
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UROP Program Elements
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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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