UROP Research Mentor Project Submission Portal: Submission #1335

Research Mentor Information
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Primary Research Mentor Name: Oscar Chuy
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Contact Email (FSU Email if affiliated): chuy@eng.famu.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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Overall Project Details
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Title of the Project: Activity Identification Using Deep Learning
Project Keywords: AI, machine learning, sensor technologies, embedded systems, and biomedical applications
Are you currently looking for research assistants?: Yes
Number of Research Assistants Needed : 2
Relevant Research Assistant Major(s):
Electrical and Computer

Project Location:: FAMU-FSU College of Engineering
If the project location is off campus, does the research assistant(s) need to provide their own transportation?: Yes
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?: 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:
As the elderly population continues to grow, understanding their daily activities has become increasingly important for designing supportive technologies that promote independence. This research project focuses on recognizing human activities—such as walking, sitting, or reaching—by analyzing data collected from various sensors.
Students will work with sensors such as accelerometers and cameras to gather data and apply deep learning techniques to detect and classify different activities.
Through this research experience, undergraduate students will gain hands-on skills in:
•	Basic electronics and sensor setup
•	Data collection and preprocessing
•	Deep learning for activity recognition
This is a great opportunity for students who are interested in AI, machine learning, sensor technologies, embedded systems, and biomedical applications. 


Research Tasks:
Literature review, data collection, programming (python), data analysis, and deep learning implementation.  

Skills that research assistant(s) may need::
Basic programming, Interest in AI TensorFlow or PyTorch, Interesest in Sensors and Data Analysis. 

Mentoring Philosophy:
I believe undergraduate research is a chance for students to grow into independent problem-solvers. My role as a mentor is to guide, not micromanage. I provide the tools, feedback, and support needed, but I expect students to take ownership of their learning and drive their own progress.

I encouraged student to 
•	Take initiative and explore solutions on their own
•	Learn from challenges and setbacks
•	Ask thoughtful questions and seek out resources
•	Communicate clearly and manage their time responsibly



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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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