UROP Research Mentor Project Submission Portal: Submission #630

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Submission Number: 630
Submission ID: 9591
Submission UUID: 74bfecbe-3568-4c1e-af16-70ec7147a231

Created: Thu, 09/28/2023 - 01:45 PM
Completed: Thu, 09/28/2023 - 01:45 PM
Changed: Mon, 10/16/2023 - 03:41 PM

Remote IP address: 128.186.63.38
Submitted by: Anonymous
Language: English

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Primary Research Mentor Name Luyao Ma
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Contact Email (FSU Email if affiliated) luyao.ma@fsu.edu
Position Title Faculty
FSU College (if applicable) Health and Human Sciences
FSU Department or Non-FSU Organization Affiliation Nutrition and Integrative Physiology
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Title of the Project Prediction of nutrition, quality, and safety of food products using artificial intelligence and smart sensors
Project Keywords machine learning, sensors, nutrition, food quality, food safety
Are you currently looking for research assistants? No
Number of Research Assistants Needed 3
Relevant Research Assistant Major(s) Open to all majors. Students with interest or background in biology, chemistry, computer science, nutrition and food sciences are welcome!
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? 5-10 hours a week
Roughly what time frame do you expect research assistant(s) to work? During business hours
Overall Research Project Description In the United States, nearly 40% of food is wasted in kitchens due to the degradation of nutrients, spoilage, or safety concerns. This food loss was related to approximately 133 billion pounds and 161 billion worth of food in 2010. In order to reduce food loss and ensure the nutrition and safety of food products, our research project will integrate smart sensors and instrumentation with machine learning to rapidly and accurately study the chemical and microbiological properties of food products. More specifically, we will collect the food-related data using 3D-printed portable sensors, spectroscopy, and optical imaging; and then analyze the data using machine learning. This newly developed approach will be applied to predict the shelf life of food products and guide the consumers to plan their daily food consumption at home.
Research Tasks Students will be working closely with the research mentor Dr. Ma for literature review, data collection, and data analysis. There are also opportunities for students to write manuscripts and attend conferences with the supports from Dr. Ma.
Skills that research assistant(s) may need: Background in biology, chemistry, computer science, nutrition and food sciences are recommended.
Mentoring Philosophy My mentoring philosophy is student-centered. I will learn the career and academic goals of students in both short-term (within 1 year) and long-term (2-4 years). Based on the shared interest between students and myself, I will design a detailed project for students. I will develop different training plans for students who want to go to academia, industry, or governmental institutes. In this UROP program, I will closely work with students, share my own experience, and teach them both soft skills and technical knowledge. I will create a safe and enjoyable environment in which students feel it is fine to learn from mistakes. I will also encourage the growth of students through research challenges, starting with a little challenging tasks and gradually increasing the challenge levels based on the student's learning curve.
Please provide a link to your publications, a video clip, or a website for your research project (if applicable): https://scholar.google.ca/citations?user=p8sz18MAAAAJ&hl=en
Please add any additional information here (if applicable): Dr. Ma's profile and research interest: https://healthandhumansciences.fsu.edu/departments/nip/faculty-staff/luyao-ma
Roundtable times and Zoom links Students are welcome to contact Dr. Ma at luyao.ma@fsu.edu to schedule an in-person meeting or a Zoom meeting.
Mentor Handbook, FAQs, and Communication Yes
UROP Performance Evaluation Yes
Materials Grant Yes
UROP Poster Presentation Yes
Year 2023
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