UROP Project

Artificial Intelligence, machine learning, cybersecurity, industry
Research Mentor: Dr. Abdulrahman Takiddin, PhD,
Department, College, Affiliation: Electrical andd Computer Engineering, FAMU-FSU College of Engineering
Contact Email: a.takiddin@fsu.edu
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Looking for Research Assistants: Yes
Number of Research Assistants: 3
Relevant Majors: Electrical Engineering
Computer Engineering
Computer Science
Project Location: FAMU-FSU College of Engineering and Center for Advanced Power Systems
Research Assistant Transportation Required: FSU transportation options (e.g., Seminole Express)
Remote or In-person: Partially Remote
Approximate Weekly Hours: 5-10,
Roundtable Times and Zoom Link: Tuesday, September 3 from 12:30 - 1:00 PM (Zoom link: https://fsu.zoom.us/j/98835455378)
Thursday, September 5 from 2:00 - 2:30 PM (Zoom link: https://fsu.zoom.us/j/97952412908)
Friday, September 6 from 4:30 - 5:00 PM (Zoom link: https://fsu.zoom.us/j/92505507137)

Project Description

Artificial intelligence is now being adopted in almost all fields to automate, expedite, and improve processes especially with the advancement of ChatGPT. This project involves building machine learning-based solutions to solve problems in modern businesses and industries including expediting processes and enhancing the security aspects. Such industries include smart power grids, transportation systems, and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) (e.g., drones).

Research Tasks: Data collection
Data analysis
Building machine learning models
Literature review
Documenting and reporting research outcomes

Skills that research assistant(s) may need: Recommended skills:
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 future as artificial intelligence is advancing in nearly all fields. As a new faculty member, I plan to work closely with students to conduct research in emerging topics including machine learning, cybersecurity, and IoT in cyber-physical systems fields including smart power grids, transportation systems, and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). I plan to achieve these goals by creating an interactive environment that allows students to collaborate in my research lab that is equipped with state-of-the-art high-performance computing that facilitates running real-time extensive simulations. These simulations will be conducted to mimc real-world cases, allowing students to witness how machine learning tools can improve the processes and enhance systems' robustness in case of cybersecurity threats. As part of my commitment to fostering a collaborative and inclusive research environment, I make it a priority to recognize the contributions of my students by including them as co-authors on publications resulting from our joint work. This approach not only acknowledges their valuable input, but also helps to build their academic and professional profiles, empowering them for future career success and preparing them for graduate studies.

Additional Information

https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=4zR2Up4AAAAJ&hl=en&oi=ao

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