Simulating Soccer gameplay Using Agent-Based Models

Soccer, Sports, Simulations, Mathematical modeling

Research Mentor: Mohammad Nooranidoost,
Department, College, Affiliation: Mathematics, Arts and Sciences
Contact Email: mnooranidoost@fsu.edu
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Looking for Research Assistants: Yes
Number of Research Assistants: 1
Relevant Majors: Scientific computing, Mathematics, Engineering, Computer Science
Project Location: On FSU Main Campus
Research Assistant Transportation Required: No, the project is remote
Remote or In-person: Partially Remote
Approximate Weekly Hours: 10, Flexible schedule (Combination of business and outside of business. TBD between student and research mentor.)
Roundtable Times and Zoom Link: Thursday, September 7 from 4:00 to 4:30 pm (https://fsu.zoom.us/j/2640040713)

Project Description

This research project focuses on modeling the gameplay of soccer using agent-based models. In soccer, player interactions and characteristics, ball movement, decision-making, and team formation rules the game statistics and outcomes. In this project, we will employ agent-based modeling techniques, using relevant softwares and packages, to simulate the interaction between players and explore their influence on team strategies, ball possession, goal-scoring probabilities, etc.

Research Tasks: Literature review of relevant research studies, Mathematical modeling, Analysis and visualization of the simulations

Skills that research assistant(s) may need: Calculus, Some experience in coding, Passion for modeling sports, Basic knowledge of soccer rules