| Scope | 1 student |
| Deadline | ASAP |
| Important | Prior knowledge of the specific topics is not required. |
| Note | Currently, this position is restricted to potential NSERC USRA students. This means that you must be a Canadian Citizen to apply. |
Summary
Business process management (BPM) is a field that focuses on modelling how a business operates. BPMN (Business Process Model and Notation) is a standard for modelling BPM’s, and this project will focus on modelling core concepts found in the BPMN language using AI planning techniques. The goal is to explore how AI planning can be used to model the latest functionality of BPMN, and to create a toolkit to help facilitate research in the area.
(image generated using DALL-E 2 with the prompt, “epic looking business proces”.)
Required Expertise
Some experience with automated planning is required (e.g., from CISC 352 or CISC 813). Knowledge of BPMN is not required, but a willingness to learn about the topic is essential.
Deliverables
At the conclusion of this project, students will have produced a library for modelling BPMN concepts using AI planning techniques.
Application Procedure
To apply for the above project, please email Prof. Muise with the following details (there are several parts, but all of them should be brief):
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Your name and a bit of background about yourself.
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The project(s) name and expression of your interest in the area.
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Your (unofficial) Queen’s transcript.
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If you are Canadian (affects funding sources you may be eligible for).
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If you have taken CISC 204 with Prof Muise and completed a project, please provide a link to the project and briefly describe what your group did.
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(if available) A CV/Resume
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(if available) A link to any software/projects you’ve worked on (e.g., GitHub profile).
We will reach out to interested students and possibly interview if there is high demand for the project. If necessary, the interview process will involve a small coding exercise as well as meeting with Prof. Muise and/or Mu Lab members.