We have 13 University of Sheffield, Department of Computer Science PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

A 3.5-year funded PhD studentship is available in the Department of Computer Science at University of Sheffield, working on the topic of robust and adaptive AI-enabled vision system for medical imaging and precision medicine. Read more

Supervisor: Dr C Chen

31 December 2023 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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PhD studentship in Computer Vision - Semantic Segmentation in the Wild

University of Sheffield Department of Computer Science

This project aims to tackle the challenges of effectively performing pixel-level classification (aka semantic segmentation) in applications where annotated data for model training is lacking. Read more

Supervisor: Dr J A. dos Santos

31 December 2023 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Causal Representation Learning in Computer Vision

University of Sheffield Department of Computer Science

Recent years have witnessed significant strides made by machine learning-based computer vision, thus enabling machines to interpret and understand visual information. Read more

Supervisor: Prof J Han

31 December 2023 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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The Virtual Oviduct – Computational Simulation of interactions in the Reproductive Tract (Code: COM-05-Walker)

University of Sheffield Department of Computer Science

The oviduct, (known as the “fallopian tube” in humans), connects the ovary to the womb (uterus) and is the site of fertilisation in mammals, leading to growth of an embryo. Read more

Supervisor: Dr D C Walker

24 January 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Search-Based Testing and Debugging for Autonomous Driving Systems in Simulated Environments (Code: COM-03-Shin)

University of Sheffield Department of Computer Science

Did you know that more than 1.3 million people die each year as a result of car crashes worldwide? Considering the fact that around 90% of car crashes are due to human errors, we must do something to reduce this tragic figure. Read more

Supervisors: Dr D Shin, Prof R Hierons

24 January 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Unresolved problems in deep neural networks: Causes and solutions (Code: COM-08-Winkler)

University of Sheffield Department of Computer Science

BACKGROUND. Deep neural networks (DNNs) are used in many applications because they can learn complicated features in data, segregate data into clusters that are defined by specified properties, and automate some tasks performed by humans. Read more

Supervisors: Dr J R Winkler, Dr M Ellis

24 January 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Developing a Novel Bluetooth Tracking System for Tracking Insects in the Landscape, Using Probabilistic Machine Learning (Code: COM-02-Smith)

University of Sheffield Department of Computer Science

Significant and continuing declines in many species of wild pollinators have been reported globally, leading to reduced pollination of wildflowers and agricultural crops. Read more

Supervisor: Dr M Smith

24 January 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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"When can I stop testing?": Using Machine Learning Theory to Bound the Size of Test Sets (Code: COM-04-Walkinshaw)

University of Sheffield Department of Computer Science

Cyber-physical systems and other software-based technologies have become pervasive in modern life. Read more

Supervisors: Dr N Walkinshaw, Dr J Law

24 January 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Automatic Analysis of Nocturnal Cough Sound for Detection and Management of COPD (Code: COM-06-Ma)

University of Sheffield Department of Computer Science

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) refers to a group of lung diseases, including chronic bronchitis and emphysema, which block airflow and make breathing difficult. Read more

Supervisors: Dr NM Ma, Prof J Wild

24 January 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Linking NHS data to wearable data for cardiovascular disease early detection and monitoring (Code: COM-01-Lanfranchi)

University of Sheffield Department of Computer Science

Accurately predicting, diagnosing, and providing personalized treatment for heart problems like heart disease involves having a lot of information about a person's daily life. Read more

Supervisor: Dr VL Lanfranchi

24 January 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Deep Learning based Controllable Character Animation with Images (Code: COM-07-Chen)

University of Sheffield Department of Computer Science

Character animation brings character to life with movement and has applications in 3D animated movies and games. There are emerging interests in using character animation to synthesise human behaviour in digital twins for applications like autonomous vehicles, urban planning, architectural design, and manufacturing. Read more

Supervisors: Dr Z Chen, Prof J Han

24 January 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Robust and Efficient Human-AI Alignment through Deep Learning and Multi-Agent Reinforcement Learning

University of Sheffield Department of Computer Science

This project uses deep reinforcement learning (a form of machine learning) to create artificial intelligence (AI) that actively aligns itself with the goals of individual human users. Read more

Supervisor: Dr R Loftin

15 December 2023 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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UKRI Centre for Doctoral Training in Speech and Language Technologies and Their Applications

University of Sheffield Department of Computer Science

Up to 15 fully-funded 4-year PhD studentships commencing in September 2023. Read more

Funded PhD Programme (European/UK Students Only) UKRI Centre for Doctoral Training

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We have 13 University of Sheffield, Department of Computer Science PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

University of Sheffield, Department of Computer Science PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 13 University of Sheffield, Department of Computer Science PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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