Computer Science PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships in Dundee

We have 17 Computer Science PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships in Dundee

A robust and accurate facial 3D reconstruction method from images acquired by mobile devices at home for facial growth monitoring

University of Dundee School of Science and Engineering

Diseases affecting facial growth require highly accurate facial 3D scan to diagnose, monitor and plan treatment of the condition. Read more

Supervisors: Dr L Magerand, Prof E Trucco, Prof P Mossey

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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China Scholarship Council: Protein Search at Tree of Life Scale using Natural (Protein) Language Models

University of Dundee School of Life Sciences

In this computational biology project with focus on machine learning (natural language processing) the ideal candidate enjoys working with biological data and on biological questions, but has further interest in applied machine learning and/or predictive modeling to explore the complexities of the ToL in a pattern recognition framework. . Read more

Supervisors: Dr H Drost, Prof G J Barton

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

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MSc by Research: Mechanisms controlling cell ingression through the primitive streak during gastrulation in chick embryos

University of Dundee School of Life Sciences

We investigate the how the key cell behaviours that mediate gastrulation in the early chick embryo. The chick embryo is a model for amniote development including humans. Read more

Supervisor: Prof C J Weijer

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Robust Deep Learning for Medical Image Reconstruction

University of Dundee School of Science and Engineering

The Department of Biomedical Engineering at the University of Dundee is inviting applications for a self-funded PhD research project under the supervision of Dr Alessandro Perelli. Read more

Supervisor: Dr A. Perelli

28 February 2024 PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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China Scholarship Council: Using state-of-the-art genomics and genetics to clone functional disease resistance genes in potato

University of Dundee School of Life Sciences

Potato is the third most important food crop and consumed by over a billion people around the world. More than 375 million tonnes of potato were produced in 2021 but it’s estimated that approximately 25% are lost to diseases. Read more

Supervisors: Dr I Hein, Dr M Bayer, Dr T Adams

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

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China Scholarship Council: Breaking the barrier: Improving antibiotic design by machine learning

University of Dundee School of Life Sciences

Antibiotic resistance is a global health problem of increasing severity. Infections caused by Gram-negative bacteria are especially difficult to treat… Read more

Supervisors: Prof U Zachariae, Dr R Sknepnek

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

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Impact of temperature and habitat on the pest potential of UK ecotypes of Drosophila suzukii: a life table and modelling analysis

The James Hutton Institute Postgraduate Training

Are you interested in becoming an Epidemiologist?. We are offering a unique opportunity to improve our understanding of the biology and epidemiology of a globally important crop pest. Read more

Supervisors: Dr P Skelsey, Dr A Karley, Dr D Bray

5 January 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (European/UK Students Only)

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Integrated soil microbiomes for sustainable agriculture – looking beyond bacteria with computational biology

The James Hutton Institute Postgraduate Training

Background. This project provides an exciting opportunity to use computational biology to explore the diversity and interactions within agricultural soil microbiomes. Read more

Supervisors: Dr S Jones, Dr H Kettle, Dr N Holden

5 January 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Algorithms at Work: A Critical Analysis of the Implications of Algorithmic Management for Employees

University of Dundee School of Business

Fully funded PhD opportunity at the School of Business, University of Dundee, the UK. The term "algorithmic management" in the workplace describes the digitization of conventional HR tasks, such as managing working relationships, hiring staff, and coordinating the labor process (Adams-Prassl, 2022). Read more

Supervisors: Dr S Farooqi, Prof S Singh

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

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The use of machine learning (ML) to evaluate the potential of fundamental, technical and other indicators to predict share returns

University of Dundee School of Business

Fully funded PhD opportunity at the School of Business, University of Dundee, the UK. There is a debate within Finance around the most effective methods for analysing and valuing shares. Read more

Supervisors: Dr R Cordina, Prof D Power

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

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Development of a Low-Cost Autonomous Device for Colorectal Cancer Screening and Treatment

University of Dundee School of Science and Engineering

We are excited to announce a fantastic opportunity to join our dynamic team at the Endorobotics Lab, led by Dr. Luigi Manfredi, in the School of Medicine at the University of Dundee. Read more

Supervisor: Dr L Manfredi

28 February 2024 PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Development of micro-incubator OCT/ OCE bioreactor system to engineer a robust musculoskeletal tissue model

University of Dundee School of Science and Engineering

Achieving adequate musculoskeletal tissue healing is one of the most challenging factors in the repair of orthopaedic tissues. The problem of hard-to-soft tissue fixation is the major cause of failure of replacement grafts and leads to further musculoskeletal degeneration e.g. Read more

Supervisors: Dr J Vorstius, Dr C Li

28 February 2024 PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Non Linear Media Creation from Existing Linear Media Artefacts

University of Dundee School of Science and Engineering

This project will examine how pre-existing media metadata such as subtitle tracks can be repurposed in order to create non-linear narrative forms of storytelling. Read more

Supervisors: Dr M Crabb, Dr R Menzies

28 February 2024 PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Safe Augmented Reality Interactions for Cultural Heritage Sites

University of Dundee School of Science and Engineering

This project will improve the safety of visitors to cultural heritage sites throughout Scotland by examining how Augmented Reality (AR) interaction methods can be created to promote site safety by combining research within the areas of HCI, interface design, and safety related systems. Read more

Supervisors: Dr M Crabb, Dr R Menzies

28 February 2024 PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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