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Dr V Giuffrida Applications accepted all year round Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Edinburgh United Kingdom Artificial Intelligence Computer Science Software Engineering

About the Project

As AI is becoming more ubiquitous in many research fields and applications, AI models need to be energy efficient. The training of AI models (such as deep networks) requires extensive computational power, especially when large datasets are used, and multiple runs for prototyping and hyper-parameters tuning are needed. Typically, when training from scratch is performed, the energy demands of such models are not negligible anymore, especially when such models are conceived to be deployed in resource-constrained devices in contexts like IoT and edge computing.

The prospective application will tackle this major challenge, devising new energy-efficient training and inference paradigms towards the Green AI concept.

Prospective applicants are encouraged to contact the Supervisor before submitting their applications. Applications should make it clear the project you are applying for and the name of the supervisor(s).

Academic qualifications

A first degree (at least a 2.1) ideally in computer science (with a specialisation in AI) with a good fundamental knowledge of software engineering.

English language requirement

IELTS score must be at least 6.5 (with not less than 6.0 in each of the four components). Other, equivalent qualifications will be accepted. Full details of the University’s policy are available online.

Essential attributes:

Experience of fundamental deep learning frameworks (e.g., PyTorch, Tensorflow, etc.)
Competent in Python Programming
Knowledge of embedded devices
Good written and oral communication skills
Strong motivation, with evidence of independent research skills relevant to the project
Good time management

Desirable attributes:

Knowledge of compiled programming languages, such C/C++
Knowledge of data quantisation
Knowledge of current GPGPU APIs (e.g., CUDA)

For enquiries about the content of the project, please email Dr Valerio Giuffrida v.giuffrida@napier.ac.uk

For information about how to apply, please visit our website https://www.napier.ac.uk/research-and-innovation/research-degrees/how-to-apply

To apply, please select the link for the PhD Computing FT application form

References

Bruno Casella, Alessio Chisari, Sebastiano Battiato, Mario Valerio Giuffrida (2022) “Transfer Learning via Test-time Neural Networks Aggregation,” International Conference on Computer Vision Theory and Applications.