Computer Science (games) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 23 Computer Science (games) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Playing in the Past: Investigating User Experience Design in Historical Games

Edinburgh Napier University School of Computing, Engineering & the Built Environment

Historical Games continue to find critical and commercial success. Game series such as Assassin’s Creed, Red Dead Redemption, Total War, and Civilisation are amongst the most recognisable forms of popular history. Read more

Supervisors: Dr ID Donald, Dr HW Wagner

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

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Cyber Security Innovations in Simulations, Serious Games, and Edutainment

Leeds Beckett University School of Built Environment, Engineering and Computing

The School of Built Environment, Engineering and Computing at Leeds Beckett University is currently accepting applications for up to 4 funded full-time PhD Research Studentships. Read more

Supervisor: Dr C Schreuders

17 May 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Cloud XR QoE for Programable Networks: Understanding how to deliver high-quality immersive XR experiences over future programmable networks.

Lancaster University School of Computing & Communications

Cloud rendered immersive Extended Reality (XR) has many applications across consumer, enterprise, and industry domains. Cloud gaming enables consumers to play immersive games on a variety of client devices by streaming content rendered from remote GPU servers. Read more

Supervisor: Prof NR Race

31 August 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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A framework for museums participatory design in virtual reality assisted by AI

University of the West of Scotland Computing, Engineering & Physical Sciences

Do you have a passion for museums and emerging technologies? Are you driven to make a difference in local communities?. This PhD Studentship offers a unique opportunity to bridge the digital divide facing Small and Medium Museums (SMMs). Read more

Supervisors: Dr M Gilardi, Prof K Kosmala, Prof K Dahal

30 June 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (European/UK Students Only)

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PhD Bursary in Virtual Production

Arts University Bournemouth

The ‘Production Cultures’ of Virtual Production. Arts University Bournemouth (AUB) is pleased to offer one part-time fees only bursary for the above PhD opportunity to outstanding applicants seeking to begin a programme of research with AUB in September 2024. Read more

Funded PhD Programme (UK Students Only) Arts Research Programme

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Towards Next-Generation Gaming: Enhancing Immersive Gameplay through Customised AI-Driven Non-Player Characters (NPCs) [Self Funded Students Only]

Cardiff University Cardiff School of Computer Science & Informatics

We are seeking highly motivated and ambitious candidates to join our research team and pursue a PhD in the cutting-edge field of next-generation gaming. Read more

Supervisors: Dr Y Qin, Dr D Finnegan, Prof Y Lai

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

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The impact of new technologies on Creative Industries production: how to manage positive and negative environmental impacts

Loughborough University Loughborough Business School

The creative industries are among the largest and most digital of the UK’s industrial sectors. Within creative industries we are witnessing two contrasting effects. Read more

Supervisors: Prof G Hitchen, Prof L Jackson, Dr K Broadhurst, Prof I Hodgkinson

17 May 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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FAIROmics - PhD fellowship in explainable machine learning techniques to support the design of plant-based fermented food products – Development of a serious game to support the design of plant-based fermented food products.

INRAE Inrae - Paris-Saclay Food and Bioproduct Engineering Research Unit

About the Project. Plant-based dairy and meat alternatives have grown in popularity in recent years for various reasons, including sustainability and health benefits, as well as lifestyle trends and dietary restrictions. Read more

Supervisors: Dr ANN Ngonga-Ngomo, Dr MS Sherif, Dr CP Pénicaud, Assoc Prof ASE Saint-Eve, Dr LE Espinosa

15 May 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Design, Implementation and Evaluation of Non-Cooperative Game Theoretic Models for Cyber Security

Kingston University Faculty of Engineering, Computing and the Environment

Cyber security is the assessment of, responding to and monitoring of the security of the cyberspace. It is difficult to pin down to one single scientific discipline, but rather relates to a number of domains and fields such as physical security, network security, security assessment frameworks and the human element. Read more

Supervisor: Dr E Pfluegel

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

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Asynchronous virtual reality

Kingston University Faculty of Engineering, Computing and the Environment

Collaborating with others is an essential part of work and play, and digital platforms that facilitate remote collaboration are becoming ever more important. Read more

Supervisor: Dr G Mills

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

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Research Degrees at UCA

University for the Creative Arts

Studying a creative research degree at UCA means joining a vibrant and progressive top ten research community with a wealth of specialist resources for creative research and practice. Read more

Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide) Arts Research Programme

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Human Motion Analysis using Computer Vision and Deep Learning

Kingston University Faculty of Engineering, Computing and the Environment

Analysis of human motion is implicitly or explicitly required in many areas such as healthcare, sports, video surveillance, body-based user interfaces and computer games and animation. Read more

Supervisor: Prof D Makris

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

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EngD in AI Assurance and Verification

University of Warwick WMG

Artificial Intelligence plays a significant role in modern society and business, and this is only set to grow. The technology features in the electronic games we play, the cars we drive and the chatbots we engage with. Read more

Supervisor: Prof C Maple

Year round applications PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Evaluating Novel Immersive & Interactive Technologies in Higher Education

Edinburgh Napier University School of Computing, Engineering & the Built Environment

This is an open call for research proposals related to the application and use of novel technology in Higher Education. Read more

Supervisors: Dr DM Meharg, Dr ID Donald, Dr DD Darzentas

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

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Designing Meaningful Mixed Reality Experiences

Edinburgh Napier University School of Computing, Engineering & the Built Environment

The aim of this research project is to investigate the design of Mixed Reality Experiences, with the long-term objective of investigating how they can be designed, developed and deployed in engaging, impactful, and ultimately more meaningful ways, in any given application context. Read more

Supervisor: Dr DD Darzentas

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

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We have 23 Computer Science (games) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Computer Science (games) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 23 Computer Science (games) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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