Bangor University

Artificial Intelligence Machine Learning and Advanced Computing

Bangor UniversityBangor, United Kingdom

Course overview

One fully-funded 4-year PhD scholarship is available to start in September 2023 in the area of Artificial Intelligence machine learning and advanced computing (AIMLAC). The PhD is suitable for a graduate with a keen interest in AI algorithms for big data, optimisation, 3D modelling, and visualisation. The exciting project will research Smart Optimisation of Big Data for Geometry Generation and 3D Models, with Applications in Optimisation and Machine Learning of Big Data from various sources such as LiDAR (3D point clouds) obtained from architectural buildings and historical heritage.

The 4-year PhD, scholarship will sit within the UKRI Centre for Doctoral Training in Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning & Advanced Computing (CDT-AIMLAC). The students will be based at Bangor University, located within the School of Computer Science and Electronic Engineering (CSEE). Funding will cover the full cost of tuition fees and an annual stipend of approximately £15,900.

Additional funding is available for research expenses. Candidates must be resident in the UK without any immigration restriction. Applicants are required to submit a research proposal, on this topic, and written in their own words, when they submit their application.

Candidates will be shortlisted, and then invited for interview. Additional information of the project can be found here. Project title: Smart Optimisation of Big Data for Geometry Generation and 3D Models 1st supervisor: Dr Mosab Bazargani (School of Computer Science and Engineering) 2nd supervisor: Prof Jonathan C.

Roberts (School of Computer Science and Engineering) The successful candidate will be required to attend the AIMLAC taught components in year 1 (such as foundations of AI, research methods, information visualisation), residential meetings at Aberystwyth, Bristol, Cardiff or Swansea Universities, deliver responsible innovation, and engage with placements with external partners throughout the four-year programme. Placements may be six-month, or shorter three-month or two-week blocks. Successful applicants will be registered at Bangor University, hosted by the School of Computer Science and Engineering throughout their period of study, with the delivery of the related training in the PhD programme being shared between the Universities of Aberystwyth, Bangor, Bristol, Cardiff and Swansea.

Key highlights

  • Fully funded scholarship covering tuition fees plus an annual stipend
  • Part of the UKRI Centre for Doctoral Training in AIMLAC
  • Research on smart optimisation of LiDAR big data for 3D models
  • Applications to architectural buildings and historical heritage
  • Year-one taught components including foundations of AI and visualisation
  • Placements with external partners, from two weeks to six months

Entry requirements

  • Degree: 2:1 — or above
  • Additional condition: interview — Shortlisted candidates will be interviewed around the second half of July to the beginning of August.

Scholarships

  • Deans Scholarship - Postgraduate Research

    20% reduction in the published Postgraduate Research tuition fee for each year of study.

    Up to 20% of fees
  • Heads of School Scholarship

    10% reduction in the published Postgraduate Research tuition fee for each year of study.

    Up to 10% of fees
  • Inclusive Bangor Scholarships

    Payment towards tuition fees for one-year taught or research postgraduate Masters (or for two years if studying part-time). This will be capped at £9,500.

  • Refugee Scholarship

  • Vice-Chancellor Postgraduate Research Scholarships

    50% discount on the published International Tuition Fee for each year of study.

    Up to 50% of fees

Careers this course leads to

  • Machine learning researcher
  • AI research scientist
  • Data scientist
  • Computer vision engineer
  • 3D modelling and visualisation specialist
  • University lecturer in computer science

Cost of study

UK/Home: £5,182 per year | International: £21,000 per year

Admission

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