PhD Studentship: AI-Driven Video Analysis

Be Part of the Future of AI in Video Analysis:

Embark on a transformative journey with a fully- funded industrial PhD scholarship at the University of Surrey’s acclaimed AI research department, CVSSP.

Exclusive Industrial Immersion: Step out of the academic realm and into the heart of industry with Digital Barriers. This is your chance to see your work in action, influencing real-world applications and making an impact where it matters most.

Ground-breaking Project: Step into the vanguard of AI research with a project that's not just about analysing video—it's about unravelling the rich tapestry of activity within. This is activity detection redefined. You will teach machines to observe and understand:

• Human Interactions: From the subtleties of conversation to the dynamics of an argument. Is the subject talking, shouting, or in the midst of an intense debate?
• Movement and Motion: Capture the poetry of human movement, whether it's a simple walk across the room, a spirited run, an ascent up the stairs, or a stealthy crawl.
• Behavioural Patterns: What does it mean to loiter versus pause? Can we determine intent from inaction?
• Abandoned Objects: Can a piece of luggage left behind tell a story of haste or hazard.
• Spatial Awareness: Understand the unspoken dialogue of space—when is someone or something in front, beside, below, or to the right? 

Supervisors: Professor Josef Kittler, Dr Muhammad Awais Rana and Dr Kieron Messer.

Entry requirements

Open to any UK or international candidates. Starting in October 2024. Later start dates may be possible – please contact Professor Josef Kittler once deadline passes.

You will need to meet the minimum entry requirements for our PhD programme.

YOUR LAUNCHPAD: We're calling for thinkers, innovators, and dreamers who are ready to make a mark in the AI universe. Here’s what will set you apart:

Elite Academic Pedigree: Armed with a first- class degree from a related discipline such as Physics, Mathematics, Engineering or Computing, you are ready to expand your horizons.

AI/ML Virtuoso: With a foundational understanding of AI and ML, you’re prepared to leap into advanced innovation.

Image Processing: Your skills will bring clarity to the unseen and shape the vision of tomorrow.

Coding Maestro: Your Python prowess and fluency in AI libraries will be the tools with which you sculpt the future.

Mathematical Maverick: A statistical savant, you find narratives in numbers and patterns in chaos.

Problem-Solving Prodigy: No challenge too great, no puzzle too complex.

Communication Conductor: You translate complex data into compelling stories.

Linguistic Excellence: Your command of the English language is second to none.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU:

Inspiring Mentorship: Learn from the luminaries of AI.

Real-World Impact: See the fruits of your research in tangible, transformative industry solutions.

Global Network: Collaborate with leading minds across the globe.

Career Catalyst: This isn't just a PhD; it's the beginning of a distinguished journey in AI.

How to apply

To apply for this PhD studentship, please send your CV and cover letter to Prof Josef Kittler at J.Kittler@surrey.ac.uk and copy your email to Dr Kieron Messer at kieron.messer@digitalbarriers.com by 1 July 2024.

Funding

UKRI Standard stipend. Funding for 3.5 years. Fully and directly funded for this project only. Open to any UK or international candidates.

Application deadline

1 July 2024

Enquiries

Contact Professor Josef Kittler

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