Robust Low-Dimensional Representations for Noisy Real-World Data
About the Project
The project is in close collaboration with the National Physical Laboratory and benefits from the scientific environment and resources provided by the Centre for Vision, Speech and Signal Processing CVSSP and the Institute for People-Centred AI at the University of Surrey
A generous stipend is offered in addition to funding for UK-level tuition fees and research training.
We are looking for applicants with a degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, or Engineering. Prior experience in AI is necessary. Prior experience in tomographic imaging and medical physics would be advantageous but is not required.
The scholarship is open only to candidates that qualify to pay UK-level (home) tuition fees.
Supervisors: Professor Gustavo Carneiro and Dr Spencer Thomas
Entry requirements
Open to candidates who pay UK/home rate fees. See UKCISA for further information. Starting in October 2026. Later start dates may be possible, please contact Professor Gustavo Carneiro once the deadline passes.
You will need to meet the minimum entry requirements for our PhD programme.
Candidate profile
- A First Class undergraduate degree or MSc with Distinction (or equivalent overseas qualification) in mathematics, computer science, physics or engineering.
- Excellent mathematical, analytic, and programming skills
- Previous experience in AI
- Previous experience in tomographic imaging would be advantageous.
How to apply
Applications should be submitted via the Vision, Speech and Signal Processing PhD programme page. In place of a research proposal you should upload a document stating the title of the project that you wish to apply for and the name of the relevant supervisor.
Funding Notes
Fully and directly funded for this project only. UKRI standard stipend: £25,805 for academic year 2026/27, UK-level fees are covered. Generous research training support grant provided.
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