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PhD Projects Computer Science

PhD Projects in Computer Science (Sponsored/Self-Funded)

The School of Computing at Newcastle University is advertising a number of PhD projects in the areas of data science and computer vision, cybersecurity, human computer interaction, internet of things, distributed systems, and many more.

COMPSF01: Understanding how Quantum Weirdness Could Solve Hard Problems - Supervisors: Nick Chancellor and Jonte Hance

COMPSF02: The Impact of Generative AI on teaching Team Projects in Computer Science - Supervisor: Marie Devlin

COMPSF03: Applications of Graph Width Parameters to Computational Complexity - Supervisor: Konrad Dabrowski

COMPSF04: Longitudinal brain imaging and modelling of ageing and disease processes - Supervisor: Yujiang Wang

COMPSF05: Biomedical Explainable AI - Supervisor: Jaume Bacardit

COMPSF06: Multimodal visually explainable AI prediction models to enhance the risk stratification of lethal ventricular arrhythmias - Supervisor: Alaa Alahmadi

COMPSF07: AI transparency - Supervisor: Pawel Widera

COMPSF08: AutoLink: Blockchain-Integrated Simulator for Autonomous Vehicle Networks - Supervisor: Ellis Solaiman

COMPSF09: Large Language Model for Robotics - Supervisor: Bo Wei

COMPSF10: Scheduling serverless computing applications in the cloud-edge continuum with TEE integration - Supervisor: Devki Nandan Jha

COMPSF11: TinyML for the Internet of Things - Supervisor: Tomasz Szydlo

COMPSF12: Interfacing Between the Smart Home and the Street - Supervisor: Nick Taylor

COMPSF13: Advancing Human-Centred AI: PhD Research Opportunities in the Haii Lab – Supervisor: Lei Shi

COMPSF14: Performance and security in VANETs – Supervisor: Nigel Thomas

COMPSF15: Event-Based Visualization of Temporal Networks – Supervisor: Daniel Archambault

COMPSF16: Data Visualization for Human-AI Collaboration - Supervisor: Xinhuan Shu

COMPSF17: Data visualization for explainability and data-driven decision-making in and life sciences – Supervisor: Sara Fernstad

COMPSF18:  Supervisor: Aydin Abadi

Project 1: Dealing with Financial Fraud through Privacy-Enhancing Technologies

Project 2: Incentivizing Participation in Privacy-Enhancing Technologies

Project 3: Enhancing Federated Learning Efficiency and Scalability with Advanced Cryptographic Protocols

Project 4: Mitigating Insider Threats in Financial Sectors through the Development and Use of Privacy-Enhancing Technologies

COMPSF19: Privacy Enhancing Technologies for Cyber-Physical Systems  – Supervisor: Shishir Nagaraja

COMPSF20 AI and Cyber Security for Cyber Physical  – Supervisor: Mujeeb Ahmed

 

Prospective Students are encouraged to contact project supervisors directly for more information on specific projects or research topics.

Start dates are January, April or September and we recommend allowing 2-3 months for the application process.

There are no formal deadlines to apply for a project, projects will be withdrawn once a suitable student has been accepted.

 

Eligibility

Please note that these projects are not funded and are available only for applicants who have their own funding or who plan to apply for funding for their studies.

PhD studies are available to all applicants holding, or expecting to receive, a good (2:1 minimum or equivalent) bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related discipline, or an international equivalent. Applicants should have a strong background in Computer Science or related area. High motivation for independent theoretical/computational work is essential. Skills and interest in project specific areas are also desirable.  Newcastle University values individual differences and the diversity that this brings. We want to ensure that no-one is at a disadvantage because of who they are. We encourage applications from under-represented groups, and requests for flexible study (e.g., part-time) are welcomed.

Applicants whose first language is not English require an IELTS score of 6.5 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in each subsection.

International applicants may require an ATAS (Academic Technology Approval Scheme) clearance certificate prior to obtaining their visa and to study on this programme. 

 

How to apply

You should apply through the University's Apply to Newcastle Portal 

Once registered select ‘Create a Postgraduate Application’.  

Use ‘Course Search’ to identify your programme of study:  

  • Search for the ‘Course Title’ using programme code: 8050F
  • Research Area: Computing Science
  • Select PhD Computer Science as the programme of study 

You need to provide the following in ‘Further Questions’ section:  

  • ‘Personal Statement’ - (this is a mandatory field) upload a document or write a statement statement directly into application form
  • When prompted - select ‘Write Proposal’. Type the title of the research project from this advert that you want to apply for. You don’t need to upload a research proposal.
  • The code for the project that you want to apply for e.g. COMPSF01 in the 'Studentship/Partnership Reference'

In the ‘Supporting Documentation’ section you should upload: 

  • A covering letter and your CV
  • Degree transcripts and certificates
  • If English is not your first language, a copy of your English language qualification if already completed. 

You must submit one application per studentship, you cannot apply for multiple studentships on one application.