Overview

The aim of this Digital Media Processing and Biometrics course at the University of Hertfordshire is to conduct research and make original contributions to the advancement of knowledge in the following areas.

Machine Learning, in particular Deep Learning for data mining and knowledge discovery
Computer Vision technologies for object detection, recognition and tracking
Biometrics (Face, Voice, and Multimodality) for forensics and security, Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR), Big Data Architectures for Biometrics and Security
De-identification for privacy protection
Generative Adversarial Synthesis for attribute controlled image adaption, automatic text/image caption generation
Speech Technology for speech recognition and spoken human-machine interaction
Language Technology, including natural language processing and text mining
Processing and Analysis of biomedical signals (brain, heart, muscles and body motions)
Digital Media Processing including Content Based Multi-Media Retrieval, Big Data Architectures for Efficient Information Processing, Data (Multi-media) Analytics
Computer Vision, Soft Computing (Fuzzy Logic, Neural Networks, Genetic Algorithms,), Deep Learning and Information Fusion for Decision Making
Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) including Advanced Driver Assisted Systems (ADAS, information fusion from real time sensor data, adaptive vehicle design

What’s next for my career?

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Programme Structure

Main subjects of investigation include:

3D Vision and S3D Visualization
Virtual and Augmented Reality
Haptic Feedback and Visual-Touch Coordination
Graphically Integrated Visual Aids
Visual Realism and Usability Studies in VR
Human-Computer Interaction
Telerobotics and Mobile Robot Navigation
Immersive Tele-Health and 3D Endoscopy
Smart Systems and Telepresence
Computer Graphics
Serious Games

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months
Part-time
- 72 months

Start dates & application deadlines

You can apply for and start this programme anytime.

More details

multiple start dates available; to apply, please email the Doctoral College

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

79

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Computer Sciences Machine Learning View 18 other PhDs in Machine Learning in United Kingdom

Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

79

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants must have a good first degree (1st Class or 2.1) in Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Maths. Fluent English.

Tuition Fee

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International

16750 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 16750 GBP per year during 36 months.
National

5925 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 5925 GBP per year during 36 months.

Living costs for Hatfield

660 - 1140 GBP /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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