Growth Paradigms for Procedural Modeling

PGR-P-362

Key facts

Type of research degree: PhD
Application deadline: Ongoing deadline
Country eligibility: International (open to all nationalities, including the UK)
Funding: Non-funded
Supervisors: Dr Tom Kelly
Schools: School of Computing

<h2 class="heading hide-accessible">Summary</h2>

There is a history of growth-based procedural modeling for a wide range of geometry domain – from trees to urban environments. Growth based modeling has the advantage of emergent behaviour which is easily understood, and geometrically smooth. Such smoothness is important for domains such as model fitting and rule creation user interfaces, as explored in previous work. Goals for this project may include creating a unified growth language useful for multiple domains and creating user interfaces for growth-based modeling. The earliest start date for this project will be 1 October 2020.

<h2 class="heading hide-accessible">Full description</h2>

<p>Example videos: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ITDVFtcJl8">growing houses</a>, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FuFWJjtnn5Q">growing crystals</a>, and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=1&v=9PbrI4X4prQ">growing floorplans</a>.</p>

<h2 class="heading">How to apply</h2>

<p>Formal applications for research degree study should be made online through the <a href="http://www.leeds.ac.uk/rsa/prospective_students/apply/I_want_to_apply.html">University's website</a>. Please state clearly in the research information section that the research degree you wish to be considered for is ‘Growth Paradigms for Procedural Modeling’ as well as <a href="https://eps.leeds.ac.uk/computing/staff/1545/dr-tom-kelly">Dr Tom Kelly</a> as your proposed supervisor.</p> <p>If English is not your first language, you must provide evidence that you meet the University's minimum English language requirements (below).</p> <p><em>We welcome applications from all suitably-qualified candidates, but UK black and minority ethnic (BME) researchers are currently under-represented in our Postgraduate Research community, and we would therefore particularly encourage applications from UK BME candidates. All scholarships will be awarded on the basis of merit.</em></p>

<h2 class="heading heading--sm">Entry requirements</h2>

Applicants to research degree programmes should normally have at least a first class or an upper second class British Bachelors Honours degree (or equivalent) in an appropriate discipline. The criteria for entry for some research degrees may be higher, for example, several faculties, also require a Masters degree. Applicants are advised to check with the relevant School prior to making an application. Applicants who are uncertain about the requirements for a particular research degree are advised to contact the School or Graduate School prior to making an application.

<h2 class="heading heading--sm">English language requirements</h2>

The minimum English language entry requirement for research postgraduate research study is an IELTS of 6.0 overall with at least 5.5 in each component (reading, writing, listening and speaking) or equivalent. The test must be dated within two years of the start date of the course in order to be valid. Some schools and faculties have a higher requirement.

<h2 class="heading">Contact details</h2>

<p>For further information regarding your application, please contact Doctoral College Admissions by email: <a href="mailto:phd@engineering.leeds.ac.uk">phd@engineering.leeds.ac.uk</a> or by telephone: +44 (0)113 343 5057.</p> <p>For further information regarding the project, please contact Dr Tom Kelly by email:  <a href="mailto:T.W.A.Kelly@leeds.ac.uk">T.W.A.Kelly@leeds.ac.uk</a></p>

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