Computing

PGR-RA-163

Expertise of research area
algorithms and complexity; algorithms on graphs and data structures; applied computing; artificial intelligence; artificial intelligence in medical imaging; big data; cloud computing; computational fluid dynamics; crowd simulation; data analysis; machine learning; modelling and simulation platforms; sensor data

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Research in the School of Computing ranges from fundamental advances in algorithms and our understanding of computation, through to highly applied research into new display technologies for clinical diagnosis, energy-efficient data centres, and profound insight into data through visualisation.

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<h3>Our research</h3> <ul> <li><a href="https://eps.leeds.ac.uk/computing-research-groups/doc/artificial-intelligence">Artificial Intelligence</a></li> <li><a href="https://eps.leeds.ac.uk/computing-research-groups/doc/computing-biology-medicine-health">Computing in Biology, Medicine and Health</a></li> <li><a href="https://eps.leeds.ac.uk/computing-research-groups/doc/algorithms-complexity">Algorithms and Complexity</a></li> <li><a href="https://eps.leeds.ac.uk/computing-research-groups/doc/distributed-systems-services">Distributed Systems and Services</a></li> <li><a href="https://eps.leeds.ac.uk/computing-research-groups/doc/computational-science-engineering">Computational Science and Engineering</a></li> <li><a href="https://eps.leeds.ac.uk/computing-research-groups/doc/computational-medicine">Computational Medicine</a></li> </ul> <p>We have strong links with the <a href="https://lida.leeds.ac.uk/">Leeds Institute for Data Analytics</a>, <a href="https://robotics.leeds.ac.uk/">Robotics Leeds</a> and the <a href="https://fluids.leeds.ac.uk/">Leeds Institute for Fluid Dynamics</a>. We're also a partner of <a href="http://www.leeds.ac.uk/info/2000/research_and_innovation/683/our_partnership_with_the_alan_turing_institute">The Alan Turing Institute</a>, the UK’s national institute for data science and artificial intelligence.</p> <p>We have a range of opportunities for prospective postgraduate researchers including funded opportunities with our <a href="https://eps.leeds.ac.uk/computing-research-degrees/doc/centres-doctoral-training">Centres for Doctoral Training</a>. We also have a range of project ideas, and welcome new proposals that match our areas of expertise. You’ll join a friendly, supportive and diverse community of postgraduate researchers who come from all over the world.</p> <h3>Useful links and further reading:</h3> <ul> <li><a href="https://eps.leeds.ac.uk/computing-research-degrees">Research degrees in the School of Computing</a></li> <li><a href="https://eps.leeds.ac.uk/computing-research-innovation">School of Computing, Research and Innovation</a></li> </ul> <h3>Leeds Doctoral College</h3> <p>Our <a href="https://www.leeds.ac.uk/research-leeds-doctoral-college">Doctoral College</a> supports you throughout your postgraduate research journey. It brings together all the support services and opportunities to enhance your research, your development, and your overall experience.</p>

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<p>Formal applications for research degree study should be made online through the <a href="https://www.leeds.ac.uk/research-applying/doc/applying-research-degrees">University's website</a>.</p>

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<p>For general enquiries and details regarding the application process, please contact the Graduate School Office:</p> <p>e: <a href="mailto:phd@engineering.leeds.ac.uk">phd@engineering.leeds.ac.uk</a>, t: +44 (0)113 34 35057</p>

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