The Vice-Chancellor Scholarships for one or more PhD positions in Machine Leaning is available in the “Bio-Inspired Modelling and Technology” group of Prof Konstantin Nikolic at University of West London, UK. The group’s interests are mostly in modelling biological systems and AI/ML related to bio-inspired themes.

Potential project topics include: Learning in Spiking Neural Networks (SNNs), Neuromorphic robots controlled by SNNs (available are SpiNNaker boards, Dynamic Vision Sensors, etc, for example see: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=135fH21QXtg), Data-driven ML algorithms based on information theory and their applications (such as medical diagnostics, video/image analysis, financial/economic or some other large dataset analysis), Neural microcircuits of learning and cognitive modelling, etc. We are also interested in developing ML algorithms for controlling neuromodulatory implants. Research related to Theoretical and Computational neuroscience could be also interesting, especially if exploring some new ideas related to learning in relatively simple biological systems.

The researchers will be based in the School of Computing and Engineering at University of West London, with close collaboration with the Centre for Bio-Inspired Technology at Institute of Biomedical Engineering, Imperial College London. The School enjoys state-of-the-art facilities and infrastructure and continues to invest heavily in its improvement. The life on campus is enriched with high-quality live performances and plays given by the students from our London College of Music and London School of Film, Media and Design, the two hubs of talent and creativity.

If interested, please send your CV with a brief description of your research interests or a potential project directly to me: konstantin.nikolic@uwl.ac.uk. All applicants will eventually have to formally apply through the standard UWL mechanism. Applications will be considered as they arrive, but earlier applications typically have a higher chance of getting a funded place, and EU applicants in particular should apply immediately. The next PhD cohort at UWL starts in May 2021.

Konstantin Nikolic, PhD

Professor in Computer Science – AI, ML and Data | University of West London

Visiting Professor | Imperial College London

University of West London

School of Computing and Engineering| Room BY.03.019|St Mary’s Road | London W5 5RF|UK

email: konstantin.nikolic@uwl.ac.uk , k.nikolic@imperial.ac.uk

web: https://www.uwl.ac.uk/users/konstantin-nikolic; https://www.imperial.ac.uk/people/k.nikolic