Two Vice-Chancellor Scholarship PhD positions in Machine Leaning are available in the “Learning and Intelligence” 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 (but are not limited to, since these scholarships are not project linked): 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 possible close collaboration with the Centre for Bio-Inspired Technology at Institute
of Biomedical Engineering, Imperial College London. Informal enquires can be directed to
konstantin.nikolic@uwl.ac.uk.
The School enjoys state-of-the-art facilities and infrastructure and continues to invest heavily in its improvement. The UWL, sourcing its origins from the Lady Byron School in 1860, is a leading
modern university in the UK, consistently progressing in the league tables for the past several years. The life on campus is enriched with frequent 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.
The positions are advertised here:
Konstantin Nikolic, PhD
Professor in Computer Science (AI, ML, Data) at University of West London
Viiting Professor at Imperial College London (Institute of Biomedical Engineering)
School of Computing and Engineering
University of West London
Ealing campus
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