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Image guided intervention supported with mixed reality

University of Leeds Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences
✓ Fully Funded ⏰ Closing Soon 🎓 Biomedical Engineering 🎓 Computer Science 🎓 Computer Vision 🎓 Medical Physics AI UK AR Image Registration Medical Imaging Mixed Reality Surgery VR

The PhD studentship will broadly explore development of cutting-edge AI solutions for image registration, anatomy segmentation, and immersive technology.

Project Description

The PhD studentship will broadly explore development of cutting-edge AI solutions for image registration, anatomy segmentation, and immersive technology. The selected candidate will work with preoperative MRI/CT scans to create 3D models of organs and intra-operative surgical videos. The candidate will develop surgical planning and implement new technologies for its integration as VR/AR assistive platform. Please note that AR integration will be supported by the computer graphics team at Leeds so this is not a mandatory criteria. The research directions will be adapted based on the progress and consultation with clinical colleagues and supervisor, ensuring impactful outputs. The candidate will have opportunity to collaboratively work with computational scientists and surgeons exploring novel ways to transform research and practice in surgical care.

Entry Requirements

Ideal candidate will have some prior knowledge in computer vision/deep learning and some basic understanding of computer graphics but not mandatory. Please feel free to contact the main supervisor informally with your CV and a short list of interests for a discussion.

How to Apply

To apply for this project you will need to make a formal application for research degree study through the University website. You will need to create a login ID with a username and PIN.

• For Application type please select Research Degrees, Research Postgraduate.
• The admission year for this project is 2026/27 Academic Year.
• You will need to select your Planned Course of Study from a drop-down menu. For this project, scroll down and select PhD Computer Science Full Time.
• The project start date for this project is 1 October 2026, please use this as your Proposed Start Date of Research.
• Please state clearly in the research information section that the research degree you wish to be considered for is Image guided intervention supported with mixed reality as well as Dr Sharib Ali as your proposed supervisor.

Eligibility

UK/Home
EU
International

Supervisor Profile

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Dr Sharib Ali
University of Leeds, Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

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