Visual Computing and AI technologies for Processing Satellite/Space Images

This project aims to develop Visual Computing and Artificial Intelligence-Based technologies for the detection of weather patterns over different regions both over Earth and in Space. The project depends on the novel processing of satellite data to identify relevant features of interest, application of feature engineering and pre-processing techniques and then development of AI techniques for the accurate identification of weather patterns. An important aspect of this project is the accurate evaluation of AI outcomes. Satellite images, operated by NASA and ESA, will be used to provide the input images and for evaluation purposes.

Our research group has an established track record in developing space weather and Earth observation technologies, in collaboration with NASA, ESA and the UK Space Agency. This project will build on this collaboration and will deliver, in close collaboration with these space agencies, a new computer vision system for processing satellite images for the accurate modelling and prediction of weather patterns.

How to apply

Formal applications can be submitted via the University of Bradford web site; applicants will need to register an account and select ‘Full-time PhD in Computer Science’ as the course, and then specify the project title in the ‘Research Proposal’ section.

About the University of Bradford

Bradford is a research-active University supporting the highest-quality research. We excel in applying our research to benefit our stakeholders by working with employers and organisations world-wide across the private, public, voluntary and community sectors and actively encourage and support our postgraduate researchers to engage in research and business development activities.

Positive Action Statement

At the University of Bradford our vision is a world of inclusion and equality of opportunity, where people want to, and can, make a difference. We place equality and diversity, inclusion, and a commitment to social mobility at the centre of our mission and ethos. In working to make a difference we are committed to addressing systemic inequality and disadvantages experienced by Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic staff and students.

Under sections 158-159 of the Equality Act 2010, positive action can be taken where protected group members are under-represented. At Bradford, our data show that people from Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic groups who are UK nationals are significantly under-represented at the postgraduate researcher level. 

These are lawful measures designed to address systemic and structural issues which result in the under-representation of Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic students in PGR studies.