Research

Computing PhD Opportunity

Project Title: Autonomic Computing and AI Planning

Project Description:
Autonomic systems embody self-monitoring and self-management abilities that enable a system to assess its own state, then configure, adapt or maintain itself in response to that assessment. This project will investigate how general purpose AI Planning software can be adapted to become a key component of an autonomic system. It will lead to the development of enabling technology for autonomic systems.

Skills and knowledge required for this project: Some understanding of AI especially automated planning and knowledge representation. Good programming skills. This would suit undergraduates (1st, 2:1 or equivalent) in Computer Science or Software Engineering.

Collaboration: It is possible that research students could work with one or more of our collaborators in the Transport Systems sector.

Entry requirements: The standard entry requirement for PhD study is a First or Upper Second class honours degree, or the overseas equivalent, in a relevant subject. In certain circumstances, a Lower Second class honours degree supplemented by a Masters degree, or appropriate relevant work experience, may be acceptable.

Course fees: Tuition Fees

Related website: Knowledge Engineering and Intelligent Interfaces Research Group

Academic department: Department of Informatics: Computing

Contact: Prof T L McCluskey
Email: t.l.mccluskey@hud.ac.uk
Tel: +44 (0)1484 472247

How to apply http://www.hud.ac.uk/registry/research/enquiry.htm