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Analysis of professional squash matches
This project concerns computer vision and statistical analysis of performance in professional level matches in the game of squash.The goal is to use computer vision and existing systems to capture and analyse patterns of play, allowing coaches and professional players to develop strategies to improve performance, to counter particular types of play and even to tailor game plans to attack individual opponents.
- Study level
- PhD, Master of Philosophy, Honours, Vacation research experience scheme
- Faculty
- Faculty of Science
- School
- School of Computer Science
- Research centre(s)
- Centre for Data Science
Analysis of polyphenol oxidases (PPOs) during banana ripening
Polyphenol oxidases (PPOs) are a group of copper-containing enzymes naturally present in many fruit including bananas. They play a role in the browning or discoloration of fruit when they are cut, bruised, or exposed to air. The browning reaction they catalyse can affect the visual appeal, taste, and quality of certain fruit, leading to consumer dissatisfaction and reduced market value.The disruption of genes involved in PPO production in plants leads to a reduction or elimination in enzyme activity resulting in …
- Study level
- Vacation research experience scheme
- Faculty
- Faculty of Science
- School
- School of Biology and Environmental Science
- Research centre(s)
- Centre for Agriculture and the Bioeconomy
Data reasoning to extend domain knowledge in deep learning
A wide variety of companies now use personalized prediction models to improve customer satisfaction, for example, detecting cancer relapses, Detecting Attacks in Networks (e.g., SDN) or understanding Customer Online Shopping Behaviour. However, the dramatic increase in size and complexity of newly generated data from various sources is creating a number of challenges for domain experts to make personalized prediction.For example, early detection of cancer can drastically improve the chance and successful treatment. Recently, supervised deep learning has brought breakthroughs in …
- Study level
- PhD, Master of Philosophy, Honours, Vacation research experience scheme
- Faculty
- Faculty of Science
- School
- School of Computer Science
- Research centre(s)
- Centre for Data Science
Strengthening security for cloud computing applications
In today's digital landscape, applications are increasingly being deployed on cloud platforms, offering benefits such as streamlined management and cost-effectiveness. However, even with the efforts of cloud providers to deliver reliable services, the risk of runtime failures and faults still exists. This project aims to address this challenge by exploring innovative approaches to detect and mitigate errors that occur during the operation of cloud-based applications. By proactively identifying and resolving runtime issues, we can enhance the overall performance, reliability, and …
- Study level
- Honours, Vacation research experience scheme
- Faculty
- Faculty of Science
- School
- School of Computer Science
The innovation equation: Unveiling the hidden links between skills, hiring, and innovation in the Australian artificial intelligence ecosystem
In today's rapidly evolving world, where innovation serves as a catalyst for economic growth, understanding the dynamics between firms' skills, job hiring practices, and innovation becomes paramount. This exciting VRES project offers a unique opportunity to delve into the wealth of real-world data collected by our research team, which intertwines firms' skills and job hiring information from LinkedIn with their innovation levels, as measured by patent data from Lens.At its core, this project builds upon a commissioned study by IP …
- Study level
- Vacation research experience scheme
- Faculty
- Faculty of Business and Law
- School
- School of Economics and Finance
- Research centre(s)
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Centre for Behavioural Economics, Society and Technology
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- Study level
- Vacation research experience scheme
- Faculty
- Faculty of Business and Law
- School
- School of Economics and Finance
- Research centre(s)
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Centre for Behavioural Economics, Society and Technology
Design, derivation, and implementation of mesh-free finite volume solvers based on 3D unit cell morphology to estimate biomass particle effective parameters
The aim of this PhD project is to use lignocellulosic morphological features extracted from high resolution micro-CT images of biomass particles undergoing a dilute acid pretreatment process to perform computational homogenisation over representative unit cell configurations. Mesh-free finite volume solvers will be developed based on 3D point cloud data sets to estimate virtual biomass particle effective parameters, such as diffusivity, thermal conductivity, and permeability. The simulation results will be analysed to provide a fundamental understanding of the impact that changes …
- Study level
- PhD, Master of Philosophy, Honours
- Faculty
- Faculty of Science
- School
- School of Mathematical Sciences
Image-based assessment of atherosclerotic plaque vulnerability: Towards a computational tool for early detection and prediction
Plaque characteristics and local haemodynamic/mechanical forces keep changing during plaque progression and rupture.Quantifying these changes and discovering the progression-stress correlation can improve our understanding of plaque progression/rupture. This will lead to a quantitative assessment tool for early detection of vulnerable plaques and prediction of possible ruptures.Our research project aims to combine medical imaging, computational modelling, phantom experiments and pathological analysis to investigate plaque progression and vulnerability to rupture in both animal models and patients with carotid stenosis.We will identify and …
- Study level
- PhD, Master of Philosophy, Honours, Vacation research experience scheme
- Faculty
- Faculty of Engineering
- School
- School of Mechanical, Medical and Process Engineering
- Research centre(s)
- Centre for Biomedical Technologies
Categorising Legal Provisions for the Automated Analysis of Law
The use of machine learning to analyse legalisation and regulation is growing rapidly. This project, in conjunction with an industry partner, PX4 Software, will explore the use of machine learning tools to identify and capture different types of legal and regulatory obligations, principally related to land tenement management and exploration licencing. Your work on this project will thus involve the cutting-edge application of computational tools and logics to legal analysis and interpretation.
- Study level
- Vacation research experience scheme
- Faculty
- Faculty of Business and Law
- School
- School of Law
- Research centre(s)
- Digital Media Research Centre
Advancing monitoring of diverse grass pollen with computer vision
We're seeking a motivated student to join the multidisciplinary project that brings together computer vision and deep learning field with pollen aerobiology. This is a fully funded PhD program for a three-year period starting in 2024. It's part of the project funded by the Australian Research Council Discovery Program—Digitally-Integrated Smart Sensing of Diverse Airborne Grass Pollen Sources. The successful candidate will be primarily based in the Allergy Research Group at QUT's Kelvin Grove campus.Grass pollen is the main outdoor allergen …
- Study level
- PhD
- School
- School of Biomedical Sciences
- Research centre(s)
- Centre for Robotics
Centre for Immunology and Infection Control
OVS01 - Low-dose atropine and accommodation, effects of lens shape in children
This project is image analysis of existing B scan images taken from the eyes of children using IOLMaster 700, an instrument which measures the position of various structures within the eye. These images have been acquired as part of an ethically approved study of how myopic children’s eyes change with accommodation, when the children are being treated with atropine to slow myopia progression.The aim of the study is to determine how the shape of the crystalline lens is affected by …
- Study level
- Vacation research experience scheme
- Faculty
- Faculty of Health
- School
- School of Clinical Sciences
- Research centre(s)
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Centre for Vision and Eye Research
Effect of VR construction tours on potential engineering and construction management students
Selecting a study topic and career path highly depends on perception of the profession among high school students and their parents. A lack of good understanding of career options and pathways often limits the choice. QUT has developed a VR based introduction to Construction and has performed surveys on high school students to investigate its impact. This project looks to analyse these surveys and to come up with future efforts to ensure that high school students can make a better …
- Study level
- Vacation research experience scheme
- Faculty
- Faculty of Engineering
- School
- School of Civil and Environmental Engineering
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