PhD Scholarship: Hyperspectral Video Tracking

We are currently looking for a PhD candidate to join the ARC Discovery Project “Spectral-spatial-temporal object tracking in hyperspectral videos”.

This project aims to advance video processing systems through the development of hyperspectral object detection and tracking methods. Focused on challenging scenarios faced by conventional camera systems, this research harnesses the capability of hyperspectral video cameras in material identification within and beyond the visible spectrum to capture and model the spectral, spatial, and temporal information for object tracking. Expected outcomes include the formulation of novel methods for material identification, spatial distribution mapping, spectral-structural feature extraction, and their integration into temporal tracking models. This promises to reshape video processing, benefiting agriculture, environment, and transportation sectors.

The primary focus of this role is to undertake fundamental research in hyperspectral video tracking. Research activities includes data collection and labelling, developing methods for material distribution estimation and attention-based mechanism for hyperspectral band grouping with deep learning, experimental validation, and technical paper writing.

The School of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) at Griffith University is a leading institution dedicated to advancing knowledge and innovation in the fields of computer science, information technology, and digital systems.

This research project will be undertaken at Brisbane South (Nathan). As Griffith is a multi-site University you may be required to work across other locations.

Griffith University’s sites are located on the lands of the Yugarabul, Yuggera, Jagera, Turrbal, Yugambeh and Kombumerri peoples.

The candidate will also have the opportunity to gain research training and work in a research team of more than 15 research fellows and PhD students. Success in this role requires collaboration with Prof. Jun Zhou, Prof. Kuldip Paliwal, and other project team members.

The selection of applicants for the award of higher degree research scholarships at Griffith University involves consideration of your academic merit and research background. To be successful in this role, you must demonstrate strong mathematical background, analytical skills, the ability to work independently and collaboratively, and a commitment to meeting research deadlines. Evidence of a passion for computer vision and image processing is essential, along with a strong desire to contribute to innovative research in object tracking using hyperspectral videos. Previous experiences in video data analysis and relevant publication track record is preferred.

• Expressions of interest are welcome from domestic and international applicants.
• Applicants must have completed, or expect to complete, a bachelors degree with honours equivalent to first class honours or a Masters degree (AQF Level 9) incorporating a significant research component of a standard comparable to a bachelor honours degree or be regarded by Griffith University as having an equivalent level of attainment in accordance with Schedule One of the HDR Scholarship Procedure.  For further information on the eligibility requirements for the program refer here.

International applicants should ensure that English Language Proficiency requirements for the program are met before formally applying. Applicants to research programs will need to show they meet:

1. A minimum overall band score of 6.5 on the IELTS (Academic) with no band score less than 6.0 OR
2. A minimum score of 575 on the paper-based TOEFL including a score of no less than 5.0 on the TWE OR
3. A score of 79 on the internet-based (iBT) TOEFL with no sub-score less than 19

About the scholarship
The 2025 Griffith University Postgraduate Research Scholarship has an annual stipend of $34,752 (indexed) for a period of up to three years of full-time study. Please see the GUPRS Conditions of Award for more information.

A successful International applicant will also be awarded a Griffith University International Postgraduate Research Scholarship to cover tuition fees for up to three years. Please see the GUIPRS Conditions of Award for more information.

What Griffith offers
As a scholarship holder, you will study with a University that ranks among the top 2% worldwide and spans across locations in South East Queensland. At Griffith University, we’ve worked hard to create a culture that will challenge you to be curious, creative and courageous. We also support the professional and personal development of all our HDR candidates and invest in the skills of our people. Griffith University values diversity, inclusion and flexibility and we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, and people of all backgrounds to apply. Griffith's strategic goals are to also increase the proportion of women in senior academic and administrative roles and in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics and Medicine (STEMM).

EoI process

Please do not select the “APPLY” button. All expressions of interest must be submitted to [email protected] containing:

• Statement addressing your suitability for the project/scholarship
• Research proposal
• Evidence that you have completed a program with the required grades as detailed in the about you section, including a copy of your academic transcript
• A curriculum vitae (CV) using the Griffith CV template.
• Names of two referees

Closing date of expressions of interest: Thursday 17 April 2025 at 5pm AEST

The preferred applicant will then be invited to apply for the program and scholarship online.

For project related enquiries please contact:
Professor Jun Zhou
Email: [email protected]

For administration enquiries please contact:
Griffith Graduate Research School
Email: [email protected]