Robert Henderson

[Funding is provided for this project; open to Home and Overseas students.] PhD Studentship in Agile SPAD Sensor Image Processing at The University of Edinburgh . This project develops novel image-processing pipelines for large-array-format SPAD sensors to build optimised computer vision systems. The research explores how single-photon detection and in-pixel computation can be used to improve resolution, dynamic range, signal-to-noise ratio, and motion capture in difficult visual scenes. The work is application-driven and will involve deploying the resulting SPAD sensor and ISP in a real computer vision setting, such as robotic navigation, fall detection, or human tracking. Expected deliverables include a bespoke ISP for single-photon input data, a demonstration system with application-specific optimisation, and analysis of how to partition processing between the ISP and in-pixel compute. The project is supported by STMicroelectronics and includes close engagement with the STMicroelectronics Imaging Division in Edinburgh. The posting references related work by I. Gyongy et al. on a direct time-of-flight image sensor with in-pixel surface detection and dynamic vision. Supervision is provided by Dr Istvan Gyongy as Principal Supervisor and Professor Robert Henderson as Assistant Supervisor. Informal enquiries may be sent to [email protected] . Eligibility requires an undergraduate degree at 2:1 or above , or an international equivalent, in a relevant science or engineering discipline. An MSc degree may also be beneficial. Funding is provided for the project and the opportunity is open to both Home and Overseas students. The application deadline is 31 August 2026 . Applicants should use the University of Edinburgh application page and review the project description and funding information before applying.