Syed M. Shamsul Islam

Edith Cowan University is advertising a PhD scholarship opportunity for the 2026 Mid-Year HDR Scholarships round. Two projects have been shortlisted under the supervision/leadership of Syed M. Shamsul Islam at Edith Cowan University in Australia. Project 1: Multimodal, explainable AI for obstructive sleep apnoea risk stratification using awake 3D craniofacial imaging. This project sits at the intersection of computer science , medical science , and biomedical engineering , with strong links to AI, biometrics, and computer vision. Project 2: Development of a deep learning-based automatic approach for marine habitat monitoring from remote sensing and visual imagery. This is highly relevant to environmental science , biology , computer science , and image analysis. The scholarship is described as covering full tuition fees and providing living allowances . The post also notes that associate supervisors and industry partners are available for guidance on each project. Eligibility highlights: Masters degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Electrical Engineering, or Electronics Engineering; CGPA of 3.5/4 or higher; publications in ISI/Scopus-indexed Q1 journals; valid IELTS, PTE, or TOEFL scores; strong programming skills; and basic knowledge of deep learning and generative AI. How to apply: Interested candidates should email the announcer with a CV (including two referees), a 2-page research proposal, transcripts, and English test scores. The email subject line should follow the format provided in the post. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews. Application window: The post references the ECU 2026 Mid-Year HDR Scholarships round. A linked ECU scholarship page and HDR scholarship round information page are included for more details.