Yipeng Zhou

Dual PhD opportunity in AI against public health misinformation at National Tsing Hua University and Macquarie University through a joint cotutelle PhD arrangement for the late 2027 intake. The project focuses on social media detection and health education , with research interests in machine learning , deep learning , natural language processing (NLP) , multimodal AI , graph/network analysis , and conversational AI . The supervisory team includes Prof. Cheng-Hsin Hsu (NTHU Computer Science), Prof. Yipeng Zhou (Macquarie University, Computing), and Prof. Mark Dras (Macquarie University, Computing). This is a full scholarship competition opportunity. The post states that the award may include a full tuition fee waiver across both universities, a tax-free living stipend of AUD 40,900/year during the Macquarie stay (up to 24 months), additional NTHU scholarships , up to AUD 4,000 airfare allowance , and Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) . Eligibility highlights: applicants should have a master’s degree or be near completion in Computer Science, AI, Data Science, EECS , or a related field, or be current/prospective NTHU PhD students. Candidates should have strong interest in the listed AI areas and meet Macquarie University English language requirements (e.g., IELTS/TOEFL ). How to apply: send your CV , academic transcripts , and a brief statement of research interests / SOP (max 1 page) to [email protected] . The selected candidate must work with the team to secure formal admission offers from both universities before late February 2027 .