Professor Adel Aneiba
9 months ago
Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) Birmingham City University in United Kingdom
Degree Level
PhD
Field of study
Computer Science
Funding
Full funding availableDeadline
December 31, 2026Country
United Kingdom
University
Birmingham City University

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Keywords
Computer Science
Education
Psychology
Information Technology
Health Science
Virtual Reality
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Human-computer Interaction
Inclusive Education
Internet Of Things
Augmented Reality
Assistive Technology
Maternal And Child Health
Accessibility
Injury Rehabilitation
Multisensory Integration
About this position
**Multiple PhD scholarships available**
We're thrilled to share that we are recruiting multiple fully-funded PhD candidates to join our award-winning HCI research centre.
Join our vibrant, collaborative, and internationally recognised research team working on some of the biggest challenges in human-computer interaction, including VR/AR interaction techniques as well as accessible and assistive technologies.
Successful PhD applicants will work alongside our award-winning PhD students, publish at top HCI journals and venues such as ACM CHI, ASSETS, and IEEE ISMAR, and access our cutting-edge facilities at Birmingham City University .
Here is the list of fully-funded PhD projects recruiting candidates at the moment:
1. Let's CollabAR-8: Improved Co-Dependent Interaction in Collaborative Virtual Environments.
Supervisors: Ian Williams , Wenge Xu , Maite Frutos
2. AR4AV: Towards Accessible Pedestrian-Autonomous Vehicle Interaction for Sensory-Disabled People Using Augmented Reality.
Supervisors: Wenge Xu , Dr Kurtis Weir , Ian Williams
3. MotherHubs: Understanding the Role of Immersive Technologies in Community-Driven Approaches to Support Postpartum Maternal Mental Health.
Supervisors: Maite Frutos , Nazli A. , Beatrice Vincenzi
4. XR for Autism: Digital Therapeutic Solutions for Improving the Wellbeing of People with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
Supervisors: Dr Kurtis Weir , Dr. Andrew Wilson SFHEA , Dr Chris Fullwood
5. Designing Adaptive Multisensory Environments for Inclusive Learning and Therapy with Disabled Children.
Supervisors: Beatrice Vincenzi , Arthur Theil , Maite Frutos
6. SHAPE-5: Smart System Architectures for Industry 5.0 - A Human-Centred Approach to IoT Integration to Support Worker Experience and Process Efficiency.
Supervisors: Waldo Cervantes , Gerald F. , Professor Adel Aneiba
**How to Apply**
If you are interested in any of the PhD projects, we encourage you to contact the first supervisor of the project to discuss your suitability for the role.
More information about the individual projects can be found on the website: https://lnkd.in/eVi7BpvE
The deadline for applications for all funded opportunities is Midday (UK Time) on Wednesday 17th September 2025 for a start date of 2nd February 2026.
PhDScholarship FullyFundedPhD ResearchExcellence AcademicJobs STEM Innovation UKEducation HCI VirtualReality AugmentedReality A11y AssistiveTech Accessibility UX Design CHI2026 ASSETS2025
We're thrilled to share that we are recruiting multiple fully-funded PhD candidates to join our award-winning HCI research centre.
Join our vibrant, collaborative, and internationally recognised research team working on some of the biggest challenges in human-computer interaction, including VR/AR interaction techniques as well as accessible and assistive technologies.
Successful PhD applicants will work alongside our award-winning PhD students, publish at top HCI journals and venues such as ACM CHI, ASSETS, and IEEE ISMAR, and access our cutting-edge facilities at Birmingham City University .
Here is the list of fully-funded PhD projects recruiting candidates at the moment:
1. Let's CollabAR-8: Improved Co-Dependent Interaction in Collaborative Virtual Environments.
Supervisors: Ian Williams , Wenge Xu , Maite Frutos
2. AR4AV: Towards Accessible Pedestrian-Autonomous Vehicle Interaction for Sensory-Disabled People Using Augmented Reality.
Supervisors: Wenge Xu , Dr Kurtis Weir , Ian Williams
3. MotherHubs: Understanding the Role of Immersive Technologies in Community-Driven Approaches to Support Postpartum Maternal Mental Health.
Supervisors: Maite Frutos , Nazli A. , Beatrice Vincenzi
4. XR for Autism: Digital Therapeutic Solutions for Improving the Wellbeing of People with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
Supervisors: Dr Kurtis Weir , Dr. Andrew Wilson SFHEA , Dr Chris Fullwood
5. Designing Adaptive Multisensory Environments for Inclusive Learning and Therapy with Disabled Children.
Supervisors: Beatrice Vincenzi , Arthur Theil , Maite Frutos
6. SHAPE-5: Smart System Architectures for Industry 5.0 - A Human-Centred Approach to IoT Integration to Support Worker Experience and Process Efficiency.
Supervisors: Waldo Cervantes , Gerald F. , Professor Adel Aneiba
**How to Apply**
If you are interested in any of the PhD projects, we encourage you to contact the first supervisor of the project to discuss your suitability for the role.
More information about the individual projects can be found on the website: https://lnkd.in/eVi7BpvE
The deadline for applications for all funded opportunities is Midday (UK Time) on Wednesday 17th September 2025 for a start date of 2nd February 2026.
PhDScholarship FullyFundedPhD ResearchExcellence AcademicJobs STEM Innovation UKEducation HCI VirtualReality AugmentedReality A11y AssistiveTech Accessibility UX Design CHI2026 ASSETS2025
Funding details
Full funding including tuition fees and living expenses is available for this position. The scholarship covers all educational costs and provides a monthly stipend.
How to apply
Please submit your application including a cover letter, CV, academic transcripts, and contact information for two references. Applications should be sent via the online portal before the deadline.
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Read the project's full description and details about the position here: https://lnkd.in/effquWBw
The successful applicant will be supervised by Beatrice Vincenzi (director of studies), Maite Frutos and myself. Please contact Beatrice to discuss the project before the application deadline on 17th September.
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