PhD Studentship: AI-Driven Cinematic Lens Design

University of Surrey; England; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fees covered

Research training

Travel funds

UKRI stipend

Job summary

University of Surrey invites applications for a PhD Studentship titled Smart Optical Design: AI Tools for the Next Generation of Cinematic Camera Lenses. The project will develop a computational framework combining AI, computer vision, graphics and physics-based modelling to accelerate lens design and simulation.

The successful candidate will work with Dr Marco Volino and Dr Jean-Yves Guillemaut to create forward and inverse design tools, and to translate AI research into real-world optical

Qualifications

• Background in CS, EE, applied maths, physics or related discipline.
• First-class or high 2:1 honours; Master's preferred.
• Strong math foundations: linear algebra, optimization, probability.
• Experience in CV, graphics, computational imaging or ML.
• Python and/or C/C++ with PyTorch or TensorFlow.

Responsibilities

• Develop a computational framework combining AI, CV, graphics, and physics-based modelling.
• Create forward and inverse design tools for lens design and simulation.
• Collaborate with industry to translate AI research into real-world optical design.

Skills

Python

C/C++

Machine learning

Computer vision

Computer graphics

Linear algebra

Numerical methods

PyTorch/TensorFlow

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Engineering or Applied Mathematics or Physics

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Ray tracing

Differentiable rendering

PyTorch

TensorFlow

Job description

University of Surrey invites applications for a PhD Studentship titled Smart Optical Design: AI Tools for the Next Generation of Cinematic Camera Lenses. The project will develop a computational framework combining AI, computer vision, graphics and physics-based modelling to accelerate lens design and simulation.

The successful candidate will work with Dr Marco Volino and Dr Jean-Yves Guillemaut to create forward and inverse design tools, and to translate AI research into real-world optical