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Diagram-grounded learning support system for complex geometry problems

This project is closed.

Project summary

Program
PhD
Location
St Lucia
Research area
Information and computing sciences

Project description

This project develops visual-grounded methods to support learning from complex geometry problems.

It focuses on connecting problem text with visual diagram information to reduce ambiguity, improve step-by-step explanations, and provide reliable learning support for students.

You will explore how visual and textual cues can be combined to help learners understand geometric relationships, reasoning paths, and solution strategies in a transparent and education-focused way.

Research environment

The project will be hosted in UQ’s School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, within a collaborative research environment in data science discipline.

You will benefit from supervision expertise in multimodal learning and reliable visual reasoning, as well as access to UQ research training, seminars, and computing infrastructure.

Scholarship

This project is supported by the Research project scholarship.

This scholarship includes:

  • living stipend of $37,500 per annum tax free (2026 rate), indexed annually
  • tuition fees covered.

This scholarship includes:

  • living stipend of $37,500 per annum tax free (2026 rate), indexed annually
  • tuition fees covered
  • single Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC).

Learn more about the Research project scholarship.

Supervisor

Preferred educational background

Your application will be assessed on a competitive basis.

We take into account your:

  • previous academic record
  • publication record
  • honours and awards
  • employment history.

A working knowledge of computer vision, vision language modelling and education would be of benefit to someone working on this project.

You will demonstrate academic achievement in the fields of computer science, data science, machine learning, mathematics education, or a closely related discipline and the potential for scholastic success.

How to apply

You must submit an expression of interest (EOI) by 22 May, 2026 22 May, 2026.

Before you apply

  1. Check your eligibility for the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD).
  2. Prepare your documentation.
  3. If you have any questions about whether the project is suitable for your research interests, contact Dr Zijian Wang (zijian.wang@uq.edu.au).

When you apply

To apply, submit an expression of interest (EOI) for the program. You don't need to apply separately for the project or scholarship. How to submit an EOI

In your EOI, complete the ‘Scholarship/Sponsorship’ section with the following details:

  1. Are you applying for an advertised project: 'Yes'
  2. Project: 'Research project scholarship'
  3. Scholarship Code Listed in the Advertisement: GEOMETRY-HUANG
  4. Link to Scholarship Advertisement: https://study.uq.edu.au/study-options/phd-mphil-professional-doctorate/projects/diagram-grounded-learning-support-system-complex-geometry-problems

Submit an EOI

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