Representation Learning for Multimodal Data in Dynamic Environments

Video-sharing platforms are a critical information channel for the public. Increasing scale and shifts in user base, with Generation Z now as the dominant user, have resulted in an unprecedented amount of ubiquitous changes in the content and users of these platforms which greatly challenges the responsiveness and quality of the services provided. To fully embrace changes for diverse downstream applications of video-sharing platforms, this PhD project is expected to create new-generation representation learning techniques, and provide practical tools to amplify the socioeconomic values of video-sharing platforms.

This project is supported by the Research project scholarship.

Learn more about the Research project scholarship.

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 deriving state-of-the-art machine learning approaches for real-world applications, especially multimodal representation learning, and publishing conference/journal papers on prestigious venues would be of benefit to someone working on this project.

You will demonstrate academic achievement in the field/s of machine learning, multimedia systems, recommendation, or information retrieval and the potential for scholastic success.

A background or knowledge of continual learning and foundation models is highly desirable.

Before you apply

Before submitting an application you should:

1. check your eligibility for a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
2. prepare your documentation
3. contact Professor Helen Huang (helen.huang@uq.edu.au) to discuss your interest and suitability
4. submit your application by 9 June, 2025 9 June, 2025.

When you apply

You apply for this scholarship when you submit an application for your program. You don’t need to submit a separate scholarship application.

In your application ensure that under the ‘Scholarships and collaborative study’ section you select:

• ‘My higher degree is not collaborative’
• ‘I am applying for, or have been awarded a scholarship or sponsorship'
• ‘Other’, then ‘Research Project Scholarship’ and in the ‘Name of scholarship’ field enter MULTIMODAL-HUANG.

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