Department of Computer Science and Technology

The Project

Applications are invited for a PhD studentship in video quality. The goal is to develop algorithms for the automated assessment of video quality, which could be used to optimize content delivery. The algorithms will combine machine learning techniques with models of displays and human vision to predict quality with respect to a given display (resolution, size, peak luminance) and viewing conditions (viewing distance, ambient light). The metrics will work with both standard and high dynamic range (HDR) content. The goal is to combine the expertise from human vision research with modern machine learning techniques, to create robust and explainable metrics of video quality. The results of this work can potentially change video delivery and optimize video processing for millions of streaming video users worldwide.

The successful candidate will be encouraged to work with the project partner, Netflix, including taking part in summer internships.

The results of the work will be made freely available as open-source projects.

The successful candidate will start the PhD programme in October 2022.

https://www.jobs.cam.ac.uk/job/33014/