Overview:

The Department of Computer Science at Kennesaw State University is offering a fully funded PhD position in the exciting fields of AI, deep learning, and medical image analysis. This is an excellent opportunity to join a dynamic research team under the supervision of Dr. Chen Zhao and contribute to impactful research in multi-modality information fusion and pattern recognition.

The successful candidate will receive a stipend of $24,000 per year along with a full tuition waiver.

Eligibility Requirements

1. Educational Qualifications:
   • A bachelor’s or higher degree in computer science, computer application technology, software engineering, or related fields.
2. Technical Proficiency:
   • Strong programming skills in Python
   • Proficiency in PyTorch and TensorFlow is required
3. English Proficiency:
   • TOEFL score of 79 or above, or IELTS score of 6.5 or above.
4. Application Materials:
   • Resume
   • Transcripts

Research Focus and Responsibilities:

• Develop and enhance AI algorithms for deep learning applications.
• Conduct research in medical image analysis and multi-modality information fusion.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to publish findings in high-impact journals.

What We Offer:

• Stipend: $24,000 per year.
• Full Tuition Waiver: Covers all tuition costs.
• Access to state-of-the-art laboratory resources, including NVIDIA-DGX-A100 80GB GPUs and NVIDIA RTX 4090s.
• An opportunity to work with a research-active faculty member with expertise in deep learning and AI.
• A collaborative and supportive environment to enhance your academic growth.

About the Supervisor:

Dr. Chen Zhao, Assistant Professor at KSU, specializes in AI, computer vision, deep learning, and medical image processing. With multiple publications in top-tier journals like Medical Image Analysis and Pattern Recognition, Dr. Zhao's research has secured prestigious awards, including the 2025 AHA Institutional Research Enhancement Award.

How to Apply:

Send the following documents by email with the subject line: "Fall 2025 PhD Application - [Your Name]":

1. Resume
2. Academic transcripts