Fw: [computational.science] PhD studentships in computer animation

> 4 PhD studentships in computer animation are available at the National
Centre for Computer Animation, Bournemouth Media School, Bournemouth
University, UK
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> Realistic skinning for computer animated characters
> (requesting 1 PhD student)
> Realistic skin deformation is essential for the animation of human and
creature characters. The research team have conducted an extensive amount of
research resulting in the production of novel techniques and quality
publications. In this project, we will research on the development of a
physics-based skin animation technique. This research will take our current
achievements a step further by considering the physical and anatomic
properties of virtual characters. We aim to empower the animator by giving
them an overall control of the process while reducing the unnecessary manual
preparations.
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> Modelling of deformable objects in computer animation
> (requesting 1 PhD student)
> Deformable object modelling represents an active research subject in
computer graphics and animation. Physics-based modelling has attracted a
great deal of attention due to its accuracy, which enhances the realistic
effects in animated scenes. The research team have conducted an extensive
amount of research resulting in the production of novel techniques and
quality publications. This project will study how dynamics and material
properties can be efficiently exploited to reduce the amount of unnecessary
human preparation and improve the level of realism in animating deformable
objects. An emphasis will be placed to both modelling accuracy and
ease-of-use by animators.
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> PDE-Based Solid Modelling and Computer Animation
> (requesting 2 PhD students)
> Partial differential equation (PDE) based modelling exhibits unique
potentials and advantages which are not matchable by other geometric
modelling counterparts. The research team have produced several novel
techniques and a large number of quality publications. Two PhD students are
requested. One will work on PDE based solid modelling, which is a natural
extension of our current work on curves and surfaces modelling. The other
will focus on the animation of virtual characters incorporating physical and
material properties using PDEs. This project will have a theoretical element
and will also aim to produce software algorithms and tools for computer
animation.
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> You should be good at computer programming and mathematics. Knowledge and
experience of computer graphics and animation is desirable.
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> Bournemouth University offers successful applicants a stipend of ÂŁ12,500
per annum and waiver of tuition fees for three years.
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> For informal discussion, contact:
> Professor Jian J Zhang
> National Centre for Computer Animation
> Bournemouth University
> Poole, Dorset BH12 5BB
> United Kingdom
> Tel: +44 1202 965055
> email: jzhang@bournemouth.ac.uk
> http://ncca.bournemouth.ac.uk/main/staff/jian
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> To apply, email your application to Prof Jian J Zhang
(jzhang@bournemouth.ac.uk) and Ms Jan Lewis (jlewis@bournemouth.ac.uk) with
a cover letter and your recent CV.
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> Closing date for application: 24th April 2006
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Received on Tue Apr 18 09:01:36 2006