PhD in Explore 3D Vascular Modeling For Surgical Planning And Training

Tuition fees are 24,433 USD per year, and applications for the Sep 2026 intake are open until Aug 31, 2026.

The PhD project in 3D Vascular Modeling for Surgical Planning and Training, supervised by Dr Elisavet Andrikopoulou and Dr Sobath Premaratne, will develop high-fidelity 3D vascular models using Unity's Virtual Reality Surgical Simulation Suite (VR3S) to assist in vascular surgery planning and training.

Local surgeons' insights will guide the development process, ensuring that the models meet clinical needs and are practical for surgical applications. The project leverages state-of-the-art methods in vascular segmentation, graph generation, and super-resolution imaging, to be applied to either synthetic datasets or real patient scans, depending on the candidate's background.

Vascular surgery demands precise preoperative planning and effective training tools, and the immersive 3D models developed in this project aim to significantly enhance surgical outcomes.

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