Diseases affecting facial growth require highly accurate facial 3D scan to diagnose, monitor and plan treatment. Currently, the gold standard for capturing such data is to use digital stereo-photogrammetry systems in a clinical setting with healthcare professionals allowing for sub-millimetre accuracy. Recently, 3D reconstruction from facial images captured by smartphone has shown potential as an alternative in the same settings. The project in which this PhD takes place aims to instead use patients’ smartphones at home to acquire by themselves images suitable for highly accurate facial 3D reconstruction through a purpose-made mobile application.
In Computer Vision, highly accurate facial 3D models can be obtained from multiple images with optimization-based methods relying on motion analysis and geometrical constraints. Recently, deep learning approaches combining geometry and light properties estimation have emerged. While they achieve impressive results from images captured by laypersons, these methods do not leverage all the progress made to integrate multi-view geometry constraints in deep learning-based Structure-from-Motion. They also often rely on 3DMM models which are not representative of the morphology of patients with facial dysmorphology.
Programme Structure
Programme include:
- In the proposed research, we will build upon these recent works and aim to produce an accurate facial 3D reconstruction method combining the well-established strengths of traditional geometry-based 3D reconstruction with the versatility of deep-learning-based facial reconstruction.
- The project will aim to reach the sub-millimetre accuracy required for measuring anatomical structures for facial growth monitoring while being as robust as possible to real world conditions of home acquisition.
Admission Requirements
Academic requirements
GPA: Upper Second Class
English requirements
IELTS: 6.5
Other requirements
General requirements
- You should have an honours degree at 2.1 or above, and/or a Masters degree in a relevant discipline.
- IELTS 6.5
Fees and Funding
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International: 53,142 AUD / year (approx. 27,900 GBP / year)
- Domestic: 9,535 AUD / year (approx. 5,006 GBP / year)
Living costs
Dundee, United Kingdom: 1,499-2,846 AUD / month. The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Scholarships are available.
