James Cook University is a public teaching and research institution in North Queensland, Australia. James Cook University offers a wide range of programs such as undergraduate, postgraduate online, short-term, and pathway courses and research degrees to international and domestic students in areas such as health, education, business, engineering, law, and the environment.
James Cook University also furnishes a span of professional development and research training programs. James Cook University-s core fields of research such as environmental sciences, biological sciences, mathematical sciences, earth sciences, agricultural and veterinary sciences, technology, and medical and health sciences.
James Cook University is centered on contending with the crucial challenges facing the tropics in fields as diverse as Medicine, Dentistry, Marine Science, Nursing, Arts, and Society and is ranked in the leading 2% of universities worldwide.
James Cook University strongly focuses on international research collaborations in a research-rich environment. James Cook University is committed to bringing positive social change and enhancing sustainability.
James Cook University has a range of community engagement initiatives, including providing educational and research opportunities to all communities and students.
Address: 1 James Cook Dr, Douglas QLD 4811, Australia
Phone: +61 7 4781 5255
Email: enquiries@jcu.edu.au
Website: https://www.jcu.edu.au/
• Ph.D. in Computer Science
• Bachelor of Information Technology
• Master of Information Technology
• Master of Science (Computer Science)
• Postgraduate Certificate in Information Technology
• Postgraduate Diploma in Information Technology
• Graduate Certificate in Information Technology
• Graduate Diploma in Information Technology
• Advanced Diploma of Information Technology
• Diploma of Information Technology
• Certificate IV in Information Technology
The computer science research at James Cook University is highly acclaimed for its innovative and cutting-edge research projects. Some of its research areas include;
• Artificial Intelligence
• Computer Networks
• Databases
• Software Engineering
• Human-Computer Interaction
• Computer Graphics
• Computer Security
• Algorithms and Theory
• Data Mining
Artificial Intelligence:
• Machine Learning
• Natural Language Processing
• Robotics
• Computer Vision
• Automation of Abalone aquaculture industries
Computer Networks:
• Network Security
• Network Architecture
• Network Performance
Databases:
• Database Management Systems
• Database Query Languages
• Data Mining
• Data Warehousing
Software Engineering:
• Software Testing
• Software Maintenance
• Fish type recognition mobile app
Human-Computer Interaction:
• Usability Engineering
• User Experience Design
• User Interface Design
• Virtual Reality
• Augmented reality
Computer Graphics:
• 3D Modeling
• Animation
• Computer Vision
Computer Security:
• Cryptography
• Malware Analysis
• Intrusion Detection
• Multi-party computation protocols
Algorithms and Theory:
• Workforce scheduling and resource optimization
Data Mining:
• Human movement and behavior mining
• Text data analysis and mining
• Sentiment analysis and mining
• Discharge management systems
• Facial expression classification
• Document analysis and recognition
• Trajectory (Spatio-temporal) data mining
James Cook University owns a variety of computer science research labs, groups, and centers dedicated to advancing knowledge in the field.
• Artificial Intelligence and Robotics Research Laboratory (AIRLab)
• Centre for Tropical Research in Environmental Change (TREC)
• Centre for Applied Machine Learning (CAML)
• Centre for Tropical Knowledge and Education (CTKE)
• Centre for Computational Intelligence (CCI)
• Centre for Data Science (CDS)
• Centre for Marine Science and Technology (CMST)
• Centre for Tropical Ecosystems and Climate Adaptation (CTECA)
• Centre for Tropical Hydrology and Water Resources (CTHWR)
• Centre for Tropical Sustainable Development (CTSD)
• Multimedia and Networking Research Group (MNRG)
• Network and Security Technology Research Group (NSTRG)
• Software Engineering and Architecture Research Group (SEARG)
• Web Technologies Research Group (WTRG)
• James Cook University Research Training Program (RTP) Scholarship
• Australian Postgraduate Award (APA)
• James Cook University International Postgraduate Research Scholarship (IPRS)
• James Cook University Postgraduate Research Scholarship (PGRS)
• James Cook University Joint Ph.D. Scholarship
• Endeavour Postgraduate Scholarship (EPS)
• James Cook University International Postgraduate Tuition Fee Scholarship (IPTFS)
• James Cook University Higher Degree by Research (HDR) Scholarship
• Queensland Government Smart State Ph.D. Scholarship
• James Cook University Top-up Scholarships
Funded projects in computer science at James Cook University are
• Smart Sensor Networks for Environmental Sustainability
• Autonomous Underwater Vehicle for Monitoring Marine Ecosystems
• Computational Modelling and Simulation of Climate Change Impacts
• Machine Learning for Big Data Analysis in Healthcare
• Software-Defined Networking for High-Performance Computing
• Distributed Computing for Autonomous Vehicle Networks
• Intelligent Systems for Security and Privacy Protection
• Internet of Things for Smart Urban Infrastructure
• Cloud Computing for Intelligent Grid Management Natural Language Processing for Practical Applications
Admission requirements at James Cook University for pursuing a Ph.D. program are:
• A bachelor-s degree qualification in a related field of study from an authorized institution with a minimum grade point average (GPA) score of 6.0 on a 7.0 scale
• Proof of research skills and experience, including publications and/or research projects
• A statement of research
• Two letters of reference from academic referees
• Curriculum Vitae
• An English language proficiency test report
• After the submission of the online application and the supporting documents
• Applicants have required to face an interview with the panel of academics
