Recruiting PhD for Fall 2025 @ Columbia University in the City of New York
Sharon Di (sharon.di@columbia.edu)
I am seeking to recruit 1 PhD student for Columbia University starting Fall 2025. The research directions for PhD students in my group include:
- Computer Vision from Traffic Videos (such as Scene/Knowledge Graph Extraction and Construction, face recognition and pose estimation)
- Policy Evaluation with Transfer Learning based on various sensors such as dash cam and infrastructure-based cameras
- VR/AR development for Traffic Simulation and Digital Twin Development
Additionally, there are research opportunities for senior undergraduate and master students interested in gaining experience related to autonomous driving, computer vision, game theory, and mobility optimization. Priority will be given to students interested in applying for the PhD position.
Expected Qualifications:
- Undergraduate or master’s degree in fields such as Computer Science, Operations Research, or related areas with a strong background in computer vision or statistics.
- Experience in computer vision, VR/AR experimentation, transfer learning, or game theory methods with interest in applications to transportation
- Strong mathematical and analytical skills with experience or a strong interest in autonomous driving and vision-based solutions for transportation
- Proficiency in coding and working with massive datasets
- Good communication skills, collaboration experience, and a strong motivation
Students interested in applying should email Dr. Di at sharon.di@columbia.edu with their CV, transcript, and a brief statement on their motivation to pursue a PhD in this area, or directly apply via the program application portal (due Dec 15). Please allow time for a response.