From HIT Lab NZ
Undergraduate Scholarships/ Internships
3D Visualization - A Transfer Function tool
Available: Now
Scholarship: $3,000. (3 months part time).
This project involves the development of a transfer function editor to be integrated in our medical visualization software realized in the context of the MARS-CT Project ([wiki.canterbury.ac.nz/display/MARSCT MARS-CT homepage]). Our ground-breaking multi-energy bin direct volume rendering software has actually a basic transfer function module but large improvements can be made in this area (see programming a transfer function to learn more about transfer function).
The goal of this project is to develop a basic GUI for editing the transfer function in our program (using openGL for the GUI rendering) as implementing the layer that can automatically create the input values for the transfer function (1D or 2D histogram involving gradient computation). The student will demonstrate the validity of the tool by combining the tool with 'true color', to create highly realistic images of biomedical data.
Examples of transfer function editor can be seen here:
The objectives of the project will be:
- Implementing basic histograms and image processing algorithms that can generate cutting values (local minimas and maximas) for the transfer function.
- Implementing a basic openGL transfer function editing tool using the cutting values previously computed (where you can move the control points, click on them to access a color space, etc).
- Creating a set of basic color map that can be load and use for the transfer function editor.
- Testing and optimizing the algorithms (histogram 2D, new way of editing the transfer function, etc).
Required Skills:
- Knowledge about Computer Graphics, Visualization.
- Experience with C++, Graphics Programming (OpenGL), and basic knowledge about GUI Programming (wxWidgets).
- Skills around Scene-graph concept and programming will be a plus.
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General Post-graduate Scholarships
The HIT Lab NZ and University of Canterbury has scholarships available to support postgraduate study at the Masters and PhD level. These scholarships typically cover all course fees and living expenses and are worth up to $25,000 NZD/year tax free. We are looking for students with excellent academic backgrounds (preferably from Computer Science, Electronics, Mechanical, Psychology or Social Science background) who would be working on leading edge research in the following areas:
- Augmented Reality
- Visualization (Information or Scientific Visualization)
- Next Generation Teleconferencing
- Interaction Design
- Virtual Reality
- 3D Interaction
- Interactive Computer Graphics & Computer Vision
- Novel User Interface
- Pervasive and Ubiquitous Interfaces
How to Apply;
Please fill out Online application form and send us required documents by email. (refer below information) 
Important!!: Please bear in mind that only completed applications will be on the reviewing list. It's applicants' responsibility to make sure giving us all of the information below.
- Submit : Online Application Form
- Send below info by Email Title : Application of Scholarship.
- Cover letter - Include your understanding of HIT Lab NZ, What you'd like to pursue in terms of research, When you finish your Masters degree if you haven't finished, When you can start at HIT Lab NZ etc.
- Copies of your academic records - : Translated in English, Brief explanation of marking system. (eg. 4.0 of Maximum 5.0)*CV.
- Research interest - Thesis papers you’ve submitted recently or some other document that will represent your research outlook. - PhDs and Masters applicants only
Note: Application is open for wholeyear and open for international students as well.
