De Montfort University PhD Scholarship
Evolutionary Learning Classifier Systems for Mining Data Streams in
Dynamic Environments
Centre for Computational Intelligence
School of Computer Science and Informatics
Faculty of Technology
De Montfort University, Leicester
COMMENCING OCTOBER 2015
A PhD research scholarship including stipend and tuition fee costs is offered within the
Centre for Computational Intelligence in the School of Computer Science and Informatics,
De Montfort University (DMU). It is available to UK or EU students who are suitably qualified
and have outstanding potential as a researcher.
Project outline:
The project aims to carry out research on developing Evolutionary Computation (EC) based
learning classification systems (i.e., evolutionary learning classification systems) for mining
data streams in dynamic environments. The objectives of the project are to: 1) Model typical
classification problems for data streams in dynamic environments as dynamic classification
problems (DCPs) in cooperation with our industrial partners; 2) Design novel and efficient
learning classification systems and ensemble systems based on EC methods (e.g., genetic
algorithms, memetic algorithms, and hybrid algorithms) to solve these modelled DCPs in
data streams; 3) Develop prototype software of applying evolutionary learning classification
systems for solving DCPs in data streams in dynamic environments. This is a timely and
important project as only recently researchers have started to investigate applications of EC
for mining data streams in dynamic environments. Additionally, DCPs for data streams are
pervasive in different fields and addressing them will lead to significant economic, social, and
environmental benefits.
For a more detailed description of the scholarship and the subject area at DMU please visit
http://www.dmu.ac.uk/research/graduate-school/phd-scholarships.aspx or contact Professor
Shengxiang Yang on +44 (0)116 2078805 or email syang@dmu.ac.uk.
In offering this scholarship the University aims to further develop its proven research
strengths in EC and Data Stream Mining. It is an excellent opportunity for a candidate of
exceptional promise to contribute to a stimulating, world-class research environment.
Applications are invited from UK or EU students with a Master’s degree or good first degree
(First, 2:1 or equivalent) in a relevant subject. Doctoral scholarships are available for up to
three years full-time study starting October 2015 and provide a bursary of ca. £14,057 pa in
addition to University tuition fees.
To receive an application pack, please contact Morgan Erdlenbruch via email at
Morgan.Erdlenbruch@dmu.ac.uk. Completed applications should be returned together with
two supporting references.
Please quote ref: DMU Research Scholarships 2015: TECH FB4.
CLOSING DATE: 12th June 2015. Interviews are expected to take place in the week
commencing 22nd June 2015.