Open PhD Position (fully funded)

Department of Computer Science

University College London

4D Object-Oriented Crime Scene Reconstruction and Simulation using Neural Scene Models

Understanding, reconstructing, and analysing crime scenes requires integrating evidence from both the physical and digital domains. This project proposes to develop a 4D (3D + time) object-oriented mapping framework that fuses multi-sensor data (e.g., images, LiDAR, videos, and digital traces) using advanced neural representations such as neural radiance fields and graph-based scene reasoning. The resulting “living digital twin” of a crime scene will allow investigators to interactively explore spatio-temporal hypotheses, simulate human behaviour, and test physics-based object interactions under various scenarios. The system will enable users to examine causal relationships and reconstruct events consistent with available evidence. This research will help investigators manage cyber-physical risk by linking digital evidence (e.g., CCTV, IoT data) with physical actions, ultimately enhancing situational awareness, forensic reconstruction, prevention, and decision-making in complex hybrid crime scenes.

Application deadline: 15th of February 2026

Fully-funded PhD Scholarship

Tuition Fees Covered

Generous Stipend

Cutting-edge Research

https://www.ucl.ac.uk/engineering/security-crime-science/study/postgraduate-research/epsrc-centre-doctoral-training-cyber-physical-risk/study-us/project-proposals