Join My Team

Openings

One fully funded Ph.D. position is available in my lab starting in Spring or Fall 2027. Students with strong interests in computer vision, machine learning, and artificial intelligence are encouraged to apply. Current research directions in my lab include, but are not limited to:

Prospective Students

I am looking for highly motivated students who are passionate about research and eager to pursue a Ph.D. Preference will be given to applicants with strong backgrounds in deep learning, programming, and mathematics. Prior research experience in computer vision or related areas is highly desirable.

Prospective students should review the application deadlines and admission requirements from the Graduate School before applying. If you are interested in joining my research group, please send your CV (including GPA and class ranking, if available), transcripts from all degree programs, and any publications or research materials to my email: homerhm.ni@gmail.com with the subject line "Prospective PhD Student". 

About Memphis

University of Memphis (UofM) is a public research university in Memphis, Tennessee. Founded in 1912, the university has an enrollment of more than 22,000 students. UofM is classified among "R1: Doctoral Universities – Very High research activity". The Department of Computer Science has 23 full-time faculty members (including 2 IEEE Fellows) and 46 PhD students (as of 2025). According to the CSRankings 2026 data, the department is ranked #110 in the USA, while the US News 2026 rankings place our computer science program at #151 and our computer engineering program at #146. The department is well-equipped with high-end computational resources, including GPU servers. The university's HPC Unit provides a GPU cluster with 20 GPUs (12 V100 and 8 A100), and our department provides an AI cluster featuring 88 GPUs (8 H100, 32 RTX 6000 Ada, and 48 RTX 5000 Ada).

Memphis is the second-largest city in Tennessee and ranks among the top 30 cities in the United States. Nestled along the banks of the Mississippi River, Memphis is one of the oldest and most culturally significant cities in the southern United States, renowned as the birthplace of rock, blues, and soul music. Graceland, the former residence of Elvis Presley, is a major attraction here. Additionally, Memphis is home to the NBA's Grizzlies. Memphis International Airport, the second-largest cargo airport in the world, offers direct flights to nearly 30 cities across North America. The city is also the headquarters of three Fortune 500 companies: FedEx, International Paper, and AutoZone. East Memphis, where the University of Memphis is located, is one of the safest areas in the city and just a 15-minute drive from the airport. The University of Tennessee Health Science Center and St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, one of the best children's hospitals in the country, are also situated in Memphis. The city is affordable, with convenient transportation and amenities. Join our team to explore this vibrant and historic city together.