PhD studentship: Debugging and runtime visualisation in a frame-based system

Award details

Frame-based editing is a novel program manipulation paradigm that combines advantages from both text-based and block-based editors. It has been implemented in the Stride language [1], and in the online Strype system [2]. The visualisation possibilities embedded in frame-based editors provide opportunities for improved debugging and runtime visualisation functionality, beyond what is available in typical text-based or block-based systems. The goal of this project is to design and implement novel debugging/visualisation functionality in a frame-based system.

References:

[1] https://stride-lang.net

[2] https://strype.org

Award value

This studentship supports course fees plus bursary.

Eligibility criteria

• UK applicants only.
• PhD study (PGR).
• Selection competitive with multi-stage interview.

Application process

Applicants are encouraged to contact Prof Michael Kölling (michael.kolling@kcl.ac.uk) before formally submitting their application, including a summary of their academic background, research interests, and any relevant previous experience.

Once you have spoken with Prof Kölling and you are both happy to proceed, please follow the formal application process below.

Formal Application

To be considered for the position, candidates must apply through the King’s Apply online application system. Full details are available on the Department of Informatics website.

When applying, please select:

• Programme: Computer Science Research MPhil/PhD (Full-time)
• Supervisor: Prof Michael Kölling & Dr Neil Brown
• Project title: Include this in your application and all correspondence

In the Funding section of the form:

1. Select Option 5 – “I am applying for a funding award or scholarship administered by King’s College London.”
2. Enter the following code exactly as written in the ‘Award Scheme Code or Name’ box: Oracle Labs

Contact Details

Prof Michael Kölling (michael.kolling@kcl.ac.uk)