Example PhD

Spatio-temporal Linked Data Web

Supervisor: Dr A.I. Abdelmoty

Keywords: Linked Data Web, Semantic Web, Spatial and Temporal data and Query Languages

The rapid growth of structured data on the Web (Data Web) is creating a need for research in the paradigm of structured-data retrieval. Traditional search engines cannot serve such data as results of keyword-based queries that are typically ambiguous. Also, traditional structured querying languages cannot be used directly as data on the Data Web is heterogeneous, large, distributed, schema-free, and not intuitive for web users. This project will focus on geographic data. The spatial and temporal dimensions of this data imply the need for techniques that allow their efficient structuring and retrieval. The research will investigate the possibility of utilizing and porting existing established research in the area of geographic data management and GIS.

Key Skills/Background: Open to Computing Graduates and postgraduates.

Contact: Dr A.I. Abdelmoty to discuss this research topic.