Bangor University
- 2019
Intellectual Property Rights and Climate Change: A Differentiated Patent Regime for Environmentally Sound Technologies
Author: Du, Q., 8 May 2019Supervisor: Shi, W. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
On the equivalence of brains and machines: consistency and determinism in first-order logic machines
Author: Prosser, T., 8 May 2019Supervisor: Betenson, T. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Masters by Research
Perception and Structure in Electroacoustic Music: A Portfolio of Compositions
Author: Tunnicliffe, S., 8 May 2019Supervisor: Lewis, A. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
Behind enemy lines: investigating suppression & coexistence between sympatric carnivores in Plitvice Lakes, Croatia
Author: Haswell, P., 7 May 2019Supervisor: Hayward, M. W. (External person) (Supervisor) & Jones, K. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
An fMRI Investigation of Visual Responses to Social Interactions
Author: Walbrin, J., 17 Apr 2019Supervisor: Koldewyn, K. (Supervisor) & Downing, P. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
Effects of in situ oceanic warming on marine benthic recruitment and community development in Antarctica
Author: Villota Nieva, L., 17 Apr 2019Supervisor: Davies, A. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
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Metagenomics approaches to discover new industrially-relevant enzymes
Author: Distaso, M., 17 Apr 2019Supervisor: Golyshin, P. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
Three essays on banking policy & government intervention in the US banking sector
Author: Ali, M., 17 Apr 2019Supervisor: Carbo-Valverde, S. (Supervisor) & Stentella Lopes, F. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
Feasibility of soil amendments and ryegrass in circum-neutral and acidic mine tailings remediation
Author: Irhema, S. I. S., 16 Apr 2019Supervisor: Roberts, P. (Supervisor) & Bird, G. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
Photo-effects in Organic MIS Devices and Related Structures
Author: Rostirolla, B., 16 Apr 2019Supervisor: Taylor, D. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
Dylan Thomas in China: Sociology, Paratext and Text
Author: Yu, J., 15 Apr 2019Supervisor: Miguelez-Carballeira, H. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
Strategic Thinking, Organizational Foresight, and Strategic Planning in High-tech SMEs in the UK
Author: Hassanabadi, M., 15 Apr 2019Supervisor: Karami, A. (Supervisor) & Nikolopoulos, K. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
The Role of Apex Predators in Structuring the Spatial Behaviour of Mesopredators
Author: O'Regan, E., 15 Apr 2019Supervisor: Hayward, M. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Masters by Research
Critical analysis of taxation related research papers
Author: Holland, K., 8 Apr 2019Supervisor: Merkl-Davies, D. (Supervisor) & ap Gwilym, O. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
Species delimitation in Bitis arietans – Are there any cryptic species present?
Author: Settle-Whittaker, K., 8 Apr 2019Supervisor: Wuster, W. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Masters by Research
Modulation of Human ATM-Chk2 and ATR-Chk1 Kinases by Period-1 in the Response to DNA Damage and the Role of the Single Nucleotide Polymorphism Per1-A962P in the Response to Genotoxic Stress
Author: Alhussaini, M., 1 Apr 2019Supervisor: Caspari, T. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
Richard Pennant, Samuel Worthington and the mill at Penlan: a history of the Penrhyn Mills on the Lower Ogwen
Author: Lill, B., 26 Mar 2019Supervisor: Karl, R. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
Estimating the cost-utility associated with multi-gene panel testing to avoid adverse drug reactions
Author: Harland, J., 19 Mar 2019Supervisor: Plumpton, C. (Supervisor) & Hughes, D. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Masters by Research
Physiology at high altitude: understanding mechanisms and identifying countermeasures
Author: Rossetti, G., 18 Mar 2019Supervisor: Macdonald, J. (Supervisor), Oliver, S. (Supervisor) & Mullins, P. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
Optical Effects on the Dynamical Properties of Semiconductor Laser Devices and Their Applications
Author: Ji, S., 6 Mar 2019Supervisor: Hong, Y. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
Provision of academic support to children who have a prolonged absence due to a physical condition in mainstream primary schools in Wales and England
Author: John, A., 4 Mar 2019Supervisor: Smith, A. (Supervisor) & Hoerger, M. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Professional Doctorates
Exploring Relationships Between Catchment Dissolved Organic Matter Characteristics and the Formation of Disinfection Byproducts.
Author: Hopes, M., 27 Feb 2019Supervisor: Fenner, N. (Supervisor), Holliman, P. (Supervisor) & Freeman, C. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
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Trans-generational responses of gammarid amphipods to salinity change: energy budgets and life history traits.
Author: Brown, J., 27 Feb 2019Supervisor: Whiteley, N. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
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A holistic review of lean management and knowledge management practices: recommendations for improvement in a north Wales SME
Author: Goddard, S., 25 Feb 2019Supervisor: Nikolopoulos, K. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Masters by Research
Exploring real and hypothetical impacts of community-based conservation interventions
Author: Lewis, A. R., 25 Feb 2019Supervisor: Jones, J. P. G. (Supervisor), Gibbons, J. M. (Supervisor) & Young, R. P. (External person) (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
Characterisation of human TDRD12 and LKAAEAR1 as potential oncogenic cancer testis antigen genes with clinical potential
Author: Alsulami, M., 22 Feb 2019Supervisor: Mcfarlane, R. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
Connections between the hillforts of the Clwydian Range and the wider landscape
Author: Lloyd Jones, E., 18 Feb 2019Supervisor: Karl, R. (Supervisor) & Waddington, K. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
The Credit Rating Industry under New Regulatory Regimes: The Case of Financial Institutions
Author: Jones, L., 18 Feb 2019Supervisor: Alsakka, R. (Supervisor) & Mantovan, N. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
The Cognitive Linguistic Approach to English Verb-Particle Constructions
Author: Takimoto, Y., 12 Feb 2019Supervisor: Evans, V. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
Vitamin D and exercise performance: Influence of simulated sunlight and oral supplementation
Author: Carswell, A., 11 Feb 2019Supervisor: Walsh, N. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
Assessment of marine recreational fisheries using: social media, fisheries dependent data and image analysis
Author: Monkman, G., 4 Feb 2019Supervisor: Kaiser, M. (Supervisor), Vidal, F. P. (External person) (Supervisor) & Hyder, K. (External person) (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
Advanced Optical Fibre Grating Sensors for Biochemical Applications
Author: Liu, C., 15 Jan 2019Supervisor: Chen, X. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
Orlando di Lasso's psalm settings: an examination of genre in late sixteenth-century psalm motets and German Leider
Author: Temme, D., 15 Jan 2019Supervisor: Leitmeir, C. (External person) (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
A multilocus phylogeny of the cobra clade elapids
Author: Von Plettenberg Laing, A., 7 Jan 2019Supervisor: Wuster, W. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Masters by Research
Dissolved organic matter (DOM) in freshwater ecosystems
Author: Brailsford, F., 7 Jan 2019Supervisor: Jones, D. (Supervisor) & Golyshin, P. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
Reimagining Everyday Life in the GDR: Post-Ostalgia in Contemporary German Films and Museums
Author: Kreibich, S., 7 Jan 2019Supervisor: Saunders, A. (Supervisor) & Shortt, L. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
Development of thin film flexible and transparent electronics
Author: Kumar, D., 6 Jan 2019Supervisor: Kettle, J. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
Feasibility Study of SKILLS (Support for Kids In Learning and Language Strategies); an Online Programme for Parents and School Support Staff.
Author: Thomson, J., 6 Jan 2019Supervisor: Hutchings, J. (Supervisor) & Williams, M. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Masters by Research
Acting for the Right Reasons: An Investigation of the Utility of Fear of Failure from a Positive Psychology Perspective
Author: Nichols, B., 2019Supervisor: Parkinson, J. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
Bank Competition, Monetary Policy Transmission, and Financial Stability in the U.S.
Author: Muharam, M., 2019Supervisor: Goddard, J. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
Dibenzothiophene-S,S-dioxide Based Conjugated Molecular and Polymeric Materials for Organic Electronics
Author: AL-Mashhadani, M., 2019Supervisor: Perepichka, I. (Supervisor) & Al-Dulayymi, J. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
Examining the effect of Positive Psychology Interventions to improve psychological wellbeing, workplace motivation and re-employment prospects in North Wales.
Author: Isherwood, K., 2019Supervisor: Parkinson, J. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
Fine chemicals from cashew nut shell liquid
Author: Braganca, R., 2019Supervisor: Baird, M. (Supervisor) & Tomkinson, J. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
Identification and testing of enzymes and prodrugs for use in directed enzyme prodrug therapy strategies for the treatment of cancer
Author: Ball, P., 2019Supervisor: Gwenin, C. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
Investigation into the physical and chemical properties of soap bubbles with respect to their performance
Author: Zelmer, A., 2019Supervisor: Fitzsimmons-Thoss, V. (Supervisor) & Lahmann, M. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
Microwave I.F Signal Processing Strategies For Coherent Optical Communications
Author: Choudhry, M., 2019Supervisor: O'Reilly, J. (External person) (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
Regulation, patentability and morality of human embryonic stem cell in China: a comparative study of the US and Europe
Author: Jiang, L., 2019Supervisor: Shi, W. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
Reminiscence and digital life story work for dementia care
Author: O Philbin, L., 2019Supervisor: Woods, R. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
Resistivity, thermal conductivity, porosity relationships for marine sediments
Author: Lovell, M., 2019Supervisor: Taylor Smith, D. (External person) (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
Semantic Associations, Epistemic Priming and Cognitive Mechanisms in Media Discourse: A critical analysis of the British press use of the term Muslim women
Author: Otaif, F., 2019Supervisor: Charteris Black, J. (External person) (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
Signal processing for pulse-height spectroscopy
Author: Thomas, P., 2019Supervisor: Owens, A. (External person) (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
Support processes for stroke survivors and their spouses: a realistic evaluation
Author: Jones, P., 2019Supervisor: Burton, C. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
The effects of colour and intensity of light on the behaviour and performance of broilers
Author: Prayitno, D. S., 2019Supervisor: Phillips, C. J. (External person) (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
The personality profile of Anglican clergy 1992-1996
Author: Jones, S., 2019Supervisor: Francis, L. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
- 2018
Living at the edge: Ecology of Patella species in Britain
Author: Orostica Vega, M., 19 Dec 2018Supervisor: Jenkins, S. (Supervisor) & Hawkins, S. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
Evaluation of Adaptive Traits in Rice for Low Phosphorus Environments
Author: Marzukhi, N., 18 Dec 2018Supervisor: Steele, K. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Master of Philosophy
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Commonwealth Immigration, Policymaking, and the Labour party, c. 1960-1980
Author: Collinson, M., 11 Dec 2018Supervisor: Shapely, P. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
Essays on ambidextrous leadership in small and medium sized firms
Author: Oluwafemi, T., 28 Nov 2018Supervisor: Nikolopoulos, K. (Supervisor) & Mitchelmore, S. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
Temporal-Difference learning underpins the acquisition of intertemporal preferences for high-value food rewards in humans
Author: Davies, T., 28 Nov 2018Supervisor: Rogers, R. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
Fearest Enden: Including: Fearest Enden, a fantasy novel: Saviors, Scapegoats & Sacred Trees: A Critical Discussion
Author: Haslam, S., 26 Nov 2018Supervisor: Gregson, I. (Supervisor), Wilcox, H. (Supervisor) & Rumens, C. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
Neurocognitive Processes Underpinning Different Aspects of Mental Robustness in British Military Personnel
Author: Simpson, L., 26 Nov 2018Supervisor: Downing, P. (Supervisor), Hardy, L. (Supervisor) & Roberts, R. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
A study of novel acidophilic Firmicutes and their potential applications in biohydrometallurgy
Author: Holanda, R., 12 Nov 2018Supervisor: Johnson, D. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
Development of a novel integrated system for bioremediating and recovering transition metals from acid mine drainage
Author: Araujo Santos, A., 12 Nov 2018Supervisor: Johnson, D. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
Studies on the nervous system and arterial gland of the slug, Deroceras Reticulatum (Pulmonata, Limacoidea)
Author: Laryea, A., 12 Nov 2018Supervisor: Braig, H. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
A study of communication support for children with Down’s syndrome and English as an additional language
Author: Kyffin, F., 31 Oct 2018Supervisor: Ware, J. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
Joseph Aloysius Hansom and the changing practice of Architecture, 1820-1860
Author: Harris, P., 29 Oct 2018Supervisor: Shapely, P. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
Taxonomy and Biogeography of the Polychaetes of the Falkland Islands: Critical Analysis of Published Works
Author: Darbyshire, T., 29 Oct 2018Supervisor: Gimenez Noya, J. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
Understanding Writing Difficulties Amongst Children with Neurodevelopmental Disorders: The Cases of Dyslexia and/or Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD)
Author: Downing, C., 29 Oct 2018Supervisor: Caravolas, M. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
Fingerprinting ice-rafted detritus ice stream sources in the northeast Atlantic during the Last Glacial Stage
Author: Purcell, C., 22 Oct 2018Supervisor: Scourse, J. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
Twf a datblygiad ffuglen o fewn gwasg gyfnodol Gymraeg y ddeunawfed ganrif
Author: Roberts, G., 22 Oct 2018Supervisor: Wiliams, G. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
Changing children's eating behaviour: Using digital photography to measure the effects of two school-based interventions on children’s intake of macro- and micro-nutrients at lunchtime
Author: Marcano-Olivier, M., 10 Oct 2018Supervisor: Erjavec, M. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
Examining the Social Reward Value of Biological Motion
Author: Williams, E., 10 Oct 2018Supervisor: Cross, E. (External person) (Supervisor) & Koldewyn, K. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
Exploring Attentional Bias and the Overall Recovery Experience of Individuals with a Drug or Alcohol Dependency
Author: Rettie, H., 10 Oct 2018Supervisor: Hogan, L. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
Investigating the Physical and Psychological Impact of Assistive Technology Use (and its Influences) Among People Living with Multiple Sclerosis
Author: Squires, L., 8 Oct 2018Supervisor: Morrison, V. (Supervisor) & Williams, N. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
The Effects of Temperature, Irradiance and Nutrient Stress on Maximum Quantum Yield of 3 Scleractinian Corals
Author: Tengku Mohd Kamil, T., 1 Oct 2018Supervisor: Turner, J. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
An integrated approach to high-resolution modelling of a species range expansion using presence-only data: a case study on roe deer (Capreolus capreolus)
Author: Barton, O., 12 Sept 2018Supervisor: Shannon, G. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Masters by Research
Graduate employment among Chinese graduates from UK universities: a case study of Bangor University
Author: Zhang, S., Aug 2018Supervisor: Dobbins, T. (Supervisor) & Sambrook, S. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
Holding compassion in the fostering role: A Thematic Analysis of foster carers’ views and experiences
Author: Painter, R., Aug 2018Supervisor: Jackson, M. (Supervisor) & Goater, P. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Professional Doctorates
The Influence of Community on Adjustment and Resilience in Childhood and Fatherhood
Author: Barker, J., Aug 2018Supervisor: Burnside, E. (External person) (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Professional Doctorates
Completing a Banking Union in Europe: Evolution, challenges and market impact
Author: Pancotto, L., 24 Jul 2018Supervisor: Williams, J. (Supervisor) & ap Gwilym, R. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
Individual and Interpersonal Risk and Resiliency Factors in Primary and Secondary Trauma
Author: Gray, C., Jun 2018Supervisor: Saville, C. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Professional Doctorates
Towards clearer formulation of adult Autism Spectrum Disorder: exploring comorbidity and measurement.
Author: Ladha, R., Jun 2018Supervisor: Cole, K. (Supervisor) & Saville, C. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Professional Doctorates
Working in Adult Mental Health: Burnout and the Effects of Dialectical Behaviour Therapy Skills Training
Author: Roberts, C., Jun 2018Supervisor: Swales, M. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Professional Doctorates
A total population study of challenging behaviour and evaluation of Positive Behavioural Support outcomes
Author: Bowring, D., Mar 2018Supervisor: Totsika, V. (Supervisor), Hastings, R. (Supervisor) & Toogood, S. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
Self-Determination Theory: An Individual Differences Perspective
Author: Glendinning, F., Mar 2018Supervisor: Woodman, T. (Supervisor) & Hardy, L. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
The use of Randomised Control Trials in evaluating conservation interventions/ the case of Watershared in the Bolivian Andes
Author: Pynegar, E. L., Mar 2018Supervisor: Jones, J. P. G. (Supervisor), Gibbons, J. (Supervisor) & Asquith, N. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
Characterisation of novel genome regulation functions of the cancer-associated proteins Translin and Trax
Author: Alzahrani, O., Jan 2018Supervisor: Mcfarlane, R. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
Conservation of U.K. dune system native Lacertidae species
Author: Graham, S. A., Jan 2018Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
DSP-enabled Reconfigurable Optical Network Devices and Architectures for Cloud Access Networks
Author: Duan, X., Jan 2018Supervisor: Giddings, R. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
Degradation and outdoor performance monitoring of next generation solar cells for building integrated appliscation
Author: Stoichkov, V., Jan 2018Supervisor: Kettle, J. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
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Early Daoism, Ecocriticism and the Anthropocene: The Case of Edward Thomas
Author: Xu, J., Jan 2018Supervisor: Webb, A. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
Evaluation of the COPING parent online universal programme
Author: Owen, D. A., Jan 2018Supervisor: Hutchings, J. (Supervisor) & Griffith, N. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
Living with Stroke: a Wales context
Author: Heyworth-Thomas, E. M., Jan 2018Supervisor: Robinson, C. (Supervisor) & Seddon, D. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
Natural regeneration models for Sitka spruce and other conifers in continuous cover forestry
Author: Bianchi, S., Jan 2018Supervisor: Gibbons, J. (Supervisor) & Cahalan, C. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
Riparian areas: Delineation and contribution to ecosystem service provision
Author: Lozano de Sosa Miralles, L., Jan 2018Supervisor: Jones, D. L. (Supervisor) & Williams, A. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
Social Timing in Preschoolers with Autism Spectrum Disorder (M.Phil)
Author: Muth, A., Jan 2018Supervisor: Wimpory, D. (Supervisor), Nash, S. (Supervisor) & Koldewyn, K. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Masters by Research
Synthesis of an α-mycolic acid from Mycobacterium brumae containing a cis-alkene and an α-methyl-trans-alkene
Author: Al-araj, I. Q. M., Jan 2018Supervisor: Baird, M. (Supervisor) & Al-Dulayymi, J. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
The role of local knowledge in developing context sensitive agroforestry options for smallholder farmers
Author: Smith, E., Jan 2018Supervisor: Sinclair, F. (Supervisor) & Pagella, T. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
The social, cultural, and political impact of the British Military Administration on Libya, 1943-1951
Author: Madi, Y., Jan 2018Supervisor: Shapely, P. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
Wool fibres for the sorption of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) from indoor air
Author: Mansour, E., Jan 2018Supervisor: Ormondroyd, G. (Supervisor) & Curling, S. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy