College of Science & Engineering
- 2005
A study of microbial communities and interactions in extremely acidic environments.
Author: Kimura, S., 2005Supervisor: Johnson, B. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
Customised TAA cations as counter ions in silicates and related systems
Author: Stiefvater-Thomas, B., 2005Supervisor: Beckett, M. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
Molecular phylogeography of the neotropical rattlesnake Crotalus durissus
Author: Quijada Mascareñas., J. A., 2005Supervisor: Wüster, W. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
Separation and characterisation of components from agricultural residues by novel methods
Author: Sun, X., 2005Supervisor: Baird, M. (Supervisor) & Fowler, P. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
The kinetics of GaAs MOCVD using in situ Laser Reflectance Monitoring
Author: Clayton, A. J., 2005Supervisor: Irvine, S. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
- 2004
Effects of silvopastoral areas on dual-purpose cattle production at the semi-humid old agricultural frontier in Central Nicaragua
Author: Yamamoto, W., Dec 2004Supervisor: Ap Dewi, I. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
Potential uses of red alder (Alnus rubra Bong) in silvopastoral systems
Author: Mmolotsi, R. M., Dec 2004Supervisor: Teklehaimanot, Z. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
Combined dual wavelength interferometer and laser scattering monitor for multi-wafer MOCVD
Author: Bäckström, C. O., Sept 2004Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
Mode spectrum of laser diodes subject to optical feedback
Author: Perkins, D., Sept 2004Supervisor: Spencer, P. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
Molecular recognition of petides: basis for design and delivery of peptide therapeutics
Author: Ungurs, M. J., Sept 2004Supervisor: Payne, J. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
Proteomic analysis of neural differentiation in mouse embryonic stem cells
Author: Jones, R., Sept 2004Supervisor: Mcfarlane, R. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
The preparation and properties of composites reinforced with natural fibres
Author: Carpenter, J. E. P., Sept 2004Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
Combining local and scientific knowledge about tree fodder evaluation and management in the hills of Nepal
Author: Subba, D. B., Aug 2004Supervisor: Sinclair, F. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
Using GFP-constructs to study the endomembrane system of Aspergillus nidulans
Author: Breakspear, A., Aug 2004Supervisor: Assinder, S. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
Approaches to methylcyclopropanes and a new route to methylenecyclopropanes
Author: Mohammed, H. M., Jul 2004Supervisor: Baird, M. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
Characterizing the mechanical properties and behaviour of Gigantochloa scortechinii for structural applications
Author: Husain, H., Jul 2004Supervisor: Breese, M. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
Decomposition of tree leaf litter and formation of soil organic matter
Author: Nason, M. A., Jul 2004Supervisor: Jones, D. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
Enhanced phosphate cycling using Tithonia diversifolia
Author: Scrase, F. M., Jun 2004Supervisor: Jones, D. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
Reproductive compatibility and speciation in Celleporella hyalina Sensu Lato
Author: Wright, P., May 2004Supervisor: Hughes, R. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
The environmental basis of the resistance of wheat (Triticum aestivum L. cv. Brigadier) to Stagonospora nodorum Berk
Author: Nason, J. L. M., May 2004Supervisor: Farrar, J. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
Assessing the role of DON in semi natural and agricultural ecosystems
Author: Willett, V. B., Mar 2004Supervisor: Jones, D. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
The introduction of sustainable forest management certification in Greece
Author: Georgiadis, N. M., Feb 2004Supervisor: Cooper, R. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
Understanding and improving the adoption of soil fertility interventions at the forest margin in Ghana
Author: Moss, C. M., Feb 2004Supervisor: Sinclair, F. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
Synthetic studies towards analogues of ptilomycalin A
Author: Jones, S. M., Jan 2004Supervisor: Murphy, P. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
The impact of anthropogenic and natural stresses on the coral reefs of Rodrigues, Western Indian Ocean
Author: Hardman, E., Jan 2004Supervisor: Turner, J. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
Vitellaria paradoxa in Uganda : population structures and reproductive characteristics
Author: Okullo, J. B. L., Jan 2004Supervisor: Hall, J. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
A study into the growth kinetics and properties of thin film zinc oxide deposited by MOCVD
Author: Lamb, D. A., 2004Supervisor: Irvine, S. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
African bamboos: an appraisal with special reference to Oxytenanthera abyssinica, the savanna bamboo
Author: Inada, T., 2004Supervisor: Hall, J. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
Characterisation of genes encoding peritrophins from the peritrophic matrix of Diptera : Drosophila and Glossina.
Author: Perkin, S. A. H., 2004Supervisor: Lehane, M. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
Gas-sensitive resistors for detection of nitroaromatics
Author: Jones, B. J. S., 2004Supervisor: Kalaji, M. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
Interactions between bacteria, enzymes and the sheep scab mite, Psoroptes ovis
Author: Hamilton, K. A., 2004Supervisor: Lehane, M. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
Nitrogen donor complexes of molybdenum and tungsten and new routes to bis-1,2 & tris-1,2,3 substituted ferrocenes
Author: Fortune, K. M., 2004Supervisor: Butler, I. (Supervisor) & Baker, P. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
Studies in indene and indole synthesis
Author: Swinburn, S. J., 2004Supervisor: Baird, M. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
Synthetic approaches to single enantiomers of mycolic acids
Author: Toschi, G., 2004Supervisor: Baird, M. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
The cloning and characterisation of Schizosaccharomyces pombe rec20-144
Author: Pryce, D., 2004Supervisor: Mcfarlane, R. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
Variation in aggressiveness and fungicide sensitivity in sexual and asexual progeny of Phytophthora infestans
Author: Earnshaw, D. M. D. S., 2004Supervisor: Shattock, R. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
he Arabidopsis extensin gene at Ext1: studies on protein function and gene regulation
Author: Brown, K., 2004Supervisor: Shirsat, A. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
- 2003
Maize and soybean intercropping in Nepal
Author: Prasad, R. B., Dec 2003Supervisor: Brook, R. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
The coastal transition zone of the Galician Region: Upper layer response to wind forcing and circulation.
Author: Torres, R., Dec 2003Supervisor: Barton, E. D. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
Gum Arabic studies in Tanzania: Production, utilization and economic potentials.
Author: Makonda, F. B. S., Nov 2003Supervisor: Bright, G. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
Transplanting sorghum and pearl millet- a key to risk management in semi-arid areas
Author: Mottram, A., Nov 2003Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
Mona maritime trail llwybr Mon a mor
Author: Pritchard-Wallis, D., Oct 2003Supervisor: Morris, B. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
Characterisation of the acetate non-utilising mutant 1 of Arabidopsis.
Author: Turner, J. E., Sept 2003Supervisor: Hooks, M. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
Localisation and interactions of adenomatous polyposis coli and Beta-catenin in epithelial and colorectal cancer cells
Author: Davies, M. L., Sept 2003Supervisor: Wakeman, J. A. (External person) (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
Suspended sediment dynamics in the upper Gulf of California
Author: Alvarez Sánchez, L. G., Sept 2003Supervisor: Jones, S. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
The cycle of turbulent kinetic energy dissipation and mixing in regions of freshwater influence
Author: Fisher, N. R., Sept 2003Supervisor: Simpson, J. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
The estimation of shear wave statics using in situ seismic measurements in near-surface marine sediments.
Author: Winsborrow, G., Sept 2003Supervisor: Huws, D. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
Development of optical fibre devices for distributed monitoring and point-sensing applications
Author: Marsh, D. H., Aug 2003Supervisor: Kalaji, M. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
Treatment of Cr (VI) effluents using electroprecipitation
Author: Lascombe, E., Aug 2003Supervisor: Kalaji, M. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
Dynamics and characteristics of organo-mineral aggregates in shelf seas
Author: McCreadie, R. J., Jul 2003Supervisor: Jones, S. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
Multivariate statistical analyses in lipid biomarker studies
Author: Mohd Ali, M., Jul 2003Supervisor: Mudge, S. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
The development of interventions to minimise soil and nutrients losses in the Bari land of the middle hills of western development region of Nepal
Author: Acharya, G. P., Jul 2003Supervisor: McDonald, M. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
A comparison of methods for selecting untagged animals for breeding purposes
Author: Parkes, S. J., Jun 2003Supervisor: Ap Dewi, I. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
A study of neosporosis in cattle and sheep in Ireland
Author: Ferris, J. F., Jun 2003Supervisor: Lehane, M. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
Competitive interactions between Coffea arabica L. and fast-growing timber shade trees
Author: van Kanten, R. F., Jun 2003Supervisor: Sinclair, F. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
Hydrocarbon-degradation by bacteria from Antarctica
Author: Stallwood, B., Jun 2003Supervisor: Williams, P. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
Biology of interspecies Wolbachia infections
Author: Srimurni K., E., Apr 2003Supervisor: Braig, H. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
Kinetics of the wood-acetic anhydride reaction
Author: Dunningham, E. A., Apr 2003Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
The removal of linear alkylbenzene sulphonate (LAS) in constructed wetlands
Author: Thomas, R., Mar 2003Supervisor: Freeman, C. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
Laser-fibre system for in situ stress monitoring of thin films
Author: Barrioz, V., Feb 2003Supervisor: Irvine, S. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
Biodiversity of the invertebrate community associated with the turf-forming red alga Corallina officinalis in tide pools
Author: Bussell, J., Jan 2003Supervisor: Seed, R. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
Improving fallow productivity in the forest and forest-savanna transition of Ghana : a socio-economic analysis of livelihoods and technologies
Author: Darko Obiri, B., Jan 2003Supervisor: Bright, G. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
Predicting recovery of soft sediment communities following physical disturbance
Author: Dernie, K., Jan 2003Supervisor: Kaiser, M. (External person) (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
The derivation of suspended sediment concentrations in the Irish Sea from in situ and remotely-sensed ocean colour
Author: Binding, C., Jan 2003Supervisor: Bowers, D. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
Acclimation of cotton (Gossypium) to abiotic stress
Author: Armeanu, K., 2003Supervisor: Gorham, J. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
Aluminium tolerance in Brachiaria decumbens and Brachiaria ruzizenis
Author: Grundy, S., 2003Supervisor: Godbold, D. (Supervisor) & Jones, D. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
An in vitro and in vivo study of the mechanical stress-controlling region of the extA extensin gene promoter from Brassica napus.
Author: Thomson, H., 2003Supervisor: Shirsat, A. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
Anti-atherogenic effects of Schistosoma mansoni infection : modulation of host platelets and serum cholesterol
Author: Stanley, R. G., 2003Supervisor: Doenhoff, M. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
Approaches to single enantiomers of cyclopropanes
Author: Bromley, G., 2003Supervisor: Baird, M. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
Decay resistance of modified wood
Author: Farahani, M. R., 2003Supervisor: Hill, C. (Supervisor) & Hale, M. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
Genetic diversity study in landraces of rice (Oryza sativa L.) by agro-morphological characters and microsatellite DNA markers
Author: Bajracharya, J., 2003Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
Incorporating local knowledge in participatory development of soil and water management interventions in the middle hills of Nepal
Author: Shresta, P. K., 2003Supervisor: Sinclair, F. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
Natural regeneration and bark production in Prunus Africana (Hook.F.) Kalkman (Rosaceae) and its sustainable utilization and conservation in Kenya
Author: Kireger, E. K., 2003Supervisor: Hall, J. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
Synthetic studies of ferrocene-containing monomers and polymers
Author: Kelly, G. A., 2003Supervisor: Butler, I. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
- 2002
Ecology and socio-economic importance of short fallows in the humid forest zone of Southern Cameroon.
Author: Ngobo Nkongo, M. P., Dec 2002Supervisor: McDonald, M. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
Finite element analysis of magnetization reversal in granular thin films
Author: Spargo, A. W., Dec 2002Supervisor: Chantrell, R. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
Availability, continuity, and selection of maritime DGNSS radiobeacons
Author: Grant, A. J., Nov 2002Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
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Technologies for the manufacture of decay resistant and dimensionally stable OSB
Author: Goroyias, G. I., Nov 2002Supervisor: Hale, M. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
Evaluation of PTCa/PEKK composite sensors for acoustic emission detection
Author: Marin-Franch, P., Oct 2002Supervisor: Das-Gupta, D. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
Integrating farmers' knowledge and decision-making in the planning of participatory research of cassava/maize intercropping
Author: Lopez Montes, A. J., Oct 2002Supervisor: Sinclair, F. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
Mathematical modeling of marine environment contamination using fuzzy set theory
Author: Al-Zaidan, A. S., Oct 2002Supervisor: Kuncheva, L. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
The environmental behaviour and toxicological effect of propetamphos in an estuarine environment.
Author: Ortega, S. G., Oct 2002Supervisor: Holliman, P. (Supervisor) & Jones, D. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
Tree crown pruning as a management tool to enhance the productivity of parklands in West Africa
Author: Bayala, J., Sept 2002Supervisor: Teklehaimanot, Z. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
Forest conservation, expansion, restoration and management in a national park : modelling ecology, suitability, biodiversity priorities, temporal and climate change using GIS and spatial data
Author: Gkaraveli, A. G., Aug 2002Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
New reactions relating to Lewis acidic properties of borate esters
Author: Rugen-Hankey, M. P., Aug 2002Supervisor: Beckett, M. A. (External person) (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
Single tree felling gaps and regeneration in Tanzania montane forests
Author: Bakari, J. R., Aug 2002Supervisor: Hall, J. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
Synthesis and catalytic properties of novel C2 symmetric guanidine bases.
Author: Thomas, D. A., Aug 2002Supervisor: Murphy, P. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
Influence of crop profitability, market, labour and land on smallholder cropping systems in rubber growing areas of Sri Lanka
Author: Thennakoon, T. M. S. P. K., Jul 2002Supervisor: Sinclair, F. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
Rapid determination of parasite viability using AC electrokinetic techniques
Author: Dalton, C., Jul 2002Supervisor: Pethig, R. (Supervisor) & Burt, J. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
Influence of season and temperature on the metabolic costs of survival in the intertidal isopod, Ligia oceanica
Author: Faulkner, L. S., Jun 2002Supervisor: Whiteley, N. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
Investigations into the mineralogy and petrology of the artefacts and sediments from the Lower Palaeolithic site of Pontnewydd Cave, North Wales
Author: Jackson, H. J. E., Jun 2002Supervisor: Jenkins, S. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Master of Philosophy
The application of spatial data in forest ecology and management; windthrow, carbon sequestration and climate change
Author: Al-Amin, M., Jun 2002Supervisor: Williams, J. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
Constructed wetlands for the treatment of British mine drainage waters : a biogeochemical approach.
Author: Dennison, F. E., May 2002Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
Evaluation of surface water resources of Marab Hassan in the Northeast Badia of Jordan
Author: Shatnawi, S. R. S., May 2002Supervisor: Cratchley, R. (External person) (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
Ecology and silviculture of Osyris lanceolata (African sandalwood) : an aromatic tree of Tanzania
Author: Mwang'ingo, P. L. P., Apr 2002Supervisor: Teklehaimanot, Z. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
Vector trypanosome relationships
Author: Malele, I. I., Apr 2002Supervisor: Lehane, M. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
Effects of atmospheric CO₂ enrichment on root processes and mycorrhizal functioning in short rotation intensive poplar plantation
Author: Lukac, M., Mar 2002Supervisor: Godbold, D. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
Glycinebetaine accumulation in cotton
Author: Shafi, Y., Mar 2002Supervisor: Gorham, J. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
Detection of Volatile Organic Compounds Using Fuel Cell Sensors
Author: Wheldon-Williams, R., Jan 2002Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
Moderately thermophilic acidophiles and their use in mineral processing
Author: Okibe, N., Jan 2002Supervisor: Johnson, B. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy