School of Environmental & Natural Sciences
- 2017
Seeing the forest for the trees: Tree species effects on soil microbial communities and nutrient cycling dynamics
Author: Ribbons, R., Jan 2017Supervisor: McDonald, M. (Supervisor) & Vesterdal, L. (External person) (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
Synthesis and Applications of Proline Derived Guanidine Catalysts in Asymmetric Michael Addition Reactions
Author: Mehdar, Y., Jan 2017Supervisor: Murphy, P. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
Synthesis of Complex Sugar Mycolates of Mycobacterium Tuberculosis
Author: Ali, O., Jan 2017Supervisor: Baird, M. (Supervisor) & Al-Dulayymi, J. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
The Function Of SPO11 In Human Cancer Cells
Author: Alahdal, M., Jan 2017Supervisor: Stuart, N. (Supervisor), Mcfarlane, R. (Supervisor) & Wakeman, J. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
The effect of slurry processing on phosporus bioavailability and mobility
Author: Li, Y., Jan 2017Supervisor: Chadwick, D. (Supervisor), Jones, D. L. (Supervisor) & Qing, C. (External person) (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
The functional characterisation of TEX19 in human cancer cells and stem cells to explore clinical potential
Author: Hazazi, A., Jan 2017Supervisor: Mcfarlane, R. (Supervisor) & Wakeman, J. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
The role of nucleotide excision repair in providing resistance to the nucleoside analogue gemcitabine.
Author: Robinson, H., Jan 2017Supervisor: Hartsuiker, E. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
The use of urban plant resources for health and food security in Kampala, Uganda
Author: Mollee, E., Jan 2017Supervisor: McDonald, M. (Supervisor), Raebild, A. (External person) (Supervisor) & Kehlenbeck, K. (External person) (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
Trihalomethane Formation in Drinking Water; Impact of Drought, Treatment Wetlands and Methods of Analysis
Author: Ehbair, A., Jan 2017Supervisor: Freeman, C. (Supervisor) & Murphy, L. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
Valuation of non-market ecosystem services of forests: Preferences for Recreation, Effect of Childhood Experience, and the Role of Environmental Attitudes
Author: Taye, F., Jan 2017Supervisor: Gibbons, J. (Supervisor), Lundhede, T. (External person) (Supervisor) & Jacobsen, J. B. (External person) (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
- 2018
A scalable approach for efficient and comparable characterisation of smallholder farming systems: The Rural Household Multi-Indicator Survey RHoMIS
Author: Hammond, J., 2018Supervisor: Pagella, T. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
An investigation of the process of microbial decomposition and the ‘enzymic latch’ mechanism in coastal wetland ecosystems
Author: Dasat, G., 2018Supervisor: Freeman, C. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
Assessment of surface water quality and quantity in Great Zab river catchment, in the Kurdish region of Iraq
Author: Ismaiel, I. A., 2018Supervisor: Bird, G. (Supervisor) & McDonald, M. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
Disturbance and climate change risks to forest carbon sinks and potential management responses
Author: Dymond, C., 2018Supervisor: Healey, J. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
Evolution & Extinction of the Great Auk: A Palaeogenomic Approach
Author: Thomas, J., 2018Supervisor: Knapp, M. (External person) (Supervisor), Carvalho, G. (Supervisor), Gilbert, M. T. (External person) (Supervisor), Stewart, J. (External person) (Supervisor) & Hofreiter, M. (External person) (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
Improving Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) Through Novel Wood-based Panel Modifications
Author: Stefanowski, B., 2018Supervisor: Ormondroyd, G. (Supervisor) & Curling, S. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
Investigating the potential susceptibility of selected Malagasy species to the toxins produced by Duttaphrynus melanostictus (Asian Common Toad)
Author: Marshall, B., 2018Supervisor: Wuster, W. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Masters by Research
The role of epidermal solutes in the control of stomatal movement
Author: Anisiobi, A., 2018Supervisor: Tomos, A. (Supervisor) & Steele, K. (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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Evaluation of Adaptive Traits in Rice for Low Phosphorus Environments
Author: Marzukhi, N., 18 Dec 2018Supervisor: Steele, K. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Master of Philosophy
- 2019
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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
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
Fuel, feed and fibre: consequential life cycle assessment of novel miscanthus value chains
Author: Yesufu, J., 28 May 2019Supervisor: Styles, D. (Supervisor) & Gibbons, J. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
The Application of CPPs to Improve the Cellular Uptake of a Novel Delivery Vector for use in Directed Enzyme Prodrug Therapy
Author: Anderson, S., 28 May 2019Supervisor: Gwenin, C. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy