School of Environmental & Natural Sciences
- Masters by Research
Survival of Brenneria goodwinii and Gibbsiella quercinecans, Associated with Lesion Formation in Acute Oak Decline, in Rainwater and Forest Soil
Author: Pettifor, B., 28 Oct 2019Supervisor: McDonald, J. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Masters by Research
Tauopathies in Drosophila: Do Tau isoforms have the same toxicity and can Neurexin rescue Tau induced neurodegeneration?
Author: Figiel, S., 27 Mar 2023Supervisor: Shepherd, D. (Supervisor) & Sivanantharajah, L. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Masters by Research
The Development of an Electrochemical DNA Hybridisation Biosensor for the Detection of Equine Hindgut Acidosis
Author: Davies, J., 3 Feb 2020Supervisor: Gwenin, C. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Masters by Research
The Effects of Changing Livestock Practices on the Breeding Performance of the Common Raven, Corvus corax, in Northwest Wales
Author: Charnell-Hughes, M., 22 Feb 2023Supervisor: Winder, I. (Supervisor) & Valle, S. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Masters by Research
The Effects of Management on Biodiversity and Biogeochemistry of the Cors Goch Site, Anglesey
Author: Unwin, S., 29 Jul 2022Supervisor: Dunn, C. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Masters by Research
The Evolution of Defensive Strategies in Cobras
Author: Jones, B., 2017Supervisor: Wuster, W. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Masters by Research
The Origin of Zebra Stripes: Does Striping Provide a Fecundity Advantage?
Author: Evetts, J., 4 Mar 2020Supervisor: Shannon, G. (Supervisor) & Hayward, M. (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
The effect of observing trained conspecifics on the rate of spatial learning, navigation strategy and motivation in goldfish, Carassius auratus
Author: Blane, J., 2021Supervisor: Holland, R. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Masters by Research
The influence of hydroclimatic and chemical variability on legacy contamination from historical metal mines.
Author: Jones, C., 3 Mar 2020Supervisor: Bird, G. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Masters by Research
The precise release time of crustacean hyperglycaemic hormone (CHH) in response to environmental stressors in the shore crab Carcinus maenas
Author: Miller, S., 18 May 2023Supervisor: Webster, S. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Masters by Research
The role of conservation organisations in the mitigation of ash dieback in Wales
Author: Fraser, A., 2023Supervisor: Walmsley, J. (Supervisor) & Dandy, N. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Masters by Research
The toxins that time forgot: Characterisation of marine toxins with emphasis on the neglected status of marine toxinology.
Author: Harris, R., 2017Supervisor: Mulley, J. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Masters by Research
Translocation of a Medically Important Snake: Russell’s Vipers (Daboia russelii) in Rural India
Author: Williams, R. C., 14 Jun 2021Supervisor: Wuster, W. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Masters by Research
Treatment of pharmaceutical pollution and the release of illicit drugs into the environment.
Author: Aberg, D., 28 Mar 2022Supervisor: Dunn, C. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Masters by Research
Use of passive samplers for the capture of SARS-CoV-2 and other viruses from wastewater
Author: Lambert-Slosarska, K., 5 Dec 2023Supervisor: Jones, D. (Supervisor) & Kevill, J. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Masters by Research
Using Social Media for Conservation Monitoring of Rule-Breaking Behaviour in Provisioned Macaque Populations and the Effects of Eco-Tourism.
Author: Ridehalgh, T., 14 Sept 2021Supervisor: Georgiev, A. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Masters by Research
Wastewater-based Epidemiology: Estimating the number of viral cases in a hospital setting using wastewater analysis
Author: Pantea, I., 8 May 2024Supervisor: Jones, D. (Supervisor) & Farkas, K. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Masters by Research
Where did all these woodlice come from?: Armadillidium Brandt, 1833 (Isopoda: Oniscidea) diversifica@on in the Mediterranean
Author: Hughes, T., 21 Aug 2023Supervisor: Papadopulos, A. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Masters by Research
Zebra stripes, the ectoparasite hypothesis: using behavioural measures to determine ectoparasitic burdens in plains zebra (Equus quagga burchelli) in Addo Elephant National Park, South Africa.
Author: Connock, W., 20 Apr 2020Supervisor: Shannon, G. (Supervisor) & Hayward, M. W. (External person) (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Masters by Research
- Master of Philosophy
Cycling of dissolved organic nitrogen in plant-soil systems
Author: Soomro, Z., 4 Jul 2014Supervisor: Jones, D. L. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Master 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
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
Keratin from Human hair and Sheep wool: Characterisation and its uses in the Fabrication of Hydrogels
Author: Mondragon De La Cruz, D., 19 Feb 2020Supervisor: Tai, H. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Master of Philosophy
Sources of error in the estimation of aboveground biomass carbon stocks in mangrove ecosystems
Author: Greer, B., 27 Oct 2023Supervisor: Fenner, N. (Supervisor) & Freeman, C. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Master of Philosophy
- Doctor of Philosophy
4,5-Diazafluorene-based conjugated oligomers, polymers, and iridium complexes as materials for organic electronics
Author: Ghosh, S., Nov 2014Supervisor: Perepichka, I. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
A theoretical approach to aromatic-radical interaction
Author: Howard-Jones, H. M., Sept 2006Supervisor: Croft, A. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
Evolution and molecular systematics of the Ovophis monticola species complex (Serpentes:Viperidae:Crotalinae)
Author: Dawson, K. J., Sept 2009Supervisor: Malhotra, A. (Supervisor) & Thorpe, R. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
Synthesis of biologically active carbohydrate derivatives including the synthesis of selectively 13C-labebelled Lewis b Hexasaccharides for protein binding studies and the incorporation of Chitosan into a Polyurethane foam
Author: Long, M. B., Mar 2014Supervisor: Lahmann, M. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
Wood Extractives as Natural Preservatives against Termites and Fungi
Author: Kadir, R., Apr 2011Supervisor: Hale, M. (Supervisor) & Tomos, D. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
'Shake' defects and wood structure variations in British oaks (Quercus SPP.).
Author: Henman, G. S., Sept 1991Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
A Lateral Flow Device for the 21st Century: The development of a flexible platform for the PoC detection of genes.
Author: Taaffe, S., 13 Feb 2024Supervisor: Gwenin, C. (Supervisor) & Lahmann, M. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
A Study in the Experimental Taxonomy of some British Sphagha (section Cuspidata),with observations of their ecology.
Author: Agnew, S., 5 May 1958Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
A Study of the Geomicrobiology of Acid Mine Drainage-impacted Environments, with particular regard to the former Mynydd Parys Copper Mines, North Wales
Author: Coupland, K., 2005Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
A Universal Magnetic Carrier for use in Cancer Prodrug Therapy
Author: Hobbs, R., Jan 2015Supervisor: Gwenin, C. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
A comparative study of morphology, behaviour and ecology of Chaetogaster Limnaei ( von Baer) from several host species
Author: Buse, A., Sept 1968Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
A comparative study of the subspecies of Sclerocarya birrea: Their potential for domestication in Tanzania
Author: Woiso, D. A., Aug 2011Supervisor: Teklehaimanot, Z. (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 knowledge-based systems approach to agroforestry research and extension.
Author: Walker, D. H., Mar 1994Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
A molecular modelling study of electron trapping in polythylene
Author: Meunier, M., Jul 2000Supervisor: Quirke, N. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
A molecular study on the adaption and response of plants to windy habitats
Author: Bennett, R. M., 2008Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
A moment approach to mixed quantum-classical dynamics
Author: Parry, S. M., Oct 2009Supervisor: Hughes, K. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
A multi-variant investigation of CdTe/CdS photovoltaic material
Author: Rowlands-Jones, R. L., May 2008Supervisor: Irvine, S. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
A novel miRNA cluster within the circadian clock gene NPAS2 and the implications of rs1811399, an autism enriched single nucleotide polymorphism
Author: Jones, D., 3 Dec 2014Supervisor: Caspari, T. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
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
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
A study of excretion in the slug Agriolimax reticulatus
Author: Garner, J., Sept 1974Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
A study of microbial communities and interactions in extremely acidic environments.
Author: Kimura, S., 2005Supervisor: Johnson, B. (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
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