School of Environmental & Natural Sciences

  1. Customised TAA cations as counter ions in silicates and related systems

    Author: Stiefvater-Thomas, B., 2005

    Supervisor: Beckett, M. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  2. Improving Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) Through Novel Wood-based Panel Modifications

    Author: Stefanowski, B., 2018

    Supervisor: Ormondroyd, G. (Supervisor) & Curling, S. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  3. Anti-atherogenic effects of Schistosoma mansoni infection : modulation of host platelets and serum cholesterol

    Author: Stanley, R. G., 2003

    Supervisor: Doenhoff, M. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  4. Hydrocarbon-degradation by bacteria from Antarctica

    Author: Stallwood, B., Jun 2003

    Supervisor: Williams, P. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  5. Route navigation in homing pigeons (Columba livia): the use of visual cues over a familiar area.

    Author: Stachowski, S., 30 Aug 2022

    Supervisor: Holland, R. (Supervisor) & Bishop, C. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Masters by Research

  6. Assessing and sentencing illegal behaviours in conservation

    Author: St John, F. A. V., Jan 2012

    Supervisor: Jones, J. P. G. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  7. Biology of interspecies Wolbachia infections

    Author: Srimurni K., E., Apr 2003

    Supervisor: Braig, H. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  8. Compatibilisation of natural fibres for use in polypropylene matrix composites

    Author: Spear, M., 2002

    Supervisor: Hill, C. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  9. Cycling of dissolved organic nitrogen in plant-soil systems

    Author: Soomro, Z., 4 Jul 2014

    Supervisor: Jones, D. L. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Master of Philosophy

  10. The physiology of resource acquisition by Agrostis Stolonifera L. in heterogenesis environments

    Author: Solbe, R. E., 2000

    Supervisor: Farrar, J. (Supervisor) & Marshall, C. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  11. Impacts and outcomes of the commercialisation of non-timber forest products on human well being and ecosystems health

    Author: Sola, P., Oct 2005

    Supervisor: Edwards-Jones, G. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  12. Ecophysiology of strains A and C of Potamophyrgus jenkinsi

    Author: Soares, A., Jan 1992

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  13. Food selection by the rabbit.

    Author: Soane, G. A., Jan 1980

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  14. From history to heritage : using a company's past to guide its future

    Author: Smith, P., 4 Jun 2013

    Supervisor: Pierce, S. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  15. The role of local knowledge in developing context sensitive agroforestry options for smallholder farmers

    Author: Smith, E., Jan 2018

    Supervisor: Sinclair, F. (Supervisor) & Pagella, T. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  16. Have stripe patterns influenced the social behaviour and cohesion of the plains zebra (Equus quagga)?

    Author: Smith, D., 24 Aug 2020

    Supervisor: Shannon, G. (Supervisor) & Hayward, M. (External person) (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Masters by Research

  17. The population dynamics and conservation of Arctic charr, Salvelinus alpinus; lessons from Llyn Padarn, North Wales

    Author: Smith, A., 15 Aug 2022

    Supervisor: Carvalho, G. (Supervisor), Papadopulos, A. (Supervisor), Milner, N. (Supervisor) & Seymour, M. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  18. Mind the Monkeys: Road Ecology of the Zanzibar Red Colobus

    Author: Skinner, H., 7 Jun 2023

    Supervisor: Georgiev, A. (Supervisor), Healey, J. (Supervisor), Shannon, G. (Supervisor) & Davenport, T. R. B. (External person) (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Masters by Research

  19. Development of a new analytical method to diagnose tuberculosis

    Author: Sirhan, M. M., 2013

    Supervisor: Baird, M. (Supervisor) & Al-Dulayymi, J. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  20. Improving the management and productivity of tamarindus indica and ziziphus mauritiana in agroforestry parklands systems in Mali, West Africa

    Author: Sidibe, D., Jan 2010

    Supervisor: Teklehaimanot, Z. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  21. Effects of seed production environment and post harvest management on seed production, viability and vigour of seeds of pea and flax

    Author: Siddique, A. B., Aug 2001

    Supervisor: Wright, D. (External person) (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  22. Consultancy in Higher Education: Tools and Practices for Achieving Impact

    Author: Sherwin, C., 26 May 2020

    Supervisor: Winder, I. (Supervisor) & Walker, C. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Masters by Research

  23. Effects of temperature and waterlogging on cotton seedlings roots

    Author: Sheikh, S. A., Jan 1994

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  24. Plant traits and litter decomposition of tree species naturally regenerating in Central America pasturelands

    Author: Sheik, M., 25 Apr 2013

    Supervisor: Healey, J. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  25. Developing in-situ and real-time methods of soil nitrogen determination

    Author: Shaw, R., Jan 2015

    Supervisor: Williams, A. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  26. Evaluation of surface water resources of Marab Hassan in the Northeast Badia of Jordan

    Author: Shatnawi, S. R. S., May 2002

    Supervisor: Cratchley, R. (External person) (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  27. Bioactive carbohydrates: isolation, synthesis and conjugation

    Author: Shan, Y., Oct 2011

    Supervisor: Lahmann, M. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  28. Glycinebetaine accumulation in cotton

    Author: Shafi, Y., Mar 2002

    Supervisor: Gorham, J. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  29. The significance of enzymes in the biogeochemical functioning of constructed wetlands

    Author: Shackle, V. J., Jun 2000

    Supervisor: Freeman, C. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  30. Species delimitation in Bitis arietans – Are there any cryptic species present?

    Author: Settle-Whittaker, K., 8 Apr 2019

    Supervisor: Wuster, W. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Masters by Research

  31. Monitoring and analysis of the structure, function and biodiversity of soils

    Author: Seaton, F., 8 Jun 2020

    Supervisor: Jones, D. (Supervisor), Robinson, D. (External person) (Supervisor) & Creer, S. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  32. Enhanced phosphate cycling using Tithonia diversifolia

    Author: Scrase, F. M., Jun 2004

    Supervisor: Jones, D. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  33. The synthesis of mycolic acids

    Author: Schubert-Rowles, R., Jan 2010

    Supervisor: Baird, M. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  34. Environmental impacts in the water-energy nexus: quantification and mitigation in the food and drink sector

    Author: Schestak, I., 13 Jan 2022

    Supervisor: Williams, P. (Supervisor) & Styles, D. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  35. Exploring payments for ecosystem services in the context of native tree planting in Lebanon

    Author: Sarkissian, A., Jan 2015

    Supervisor: Hockley, N. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  36. Latitudinal variations in the energy consumption of gammarid amphipods

    Author: Samuel Paul Stuart Rastrick, S. P. S., Sept 2009

    Supervisor: Whiteley, N. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  37. The electrocatalytic activity of polycrystalline copper towards the electrochemical reduction of carbon dioxide

    Author: Salimon, J., 2001

    Supervisor: Kalaji, M. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  38. An economic appraisal of forestry and the forest industries of Greece 1950-1990.

    Author: Sakkas, G. A., Jan 1979

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  39. New roles of S.pombe Casein kinase 1 epsilon (Hhp1) in DNA replicatation stress

    Author: Saeyd, S., Jan 2015

    Supervisor: Caspari, T. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  40. Sexual Dimorphism in the Common Hippopotamus

    Author: Sadler, P., 1 Oct 2020

    Supervisor: Shannon, G. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Masters by Research

  41. Forest recreation use patterns user behaviour and recreational value in Malaysia.

    Author: Sabri, W. M. W., Nov 1987

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  42. Studies in the flora of the Rhynie chert

    Author: Saadawy, W. E., Jun 1966

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  43. The modification of natural occuring polymers for the removal of heavy metal ions

    Author: Runacres, S. M., Jan 2000

    Supervisor: Baird, M. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  44. New reactions relating to Lewis acidic properties of borate esters

    Author: Rugen-Hankey, M. P., Aug 2002

    Supervisor: Beckett, M. A. (External person) (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  45. Rensch’s Rule and the Drivers of Sexual Dimorphism in Ungulates

    Author: Roylance-Casson, E., 9 Mar 2021

    Supervisor: Shannon, G. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Masters by Research

  46. A multi-variant investigation of CdTe/CdS photovoltaic material

    Author: Rowlands-Jones, R. L., May 2008

    Supervisor: Irvine, S. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  47. Non-invasive techniques for studying behavioural mechanisms and physiological states of marine invertebrates

    Author: Rovero, F., Apr 2000

    Supervisor: Hughes, R. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  48. The role of nucleotide excision repair in providing resistance to the nucleoside analogue gemcitabine.

    Author: Robinson, H., Jan 2017

    Supervisor: Hartsuiker, E. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  49. Molecular rectification from ultra-thin organic films

    Author: Robinson, B. J., 2008

    Supervisor: Ashwell, G. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  50. Thiophene substituted tetrathiafulvalenes and tetrathiafulvalene substituted polythiophenes

    Author: Roberts-Bleming, S. J., 2001

    Supervisor: Kalaji, M. (Supervisor) & Murphy, P. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  51. Targeting agri environmental stewardship, based on the value of farmers' local knowledge

    Author: Roberts, S. M., Sept 2008

    Supervisor: Pierce, S. (Supervisor) & Thomas Lane, E. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  52. The corrosion protection of aluminium

    Author: Roberts, E. W., May 2008

    Supervisor: Holliman, P. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  53. The absolute stereochemistry of various naturally occurring fatty acids

    Author: Roberts, I. O., Feb 2006

    Supervisor: Baird, M. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  54. Oviposition site selection by Anopheles gambiae sensu lato (Diptera: Culicidae) at coastal sites in Kenya

    Author: Roberts, S., Jan 2017

    Supervisor: Steele, K. (Supervisor) & Creer, S. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  55. Evaluation of vermicompost from composts for agricultural and horticultural uses

    Author: Roberts, P., Jan 2006

    Supervisor: Jones, D. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  56. Stabilised silicate and borate solutions for foliar agricultural sprays

    Author: Rixon, T., 15 Oct 2020

    Supervisor: Beckett, M. (Supervisor) & Al-Dulayymi, J. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  57. Improving the Carbon Footprinting of Lamb Production

    Author: Riddell, H., 7 Jun 2023

    Supervisor: Styles, D. (Supervisor), Chadwick, D. (Supervisor) & Rees, B. (External person) (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  58. Modified Peptides for Drug Delivery

    Author: Rickett, J., 9 Sept 2021

    Supervisor: Gwenin, C. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  59. Tandem Michael/Intramolecular Aldol reactions mediated by secondary amines, thiols and phosphines.

    Author: Richards, E. L., 2002

    Supervisor: Murphy, P. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  60. On-site Wastewater Treatment Systems as Sources of Phosphorus and other Pollutants in Rural Catchments: Characteristics and Tracing Approaches

    Author: Richards, S., Jan 2017

    Supervisor: Withers, P. (Supervisor) & Stutter, M. I. (External person) (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  61. Seeing the forest for the trees: Tree species effects on soil microbial communities and nutrient cycling dynamics

    Author: Ribbons, R., Jan 2017

    Supervisor: McDonald, M. (Supervisor) & Vesterdal, L. (External person) (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  62. The fate and impact of groundwater nitrogen contamination on dune slack ecology

    Author: Rhymes, J., Jan 2015

    Supervisor: Jones, L. (External person) (Supervisor) & Fenner, N. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  63. Impacts of Community Forest Management and strictly protected areas on deforestation and human well-being in Madagascar

    Author: Rasolofoson, R., Jan 2016

    Supervisor: Jones, J. P. G. (Supervisor), Larsen, H. O. (External person) (Supervisor) & Smith-Hall, C. (External person) (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  64. Ecology of Fibrobacter spp. in cellulose-degrading microbial communities

    Author: Ransom-Jones, E., 3 Mar 2015

    Supervisor: McDonald, J. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  65. The Paramo vegetation of Ecuador : the community ecology, dynamics and productivity of tropical grasslands in the Andes.

    Author: Ramsay, P. M., Dec 1992

    Supervisor: Oxley, R. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  66. Variation in seed ecophysiology and temperature requirements for germination in Pinus Sylvestris

    Author: Rampart, M., Oct 2015

    Supervisor: Cahalan, C. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  67. Improving the estimation of local welfare costs of conservation in low-income countries using choice experiments: Empirical evidence from Madagascar

    Author: Rakotonarivo, O., Jan 2016

    Supervisor: Hockley, N. (Supervisor), Jacobsen, J. (External person) (Supervisor) & Larsen, H. O. (External person) (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  68. Synthetic studies of cyclopropanes and cyclobutanes

    Author: Rajaratnam, M., 2006

    Supervisor: Baird, M. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  69. Incorporation of trees in smallholder land use systems: Farm characteristics, rates of return and policy issues influencing farmer adoption

    Author: Rahman, S., Jan 2017

    Supervisor: Healey, J. (Supervisor), Jacobsen, J. B. (External person) (Supervisor) & Sunderland, T. (External person) (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  70. The Chemistry and Ecology of British Bluebells (Hyacinthoides non-scripta)

    Author: Raheem, D., Jan 2016

    Supervisor: Fitzsimmons-Thoss, V. (Supervisor) & Lahmann, M. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  71. Immune responses in the blood-feeding insect Stomoxys calcitrans.

    Author: Qureshi, T. A., Oct 2000

    Supervisor: Lehane, M. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  72. Molecular phylogeography of the neotropical rattlesnake Crotalus durissus

    Author: Quijada Mascareñas., J. A., 2005

    Supervisor: Wüster, W. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  73. Environmental sustainability of intensive rice systems in Bangladesh: key stakeholders' perceptions

    Author: Quadir, N., Dec 2005

    Supervisor: Brook, R. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  74. The use of Randomised Control Trials in evaluating conservation interventions/ the case of Watershared in the Bolivian Andes

    Author: Pynegar, E. L., Mar 2018

    Supervisor: Jones, J. P. G. (Supervisor), Gibbons, J. (Supervisor) & Asquith, N. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  75. AFLP markers for the study of somatic recombination in Phytophthora infestans

    Author: Purvis, A. I., 2000

    Supervisor: Assinder, S. (Supervisor) & Shaw, D. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  76. Detection of an invasive, semi-aquatic mammal: development of an environmental DNA assay and comparison to a conventional method

    Author: Pugh, B., 24 Oct 2022

    Supervisor: Creer, S. (Supervisor) & Shannon, G. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Masters by Research

  77. The cloning and characterisation of Schizosaccharomyces pombe rec20-144

    Author: Pryce, D., 2004

    Supervisor: Mcfarlane, R. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  78. Mona maritime trail llwybr Mon a mor

    Author: Pritchard-Wallis, D., Oct 2003

    Supervisor: Morris, B. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  79. Genotype, environment and disease resistance in hill sheep

    Author: Pritchard, T. C., 2006

    Supervisor: Cahalan, C. (Supervisor) & Ap Dewi, I. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  80. Impact of shelter on sheep behaviour during the neonatal period

    Author: Pritchard, C., 7 Jul 2020

    Supervisor: Williams, P. (Supervisor), Smith, A. (Supervisor), Davies, P. (External person) (Supervisor) & Jones, D. (External person) (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Masters by Research

  81. High value products from unused, indigenous plants

    Author: Preskett, D., Sept 2007

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  82. The effects of colour and intensity of light on the behaviour and performance of broilers

    Author: Prayitno, D. S., 2019

    Supervisor: Phillips, C. J. (External person) (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  83. Maize and soybean intercropping in Nepal

    Author: Prasad, R. B., Dec 2003

    Supervisor: Brook, R. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  84. Population and conservation genomics of the adder (Vipera berus) in the UK

    Author: Pozzi, A., 4 Sept 2023

    Supervisor: Wuster, W. (Supervisor) & Barlow, A. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Masters by Research