School of Environmental & Natural Sciences

  1. Activity Overlap and Risk of Mycobacterium bovis Transmission Between Wild European Mammals

    Author: Justus, W., 6 Mar 2023

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

    Student thesis: Masters by Research

  2. Chemical modification of rubberwood (Hevea Brasiliensis Muell. Arg) with acetic anhydride and hexanoic anhydride

    Author: Karim, S. R. A., Dec 2007

    Supervisor: Hill, C. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  3. Agroforestry in the buffer zone of Uganda's Budongo Forest.

    Author: Kasolo, W. K., Jan 2005

    Supervisor: Hall, J. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  4. Gene expression, exchange and distribution of salicylate 1-hydroxylase genes in Acinetobacter species

    Author: Kay, C. M., Sept 2005

    Supervisor: Williams, P. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  5. A long-term temporal comparison of ecological predictors on relative elephant presence within a forested environment

    Author: Keeble, D., 22 Nov 2022

    Supervisor: Shannon, G. (Supervisor), Georgiev, A. (Supervisor), Chapman, C. (External person) (Supervisor) & Sarkar, D. (External person) (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Masters by Research

  6. Genetic variation in field emergence and related traits in naked and covered spring barley

    Author: Keerio, M., Jan 2012

    Supervisor: Brook, R. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  7. Synthetic studies of ferrocene-containing monomers and polymers

    Author: Kelly, G. A., 2003

    Supervisor: Butler, I. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  8. Effects of pH on nitrogen cycling in agricultural soils

    Author: Kemmitt, S. J., 2002

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

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  9. Factors affecting the early growth and form of Fraxinus excelsior L. in Britain

    Author: Kerr, G., 2002

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  10. Organic acids behavior in calcareous soils

    Author: Khademi, Z., Jan 2006

    Supervisor: Jones, D. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  11. Effect of elevated atmospheric CO₂ on phosphorus cycling in a short rotation poplar plantation

    Author: Khan, F. N., Dec 2006

    Supervisor: Godbold, D. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  12. Ex-post cost-benefit analysis of village woodlots of Gujarat, India.

    Author: Khan, J. A., Sept 1993

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  13. The potential for optimization of Vitex Payos as a dryland resource in Kenya

    Author: Kimondo, J. M., May 2010

    Supervisor: Teklehaimanot, Z. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  14. A study of microbial communities and interactions in extremely acidic environments.

    Author: Kimura, S., 2005

    Supervisor: Johnson, B. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  15. Natural regeneration and bark production in Prunus Africana (Hook.F.) Kalkman (Rosaceae) and its sustainable utilization and conservation in Kenya

    Author: Kireger, E. K., 2003

    Supervisor: Hall, J. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  16. Roads in the rainforests: Legacy of selective logging in Central Africa. : Evaluating the temporal and spatial dynamics of logging road networks.

    Author: Kleinschroth, F., Jan 2016

    Supervisor: Healey, J. (Supervisor), Gourlet-Fleury, S. (External person) (Supervisor) & Sist, P. (External person) (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  17. Conjugated Polymers Based on 4-Substituted Fluorenes and Fluorenones

    Author: Kommanaboyina, S., Jan 2016

    Supervisor: Perepichka, I. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  18. Synthesis of single enantiomers of ketomycolic acids

    Author: Koza, G., Sept 2007

    Supervisor: Baird, M. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  19. Nucleotide excision repair-independent functions of the XPG homologue Rad13 of fission yeast

    Author: Kraehenbuehl, R., 2009

    Supervisor: Fleck, O. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  20. Cost benefit analysis and sustained yield forestry in India.

    Author: Kumar, P. J. D., Jan 1988

    Supervisor: Price, C. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  21. How ‘local’ is local knowledge?: the role of local knowledge in implementing locally appropriate land restoration interventions

    Author: Kuria, A., 3 Jun 2019

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

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  22. Use of novel chitosan derivatives for the control of food-borne pathogens

    Author: Lahmer, R., 9 Jul 2013

    Supervisor: Jones, D. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  23. A study into the growth kinetics and properties of thin film zinc oxide deposited by MOCVD

    Author: Lamb, D. A., 2004

    Supervisor: Irvine, S. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  24. Use of passive samplers for the capture of SARS-CoV-2 and other viruses from wastewater

    Author: Lambert-Slosarska, K., 5 Dec 2023

    Supervisor: Jones, D. (Supervisor) & Kevill, J. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Masters by Research

  25. The impact of slurry acidification on soil and crop quality: a UK case study

    Author: Langley, J., 8 Aug 2022

    Supervisor: Jones, D. (Supervisor) & Chadwick, D. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  26. Studies on the nervous system and arterial gland of the slug, Deroceras Reticulatum (Pulmonata, Limacoidea)

    Author: Laryea, A., 12 Nov 2018

    Supervisor: Braig, H. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  27. Holocene environmental and pedogenic history of the Hiraethog Moors, Clwyd

    Author: Lascelles, D. B., Jan 1995

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  28. Treatment of Cr (VI) effluents using electroprecipitation

    Author: Lascombe, E., Aug 2003

    Supervisor: Kalaji, M. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  29. The role of the apoplast as an osmotic compartment in Suaeda maritima L. Dum. and Beta vulgaris L.

    Author: Lawrence, R. A., Jun 1999

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  30. Identifying and overcoming some key limiting factors in agricultural systems to foster rural social and economic stability in the Northwest department of Haiti

    Author: Lemma, T., Aug 2001

    Supervisor: Edwards-Jones, G. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  31. Plant processing for multiple products using environmentally benign extraction techniques

    Author: Leung, G., Jan 2015

    Supervisor: Tomos, A. (Supervisor) & Marriott, R. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  32. Exploring real and hypothetical impacts of community-based conservation interventions

    Author: Lewis, A. R., 25 Feb 2019

    Supervisor: Jones, J. P. G. (Supervisor), Gibbons, J. M. (Supervisor) & Young, R. P. (External person) (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  33. The effect of slurry processing on phosporus bioavailability and mobility

    Author: Li, Y., Jan 2017

    Supervisor: Chadwick, D. (Supervisor), Jones, D. L. (Supervisor) & Qing, C. (External person) (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  34. Synthetic studies in cyclopropane chemistry

    Author: Licence, P., 2000

    Supervisor: Baird, M. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  35. The effects of trampling and vehicles on natural vegetation.

    Author: Liddle, M., May 1973

    Supervisor: P. Greig-Smith, P. (External person) (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  36. The ecological restoration of slate waste tips in Wales, UK

    Author: Ling, M. A., Dec 2009

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  37. The history of forests and forestry in Wales up to the formation of the Forestry Commission

    Author: Linnard, W., Jan 1979

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  38. The role of mRNA splicing factor B52 in regulating Choline Acetyltransferase and larval locomotion in Drosiphila

    Author: Liu, B., 12 Dec 2014

    Supervisor: Bossing, T. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  39. Cultured Microbial Diversity Of Parys Mountain Acidic Site

    Author: Lloyd, C., 21 Feb 2023

    Supervisor: Golyshina, O. (Supervisor) & Braig, H. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Masters by Research

  40. Bioremediation of poly-aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH) contaminated soil by co-composting

    Author: Loick, N., Dec 2008

    Supervisor: Jones, D. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  41. Integrating farmers' knowledge and decision-making in the planning of participatory research of cassava/maize intercropping

    Author: Lopez Montes, A. J., Oct 2002

    Supervisor: Sinclair, F. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  42. Investigating floral resource use by pollinators using pollen DNA metabarcoding

    Author: Lowe, A., 13 Jun 2022

    Supervisor: Creer, S. (Supervisor) & de Vere, N. (External person) (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  43. Riparian areas: Delineation and contribution to ecosystem service provision

    Author: Lozano de Sosa Miralles, L., Jan 2018

    Supervisor: Jones, D. L. (Supervisor) & Williams, A. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  44. Studies in Antarctic palaeobotany.

    Author: Lucas, R. C., Jan 1979

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  45. Behaviour of endocrine disrupting chemicals and nitrate in the environment

    Author: Lucas, S., Jul 2008

    Supervisor: Jones, D. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  46. Effects of atmospheric CO₂ enrichment on root processes and mycorrhizal functioning in short rotation intensive poplar plantation

    Author: Lukac, M., Mar 2002

    Supervisor: Godbold, D. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  47. Economics of household energy in Miombo woodlands of Eastern and Southern Tanzania

    Author: Lusambo, L. P., Sept 2009

    Supervisor: Price, C. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  48. The potential of biological nitrification inhibitors to suppress soil nitrification and reduce greenhouse gas emissions

    Author: Ma, Y., 10 Aug 2020

    Supervisor: Chadwick, D. (Supervisor), Jones, D. (Supervisor) & Cardenas, L. M. (External person) (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  49. Studies of leaf growth in barley

    Author: Maan, A. A. S., Jan 1987

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  50. Measuring the effectiveness of conservation governance, policies and programmes in forest protected areas

    Author: Macura, B., Jan 2015

    Supervisor: Pullin, A. (Supervisor) & Laura, S. (External person) (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  51. Exploring the mismatch between policy objectives and outcomes in Participatory Forest Management in Tanzania

    Author: Magessa, K., 7 Sept 2020

    Supervisor: Hockley, N. (Supervisor) & Wynne-Jones, S. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  52. Transformation of peptides and amino acids in soil and plants

    Author: Magthab, E., 4 Sept 2014

    Supervisor: Jones, D. (Supervisor), Roberts, P. (Supervisor) & Murphy, D. V. (External person) (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  53. The role of extensin cell wall proteins in the resistance of potato (Solanum tuberosum L. cv. Desiree) to pathogen attack

    Author: Mahmood, S., Jan 2016

    Supervisor: Shirsat, A. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  54. Studies on the male reproductive cycle in the lizard Chalcides Ocellatus.

    Author: Mahmoud, F. M. S., May 1981

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  55. Gum Arabic studies in Tanzania: Production, utilization and economic potentials.

    Author: Makonda, F. B. S., Nov 2003

    Supervisor: Bright, G. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  56. Vector trypanosome relationships

    Author: Malele, I. I., Apr 2002

    Supervisor: Lehane, M. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  57. Immunobiology of Eledone cirrhosa (Lamarck).

    Author: Malham, S. K., Jan 1996

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  58. Terrestrial carbon in Wales.

    Author: Malik, A. I., Jan 2006

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

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  59. Effects of water stress and salinity on contrasting wheat genotypes.

    Author: Mallah, A. N., Jan 1991

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  60. Assessing the impacts of organic farming on domestic and exporting smallholder farming households in Tanzania : a comparative analysis

    Author: Mamuya, B., Jan 2011

    Supervisor: Edwards-Jones, G. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  61. Comparison of nitrogen losses associated with sheep excreta deposition on temperate lowland and upland grassland soils

    Author: Mancia, A., 17 Apr 2023

    Supervisor: Chadwick, D. (Supervisor), Krol, D. J. (External person) (Supervisor) & Waters, S. M. (External person) (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  62. Design, synthesis and characterization of novel low band gap conjugated polymers for use in bulk heterojunction photovoltaic solar cells

    Author: Manji, A. J., 2012

    Supervisor: Murphy, P. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  63. Religious phenomenology, sociodemography and ecology in the rural Mt. Kilimanjaro, Tanzania

    Author: Manongi, F., Jan 2012

    Supervisor: Brook, R. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  64. Mate choice and reproductive investment in the cheilostome bryozoan Celleporella hyalina (L.).

    Author: Manriquez, P. H., Nov 1999

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  65. Wool fibres for the sorption of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) from indoor air

    Author: Mansour, E., Jan 2018

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

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  66. Investigating mechanisms of genome expansion in Corydoradinae catfish

    Author: Marburger, S., Jan 2015

    Supervisor: Taylor, M. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  67. Understanding plant residue decomposition in shrubland ecosystem

    Author: Marella, V. S., Jan 2015

    Supervisor: Roberts, P. (Supervisor) & Jones, D. L. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  68. Sheep urine patch nitrous oxide emissions: measurement and mitigation

    Author: Marsden, K., Jan 2015

    Supervisor: Chadwick, D. (Supervisor) & Jones, D. L. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  69. Development of optical fibre devices for distributed monitoring and point-sensing applications

    Author: Marsh, D. H., Aug 2003

    Supervisor: Kalaji, M. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  70. Synthesis and bioactivation of redox-activated quinone prodrugs of guanidine

    Author: Martin, C. M., Sept 2012

    Supervisor: Murphy, P. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  71. An Analysis of Wetland Habitat Restoration and Biodiversity

    Author: Martin Parsons, A., 20 Dec 2023

    Supervisor: Dunn, C. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Masters by Research

  72. Dimensional stabilisation by chemical modification of wood

    Author: Martins, V. A., Jan 1992

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  73. Evaluation of Adaptive Traits in Rice for Low Phosphorus Environments

    Author: Marzukhi, N., 18 Dec 2018

    Supervisor: Steele, K. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Master of Philosophy

  74. Comparative studies in the pathology of radiomimetic conditions

    Author: Mason, J., Sept 1965

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  75. The detection of VOCs using sensors based on nanostructured metal oxides

    Author: Masson, S. E., May 2007

    Supervisor: Kalaji, M. (Supervisor), Beckett, M. (Supervisor) & Holliman, P. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  76. DNA barcoding and population genetic structure of Malaysian marine fishes

    Author: Mat Jaafar, T. N. A., 25 Mar 2014

    Supervisor: Carvalho, G. (Supervisor) & Taylor, M. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  77. Role of oxygen in the control of embryonic growth and metabolism in the edible crab Cancer pagurus

    Author: McCleary, S. J., 2006

    Supervisor: Whiteley, N. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  78. Synthesis and Applications of Proline Derived Guanidine Catalysts in Asymmetric Michael Addition Reactions

    Author: Mehdar, Y., Jan 2017

    Supervisor: Murphy, P. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  79. The vulnerability of red colobus monkeys to anthropogenic threats

    Author: Melvin, Z., 9 Apr 2024

    Supervisor: Jones, J. (Supervisor), Georgiev, A. (Supervisor), Blount, J. (External person) (Supervisor) & Davenport, T. (External person) (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  80. The effects of restoration on biodiversity, water quality and greenhouse gas fluxes in a rich fen peatland

    Author: Menichino, N., Jan 2015

    Supervisor: Fenner, N. (Supervisor), Pullin, A. (Supervisor), Jones, L. (External person) (Supervisor) & Evans, C. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  81. A molecular modelling study of electron trapping in polythylene

    Author: Meunier, M., Jul 2000

    Supervisor: Quirke, N. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  82. Identification of novel MARK3 substrates and upstream regulators

    Author: Michael, E., Apr 2009

    Supervisor: Muller, J. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  83. The ecology and management of traditional homegardens in Bangladesh.

    Author: Millat-e-Mustafa, M., Feb 1996

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  84. The drivers of soil organic matter turnover across spatial scales and the effect of climate change on gaseous losses of C and N from heathland systems

    Author: Mills, R., Jan 2011

    Supervisor: Emmett, B. A. (External person) (Supervisor) & Jones, D. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  85. Molecular studies using the Aspergillu nidulans a-COP homologue

    Author: Milward, K., Jun 2001

    Supervisor: Assinder, S. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  86. Studies on plant-animal interactions : Terrestrial molluscs and their food plants.

    Author: Minjarez, R. D., Jan 1980

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  87. The role of bio-inoculants on phosphorous relations of barley

    Author: Mirzaei Heydari, M., 1 Jan 2013

    Supervisor: Brook, R. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  88. Factors affecting the enhancement of Acacia hybrid particleboard

    Author: Misran, S., Jan 2011

    Supervisor: Hale, M. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  89. Extraction of Frankincense Resins

    Author: Mitchell, J., 13 Sept 2021

    Supervisor: Murphy, P. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  90. Effect of climate variability and extreme events on microbial activity in soils

    Author: Miura, M., 3 Mar 2020

    Supervisor: Jones, D. (Supervisor) & Hill, P. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  91. Potential uses of red alder (Alnus rubra Bong) in silvopastoral systems

    Author: Mmolotsi, R. M., Dec 2004

    Supervisor: Teklehaimanot, Z. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  92. The generic modification of enzymes towards an anti-cancer prodrug activation system

    Author: Mohammad, S. A., Dec 2013

    Supervisor: Gwenin, C. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy