School of Environmental & Natural Sciences

  1. 2006
  2. 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

  3. Studies of the synthesis of Cyclopropanes and Cyclobutenes

    Author: Sweesi, M. E. M., Dec 2006

    Supervisor: Baird, M. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  4. The synthesis of dynamic combinatorial libraries of peptidomimetic receptors by alkene metathesis

    Author: Jones, A., Dec 2006

    Supervisor: Fletcher, M. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  5. 2007
  6. Comparative physicochemical characterisation of thermally modified wood

    Author: González Peña, M., Jan 2007

    Supervisor: Breese, M. (Supervisor) & Hale, M. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  7. Characterisation of the interactions between amino acid derivatives and phenolic compounds

    Author: Foley, M. K., Feb 2007

    Supervisor: Croft, A. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  8. Growth and inter-specific interactions in young silvopastoral systems with native timber trees in the dry tropics of Costa Rica

    Author: Castaneda, H. J. A., Mar 2007

    Supervisor: Brook, R. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  9. NMR studies of borate and silicate systems involving Na / TAA cations.

    Author: Bland, C. C., Mar 2007

    Supervisor: Beckett, M. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  10. Analysis of triglycerides using quantitative NMR techniques

    Author: Dean, R., Apr 2007

    Supervisor: Baird, M. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  11. Mutagenesis, spectroscopic and crystallographic studies of recombinant cytochrome c' from Alcaligenes xylosoxidans

    Author: Barbieri, S., May 2007

    Supervisor: Murphy, L. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  12. 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

  13. High value products from unused, indigenous plants

    Author: Preskett, D., Sept 2007

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  14. Synthesis of Calix(4)arenes and their use in sensors.

    Author: Dennis, M., Sept 2007

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

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  15. Synthesis of single enantiomers of ketomycolic acids

    Author: Koza, G., Sept 2007

    Supervisor: Baird, M. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  16. The Response of Extracellular Phenol Oxidase Activity to Environmental Change, and the Implications for the Stability of Soil Carbon Stores

    Author: Toberman, H., Oct 2007

    Supervisor: Freeman, C. (Supervisor), Evans, C. (Supervisor) & Fenner, N. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  17. 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

  18. 2008
  19. A molecular study on the adaption and response of plants to windy habitats

    Author: Bennett, R. M., 2008

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  20. Development and application of forensic genetic typing systems for wildlife species

    Author: Dawnay, N., 2008

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  21. Functional molecular wires and devices

    Author: Wierzchowiec, P., 2008

    Supervisor: Ashwell, G. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  22. Molecular rectification from ultra-thin organic films

    Author: Robinson, B. J., 2008

    Supervisor: Ashwell, G. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  23. Ozone sensitivity and population genetics of Anthoxanthum odoratum L.

    Author: Taylor, L. M., 2008

    Supervisor: Mills, G. (External person) (Supervisor), Gliddon, C. (Supervisor) & Taylor, M. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  24. Population genetics and divergence in the Lesser Antillean anole (Anolis roquet)

    Author: Johansson, H., 2008

    Supervisor: Thorpe, R. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  25. Determinants of health in horticultural workers: a comparison of national and international supply chains

    Author: Cross, P., Jan 2008

    Supervisor: Edwards-Jones, G. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  26. Impact of climate change on belowground carbon storage in the Arctic and UK

    Author: Boddy, E., Jan 2008

    Supervisor: Jones, D. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  27. The Life Cycle Assessment and Moisture Sorption Characteristics of Natural Fibre Thermal Insulation Materials

    Author: Norton, A., Jan 2008

    Supervisor: Hill, C. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  28. The synthesis of phosphine-based ligands and their application in Pd-catalysed processes in the production of polymethylmethacrylate

    Author: Morris, K., Feb 2008

    Supervisor: Butler, I. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  29. Distribution, diversity and relationships in Dendrocalamus hamiltonii Munro: an appraisal using GIS and AFLP markers

    Author: Pattanaik, S., Mar 2008

    Supervisor: Hall, J. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  30. Evolutionary genetics of early colonisation in Caribbean Anolis

    Author: Eales, J., Apr 2008

    Supervisor: Thorpe, R. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  31. 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

  32. The corrosion protection of aluminium

    Author: Roberts, E. W., May 2008

    Supervisor: Holliman, P. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

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

    Author: Lucas, S., Jul 2008

    Supervisor: Jones, D. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  34. The effects of a changing climate on the biogeochemistry of peat accumulating wetlands

    Author: Ellis, T., Jul 2008

    Supervisor: Freeman, C. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  35. An integrated meteorological / hydrological model for the Mawddach catchment, North Wales

    Author: Hall, G., Sept 2008

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  36. Laser control of the photoisomerisation of azo-compounds: a theoretical study

    Author: Hywel, M., Sept 2008

    Supervisor: Hughes, K. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  37. 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

  38. The role of extensin protein in Arabidopsis thaliana resistance to pathogen invasion

    Author: Wei, G., Sept 2008

    Supervisor: Shirsat, A. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  39. Whole tree harvesting and wood ash recycling to forests : case studies in upland Sitka spruce in Wales

    Author: Walmsley, J. D., Sept 2008

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

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  40. Modelling growth of volume sample and stem analysis trees with reference to site conditions in Wales

    Author: Murphy, S. T., Oct 2008

    Supervisor: Pommerening, A. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  41. The economic impact of the Ffestiniog and Welsh Highland railways on Gwynedd

    Author: Williams, M. L., Nov 2008

    Supervisor: Morris, B. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  42. 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

  43. 2009
  44. Electrical characterisation of organic nanostructures

    Author: Collins, C. J. A., 2009

    Supervisor: Ashwell, G. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  45. Electrical properties of self-assembled films

    Author: Gigon, J., 2009

    Supervisor: Ashwell, G. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  46. Investigation into cis and trans acting factors in fission yeast genome stability

    Author: Jaendling, A., 2009

    Supervisor: Hartsuiker, E. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  47. 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

  48. Development and Application of Molecular Tools for the analysis of Animal Parts and Derivatives

    Author: Peppin, L., Jan 2009

    Supervisor: Carvalho, G. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  49. Evaluating the use of municipal solid waste as a feedstock for in-vessel composting

    Author: Furniss, R., Jan 2009

    Supervisor: Jones, D. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  50. Improved control of rhododendron ponticum for environmental management

    Author: Ninaber, D., Jan 2009

    Supervisor: Healey, J. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  51. Investigation into the regulation of DNA repair by the S.pombe cell cycle kinase Cdc2-cyclinB

    Author: Ewert-Krzemieniewska, K., Jan 2009

    Supervisor: Caspari, T. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  52. Sweet chestnut (Castanea sativa Mill.) Mycorrjizas: the composition of their communities over a wide geographical range in Europe

    Author: Blom, J. M., Jan 2009

    Supervisor: Godbold, D. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  53. The effects of water table drawdown and catchment management on DOC export and water quality

    Author: Willis, N., Jan 2009

    Supervisor: Freeman, C. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  54. Smallholder dairy farming land use in the Nairobi metropolitan region, Kenya

    Author: Omoto, W. O., Feb 2009

    Supervisor: Brook, R. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  55. The aerobic treatment of organic wastes and their use in industry

    Author: Farrell, M., Feb 2009

    Supervisor: Jones, D. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  56. Identification of novel MARK3 substrates and upstream regulators

    Author: Michael, E., Apr 2009

    Supervisor: Muller, J. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  57. Optimisation of biogas production by advanced process monitoring and the effect of mixing frequency on biogas reactors with and without microbial support media

    Author: Ward, A. J., Jun 2009

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

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  58. Synthesis and applications of guanidine heterocycles

    Author: Davies, D. H., Jun 2009

    Supervisor: Murphy, P. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  59. Dye-sensitised solar cells: understanding the interactions between dyes and TiO2

    Author: Velasco, A. B. V., Jul 2009

    Supervisor: Holliman, P. (Supervisor) & Butler, I. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  60. Perspectives in vegetation monitoring: an evaluation of approaches currently used in the UK

    Author: Hearn, S. M., Aug 2009

    Supervisor: McDonald, M. (Supervisor) & Healey, J. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  61. Population genetic markers in biomonitoring programmes : a case study of flatfish around the British Isles

    Author: Tysklind, N., Aug 2009

    Supervisor: Carvalho, G. (External person) (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  62. The impacts of elavated ozone on plant vitality and carbon cycling in wetlands

    Author: Williamson, J. L., Aug 2009

    Supervisor: Mills, G. (External person) (Supervisor) & Freeman, C. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  63. Evolution and molecular systematics of the Ovophis monticola species complex (Serpentes:Viperidae:Crotalinae)

    Author: Dawson, K. J., Sept 2009

    Supervisor: Malhotra, A. (Supervisor) & Thorpe, R. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  64. 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

  65. 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

  66. A moment approach to mixed quantum-classical dynamics

    Author: Parry, S. M., Oct 2009

    Supervisor: Hughes, K. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

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

    Author: Ling, M. A., Dec 2009

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  68. 2010
  69. Characteristics of cultivated Calamus Manan grown under rubber tree canopy and the properties of acetylated rattan

    Author: Hamid, N. H., 2010

    Supervisor: Hale, M. (Supervisor) & Hill, C. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  70. The Genetic Basis of Venom Variation in the Genus Echis: Causes, Correlates and Consequences

    Author: Casewell, N., 2010

    Supervisor: Wuster, W. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  71. Balanites aegyptiaca: A resource for Improving Nutrition and Income of Dryland Communities in Uganda

    Author: Okia, C., Jan 2010

    Supervisor: Teklehaimanot, Z. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  72. 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

  73. Productivity and nutrient dynamics of Avicennia Marina (Forsk). Vierh. Mangroves grown on the Red sea coast of Saudi Arabia

    Author: Abohassan, R., Jan 2010

    Supervisor: McDonald, M. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  74. The synthesis of mycolic acids

    Author: Schubert-Rowles, R., Jan 2010

    Supervisor: Baird, M. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  75. Wild deer in Wales, their impact and management in agriculture, private forestry and woodlands managed for conservation in Wales

    Author: Symmons, J., Jan 2010

    Supervisor: Edwards-Jones, G. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  76. 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

  77. Cordeauxia edulis (Yeheb) : resource status, utilisation and management in Ethiopia

    Author: Yusuf, M. M., Jun 2010

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  78. 2011
  79. Coupled biochemical processes for the synthesis of unusual amino acids

    Author: Johnson, S. L., 2011

    Supervisor: Croft, A. (Supervisor), Baird, M. (Supervisor) & Williams, P. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  80. Synthesis of epoxy-mycolic acids

    Author: Al-Kremawi, D. Z. M., 2011

    Supervisor: Baird, M. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  81. The prevention of late blight of the potato using Japanese Knotweed extracts

    Author: Chauhan, K., 2011

    Supervisor: Baird, M. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  82. Analysis of stem cell genome stability and cancer-associated developmental programmes

    Author: Al-Zeer, K., Jan 2011

    Supervisor: Mcfarlane, R. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  83. 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

  84. Biodiversity and stress response to extremophilic prokaryotes isolated from the Escondida Copper Mine, Chile

    Author: Galleguillos Pérez, P., Jan 2011

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  85. Defining marine meiofaunal genetic diversity using 454 sequencing

    Author: Garcia da Fonseca Batista, V., Jan 2011

    Supervisor: Creer, S. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  86. Factors affecting the enhancement of Acacia hybrid particleboard

    Author: Misran, S., Jan 2011

    Supervisor: Hale, M. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  87. Fisheries-induced evolution : a genetic approach using selection experiments on Poecilia reticulata

    Author: Van Wijk, S., Jan 2011

    Supervisor: Carvalho, G. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  88. 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

  89. Effects of salinity on soils of the Gefara Plain, Libya

    Author: Elyaagubi, F., Sept 2011

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

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  90. Approaches for spacially explicit negotiation of impacts of land use change on ecosystem services

    Author: Pagella, T. F., Oct 2011

    Supervisor: Sinclair, F. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  91. Bioactive carbohydrates: isolation, synthesis and conjugation

    Author: Shan, Y., Oct 2011

    Supervisor: Lahmann, M. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  92. Characterisation of non-metal cation polyborate salts and silicate solutions

    Author: Timmis, J. L., Dec 2011

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

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  93. 2012
  94. 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

  95. Functional molecular wires from self-assembled films

    Author: Williams, A. T., 2012

    Supervisor: Ashwell, G. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  96. Growth and characterisation of functional molecular wires

    Author: Barnes, S. A., 2012

    Supervisor: Ashwell, G. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  97. Guanidine glycomimetics

    Author: Jones, I. V., 2012

    Supervisor: Murphy, P. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  98. Low cost procedures towards photovoltaic devices

    Author: Ahmad Ludin, N., 2012

    Supervisor: Holliman, P. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy