School of Environmental & Natural Sciences

  1. Investigations towards sustainable sea salt production at Halen Môn

    Author: Booth, C., 24 Nov 2021

    Supervisor: Lahmann, M. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  2. 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

  3. Investigation into the physical and chemical properties of soap bubbles with respect to their performance

    Author: Zelmer, A., 2019

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

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  4. 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

  5. Investigating the relationship between farmer health and farm income

    Author: Hounsome, B., Jan 2006

    Supervisor: Edwards-Jones, G. (Supervisor) & Edwards, R. T. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  6. Investigating the impact of trees and hedgerows on landscape hydrology

    Author: Webb, B., 9 Aug 2021

    Supervisor: Smith, A. (Supervisor), Robinson, D. (External person) (Supervisor) & Marshall, M. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  7. Investigating the foraging preferences of the honeybee, Apis mellifera L., using DNA metabarcoding

    Author: Jones, L., 22 Apr 2020

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

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  8. Investigating the Ecology and Infection Biology of Gymnopus fusipes, a Fungal Root Rot Pathogen of Woodland Trees

    Author: Pettifor, B., 20 Oct 2023

    Supervisor: McDonald, J. (Supervisor) & Denman, S. (External person) (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  9. Investigating mechanisms of genome expansion in Corydoradinae catfish

    Author: Marburger, S., Jan 2015

    Supervisor: Taylor, M. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  10. 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

  11. Investigating fitness consequences of hybridisation between farmed and wild Atlantic salmon

    Author: Harvey, A., Jan 2016

    Supervisor: Carvalho, G. (Supervisor), Creer, S. (Supervisor), Glover, K. (External person) (Supervisor) & Taylor, M. I. (External person) (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  12. Invasion of host tissue by infective larvae of Ascaris suum (Goeze, 1782)

    Author: Arene, F. O. I., Nov 1980

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  13. Interspecific Differences in Treefrog Response to Artificial Light at Night and Spectral Manipulation

    Author: Harcourt, A., 26 May 2021

    Supervisor: Shannon, G. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Masters by Research

  14. Interactions between components of rubber agroforestry systems in Indonesia.

    Author: Williams, S. E., Feb 2000

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  15. Interactions between bacteria, enzymes and the sheep scab mite, Psoroptes ovis

    Author: Hamilton, K. A., 2004

    Supervisor: Lehane, M. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  16. 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

  17. Innovative Topical Formulations from Bio-Based Polymers for Transdermal Drug Delivery

    Author: Froom, R., 1 Jun 2023

    Supervisor: Murphy, P. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  18. Influence of season and temperature on the metabolic costs of survival in the intertidal isopod, Ligia oceanica

    Author: Faulkner, L. S., Jun 2002

    Supervisor: Whiteley, N. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  19. Influence of crop profitability, market, labour and land on smallholder cropping systems in rubber growing areas of Sri Lanka

    Author: Thennakoon, T. M. S. P. K., Jul 2002

    Supervisor: Sinclair, F. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  20. Increasing ecological realism in conservation network design: a case study in Belize and an evaluation of global satellite telemetry for connectivity research

    Author: Hofman, M., Jan 2017

    Supervisor: Hayward, M. (Supervisor) & Balkenhol, N. (External person) (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  21. Increasing agricultural grass production using novel bio-inoculants

    Author: Owen, D., 12 Oct 2015

    Supervisor: Williams, A. (Supervisor) & Withers, P. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  22. 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

  23. In-situ reflectance monitoring in MOVPE of a multiwafer reactor

    Author: Weeks, K. J., 2002

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  24. Improving the sustainability of cocoa farms in Ghana through utilization of native forest trees in agroforestry systems

    Author: Anglaaere, L., Jan 2005

    Supervisor: McDonald, M. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  25. 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

  26. 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

  27. 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

  28. Improving plant conservation interventions through a better understanding of human decision-making

    Author: Williams, S., 26 Sept 2012

    Supervisor: Gibbons, J. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  29. Improving fallow productivity in the forest and forest-savanna transition of Ghana : a socio-economic analysis of livelihoods and technologies

    Author: Darko Obiri, B., Jan 2003

    Supervisor: Bright, G. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  30. Improving crop phosphorus uptake through use of bioinoculants

    Author: Tyler, L., 2 Jun 2021

    Supervisor: Williams, P. (Supervisor) & Griffith, G. W. (External person) (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  31. 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

  32. Improved control of rhododendron ponticum for environmental management

    Author: Ninaber, D., Jan 2009

    Supervisor: Healey, J. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  33. Implications of forest structure on carbon dioxide fluxes

    Author: Tamrakar, R., 29 Jun 2020

    Supervisor: Knohl, A. (External person) (Supervisor), Rayment, M. (Supervisor) & Moyano, F. (External person) (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  34. Impedimetric biosensor designed for the multiplex detection of cortisol and human growth hormone

    Author: Ashton, R., 27 Sept 2021

    Supervisor: Gwenin, C. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  35. 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

  36. 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

  37. 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

  38. 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

  39. Impact of Land Use Change and Climate Variability on Watershed Hydrology in the Mara River Basin, East Africa

    Author: Mwangi, H., Jan 2016

    Supervisor: McDonald, M. (Supervisor), Patil, S. (Supervisor), Feger, K. (External person) (Supervisor) & Julich, S. (External person) (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  40. Immunobiology of Eledone cirrhosa (Lamarck).

    Author: Malham, S. K., Jan 1996

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

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

    Author: Qureshi, T. A., Oct 2000

    Supervisor: Lehane, M. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  42. If you feed them, they will come: How the availability of food and cover within a zoo enclosure increases the likelihood of free-living birds within.

    Author: Brass, J., 23 Feb 2021

    Supervisor: Jones, K. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Masters by Research

  43. 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

  44. Identification, Ecology and Function of Armillaria species on oak trees in the Forest of Dean

    Author: Diggens, M., 23 Sept 2020

    Supervisor: McDonald, J. (Supervisor), Hale, M. (Supervisor) & Denman, S. (External person) (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  45. Identification of novel MARK3 substrates and upstream regulators

    Author: Michael, E., Apr 2009

    Supervisor: Muller, J. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  46. Identification of Novel Human Cancer-Testis-Antigen Genes in Cancers

    Author: Almutairi, M., 8 Sept 2014

    Supervisor: Mcfarlane, R. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  47. Identification and testing of enzymes and prodrugs for use in directed enzyme prodrug therapy strategies for the treatment of cancer

    Author: Ball, P., 2019

    Supervisor: Gwenin, C. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  48. Identification and functional characterisation of potential novel cancer-testis genes in human cancer cells

    Author: Almatrafi, A., 16 Dec 2014

    Supervisor: Mcfarlane, R. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  49. Identification and functional characterisation of germ line genes in human cancer cells

    Author: Aldeailej, I., 15 Oct 2013

    Supervisor: Mcfarlane, R. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  50. Identification and characterisation of novel cancer testis antigens in human cancer cells

    Author: Alsiwiehri, N., Jan 2017

    Supervisor: Mcfarlane, R. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  51. Hydrophilic Copolymers from Multi-Vinyl Monomers via Reversible Addition-Fragmentation Chain Transfer Polymerisation for Hydrogel Applications

    Author: Tochwin, A., Jan 2016

    Supervisor: Tai, H. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  52. Hydrology and dune slack habitat: in-depth assessment of the relationship between hydrological regime and plant communities

    Author: van Willegen, L., 18 Apr 2024

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

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  53. Hydrocarbon-degradation by bacteria from Antarctica

    Author: Stallwood, B., Jun 2003

    Supervisor: Williams, P. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  54. 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

  55. Hotspots and Hot Moments of Amino Acid Nitrogen: Real-time Insights Using Continuous Microdialysis Sampling

    Author: Hill, E., 8 Oct 2019

    Supervisor: Hill, P. (Supervisor), Jones, D. L. (Supervisor) & Paterson, E. (External person) (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Masters by Research

  56. Hormonal control of growth and reproduction in crabs

    Author: Withers, P., Jul 2000

    Supervisor: Webster, S. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

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

    Author: Lascelles, D. B., Jan 1995

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  58. High value products from unused, indigenous plants

    Author: Preskett, D., Sept 2007

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  59. Here Be Dragons - Taxonomic Bias in Upper Palaeolithic Cave Paintings

    Author: Northfield, A., 27 Feb 2022

    Supervisor: Winder, I. (Supervisor) & Shaw, V. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Masters by Research

  60. 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

  61. Haemanthamine, zephycandidine and quorum sensing N-Acyl homoserine lactones

    Author: Tibble-Howlings, J., 30 Sept 2021

    Supervisor: Murphy, P. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  62. Habitat Selection of a Non-Native Snake: Implications for Future Management of Zamenis longissimus in Colwyn Bay, North Wales

    Author: Alkins, D., 9 Aug 2021

    Supervisor: Wuster, W. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Masters by Research

  63. 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

  64. Guanidine glycomimetics

    Author: Jones, I. V., 2012

    Supervisor: Murphy, P. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  65. Growth and physiology of spring wheat under saline conditions.

    Author: Iqbal, R. M., Jan 1992

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  66. 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

  67. Growth and characterisation of functional molecular wires

    Author: Barnes, S. A., 2012

    Supervisor: Ashwell, G. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  68. Ground level ozone and wheat: an exploration of effects on yield, interactions with nitrogen, and potential sources of sensitivity and tolerance

    Author: Brewster, C., 1 Jun 2023

    Supervisor: Hayes, F. (External person) (Supervisor) & Fenner, N. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  69. Greenhouse gas flux response to restoration management in UK lowland peatlands

    Author: Brown, E., Jan 2017

    Supervisor: Evans, C. (Supervisor), Smith, A. (Supervisor) & Jones, D. L. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  70. Glycinebetaine accumulation in cotton

    Author: Shafi, Y., Mar 2002

    Supervisor: Gorham, J. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  71. Geochemical and mineralogical studies of the weathering of Silurian argillaceous rocks

    Author: Chapman, P., Sept 1986

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  72. 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

  73. Genomic analysis of shifts in life history traits in the Trinidadian guppy, Poecilia reticulata

    Author: Perry, H., Jan 2015

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

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  74. Genomic analysis of bacterial species associated with Acute Oak Decline

    Author: Doonan, J., Jan 2016

    Supervisor: McDonald, J. (Supervisor) & Golyshin, P. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  75. Genomic Tools for Conservation and Management of Manta and Devil Rays (Mobula Spp.)

    Author: Hosegood, J., 25 Feb 2020

    Supervisor: Carvalho, G. (Supervisor), Creer, S. (Supervisor), Ogden, R. (External person) (Supervisor) & De Bruyn, M. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  76. Genome-wide analysis of topoisomerase removal after campothecin treatment in the context of replication and transcription

    Author: Ashour Garrido, K., 30 Jun 2015

    Supervisor: Hartsuiker, E. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  77. Genetic variation of juglans regia L.

    Author: Thakur, A., Mar 2006

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  78. Genetic variation of Castanea sativa Mill

    Author: Buck, E. J., Mar 2006

    Supervisor: Cahalan, C. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  79. 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

  80. Genetic resources and selection methods for drought and salinity resistance in durum wheat

    Author: Pecetti, L., Mar 1994

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  81. Genetic aspects of a small scale honeybee breeding program

    Author: Williams, I., 6 Dec 2013

    Supervisor: Malhotra, A. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  82. Genetic and phenotypic variation in two marine bryozoans.

    Author: Goldson, A. J., Sept 1998

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  83. Genetic analysis of production, fertility and health traits of dairy cows.

    Author: Pirzada, R. H., Sept 2001

    Supervisor: Ap Dewi, I. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  84. 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

  85. Gas-sensitive resistors for detection of nitroaromatics

    Author: Jones, B. J. S., 2004

    Supervisor: Kalaji, M. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  86. Functional molecular wires from self-assembled films

    Author: Williams, A. T., 2012

    Supervisor: Ashwell, G. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  87. Functional molecular wires and devices

    Author: Wierzchowiec, P., 2008

    Supervisor: Ashwell, G. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  88. Functional landscape connectivity models in applied conservation: spatio-temporal variability, on-ground validation and application for African elephants (Loxodonta africana)

    Author: Osipova, L., 17 Jun 2019

    Supervisor: Hayward, M. (Supervisor) & Balkenhol, N. (External person) (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  89. Functional characterisation of SPO11 in human cancer cells

    Author: Althobaiti, F., Jan 2017

    Supervisor: Mcfarlane, R. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  90. Functional analysis of the cancer-associated proteins Translin and Trax reveal a novel function in genome stability control

    Author: Alahmadi, H. A. S., 6 Jul 2020

    Supervisor: Mcfarlane, R. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy