School of Environmental & Natural Sciences
- 2018
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
An investigation of the process of microbial decomposition and the ‘enzymic latch’ mechanism in coastal wetland ecosystems
Author: Dasat, G., 2018Supervisor: Freeman, C. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
Assessment of surface water quality and quantity in Great Zab river catchment, in the Kurdish region of Iraq
Author: Ismaiel, I. A., 2018Supervisor: Bird, G. (Supervisor) & McDonald, M. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
Disturbance and climate change risks to forest carbon sinks and potential management responses
Author: Dymond, C., 2018Supervisor: Healey, J. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
Evolution & Extinction of the Great Auk: A Palaeogenomic Approach
Author: Thomas, J., 2018Supervisor: Knapp, M. (External person) (Supervisor), Carvalho, G. (Supervisor), Gilbert, M. T. (External person) (Supervisor), Stewart, J. (External person) (Supervisor) & Hofreiter, M. (External person) (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
Improving Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) Through Novel Wood-based Panel Modifications
Author: Stefanowski, B., 2018Supervisor: Ormondroyd, G. (Supervisor) & Curling, S. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
Investigating the potential susceptibility of selected Malagasy species to the toxins produced by Duttaphrynus melanostictus (Asian Common Toad)
Author: Marshall, B., 2018Supervisor: Wuster, W. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Masters by Research
The role of epidermal solutes in the control of stomatal movement
Author: Anisiobi, A., 2018Supervisor: Tomos, A. (Supervisor) & Steele, K. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
- 2017
Analysis of human germ lines genes for clinical applications
Author: Alharbi, A., Jan 2017Supervisor: Mcfarlane, R. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
Approaches to the synthesis of guanidine containing natural products
Author: Buck, M., Jan 2017Supervisor: Murphy, P. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
Biotic and abiotic control of microbial community structure and activity in forest soils
Author: Gunina, A., Jan 2017Supervisor: Jones, D. L. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
Cobalt(III), Copper(II), and Nickel(II) coordination compounds as cations in Polyborate Chemistry
Author: Altahan, M., Jan 2017Supervisor: Beckett, M. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
Enhancing carbon sequestration in peatlands using exogenous phenolic inhibitors
Author: Alshehri, A., Jan 2017Supervisor: Freeman, C. (Supervisor), Jones, T. (Supervisor), Dunn, C. (Supervisor) & Gough, R. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
Functional characterisation of SPO11 in human cancer cells
Author: Althobaiti, F., Jan 2017Supervisor: Mcfarlane, R. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
Greenhouse gas flux response to restoration management in UK lowland peatlands
Author: Brown, E., Jan 2017Supervisor: Evans, C. (Supervisor), Smith, A. (Supervisor) & Jones, D. L. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
Identification and characterisation of novel cancer testis antigens in human cancer cells
Author: Alsiwiehri, N., Jan 2017Supervisor: Mcfarlane, R. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
Incorporation of trees in smallholder land use systems: Farm characteristics, rates of return and policy issues influencing farmer adoption
Author: Rahman, S., Jan 2017Supervisor: Healey, J. (Supervisor), Jacobsen, J. B. (External person) (Supervisor) & Sunderland, T. (External person) (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
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 2017Supervisor: Hayward, M. (Supervisor) & Balkenhol, N. (External person) (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
Malaria parasites: Oral and Nasal inoculation of mice with iRBC’s & development of P. falciparum mutants with the CRISPR/cas9 system
Author: Antunes, C., Jan 2017Supervisor: Braig, H. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
Novel Roles of the Circadian Clock Protein Neuronal PAS Domain Protein 2 (NPAS2) in the Response to Oxidative andHeat Stress
Author: Gammash, M., Jan 2017Supervisor: Caspari, T. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
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Novel Variants of the DNA Damage Checkpoint Protein Cds1 in Schizosaccharomyces pombe.
Author: Fletcher, J., Jan 2017Supervisor: Caspari, T. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
On-site Wastewater Treatment Systems as Sources of Phosphorus and other Pollutants in Rural Catchments: Characteristics and Tracing Approaches
Author: Richards, S., Jan 2017Supervisor: Withers, P. (Supervisor) & Stutter, M. I. (External person) (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
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Oral and nasal infectivity and immunogenicity of Plasmodium berghei and yoelii sporozoites and longevity of Plasmodium falciparum trophozoites and schizonts
Author: Alshahrani, M., Jan 2017Supervisor: Braig, H. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
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Oviposition site selection by Anopheles gambiae sensu lato (Diptera: Culicidae) at coastal sites in Kenya
Author: Roberts, S., Jan 2017Supervisor: Steele, K. (Supervisor) & Creer, S. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
Seeing the forest for the trees: Tree species effects on soil microbial communities and nutrient cycling dynamics
Author: Ribbons, R., Jan 2017Supervisor: McDonald, M. (Supervisor) & Vesterdal, L. (External person) (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
Synthesis and Applications of Proline Derived Guanidine Catalysts in Asymmetric Michael Addition Reactions
Author: Mehdar, Y., Jan 2017Supervisor: Murphy, P. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
Synthesis of Complex Sugar Mycolates of Mycobacterium Tuberculosis
Author: Ali, O., Jan 2017Supervisor: Baird, M. (Supervisor) & Al-Dulayymi, J. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
The Function Of SPO11 In Human Cancer Cells
Author: Alahdal, M., Jan 2017Supervisor: Stuart, N. (Supervisor), Mcfarlane, R. (Supervisor) & Wakeman, J. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
The effect of slurry processing on phosporus bioavailability and mobility
Author: Li, Y., Jan 2017Supervisor: Chadwick, D. (Supervisor), Jones, D. L. (Supervisor) & Qing, C. (External person) (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
The functional characterisation of TEX19 in human cancer cells and stem cells to explore clinical potential
Author: Hazazi, A., Jan 2017Supervisor: Mcfarlane, R. (Supervisor) & Wakeman, J. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
The role of nucleotide excision repair in providing resistance to the nucleoside analogue gemcitabine.
Author: Robinson, H., Jan 2017Supervisor: Hartsuiker, E. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
The use of urban plant resources for health and food security in Kampala, Uganda
Author: Mollee, E., Jan 2017Supervisor: McDonald, M. (Supervisor), Raebild, A. (External person) (Supervisor) & Kehlenbeck, K. (External person) (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
Trihalomethane Formation in Drinking Water; Impact of Drought, Treatment Wetlands and Methods of Analysis
Author: Ehbair, A., Jan 2017Supervisor: Freeman, C. (Supervisor) & Murphy, L. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
Valuation of non-market ecosystem services of forests: Preferences for Recreation, Effect of Childhood Experience, and the Role of Environmental Attitudes
Author: Taye, F., Jan 2017Supervisor: Gibbons, J. (Supervisor), Lundhede, T. (External person) (Supervisor) & Jacobsen, J. B. (External person) (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
A Novel Assessment of the Temporal and Abiotic Factors Influencing Environmental DNA Derived from Freshwater Biofilms
Author: Wilgar, G., 2017Supervisor: Creer, S. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Masters by Research
Novel roles of the Canadian clock protein neuronal PAS domain protein 2 (NPAS2) in the response to oxidative and heat stress
Author: Gammash, M. M., 2017Supervisor: Caspari, T. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
Physical and bioeconomic analysis of ecosystem services from a silvopasture system
Author: Nworji, J., 2017Supervisor: Walmsley, J. (Supervisor) & Rayment, M. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
The Evolution of Defensive Strategies in Cobras
Author: Jones, B., 2017Supervisor: Wuster, W. (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
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Towards an increasing honey production in Northern Uganda : a multi-perspective approach
Author: Amulen, D. R., 2017Supervisor: Smagghe, G. (External person) (Supervisor) & Cross, P. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
- 2016
Water dynamics and use in coffee shaded with Tabebula rosea Bertol and Simarouba glauca D.C. compared to full sun coffee in sub optimal environmental condition for coffee cultivation
Author: Padovan, M. D. P., Sept 2016Supervisor: Brook, R. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
Endophytic fungi in Elms:implications for the integrated management of Dutch Elm Disease
Author: Blumenstein, K., 29 Jan 2016Supervisor: Rayment, M. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
Conjugated Polymers Based on 4-Substituted Fluorenes and Fluorenones
Author: Kommanaboyina, S., Jan 2016Supervisor: Perepichka, I. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
Conservation of Mangifera sylvatica: a Wild Fruit Species for Health and Livelihoods
Author: Akhter, S., Jan 2016Supervisor: McDonald, M. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
Defining a High Throughput Sequencing identification framework for freshwater ecosystem biomonitoring
Author: Bista, I., Jan 2016Supervisor: Creer, S. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
Deforestation in Jefara Plain, Libya: Socio-economic and Policy Drivers (Algarabulli District case study)
Author: Alsoul, A., Jan 2016Supervisor: Brook, R. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
Factors affecting variation in forest community characteristics and leaf-litter decomposition in tropical montane forest of Chiapas, Mexico: a functional ecology approach
Author: Bolom-Ton, F., Jan 2016Supervisor: Healey, J. (Supervisor) & Finegan, B. (External person) (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
Forestry policy: hindsight, forethought and foresight
Author: Dauncey, A., Jan 2016Supervisor: Price, C. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
Genomic analysis of bacterial species associated with Acute Oak Decline
Author: Doonan, J., Jan 2016Supervisor: McDonald, J. (Supervisor) & Golyshin, P. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
Hydrophilic Copolymers from Multi-Vinyl Monomers via Reversible Addition-Fragmentation Chain Transfer Polymerisation for Hydrogel Applications
Author: Tochwin, A., Jan 2016Supervisor: Tai, H. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy