School of Environmental & Natural Sciences

  1. 2008
  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. 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

  5. A molecular study on the adaption and response of plants to windy habitats

    Author: Bennett, R. M., 2008

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

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

    Author: Dawnay, N., 2008

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  7. Functional molecular wires and devices

    Author: Wierzchowiec, P., 2008

    Supervisor: Ashwell, G. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  8. Molecular rectification from ultra-thin organic films

    Author: Robinson, B. J., 2008

    Supervisor: Ashwell, G. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  9. 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

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

    Author: Johansson, H., 2008

    Supervisor: Thorpe, R. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  11. 2007
  12. 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

  13. 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

  14. High value products from unused, indigenous plants

    Author: Preskett, D., Sept 2007

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  15. 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

  16. Synthesis of single enantiomers of ketomycolic acids

    Author: Koza, G., Sept 2007

    Supervisor: Baird, M. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  17. 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

  18. 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

  19. Analysis of triglycerides using quantitative NMR techniques

    Author: Dean, R., Apr 2007

    Supervisor: Baird, M. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  20. 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

  21. 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

  22. 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

  23. 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

  24. 2006
  25. 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

  26. Studies of the synthesis of Cyclopropanes and Cyclobutenes

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

    Supervisor: Baird, M. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  27. 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

  28. Medicinal plant resources with special reference to Pterocarpus Tinctorius and Strychnos Spinosa at Urumwa, Tabora region, Tanzania

    Author: Augustino, S., Nov 2006

    Supervisor: Hall, J. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  29. Regional modelling of nitrous oxide emissions from fertilised agricultural soils within Europe

    Author: Mulligan, D. T., Nov 2006

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  30. A theoretical approach to aromatic-radical interaction

    Author: Howard-Jones, H. M., Sept 2006

    Supervisor: Croft, A. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  31. Decoherence, dephasing and quantum tunnelling in molecules with large amplitude vibrations

    Author: Anderson, R. L., Aug 2006

    Supervisor: Macdonald, J. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  32. Measuring and modelling sitka spruce (Picea sitchensis (bong.) carriere) and birch (Betula spp.) crowns, with special reference to terrestrial photogrammetry

    Author: Davies, O., Aug 2006

    Supervisor: Pommerening, A. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  33. Persistence of escherichia coli O157 in contrasting environments and its implications for human health

    Author: Williams, A. P., Aug 2006

    Supervisor: Jones, D. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  34. Genetic variation of Castanea sativa Mill

    Author: Buck, E. J., Mar 2006

    Supervisor: Cahalan, C. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  35. Genetic variation of juglans regia L.

    Author: Thakur, A., Mar 2006

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  36. Amperometric biosensors for the detection of explosives

    Author: Gwenin, C., Feb 2006

    Supervisor: Kalaji, M. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  37. The absolute stereochemistry of various naturally occurring fatty acids

    Author: Roberts, I. O., Feb 2006

    Supervisor: Baird, M. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  38. Climate change and dissolved organic carbon : impacts on drinking water supplies

    Author: Jones, T., Jan 2006

    Supervisor: Freeman, C. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  39. Comparative morphologies and life histories amongst montane tree species in north-western Argentina

    Author: Easdale, T. A., Jan 2006

    Supervisor: Healey, J. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  40. Economics of production and export of vegetables in Bangladesh

    Author: Islam, M. S., Jan 2006

    Supervisor: Bright, G. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  41. Electrochemical and spectroelectrochemical studies on polythiophene derivatives

    Author: Anjos, T., Jan 2006

    Supervisor: Kalaji, M. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

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

    Author: Roberts, P., Jan 2006

    Supervisor: Jones, D. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  43. 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

  44. Organic acids behavior in calcareous soils

    Author: Khademi, Z., Jan 2006

    Supervisor: Jones, D. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  45. Terrestrial carbon in Wales.

    Author: Malik, A. I., Jan 2006

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

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  46. Values, management and contributions of the high altitude wetlands to local livelihoods

    Author: Morapeli-Mphale, M., Jan 2006

    Supervisor: Young, E. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  47. A study of the microbiological populations of mine wastes

    Author: Bryan, C. G., 2006

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  48. Effects of grazing and nitrogen deposition on sand dune systems.

    Author: Plassmann, K., 2006

    Supervisor: Edwards-Jones, G. (Supervisor) & Jones, L. (External person) (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  49. 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

  50. Photo-assisted growth of CdO by metal-organic chemical vapour depositio

    Author: Ellis, D., 2006

    Supervisor: Irvine, S. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  51. 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

  52. Schizosaccharomyces pombe meiotic linear elements

    Author: Wells, J., 2006

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  53. Synthetic studies of cyclopropanes and cyclobutanes

    Author: Rajaratnam, M., 2006

    Supervisor: Baird, M. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  54. 2005
  55. 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

  56. Combinatorial, heterocyclic and guanidine chemistry

    Author: Jones, L., Nov 2005

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

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  57. 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

  58. 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

  59. Synthetic models to study the role of aromatic residues in radical dependent enzymes

    Author: García Caballero., A., Sept 2005

    Supervisor: Croft, A. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  60. The rôle of transition metal-ions in organic layers : from scaffolds to electronic gates

    Author: Tito, D. N., Sept 2005

    Supervisor: Kalaji, M. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  61. The use of herd data to teach dairy cattle breeding in further and higher education colleges

    Author: Williams, A., Sept 2005

    Supervisor: Ap Dewi, I. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  62. Biogeochemical Implications of Plant-Soil Interactions in Peatland Ecosystems

    Author: Bonnett, S. A. F., Aug 2005

    Supervisor: Freeman, C. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  63. Microencapsulation : studies on the preparation and characterisation of liquid filled capsules

    Author: Amey, J. R., Aug 2005

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

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  64. The human dimensions of co-management in Chilean coastal fisheries

    Author: Gelcich, S., Jun 2005

    Supervisor: Kaiser, M. (External person) (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  65. The synthesis of substituted pyridines via aza-diels-alder reactions, using novel aza-dienes

    Author: Clarke, S., Jun 2005

    Supervisor: Fletcher, M. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  66. Effects of Erythrina poeppigiana pruning residues on soil organic matter in organic coffee plantations

    Author: Payan Zelaya, F. A., May 2005

    Supervisor: Jones, D. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  67. The development of a quantum mechanical wavepacket description of intramolecular energy transfer.

    Author: Evans, G. S., Apr 2005

    Supervisor: Macdonald, J. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  68. Appraising farm business financial performance indicators.

    Author: Florey, B. H. W., Mar 2005

    Supervisor: Bright, G. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  69. Assessment of water use efficiency in the flumen irrigation district, Aragon, Spain, through remote sensing and meteorological data: Repercussions and possibilities of new actions to improve water management strategies.

    Author: Hernandez, J. G. R., Mar 2005

    Supervisor: Cratchley, R. (External person) (Supervisor), Kay, J. (External person) (Supervisor), Hollington, P. (Supervisor), Isern, J. H. (External person) (Supervisor) & Mora, R. D. (External person) (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  70. Farmers' ecological and agronomic knowledge about the management of multistrata cocoa systems in Southern Cameroon.

    Author: Nomo, B., Mar 2005

    Supervisor: Sinclair, F. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  71. Tandem Michael/aldol and Michael/Michael cyclisation reactions

    Author: Brown, P., Mar 2005

    Supervisor: Murphy, P. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  72. 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

  73. 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

  74. The effects of winter waterlogging on the growth, development and yield of UK varieties of winter wheat

    Author: Dickin, E., Jan 2005

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

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

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

    Author: Kimura, S., 2005

    Supervisor: Johnson, B. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  76. 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

  77. Molecular phylogeography of the neotropical rattlesnake Crotalus durissus

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

    Supervisor: Wüster, W. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  78. Separation and characterisation of components from agricultural residues by novel methods

    Author: Sun, X., 2005

    Supervisor: Baird, M. (Supervisor) & Fowler, P. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  79. The kinetics of GaAs MOCVD using in situ Laser Reflectance Monitoring

    Author: Clayton, A. J., 2005

    Supervisor: Irvine, S. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  80. 2004
  81. Effects of silvopastoral areas on dual-purpose cattle production at the semi-humid old agricultural frontier in Central Nicaragua

    Author: Yamamoto, W., Dec 2004

    Supervisor: Ap Dewi, I. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  82. 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

  83. Combined dual wavelength interferometer and laser scattering monitor for multi-wafer MOCVD

    Author: Bäckström, C. O., Sept 2004

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  84. Molecular recognition of petides: basis for design and delivery of peptide therapeutics

    Author: Ungurs, M. J., Sept 2004

    Supervisor: Payne, J. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  85. Proteomic analysis of neural differentiation in mouse embryonic stem cells

    Author: Jones, R., Sept 2004

    Supervisor: Mcfarlane, R. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  86. The preparation and properties of composites reinforced with natural fibres

    Author: Carpenter, J. E. P., Sept 2004

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  87. Combining local and scientific knowledge about tree fodder evaluation and management in the hills of Nepal

    Author: Subba, D. B., Aug 2004

    Supervisor: Sinclair, F. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  88. Using GFP-constructs to study the endomembrane system of Aspergillus nidulans

    Author: Breakspear, A., Aug 2004

    Supervisor: Assinder, S. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  89. Approaches to methylcyclopropanes and a new route to methylenecyclopropanes

    Author: Mohammed, H. M., Jul 2004

    Supervisor: Baird, M. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  90. Characterizing the mechanical properties and behaviour of Gigantochloa scortechinii for structural applications

    Author: Husain, H., Jul 2004

    Supervisor: Breese, M. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  91. Decomposition of tree leaf litter and formation of soil organic matter

    Author: Nason, M. A., Jul 2004

    Supervisor: Jones, D. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  92. Enhanced phosphate cycling using Tithonia diversifolia

    Author: Scrase, F. M., Jun 2004

    Supervisor: Jones, D. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  93. Reproductive compatibility and speciation in Celleporella hyalina Sensu Lato

    Author: Wright, P., May 2004

    Supervisor: Hughes, R. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  94. The environmental basis of the resistance of wheat (Triticum aestivum L. cv. Brigadier) to Stagonospora nodorum Berk

    Author: Nason, J. L. M., May 2004

    Supervisor: Farrar, J. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  95. Assessing the role of DON in semi natural and agricultural ecosystems

    Author: Willett, V. B., Mar 2004

    Supervisor: Jones, D. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  96. The introduction of sustainable forest management certification in Greece

    Author: Georgiadis, N. M., Feb 2004

    Supervisor: Cooper, R. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  97. Understanding and improving the adoption of soil fertility interventions at the forest margin in Ghana

    Author: Moss, C. M., Feb 2004

    Supervisor: Sinclair, F. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy