School of Environmental & Natural Sciences
- 2008
Determinants of health in horticultural workers: a comparison of national and international supply chains
Author: Cross, P., Jan 2008Supervisor: Edwards-Jones, G. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
Impact of climate change on belowground carbon storage in the Arctic and UK
Author: Boddy, E., Jan 2008Supervisor: Jones, D. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
The Life Cycle Assessment and Moisture Sorption Characteristics of Natural Fibre Thermal Insulation Materials
Author: Norton, A., Jan 2008Supervisor: Hill, C. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
A molecular study on the adaption and response of plants to windy habitats
Author: Bennett, R. M., 2008Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
Development and application of forensic genetic typing systems for wildlife species
Author: Dawnay, N., 2008Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
Development and characterisation of a novel biological system for removing manganese from contaminated waters
Author: Mariner, R. C., 2008Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
Functional molecular wires and devices
Author: Wierzchowiec, P., 2008Supervisor: Ashwell, G. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
Molecular rectification from ultra-thin organic films
Author: Robinson, B. J., 2008Supervisor: Ashwell, G. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
Ozone sensitivity and population genetics of Anthoxanthum odoratum L.
Author: Taylor, L. M., 2008Supervisor: Mills, G. (External person) (Supervisor), Gliddon, C. (Supervisor) & Taylor, M. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
Population genetics and divergence in the Lesser Antillean anole (Anolis roquet)
Author: Johansson, H., 2008Supervisor: Thorpe, R. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
- 2007
Chemical modification of rubberwood (Hevea Brasiliensis Muell. Arg) with acetic anhydride and hexanoic anhydride
Author: Karim, S. R. A., Dec 2007Supervisor: Hill, C. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
The Response of Extracellular Phenol Oxidase Activity to Environmental Change, and the Implications for the Stability of Soil Carbon Stores
Author: Toberman, H., Oct 2007Supervisor: Freeman, C. (Supervisor), Evans, C. (Supervisor) & Fenner, N. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
High value products from unused, indigenous plants
Author: Preskett, D., Sept 2007Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
Synthesis of Calix(4)arenes and their use in sensors.
Author: Dennis, M., Sept 2007Supervisor: Murphy, P. (Supervisor) & Kalaji, M. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
Synthesis of single enantiomers of ketomycolic acids
Author: Koza, G., Sept 2007Supervisor: Baird, M. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
Mutagenesis, spectroscopic and crystallographic studies of recombinant cytochrome c' from Alcaligenes xylosoxidans
Author: Barbieri, S., May 2007Supervisor: Murphy, L. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
The detection of VOCs using sensors based on nanostructured metal oxides
Author: Masson, S. E., May 2007Supervisor: Kalaji, M. (Supervisor), Beckett, M. (Supervisor) & Holliman, P. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
Analysis of triglycerides using quantitative NMR techniques
Author: Dean, R., Apr 2007Supervisor: Baird, M. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
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 2007Supervisor: Brook, R. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
Landscape-scale genetic diversity in Fraxinus excelsior L. : genetic structure within and among populations and the influence of regeneration practices on genetic variation
Author: Spencer-Vellacott, P., Mar 2007Supervisor: Cahalan, C. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
NMR studies of borate and silicate systems involving Na / TAA cations.
Author: Bland, C. C., Mar 2007Supervisor: Beckett, M. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
Characterisation of the interactions between amino acid derivatives and phenolic compounds
Author: Foley, M. K., Feb 2007Supervisor: Croft, A. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
Aspects of the economics of transformation : harvesting productivity, a case study of different intervention types in the conversion of Welsh sitka spruce to continuous cover forestry
Author: Price, M., Jan 2007Supervisor: Price, C. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
Comparative physicochemical characterisation of thermally modified wood
Author: González Peña, M., Jan 2007Supervisor: Breese, M. (Supervisor) & Hale, M. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
A study of the geochemical and microbial interactions in acidic environments and their potential application for the bioremediation of acid mine drainage
Author: Rowe, O. F., 2007Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
- 2006
Effect of elevated atmospheric CO₂ on phosphorus cycling in a short rotation poplar plantation
Author: Khan, F. N., Dec 2006Supervisor: Godbold, D. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
Studies of the synthesis of Cyclopropanes and Cyclobutenes
Author: Sweesi, M. E. M., Dec 2006Supervisor: Baird, M. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
The synthesis of dynamic combinatorial libraries of peptidomimetic receptors by alkene metathesis
Author: Jones, A., Dec 2006Supervisor: Fletcher, M. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
Medicinal plant resources with special reference to Pterocarpus Tinctorius and Strychnos Spinosa at Urumwa, Tabora region, Tanzania
Author: Augustino, S., Nov 2006Supervisor: Hall, J. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
Regional modelling of nitrous oxide emissions from fertilised agricultural soils within Europe
Author: Mulligan, D. T., Nov 2006Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
A theoretical approach to aromatic-radical interaction
Author: Howard-Jones, H. M., Sept 2006Supervisor: Croft, A. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
Decoherence, dephasing and quantum tunnelling in molecules with large amplitude vibrations
Author: Anderson, R. L., Aug 2006Supervisor: Macdonald, J. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
Measuring and modelling sitka spruce (Picea sitchensis (bong.) carriere) and birch (Betula spp.) crowns, with special reference to terrestrial photogrammetry
Author: Davies, O., Aug 2006Supervisor: Pommerening, A. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
Persistence of escherichia coli O157 in contrasting environments and its implications for human health
Author: Williams, A. P., Aug 2006Supervisor: Jones, D. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
Birds using a contemporary neotropical landscape: the effects of forest fragmentation and agricultural landscape structure on neotropical birds
Author: Taylor, R. C., Jun 2006Supervisor: Sinclair, F. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
Genetic variation of Castanea sativa Mill
Author: Buck, E. J., Mar 2006Supervisor: Cahalan, C. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
Genetic variation of juglans regia L.
Author: Thakur, A., Mar 2006Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
Amperometric biosensors for the detection of explosives
Author: Gwenin, C., Feb 2006Supervisor: Kalaji, M. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
The absolute stereochemistry of various naturally occurring fatty acids
Author: Roberts, I. O., Feb 2006Supervisor: Baird, M. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
Climate change and dissolved organic carbon : impacts on drinking water supplies
Author: Jones, T., Jan 2006Supervisor: Freeman, C. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
Comparative morphologies and life histories amongst montane tree species in north-western Argentina
Author: Easdale, T. A., Jan 2006Supervisor: Healey, J. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
Economics of production and export of vegetables in Bangladesh
Author: Islam, M. S., Jan 2006Supervisor: Bright, G. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
Electrochemical and spectroelectrochemical studies on polythiophene derivatives
Author: Anjos, T., Jan 2006Supervisor: Kalaji, M. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
Evaluation of vermicompost from composts for agricultural and horticultural uses
Author: Roberts, P., Jan 2006Supervisor: Jones, D. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
Exploring the potential of sound management of forest and tree resources on cattle farms located in tropical dry forest of Guanacaste, Costa Rica
Author: Flores Lopez, J. C., Jan 2006Supervisor: McDonald, M. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
Investigating the relationship between farmer health and farm income
Author: Hounsome, B., Jan 2006Supervisor: Edwards-Jones, G. (Supervisor) & Edwards, R. T. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
Organic acids behavior in calcareous soils
Author: Khademi, Z., Jan 2006Supervisor: Jones, D. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
Terrestrial carbon in Wales.
Author: Malik, A. I., Jan 2006Supervisor: Jones, D. (External person) (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
Values, management and contributions of the high altitude wetlands to local livelihoods
Author: Morapeli-Mphale, M., Jan 2006Supervisor: Young, E. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
A study of the microbiological populations of mine wastes
Author: Bryan, C. G., 2006Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
Effects of grazing and nitrogen deposition on sand dune systems.
Author: Plassmann, K., 2006Supervisor: Edwards-Jones, G. (Supervisor) & Jones, L. (External person) (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
Genotype, environment and disease resistance in hill sheep
Author: Pritchard, T. C., 2006Supervisor: Cahalan, C. (Supervisor) & Ap Dewi, I. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
Photo-assisted growth of CdO by metal-organic chemical vapour depositio
Author: Ellis, D., 2006Supervisor: Irvine, S. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
Role of oxygen in the control of embryonic growth and metabolism in the edible crab Cancer pagurus
Author: McCleary, S. J., 2006Supervisor: Whiteley, N. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
Schizosaccharomyces pombe meiotic linear elements
Author: Wells, J., 2006Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
Synthetic studies of cyclopropanes and cyclobutanes
Author: Rajaratnam, M., 2006Supervisor: Baird, M. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
- 2005
Biomass production, nutrients and root characteristics of fallow species and the utilization of its biomass as a phosphorus source for the common bean (phaseolus vulgaris L.)
Author: Jorge Mustonen, P. S., Dec 2005Supervisor: Godbold, D. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
Environmental sustainability of intensive rice systems in Bangladesh: key stakeholders' perceptions
Author: Quadir, N., Dec 2005Supervisor: Brook, R. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
Combinatorial, heterocyclic and guanidine chemistry
Author: Jones, L., Nov 2005Supervisor: Murphy, P. (Supervisor) & Baird, M. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
Impacts and outcomes of the commercialisation of non-timber forest products on human well being and ecosystems health
Author: Sola, P., Oct 2005Supervisor: Edwards-Jones, G. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
Gene expression, exchange and distribution of salicylate 1-hydroxylase genes in Acinetobacter species
Author: Kay, C. M., Sept 2005Supervisor: Williams, P. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
Synthetic models to study the role of aromatic residues in radical dependent enzymes
Author: García Caballero., A., Sept 2005Supervisor: Croft, A. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
The rôle of transition metal-ions in organic layers : from scaffolds to electronic gates
Author: Tito, D. N., Sept 2005Supervisor: Kalaji, M. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
The use of herd data to teach dairy cattle breeding in further and higher education colleges
Author: Williams, A., Sept 2005Supervisor: Ap Dewi, I. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
Biogeochemical Implications of Plant-Soil Interactions in Peatland Ecosystems
Author: Bonnett, S. A. F., Aug 2005Supervisor: Freeman, C. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
Microencapsulation : studies on the preparation and characterisation of liquid filled capsules
Author: Amey, J. R., Aug 2005Supervisor: Butler, I. (Supervisor) & Holliman, P. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
The human dimensions of co-management in Chilean coastal fisheries
Author: Gelcich, S., Jun 2005Supervisor: Kaiser, M. (External person) (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
The synthesis of substituted pyridines via aza-diels-alder reactions, using novel aza-dienes
Author: Clarke, S., Jun 2005Supervisor: Fletcher, M. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
Effects of Erythrina poeppigiana pruning residues on soil organic matter in organic coffee plantations
Author: Payan Zelaya, F. A., May 2005Supervisor: Jones, D. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
The development of a quantum mechanical wavepacket description of intramolecular energy transfer.
Author: Evans, G. S., Apr 2005Supervisor: Macdonald, J. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
Appraising farm business financial performance indicators.
Author: Florey, B. H. W., Mar 2005Supervisor: Bright, G. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
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 2005Supervisor: 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
Farmers' ecological and agronomic knowledge about the management of multistrata cocoa systems in Southern Cameroon.
Author: Nomo, B., Mar 2005Supervisor: Sinclair, F. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
Tandem Michael/aldol and Michael/Michael cyclisation reactions
Author: Brown, P., Mar 2005Supervisor: Murphy, P. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
Agroforestry in the buffer zone of Uganda's Budongo Forest.
Author: Kasolo, W. K., Jan 2005Supervisor: Hall, J. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
Improving the sustainability of cocoa farms in Ghana through utilization of native forest trees in agroforestry systems
Author: Anglaaere, L., Jan 2005Supervisor: McDonald, M. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
The effects of winter waterlogging on the growth, development and yield of UK varieties of winter wheat
Author: Dickin, E., Jan 2005Supervisor: Wright, D. (External person) (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
A Study of the Geomicrobiology of Acid Mine Drainage-impacted Environments, with particular regard to the former Mynydd Parys Copper Mines, North Wales
Author: Coupland, K., 2005Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
A study of microbial communities and interactions in extremely acidic environments.
Author: Kimura, S., 2005Supervisor: Johnson, B. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
Customised TAA cations as counter ions in silicates and related systems
Author: Stiefvater-Thomas, B., 2005Supervisor: Beckett, M. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
Molecular phylogeography of the neotropical rattlesnake Crotalus durissus
Author: Quijada Mascareñas., J. A., 2005Supervisor: Wüster, W. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
Separation and characterisation of components from agricultural residues by novel methods
Author: Sun, X., 2005Supervisor: Baird, M. (Supervisor) & Fowler, P. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
The kinetics of GaAs MOCVD using in situ Laser Reflectance Monitoring
Author: Clayton, A. J., 2005Supervisor: Irvine, S. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
- 2004
Effects of silvopastoral areas on dual-purpose cattle production at the semi-humid old agricultural frontier in Central Nicaragua
Author: Yamamoto, W., Dec 2004Supervisor: Ap Dewi, I. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
Potential uses of red alder (Alnus rubra Bong) in silvopastoral systems
Author: Mmolotsi, R. M., Dec 2004Supervisor: Teklehaimanot, Z. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
Combined dual wavelength interferometer and laser scattering monitor for multi-wafer MOCVD
Author: Bäckström, C. O., Sept 2004Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
Molecular recognition of petides: basis for design and delivery of peptide therapeutics
Author: Ungurs, M. J., Sept 2004Supervisor: Payne, J. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
Proteomic analysis of neural differentiation in mouse embryonic stem cells
Author: Jones, R., Sept 2004Supervisor: Mcfarlane, R. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
The preparation and properties of composites reinforced with natural fibres
Author: Carpenter, J. E. P., Sept 2004Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
Combining local and scientific knowledge about tree fodder evaluation and management in the hills of Nepal
Author: Subba, D. B., Aug 2004Supervisor: Sinclair, F. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
Using GFP-constructs to study the endomembrane system of Aspergillus nidulans
Author: Breakspear, A., Aug 2004Supervisor: Assinder, S. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
Approaches to methylcyclopropanes and a new route to methylenecyclopropanes
Author: Mohammed, H. M., Jul 2004Supervisor: Baird, M. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
Characterizing the mechanical properties and behaviour of Gigantochloa scortechinii for structural applications
Author: Husain, H., Jul 2004Supervisor: Breese, M. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
Decomposition of tree leaf litter and formation of soil organic matter
Author: Nason, M. A., Jul 2004Supervisor: Jones, D. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
Enhanced phosphate cycling using Tithonia diversifolia
Author: Scrase, F. M., Jun 2004Supervisor: Jones, D. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
Reproductive compatibility and speciation in Celleporella hyalina Sensu Lato
Author: Wright, P., May 2004Supervisor: Hughes, R. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
The environmental basis of the resistance of wheat (Triticum aestivum L. cv. Brigadier) to Stagonospora nodorum Berk
Author: Nason, J. L. M., May 2004Supervisor: Farrar, J. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
Assessing the role of DON in semi natural and agricultural ecosystems
Author: Willett, V. B., Mar 2004Supervisor: Jones, D. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
The introduction of sustainable forest management certification in Greece
Author: Georgiadis, N. M., Feb 2004Supervisor: Cooper, R. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy
Understanding and improving the adoption of soil fertility interventions at the forest margin in Ghana
Author: Moss, C. M., Feb 2004Supervisor: Sinclair, F. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy