BIAS
Funder: National Structural Integrity Research Centre
Duration: October 2017 - September 2020
Funder: Biotechnology & Biological Sciences Research Council
Duration: September 2017 - August 2019
Funder: InnovateUK
Duration: April 2017 - March 2020
High efficiency solid state lighting (SSL), in the form of LEDs, is becoming the main light source for general lighting. Unfortunately LEDs cannot operate at high power without loss of efficiency, a problem which does not affect laser diode light sources. Algae growth and horticulture are areas where maximal efficiency with an optimal light spectrum is critical to achieving the lowest running costs. Laser diodes, correctly heat managed and integrated with spectrum selected, low cost phosphors capable of handling high light intensities, and integrated optics for channelling and spreading the light, offer a means of developing next generation light sources for plant growth. The project will integrate the technology components, including laser diode sources, their power supplies and heat management, new phosphor materials, designs for optical light guides and light spreading including the phosphors and their heat management, along with production techniques and integrate them into systems for submersible, full volume algae growth and area illumination plant horticulture. The prototypes will be installed and monitored in test sites for algae growth for waste water treatment and plant growth in an indoor farm.
Funder: InnovateUK
Duration: April 2017 - March 2020
Whilst the universal adoption of pesticides has provided previously unheard of improvements in crop yields evidence increasingly suggests multifaceted problems linked with long term exposure to these chemicals; issues spanning society, economy, environment & human health. Policy driven commercial pressure is therefore mounting to develop more sustainable solutions for the control of economically important pests & diseases in edible crops. Global agriculture is addressing this problem largely via genetic modification of crops for improved pest resistance but this approach that cannot be easily scaled for the diversity of high-value crops grown by global horticulture (fresh fruit & veg) even if consumers would accept it; which is far from certain. However, the fact that many horticultural crops are grown under protection (primarily plastic crop covers) offers a potential solution. Our unique research shows that crop pests and diseases rely on the presence of very specific wavelengths of sunlight to function, reproduce and spread & the removal of these wavelengths from the growing crop provides levels of control comparable to chemical pesticides. To bring this technology to the global horticultural industry we first need to develop a cost effective, highly stable and wavelength specific light absorber capable of being integrated into current crop cover manufacturing processes which does not currently exist. This project seeks to develop and test such an absorber with the aim of revolutionising pest control in global horticulture and building lucrative markets for our absorber product in the global crop cover industry.
Funder: Innovate UK
Duration: April 2017 - March 2020
Funder: Natural Environment Research Council
Duration: March 2017 - September 2020
Funder: Multiple Sclerosis Society
Duration: January 2017 - December 2018
Funder: European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) / Greater London Authority (GLA)
Duration: January 2017 - September 2019
Funder: Transport for London
Duration: November 2016 - October 2017
Funder: Barts and The London Charity
Duration: October 2016 - September 2019
People with rare genetic endocrine disorders can develop diverse and unpredictable new tumour formation. Lack of engagement in screening for tumours can lead to significant negative impacts on health for the individual and more significant demands on health services in the long term. The aim of the proposed research is to understand how patients’ decision-making may be better supported to enhance engagement in regular screening services. A mixed methods design will include surveying quantitative aspects of patient and/or service delivery. The qualitative components are likely to be founded on a small expert patient group (n8) who will be invited to share their experience and knowledge, attitudes and beliefs about regular screening for endocrine tumours. Expert patients will be supported to scope, develop, publish and trial an information booklet and online resource. Outcomes: accounts of patient’s lived experience; patient-led development of an information booklet and online resource to enhance patient decision making.
Funder: Barts Charity
Duration: October 2016 - September 2019
Funder: European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) / Greater London Authority (GLA)
Duration: October 2016 - September 2019
Funder: Gas Safety Trust
Duration: September 2016 - August 2019
Funder: HENWL
Duration: July 2016 - June 2016
Funder: Wellcome Trust
Duration: June 2016 - August 2016
Funder: Marie Curie Programme Grant - to be held by UCL
Duration: -
Funder: Pace Tune LLC
Duration: February 2016 - March 2016
Funder: Pace Tune, LLC
Duration: February 2016 - September 2016
Overseas industry research project
Funder: Brunel Education Office
Duration: January 2016 - December 2016
Funder: The Clement Knight Foundation
Duration: January 2016 - December 2019
Funder: Sichuan University
Duration: January 2016 - December 2020
Funder: Sichuan University
Duration: January 2016 - December 2020
Funder: Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council
Duration: September 2015 - August 2017
Funder: Pace Tune LLC
Duration: August 2015 - January 2016
Funder: UK Occupational Therapy Research Foundation
Duration: August 2015 - July 2016
Funder: Central Queensland University
Duration: August 2015 - December 2015
Funder: UK OT Research Foundation
Duration: August 2015 - March 2017
Funder: Motability
Duration: May 2015 - December 2015
Funder: Rugby Football Union
Duration: April 2015 - September 2015
Funder: England Rugby
Duration: April 2015 - February 2016
National governing body of sport research grant to examine the efficacy of functional asynchronous music in mixed-gender touch rugby
Funder: Pace Tune, LLC
Duration: April 2015 - September 2015
Overseas industrial research project
Funder: British Council
Duration: April 2015 - September 2017
Funder: Pace Tune LLC
Duration: January 2015 - June 2015
Funder: British Broadcasting Corporation
Duration: November 2014 - November 2014
Running an experiment with immersive audio-visual stimuli with BBC transport correspondent Richard Westcott to demonstrat the deleterious effects of music on road cycling.
Funder: Dawes Trust
Duration: October 2014 - September 2016
Funder: TWI
Duration: October 2014 - September 2017
Funder: National Institute for Biological Standards and Controls
Duration: October 2014 - September 2017
PhD studentship - full stipend, fees and consumables