Bacteriophage endolysins and novel lipid-degrading proteins as a treatment for Rhodococcus equi infections in foals Oct 1, 2018 - Dec 31, 2019
Rhodococcus equi (Req) is responsible for severe respiratory disease of foals with a major economic impact on the equine industry, and can be endemic on stud farms. In foals under 6 months of age, this bacterial disease manifests as pneumonia, with 3... Read More about Bacteriophage endolysins and novel lipid-degrading proteins as a treatment for Rhodococcus equi infections in foals.

Inverted Hydro-generation Jul 10, 2018 - Oct 26, 2018
Inverted hydro-electrical generation concept realisation and proof of concept evaluation.

The authority of international criminal law Jun 1, 2018 - Aug 31, 2018
Book project on the authority of international criminal law. The funding would be used to take up the offered position of Visiting Scholar at Columbia University, New York, to benefit from the research environment and discuss my work with others.

Merry-go-round: Draff pretreatments using fermentation-derived solvents Oct 5, 2017 - Feb 28, 2018
The worldwide success of the Whisky Industry provides a considerable supply of biomass-derived waste streams for future use. Sustainable valorisation of these streams will drive additional economic growth in this sector. This project focuses on one o... Read More about Merry-go-round: Draff pretreatments using fermentation-derived solvents.

Experimental study of a strengthening technique for rubble walls used in Scottish monuments Nov 1, 2017 - Feb 28, 2018
Experimental study of the pull-out strength of anchors embedded in rubble walls and evaluation of factors affecting the efficiency of such a strengthening intervention.
Historic Environment Scotland are providing in kind expertise, equipment and per... Read More about Experimental study of a strengthening technique for rubble walls used in Scottish monuments.

Wood Products Innovation Fund Mar 1, 2018 - Jul 31, 2019
The purpose of this proposed research is to deliver timber product and process innovation whilst developing human capital. 4 thematic areas of research have been identified for exploration:
1. Digitisation of Timber Offsite and Modern Methods of Con... Read More about Wood Products Innovation Fund.

Towards sustainable textiles � can fungi be used to produce useful textile materials? Feb 1, 2018 - Jul 31, 2018
The textile industry is based largely on the use of cotton, leather and oil derived polymers and these industries are resource intensive and not sustainable. For example, cotton production requires vast quantities of water and is often grown in areas... Read More about Towards sustainable textiles � can fungi be used to produce useful textile materials?.

Orkney Distillery Apr 1, 2018 - Nov 30, 2018
Innovative energy resourcing options for a new build distillery.

The project aims to seek an optimal low-carbon design for a new-build distillery, with particular reference to local energy systems and environment in Orkney (local grid oversupplied... Read More about Orkney Distillery.

SIRT WP1 2017-18 Aug 1, 2017 - Jul 31, 2018
Applied research and knowledge transfer addressing industry needs – as set out by the SIRT management board. This includes providing information and advice to industry sponsors

SIRT WP2 2017-18 Aug 1, 2017 - Jul 31, 2018
Timber grading standards support ensuring standards are good for the domestic timber industries, and supporting industry in using them

Justice Analytical Services Call For Proposals - Domestic Abuse and Child Welfare Hearings Research Oct 1, 2018 - May 31, 2022
This research proposes to specifically examine the points of articulation (and dislocation) between civil and criminal law in domestic abuse cases through a specific focus on child contact proceedings to better understand how, if at all, domestic abu... Read More about Justice Analytical Services Call For Proposals - Domestic Abuse and Child Welfare Hearings Research.

Feasibility Study into Factors Affecting the Re-Use of Furniture and Corresponding Design Strategies Jul 15, 2018 - Mar 1, 2019
In the context of reducing raw material usage and establishing Scotland?s capacity for designing and making furniture for re-use, this study aims to:
? establish key factors in consumer decisions to re-use or discard domestic furniture, and
? prop... Read More about Feasibility Study into Factors Affecting the Re-Use of Furniture and Corresponding Design Strategies.

The Wee Tie Company: Innovation Voucher Jan 1, 2018 - May 31, 2018
Development of a working prototype for the "Wee Tie", a new fashion accessory for wearing with open-necked shirts. Our input will be to look at materials and fastening/adjusting mechanisms at the back of the tie.

Trisent: Innovation Voucher for Personal Context Data Project Feb 1, 2018 - Jun 30, 2018
This is a small project to initiate an engagement following an unsuccessful application for a larger Data Lab project.

Trisent’s core technology is called the Personal Context Management System (PCMS) which gathers context data into a database an... Read More about Trisent: Innovation Voucher for Personal Context Data Project.

Informational Database for Sustainable and Energy Efficient materials in sub-Saharan Africa Feb 1, 2018 - Jan 31, 2019
The population in Africa is growing rapidly, and thus the urbanization is accelerated. The need for detailed information on the performance of materials is a crucial part of the decision-making process for contemporary building design. However, such... Read More about Informational Database for Sustainable and Energy Efficient materials in sub-Saharan Africa.

InFutUReWood Mar 1, 2019 - Feb 28, 2022
Timber and construction research

Development of a European collaborative proposal on big data and machine learning techniques for engineering numerical simulations Apr 1, 2018 - Jul 31, 2018
The PEER activity aims at the development of a Horizon 2020 large-scale research proposal across the disciplines of computational mechanics and of data science. The planned proposal will address important aspects in the performance of engineering num... Read More about Development of a European collaborative proposal on big data and machine learning techniques for engineering numerical simulations.

Energystore Interface Voucher Apr 1, 2018 - Jul 31, 2018
To investigate and develop EPS bead insulation infill for thermal-acoustic compatibility on separating walls

Interface Hyve Volumetric Pod - DfMA Jul 2, 2018 - Dec 18, 2018
Provide DfMA considerations and timber connections research in collaboration with Hyve Architects in the context of sustainable affordable housing solutions.

TRANSFORM - Education reform project – Improving Research capability in the Sri Lankan Higher Education sector. Apr 1, 2018 - Oct 21, 2019
TRANSFORM - Education reform project – Improving Research capability in the Sri Lankan Higher Education sector.