Projects (307)

Revealing fair and actionable knowledge from data to support women's inclusion in transport systems Nov 1, 2018 - Jan 31, 2022
Current transport systems do not sufficiently take into account physical and social characteristics of women in the design of products and services, and in fostering women’s employability in the industry. Technologies such as data mining and analytic... Read More about Revealing fair and actionable knowledge from data to support women's inclusion in transport systems.

As Good as (G)Old? Comparing Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services of Restored and Natural Mangrove Forests in the Wallacea Region Nov 14, 2018 - Mar 31, 2022
Mangrove forests are unique intertidal ecosystems connecting the land- and seascape. They provide habitat to terrestrial and marine species, sustain the livelihoods of millions of mostly poor people globally, and are considered as high priority habit... Read More about As Good as (G)Old? Comparing Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services of Restored and Natural Mangrove Forests in the Wallacea Region.

Quantifying and reducing the environmental footprint of crab meat processing and scoping for bioactive compounds – a preliminary study Feb 1, 2019 - Dec 31, 2019
The project is to investigate the quantity and environmental footprint of shell residues produced by the crab meat processing "industry" (i.e. local households) in Mamanguape River Estuary and Brejinho Village, Marcacao, Paraiba, Brazil.
To ensure t... Read More about Quantifying and reducing the environmental footprint of crab meat processing and scoping for bioactive compounds – a preliminary study.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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 Cons... Read More about Wood Products Innovation Fund.

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.

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

Next Generation Trust Architecture Mar 1, 2018 - Feb 29, 2020
This work will provide proof-of-concept infrastructures and which will be used to create an ecosystem for strong use cases, and thus attract new funding for the building of new health and social care infrastructures, with a focus a cyber resilient tr... Read More about Next Generation Trust Architecture.

Production of final version smartphone application and data queries for citizen science research in Brazil to improve mangrove crab fisheries management Jun 1, 2017 - May 31, 2018
Production of final version smartphone application and data queries for citizen science research in Brazil to improve mangrove crab fisheries management.

Effects of Combined Aquatic Noise and Chemical Pollution on Early Stage Marine Invertebrates in Different Temperature Contexts Oct 1, 2017 - Jul 31, 2022
Effects of Combined Aquatic Noise and Chemical Pollution on Early Stage Marine Invertebrates in Different Temperature Contexts

Getting the numbers right and getting the right numbers: quantifying the embodied carbon of building structures Feb 1, 2018 - Apr 30, 2019
Building-related carbon emissions in the UK total over 200MtCO2e, which is more than 40% of the national figure. The correct measurement of the embodied carbon of structural materials would enable a reliable and correct assessment of the carbon inten... Read More about Getting the numbers right and getting the right numbers: quantifying the embodied carbon of building structures.

Offsite HUB (Scotland) Research Assistant Aug 1, 2017 - Jul 31, 2018
The provision of dedicated research support to the Offsite HUB (Scotland) via a ENU research assistant to:
- coordinate meetings between HUB members and steering committee as appropriate including the creating and circulation of minutes and agenda.... Read More about Offsite HUB (Scotland) Research Assistant.