Browsing University of Galway Theses (PhD Theses) by Title
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Development of a Two-Dimensional Estuarine Hydrodynamic Model in Cylindrical Co-ordinates
(2014-02-03)Development of a novel two-dimensional estuarine hydrodynamic model in cylindrical co-ordinates is presented herein. The full non-linear Navier-Stokes equations are written in cylindrical co-ordinates with the advantage ... -
Development of advanced numerical models for concentrically braced steel frame members and components
(NUI Galway, 2018-09-18)The behaviours of braced steel frame members and components are investigated in this project using finite element models that were developed to address the multi-scale mechanics of braced steel frame structures. The ... -
The development of ambidexterity as a key dynamic capability for eco-innovation in SMEs: an action research study
(NUI Galway, 2018-10-17)Eco-innovation represents a discontinuous change, global in nature and comparable only to the industrial revolution. The scale of both environmental and economic challenges in the global economy highlights an unprecedented ... -
Development of an efficient dynamically nested model for tidal hydraulics and solute transport
(2010-06)Numerical modelling of coastal zones typically requires a high spatial resolution to accurately simulate land-sea interactions, particularly in areas of complex coastlines. As a result, the computational cost of coastal ... -
The development of an online intervention for post-treatment cancer survivors with cancer-related fatigue
(2017-02-02)Background The number of post-treatment cancer survivors in Ireland is set to increase in coming years, due to advances in screening and treatment. This group will require ongoing supportive care as many will experience ... -
Development of anisotropic polymeric substrates for tendon tissue engineering
(2015-09-11)Tendon injuries and degenerative conditions constitute an unmet clinical need with pharmacological strategies and tissue grafts failing to recapitulate native tendon function. Advancements in bioengineering have enabled ... -
Development of bioabsorbable polymeric textile scaffolds for tissue engineering applications
(NUI Galway, 2023-12-18)Critical-sized bone defects are defined as those that will not heal spontaneously within a patient’s lifetime. Tissue engineering aims to solve such problems by combining highly porous biomaterial scaffold with cells ... -
Development of computationally efficient nested hydrodynamic models
(2014-04-25)Hydrodynamic numerical modelling of coastal zones typically requires a high level of horizontal spatial resolution to improve the realism of its solution, particularly in areas of complex bathymetry. These high resolution ... -
Development of correlated and computational methods for predicting premixed turbulent flame speed
(NUI Galway, 2018-10-02)Turbulent flame speed is an important property within turbulent flames and an invaluable parameter for gas turbine combustor design. A major issue however is the difficulty in accurately predicting turbulent flame speed ... -
Development of drugs targeting the human tRNA ligase RtcB in breast cancer
(NUI Galway, 2019-02-15)The RNA ligase RtcB has been shown to regulate RNA function by direct exon ligation of spliced XBP1 messenger RNA cleaved by the endoplasmic reticulum (ER) stress sensor IRE1α. Ligation by RtcB leads to the expression of ... -
Development of efficient data assimilation methods for solute transport problems
(NUI Galway, 2018-09-18)The solution of marine contaminant transport problems is a significant research topic in civil engineering. Typically, the problem is represented as a partial differential equation described by the non-stationary, ... -
The Development of Farmed Cod in Ireland
(2012-05-25)This study is interlinked with the work programme of the EIROCD project. Utilising historical data and empirical experimental approaches, various aspects of development, growth and phenotypic plasticity of North Atlantic ... -
Development of filtration technologies for effective, cost-efficient and robust water treatment
(2016-08-12)The provision of high quality, potable water in a sustainable and effective manner is a key challenge for water engineers, scientists, and policy makers. Urbanisation and industrial development, along with population ... -
Development of glucose-oxidising enzyme electrodes for application in glucose|oxygen powered enzymatic fuel cells
(2016-02)The objective of this thesis is to investigate different strategies for the optimisation of biocatalytic anodes with a view to developing a semi- or fully implantable, miniature, membrane-less enzymatic fuel cell via ... -
Development of long-term daily maximum and minimum air temperature series and assessment of past extreme air temperature events in Ireland
(NUI Galway, 2021-05-06)Despite the rich heritage of meteorological observations registered in Ireland, prior to this PhD research, numerous historical daily air temperature records remained only in paper data sources across multiple archives, ... -
Development of Mediated Enzymatic Fuel Cells for Operation in Blood
(2013-07)The process of enzymatic catalysis of glucose oxidation releases electrons which, when harnessed to flow through a circuit, may be utilised to power devices. This principle has driven research towards the goal of providing ... -
Development of mid-infrared spectroscopic methods for the determination of soil chemical quality in tillage fields
(NUI Galway, 2021-04-30)Healthy soils are the foundation for a prosperous future by providing nutrition, clean water, and the basis for all biodiversity on land. But soil health is threatened by soil degradation and climate change. To improve ... -
Development of multiplex real-time PCR assays for the detection and identification of ESKAPE pathogens and their closely related species complexes: Toward reducing the occurrence of healthcare-associated infection using enhanced surveillance of clinical and environmental samples
(NUI Galway, 2023-08-18)Microorganisms have the ability cause a wide range of infections in humans - from superficial skin infections to invasive pneumonia and sepsis. Advancements in medical technology, as well as an expanding global population, ... -
Development of new benchmarking systems for wastewater treatment facilities
(2017-06-30)In the European Union, the Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (UWWTD) of 1991 sets out the requirements for the collection, treatment and discharge of wastewater, to protect the environment from the adverse effects of ... -
Development of next generation MSC therapeutics for critical limb ischaemia
(2015-02-19)Cell therapy with mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) is being explored as a treatment for many ischaemic conditions of unmet medical need, such as critical limb ischaemia. MSC transplantation in humans has occurred in both ...