The idea behind our collaboration would be the novel synthesis of new electrode materials created from a hybrid of three key components. This being a system of metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), decorated with conductive polymer polypyrrole (PPy) and then layered onto a flexible carbon scaffold. The MOFs will provide a template for the PPy to affix […]

This research project investigates the effects of large-scale land use change on organized violence in rural Africa. Through an analysis of contested land in Northern Kenya, this project analyses how the Kenyan Government’s ‘Vision 2030’ project impacts conflicts in the region through large-scale infrastructure and conservation projects. The student is expected to join one of […]

The recent research of producing heart rate signal from a webcam has opened the opportunity for numerous new applications. This technique uses video of the face and Independent Component Analysis (ICA) to detect core physiological signals such as heart rate and respiration. We improve the correlation algorithm to make the measurement algorithm has higher fault […]

The objective of this research is to relate the language game proposed by Wittgenstein to design theory in the context of philosophy of Artificial Intelligence. Wittgenstein put forward the theory of language game in his later philosophy, believing that language is a kind of game. Since the process of language game between human beings is […]

Based on current research in the field of genetic disorders, gene therapy – through the use of gene editing tools such as CRISPR – is a promising method to rescue defective genes. Stem cells from patient can provide a compelling in vitro model for gene therapy. In this work we are investigating the effects of […]

Fluidized bed reactors are related to different industrial applications such as petroleum process, synthesis of chemicals, waste treatment and coating of solid particles. Engineers select fluidized beds for catalytic reaction that are highly exothermic, endothermic or explosive. Scale up and back mixing of the gas are the main challenge of this type of reactor. Residence […]

Heart failure is a common cardiovascular disease that is becoming even more prevalent worldwide. The current gold standard treatment for end-stage heart failure is heart transplantation. However, heart transplant therapy is a limited option due to the available number of donors, thus heart pumps emerged to offer circulatory support to patients in the heart transplant […]

In the twenty-first century, coding literacy provides individuals with a host of useful skills and competencies as well as accompanying psychological benefits. Yet, at present, very few pedagogical models or curricula include coding literacy as a central focus. STEM interventions, often found in after-school care programs and summer camps, help address this gap by offering […]

Building energy consumption prediction is becoming increasingly vital for energy management, equipment efficiency improvement, cooperation between building energy and power grid, and so on. However, it is still hard work to obtain accurate prediction results because of the complexity of the building energy behavior and the frequent undulations in the energy demand. In the building […]

In school buildings, the availability of natural light, indoor temperatures and natural ventilation are factors that can improve student achievement. Biophilic architecture, which promotes a connection between indoor and outdoor spaces, can be beneficial for the well-being of the occupants. However, much remains unknown about these potential benefits in cold climates and during winter. The […]

Tattooing has been integral to many belief systems and cultures for thousands of years. Unsurprisingly, scholars have been interested in what factors influenced the widespread growth and adoption of this practice. Some hypotheses include that tattooing legitimized social hierarchies, signaled group membership or mate quality, and eased living in warm climates by reducing sweating. However, […]

Culture is often thought of as a human trait, but recent research indicates that many animals have rich and varied cultures. Sperm whales have culturally-based population structure, with groups of whales that share vocal dialects interacting to form clans. In the Tropical Pacific and Eastern Caribbean, multiple clans occupy the same waters. In contrast, only […]