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Categorification in representation theory (MIEMIETZV_U23SF)
This PhD project will investigate questions surrounding categorification in representation theory.
Categorification has led to many breakthroughs in...
Characterising rice genetic diversity in the mekong delta to sustain future crops (DEVEGA_E22DTP)
Primary Supervisor: Dr Jose De Vega
Secondary Supervisor: Rafal Gutaker, Kew
Drug discovery for P2X receptors: molecular basis of ligand-receptor interaction (FOUNTAINS_U23SF)
P2X receptors are a family of ligand-gated ion channels activated by the neurotransmitter extracellular ATP (Illes et al., 2021). They are attractive drug...
Stability of Soap Films and Foams (WHITTAKERR_U23SF)
Foams, comprising thin liquid films surrounding many small gas bubbles, have many domestic and industrial applications. These often rely on properties such as...
Model theory in positive logic (KIRBYJ_U23SF)
Model theory is traditionally done with “classical first-order logic”, the logic which allows unlimited use of the operators AND, OR, NOT, with the EXISTS and...
Optical fiber sensors for remote monitoring of challenging contaminants in water (HERNAEZM_U23SF)
Applications are invited to the School of Engineering, University of East Anglia, for a PhD in the field of optical fibre sensors based on nanostructured...
“Staggarenes” – synthesis of new extended aromatic materials (CAMMIDGEA_U23SF)
Extended aromatic systems are crucial organic materials and the general class includes discrete materials such as fullerenes through to high order 2D...
Exploring trade-offs and structural barriers to food and fuel security in older people (HANSONS_U22SF)
A member of the public, supported by one of our community partners said, “I can now put my heating on for longer and afford taxis to the doctors. I can...