Projects (22)

Data extraction from complex engineering drawings Aug 1, 2018 - Jul 31, 2019
Engineering drawings and diagrams are commonly used across different industries such as oil and gas, petrochemical, construction, transportation and others. Many legacy documents exist only as paper copies, scanned images or in pixelated format. Digi... Read More about Data extraction from complex engineering drawings.

Extracting added value from the Seaweed Industry - a search for novel anti-obesity agents Oct 1, 2018 - Dec 31, 2022
Seaweed farming is a growing industry in the UK, with the majority of the biomass being used for the extraction of high yield products such as aliginates, or for use as biofuels.

However, a significant amount of the biomass remains un-used and t... Read More about Extracting added value from the Seaweed Industry - a search for novel anti-obesity agents.

An international, multi-disciplinary, multi-sectoral training network on ageism Jul 1, 2018 - Apr 30, 2022
Europe has the largest percentage of older adults worldwide, but has a high prevalence of ageism; the complex and often negative construction of old age. In contrast to the wide prevalence of ageism, the majority of research, has targeted racism and... Read More about An international, multi-disciplinary, multi-sectoral training network on ageism.

ESHE Research Network Feb 1, 2019 - Jul 31, 2019
The aim of this research was to generate data on the extent of gender-based violence on Scottish University campuses.

Specifically it explored views and perceptions of campus safety; attitudes to, and experiences of, gender-based violence (GBV);... Read More about ESHE Research Network.

The use of social media in the construction and maintenance of a “women’s co-operative constellation” in Scotland Jan 1, 2021 - Dec 31, 2021
The aim of the project is to investigate the use of social media in the construction and maintenance of a “women’s co-operative constellation” – including Scottish politicians, policy experts, academics, journalists and feminist campaigners – around... Read More about The use of social media in the construction and maintenance of a “women’s co-operative constellation” in Scotland.

A [Socially Isolated] Room of One's Own: Women Writing Lockdown Jan 1, 2022 - Jun 30, 2023
A [Socially Isolated] Room of One's Own: Women Writing Lockdown' will offer a multi-disciplinary, qualitative overview of women's autobiographical writing produced during the first 3 months of the UK lockdown (March - June 2020), imposed in response... Read More about A [Socially Isolated] Room of One's Own: Women Writing Lockdown.

Valorisation of Biomass from the Daffodil Growing Industry Oct 1, 2021 - Sep 30, 2025
The UK is a world leader in the commercial production of daffodils, with Scottish-based farmers’ cooperative Grampian Growers Ltd (GG) at the forefront of the industry. The majority of daffodil biomass produced by GG is used for bulb and flower expo... Read More about Valorisation of Biomass from the Daffodil Growing Industry.

Socio-environmental sustainability of food behaviours as a result of Covid-19 Oct 4, 2021 - Mar 31, 2025
Examine changes in people’s food related behaviours in the context of the Covid-19 pandemic, and the long-term implications of these for bringing about more socially just and environmentally sustainable food systems.

The initial outbreak of the... Read More about Socio-environmental sustainability of food behaviours as a result of Covid-19.

Extracting intelligence from existing data bases Nov 22, 2021 - Nov 21, 2023
This management KTP will focus on helping the workforce at AGCC develop the skills and understanding necessary to extract intelligence from its existing data, refine its forward data collection activities and help the organisation to deliver an effec... Read More about Extracting intelligence from existing data bases.

Supporting victims of domestic violence during COVID-19: the impact of the pandemic on service providers in North-East Scotland Feb 15, 2021 - Apr 14, 2021
The Covid-19 pandemic has seen a significant rise in gender-based violence and increased risks of harm for domestic-abuse survivors due to restrictions on movement and an increase in social isolation. Gender-based violence is a major public health, e... Read More about Supporting victims of domestic violence during COVID-19: the impact of the pandemic on service providers in North-East Scotland.

The impact of COVID-19 on partnerships between police and GBV service providers in remote, rural and island communities in Scotland Feb 14, 2022 - Jul 31, 2023
The COVID-19 pandemic and associated lockdowns have led to a significant rise in gender-based violence (GBV) throughout the world as a result of restrictions on movement and an increase in social isolation.

Respect has reported an 97% increase in... Read More about The impact of COVID-19 on partnerships between police and GBV service providers in remote, rural and island communities in Scotland.

Talk2Health - Conversational AI Designed for Ageing May 1, 2022 - Jan 31, 2024
This project is led by PhysioMedics with RGU’s AI & Reasoning researchers and the Edinburgh based company SpeechGraphics. The goal of the collaboration is to enhance the existing assessment system, PhysioWizard, for accessibility and engagement among... Read More about Talk2Health - Conversational AI Designed for Ageing.

Green hydrogen from brewing biomass Jun 27, 2022 - Jun 26, 2023
Aberdeen has purchased and put into operation the world’s first fleet of double decker buses powered by hydrogen. The local authority’s aim is to advance Aberdeen into a world leading Hydrogen City and to develop Scotland’s first commercially scalabl... Read More about Green hydrogen from brewing biomass.

Developing the FitHome Sensor and Data Platform Jan 9, 2023 - Jan 8, 2026
To develop FitSense+, a new data platform to support residents to live independently at home for longer.

Ambient sensors, including an innovative Wi-Fi based CSI sensor system will monitor activity in the home in real time and with novel Machine... Read More about Developing the FitHome Sensor and Data Platform.

AI-Driven Framework for Condition Monitoring and Asset Management in Offshore Drilling Industry Aug 1, 2023 - Jul 31, 2026
To create an intelligent decision support system utilising large volumes of existing sensory data to inform condition monitoring, faults prediction and predictive maintenance.

This will provide asset owners with more intelligent tools for assess... Read More about AI-Driven Framework for Condition Monitoring and Asset Management in Offshore Drilling Industry.

Evaluation of Caprock Integrity for Geosequestration of CO2 in Low Temperature Reservoirs Nov 1, 2022 - Jul 31, 2023
The project aims to evaluate the effects of combing different gases with CO2 for reducing caprock embrittlement in cold temperature formation for storing CO2 in depleted oil and gas reservoirs. A promising solution to mitigate caprock embrittlement... Read More about Evaluation of Caprock Integrity for Geosequestration of CO2 in Low Temperature Reservoirs.

Nordic women politicians in British newspapers 1900-1914 May 1, 2023 - Jun 30, 2023
This project investigates the framing of Nordic women politicians and suffrage campaigners within British newspapers 1900-14. There is a growing body of work investigating press coverage of suffrage campaigners in their own countries and in recent ye... Read More about Nordic women politicians in British newspapers 1900-1914.

AI and Hyperspectral Imaging based Non-Destructive inspection for Advancing Peat Use Efficiency in Whisky Production: A Feasibility Study Oct 1, 2023 - Mar 31, 2024
This project aims to explore the feasibility of non-destructive inspection for peat using hyperspectral imagery and machine learning techniques. The primary objectives are to determine the quality of peat, measure the level of phenol released during... Read More about AI and Hyperspectral Imaging based Non-Destructive inspection for Advancing Peat Use Efficiency in Whisky Production: A Feasibility Study.

WiKatoni : Empowering Workforce Efficiency via a CloodCBR-Enabled Data Hub and LLM-Driven Workflows for Sustainable Knowledge Management Feb 19, 2024 - Feb 18, 2026
To develop WiKatoni, an AI-powered platform, for engineering knowledge management using Large Language Models and a user interface to enhance knowledge retention, sharing, and utilisation. By employing Case-Based Reasoning, the project enables conti... Read More about WiKatoni : Empowering Workforce Efficiency via a CloodCBR-Enabled Data Hub and LLM-Driven Workflows for Sustainable Knowledge Management.

Resilience and responses to interconnecting crises in informal settings (ISPF) Apr 1, 2024 - Mar 31, 2025
Over 1 billion people – including close to 500 million children – live in so-called slums and informal settlements, mostly in cities in Africa, Asia and Latin America. Residents in poor urban informal neighbourhoods face many challenges and everyday... Read More about Resilience and responses to interconnecting crises in informal settings (ISPF).