Employing Multi-Modal Sensors for Personalised In-Home Health Monitoring Jan 14, 2019 - Jul 13, 2022
A studentship to develop software which will analyse data collected by sensors in smart homes in an assisted living environment to
help residents live more independent lives for longer.

Key elements are identific... Read More

Application of a range of emerging data analysis techniques to Continental Shelf drill core data Nov 1, 2018 - Oct 31, 2020
To develop and enhance the commercial value of COREX’s unique UK Continental Shelf drill core data, by applying a range of emerging data analysis techniques. A key benefit being to help their customers reduce the cost of evaluating the potential of n... Read More

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

Safe Water for Sri Lanka Jan 31, 2019 - Jan 30, 2022
Freshwater is usually available in Sri Lanka, however around 50% of the country depends on single-household dug wells. Despite preconceptions that there is a low risk of contamination in well water, we have recently found the presence of cyanobacteri... Read More

Cultural Heritage: Modelling the challenge to visitor flow in specific historic buildings Mar 1, 2019 - Feb 28, 2021
In Scotland and Italy, tourism represents 5% / 13% of GDP, and national tourism strategies have prioritised the visitor experience. Visits to sites of “cultural heritage” have increased by 12.5% in Italy, reaching 20% in some Scottish locations - 4.... Read More

Stab-In Pipe Stage 2 Feb 1, 2019 - Feb 14, 2020
This is Stage 2 of a project to design and develop new non-threaded drill pipe joints. .

Stage 2 will be related to 3D printing of conceptual design of snap latch based non-threaded tool joints, electromagnetic calculations and further... Read More

Valorisation of waste biomass from the production of phycocyanin Feb 1, 2019 - Jan 31, 2021
To develop the knowledge and capability for valorisation of waste biomass from the production of phycocyanin, to develop a versatile co-product platform using green/food processing technologies delivering high quality products manufactured in a Good... Read More

Timber Panel for Russwood Feb 1, 2019 - Nov 30, 2020
The project aims to develop a timber cladding panel system to be used as a sustainable alternative to commonly used composite or metal cladding panels. The focus of this cladding panel will be ease of manufacture and installation, as well as designin... Read More

Bayesian based data reconciliation and Gross Error Detection May 27, 2019 - May 26, 2022
To research, develop, evaluate and implement an innovative Bayesian based data reconciliation and Gross Error Detection (GED) approach for hydrocarbon allocation and attribution using a cloud-based software approach

Multi-layer authentication platform Aug 7, 2019 - Aug 6, 2021
To develop a multi-layer authentication platform to enable secure remote invigilation, using advanced machine vision and machine learning algorithms to authenticate users who sit online exams remotely and to monitor their performance during the exam... Read More

Acceptability of a wearable real-time neonatal device to enable home monitoring and treatment of jaundice for new born babies from a rural setting Oct 1, 2018 - Sep 30, 2020
Qualitative study exploring the acceptability of a neonatal jaundice home treatment and monitoring wearable device.

Participatory Design and Open Data Platforms for a Data Commons in Scotland Aug 1, 2019 - Jul 31, 2021
This project explores how we can design technologies that go beyond simply making data publicly accessible, and instead open data up to effective, innovative and potentially transformative public use.

Despite a national drive to creat... Read More

Develop A Software System Which Can Accurately Detect And Understand Topics, Opinions, Emotions Expressed By Humans In Various Conversations Feb 20, 2017 - Sep 30, 2018

Prophecy Project: An Intelligent Decommissioning Materials Management platform Aug 5, 2019 - Sep 28, 2020
The removal of oil and gas assets to shore has two goals: to reduce the overall decommissioning costs; and to increase reuse and recycling rates, whilst reducing overall waste to comply with waste directives. The Prophecy project will support operato... Read More

Childhood obesity: An integrated review towards the comprehension of scientific data sources Feb 1, 2019 - Apr 30, 2019
Childhood obesity is an ever-growing issue in Scotland and around the globe. This project laid down the foundation of using routine data sources to understand the incidence/prevalence of childhood obesity and explore availability of relevant contribu... Read More

A collaborative approach to community based exercise provision for people with Parkinson’s Jun 1, 2019 - May 31, 2022
Exercise for People with Parkinson’s is a key ingredient for effective management, improving muscle strength, balance, walking, fitness, function, cognition and depression. Some evidence suggests that participation in regular exercise may limit the... Read More

Digital intervention for self-management following total knee replacement surgery: a pilot study Apr 1, 2019 - Mar 31, 2020
Total knee replacement (TKR) surgery is a common procedure and is on the increase. While TKR surgery is considered to be cost-effective and improves quality of life, pain and function for patients, there is a need to identify effective post-operative... Read More

Environmental risk assessment of human pharmaceuticals in Scottish marine waters; combining new exposure and effect driven monitoring approaches Mar 15, 2019 - Mar 14, 2020
Our oceans and seas are the final destination for pollutants present in wastewaters from households, hospitals and industry. It is now recognised that ‘dilution isn’t the solution’ and pollutants from land have a negative impact on marine life. Pol... Read More

Wave Project Phase II Jan 28, 2019 - Sep 27, 2019
This project will develop a cost effective and complete subsea system in order to harness energy from waves.

To meet the challenge to drive down costs and make oil and gas fields economically viable, the Oil and Gas Industry is beginni... Read More

From Augmented to Authentic, Weaving the Past into the Future. Feb 14, 2019 - Aug 13, 2019
This project explores ways to educate consumers about the sustainability, craftsmanship, heritage and value of traditional fashion and textile products, using a variety of mediums such as film and immersive technologies, leading to the following ques... Read More