SCAR: Seafloor Channel Architecture Reconstruction
The project will model the stratigraphic architecture of evolving seafloor channel networks through delivery of 3 key research goals: Development of reduced complexity short-time-scale models...
Projects
Please note that the PhD projects listed are examples of projects offered to current CDT students and as such are not generally available to prospective students.
Kinematics of Settling and Flocculating Suspensions
Particles in suspension may agglomerate to form large flocs. These flocs may have different settling velocities than their parent particle, and thus significantly effect particle...
A new computational flow foundation for satellite measurement of river flow
Long term reliable measurement of river flows is crucial for water resource and flood management. Historically, flows are derived from measured water levels at a...
Real time dynamic simulation of indoor environment
Understanding and forecasting airflow in enclosed/indoor environments is of great interest due to its close relationship to occupant’s safety, thermal comfort, and energy efficiency. Optimally...
The impact of climate change on weather systems, extreme rainfall and flood episodes in the UK
This project will understand how extreme rainfall over the United Kingdom may change under future climate change and assess the impact on future flood episodes....
Real-time optimal urban & natural flood control for Wetropolis and Leeds' Aire River
Motivated by the Boxing Day 2015 floods, we aim to improve flood mitigation using active flood control given rainfall and river level data as well...
Interactions of environmental wind-shear and deep moist convection in the tropics
The fluid dynamics of moist convection and its representation in models is a ‘grand challenge’ for atmospheric science, and is key to improved weather and...
Modelling Bioaerosol Dispersion due to Shower Heads
We are all familiar with mould in showers and bathrooms, but where does this come from? There is increasing evidence that the shower plays a...
Investigating the impacts of polycrystalline anisotropy on the flow and fracture of glaciers
This project will address fundamental aspects of glacial dynamics arising from the anisotropies of its crystalline structure, ultimately informing efforts to predict the evolution of...
Dynamics and thermodynamics of extreme precipitation events in Africa under climate change
Understanding changes in weather extremes under climate change is recognised internationally as a problem of urgent international importance (e.g. the Grand Challenges of World Climate...