A5055319672- Hydrology and Watershed Management Studies
- Muscle metabolism and nutrition
- Nutrition and Health in Aging
- Body Composition Measurement Techniques
- Soil and Water Nutrient Dynamics
- Sports Performance and Training
- Greenhouse Technology and Climate Control
- Sports injuries and prevention
- Knowledge Management and Sharing
- Advanced Control Systems Optimization
- Groundwater flow and contamination studies
- Quantum, superfluid, helium dynamics
- Diet and metabolism studies
- Open Source Software Innovations
- Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet
- Service and Product Innovation
- Hydrological Forecasting Using AI
- Muscle Physiology and Disorders
- Fault Detection and Control Systems
- Control Systems and Identification
- Service-Oriented Architecture and Web Services
- Exercise and Physiological Responses
- Flood Risk Assessment and Management
- Cardiovascular and Diving-Related Complications
- Nonlinear Dynamics and Pattern Formation
McMaster University
2024-2025
University of Toronto
2021-2024
United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority
2024
Culham Science Centre
2024
University of Limerick
2020-2021
Stanford University
2021
Leeds Beckett University
2015-2020
University of York
2020
Lister Hospital
2011
University of Leeds
2011
Abstract Conceptual modelling requires the identification of a suitable model structure and estimation parameter values through calibration against observed data. A lack objective approaches to evaluate structures inability procedures distinguish between suitability different sets are major sources uncertainty in current procedures. This paper presents an approach analysing performance dynamic fashion resulting improved use available information. Model can be evaluated with respect failure...
Abstract. Many existing hydrological modelling procedures do not make best use of available information, resulting in non-minimal uncertainties model structure and parameters, a lack detailed information regarding behaviour. A framework is required that balances the level complexity supported by data with performance suitable for desired application. Tools are needed optimal to identify allow analysis This should result appropriate levels as function data, system characteristics purpose....
While large models based on a deterministic-reductionist philosophy have an important part to play in environmental research, it is advantageous consider alternative modelling methodologies which overtly acknowledge the poorly defined and uncertain nature of most systems. The paper discusses this topic presents integrated statistical procedure involves three main methodological tools: uncertainty sensitivity studies Monte Carlo simulation techniques; dominant mode analysis using new method...
This pilot study investigated differences in lean tissue mass, muscle strength, quality (strength per unit of mass; MQ), and functional performance healthy younger older individuals. The most robust predictors appendicular mass (ALM) were then determined each group. Fifty (18–45 years) 50 (60–80 participants completed tests upper lower body strength alongside composition by dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry from which upper- lower-body MQ estimated. Available cut-points for people used to...
The relationship between the distributed transient storage (TS) and lumped aggregate dead zone (ADZ) models of longitudinal solute transport in rivers streams is examined by a parallel application to tracer data through an investigation parameter relationships. Both accurately describe observed stream where effects or zones significantly affect dispersion. A moment matching technique, based on theoretical temporal moments, used develop Tests using previously calibrated parameters, addition...
Super League (SL) and Championship (RLC) rugby league players will compete against each other in 2015 beyond. To identify possible discrepancies, this study compared the anthropometric profile body composition of current SL (full-time professional) RLC (part-time semi-professional) using dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA). A cross-sectional design involved DXA scans on 67 (n=29 backs, n=38 forwards) 46 (n=20 n=26 during preseason. one-way ANOVA was used to compare age, stature, mass,...
Green Tycoon is a free-of-charge game-based mobile application that embraces systems thinking approach to introducing students biorefining process model within green chemistry. Players adopt the role of manager in chemical factory, synthesizing fictional compound, Yorkanone. Through upgrading system and engaging with integrated quiz, players can learn fundamental chemistry principles while appreciating some considerations biorefining. was implemented 33 undergraduate where survey feedback...
The paper presents a data-driven approach to the modelling and forecasting of hydrological systems based on nonlinear time-series analysis. Time varying parameters are estimated using combined Kalman filter fixed-interval-smoother, state-dependent parameter relations identified leading extensions common models such as autoregressive exogenous (ARX) general transfer function (TF). This technique is used part data-based mechanistic methodology where objectively from data, but only accepted...
It is proposed that a numerical environmental model cannot be justified for predictive tasks without an implicit uncertainty analysis which uses reliable and transparent methods. Various methods of uncertainty-based calibration are reviewed demonstrated. Monte Carlo simulation data, Generalised Likelihood Uncertainty Estimation (GLUE), the Metropolis algorithm set-based approach compared using Streeter–Phelps dissolved oxygen in stream. Using idealised first three these shown to converge...
The aim of the study was to provide an evaluation oxygen transport, exchange and storage capacity elite breath-hold divers (EBHD) compared with non-divers (ND).Twenty-one healthy males' (11 EBHD; 10 ND) resting splenic volumes were assessed by ultrasound venous blood drawn for full count analysis. Percutaneous skeletal muscle biopsies obtained from m. vastus lateralis measure capillarisation, fibre type-specific localisation distribution myoglobin mitochondrial content using quantitative...
This study examined the magnitude of physiological strain imposed by repeated maximal static and dynamic apneas through assessing a panel stress-related biomarkers.
Data-based methods of flow forecasting are becoming increasingly popular due to their rapid development times, minimum information requirements, and ease real-time implementation, with transfer function artificial neural network the most commonly applied in practice. There is much antagonism between advocates these two approaches that fuelled by comparison studies where a state-of-the-art example one method unfairly compared an out-of-date variant other technique. This paper presents...
The influx of essential amino acids into skeletal muscle is primarily mediated by the large neutral acid transporter 1 (LAT1), which dependent on glutamine gradient generated sodium-dependent 2 (SNAT2). protein expression and membrane localization LAT1 may be influenced ingestion and/or resistance exercise, although its acute influence dietary incorporation has not been investigated. In a group design, healthy males consumed mixed carbohydrate (0.75 g·kg-1) crystalline (0.25 beverage...
Abstract Recent results from MAST Upgrade are presented, emphasising understanding the capabilities of this new device and deepening key physics issues for operation ITER design future fusion power plants. The impact MHD instabilities on fast ion confinement have been studied, including first observation losses correlated with Compressional Global Alfvén Eigenmodes. High-performance plasma scenarios developed by tailoring early current ramp phase to avoid internal reconnection events,...