A5101648589- Soil erosion and sediment transport
- Aeolian processes and effects
- Tree Root and Stability Studies
- Electric Vehicles and Infrastructure
- Advanced Battery Technologies Research
- Oil Palm Production and Sustainability
- Transportation and Mobility Innovations
- Geotechnical Engineering and Soil Stabilization
- Forest ecology and management
- HVDC Systems and Fault Protection
- Plasma Applications and Diagnostics
- Energy, Environment, and Transportation Policies
- Soil and Land Suitability Analysis
- Silicon Carbide Semiconductor Technologies
- Agroforestry and silvopastoral systems
- Electrohydrodynamics and Fluid Dynamics
- Geography and Environmental Studies
- Soil Management and Crop Yield
- Urban Transport and Accessibility
- Plasma Diagnostics and Applications
- Plant responses to water stress
- Transportation Planning and Optimization
- Forest Biomass Utilization and Management
- Agricultural and Environmental Management
- African Botany and Ecology Studies
University of Strathclyde
2015-2024
University of Wolverhampton
2005-2011
General Electric (United States)
1990
To overcome the challenge transport presents to net zero, Scottish Government has proposed a series of interventions significantly reduce emissions and car kilometres travelled. This paper develops, validates applies system dynamics model road passenger sector interrogate key up 2030: namely, modal shifting sub-10 km journeys active travel, medium-length buses, achieving majority electrification bus fleet, replacing 50 % petrol/diesel cars with electric vehicles. Results indicate government...
Abstract Geotextiles constructed from Borassus aethiopum (black rhun palm) leaves are currently being investigated for their effectiveness in decreasing water erosion. The study aims to develop sustainable methods of soil conservation where the material meets selected criteria (readily available, simple and cost‐effective manufacture, provides immediate erosion control possibly increases fertility organic matter content). Grid mats were manufactured a cottage workshop Gambia, West Africa....
Abstract Field and laboratory studies indicate that utilisation of biological geotextiles constructed from palm‐leaves other selected organic materials are an effective, sustainable economically viable soil conservation technique. The three‐year plus (1 July 2005–28 February 2009) EU‐funded BORASSUS Project (contract no. INCO‐CT‐2005‐510745) evaluated the long‐term effectiveness in controlling erosion assessing their sustainability economic viability. These progressed ten countries, both...
Variations in the network architecture and component choices of superconducting DC networks proposed for future aircraft propulsion systems could have a significant impact on their fault response. Understanding these potential variations is key to developing effective protection solutions applications. To this end, paper presents results sensitivity studies conducted using representative model faulted which system parameters are varied. Of considered, voltage cable dimensions shown greatest...
Urban soil gully erosion in São Luís, Brazil, has resulted loss of lives and properties.Environmental conditions (soil properties/use, rain regime, slope characteristics) associated with deforestation, brought on by irregular, unplanned unauthorized urban settlement expansion (without basic infrastructure, especially sanitation, pipes paved roads), promoted land degradation initiated formation.Therefore, understanding the factors that generate erosive processes, as well application control...
Geotextiles are employed in civil engineering and construction applications to efficiently economically conserve soil. Palm-leaf geotextiles offer considerable potential contribute sustainable development soil conservation. Their use can promote environmentally-friendly palm agriculture, labourintensive employment earn hard currency. Ongoing field laboratory research is investigating geotextile mats manufactured from palm-leaves evaluate their long-term effectiveness controlling erosion...
Field and laboratory studies indicate that geotextile mats constructed from palm leaves are an effective, sustainable economically viable soil conservation technique.The three-year (2005-08) EU-funded BORASSUS Project (Contract Number INCO-CT-2005-510745) is evaluating their long-term effectiveness in controlling erosion assessing sustainability economic viability.These progress 10 countries, both the 'industrial north' (in Europe) 'developing south' (Africa, South America South-East...
A large body of research is currently being conducted into superconducting power system applications, targeting improved efficiency and reductions in size weight.In order to attain the required levels safety reliability system, effective protection systems, tailored specific fault behaviour novel components must also be place.This paper presents a review relevant literature concerning dynamic transient characteristics DC networks key associated (such as cables machines).This first part two...
Field and laboratory studies suggest geotextile mats constructed from palm leaves are an effective, sustainable economically viable soil conservation technique.The three-year (2005-08) EU-funded BORASSUS Project (Contract number INCO-CT-2005-510745) is evaluating their long-term effectiveness in controlling erosion assessing sustainability economic viability 10 countries Africa, Europe, South America South-East Asia.The technique offers potentially novel bioengineering solutions to...
According to practical experiences and laboratory measurements geotextiles may play a significant role in combating soil erosion.Besides the widespread synthetic materials, cheap hand woven from organic materials are available as well.They environment friendly biologically degradable.The BORASSUS Project funded by FP6 of European Union (Contract number: INCO-CT-2005-510745) deals with use made two kinds palm leaves (Borassus aethiopum, Mauritia flexuosa), bamboo jute ten countries, under...
Electrification of private cars is a key mechanism for reducing transport emissions and achieving net zero. Simultaneously, the development public electric vehicle (EV) charging networks essential an equitable transition to EVs. This paper develops analyses extensive, nationally representative dataset EV-charging sessions taking place on network in Scotland between 2022 2024 gain insights that can support infrastructure. Data were collated from 2786 chargers analysed establish detailed...
Night Time Light data from satellite imagery can give an indication of access to electricity, a key developmental enabler as recognised by UN Sustainable Development Goal 7. Given the well documented relationship between energy and economic development, this paper investigates night time light pollution poverty in Sub Saharan Africa. lights could offer alternative, quick visually impactful method identifying under-developed areas, facilitate more optimal allocation resources. This details...
Mainstream electric vehicle adoption (EV) is essen-tial to decarbonise the transportation sector. Car retail business needs be transformed in many countries meet legislative requirements that ban sale of new petrol and diesel cars. To end, this paper surveys opportunities challenges for car dealerships who could become key players transport electrification. The are identified as deploying charging infrastructure at sites, keeping EV batteries healthy until they sold, lack standards protocols...
Most farms in the Northeast include wooded areas that exist either as woodlots, plantations, or fence rows. However, degree to which these support a particular farm is highly variable — some being largely ignored, others contributing significantly farm's economic well-being. The current plight and ecological problems facing agricultural sector across North America are forcing many farmers look for alternatives traditional farming forestry practices. One possibility greater integration of...