• Correlation of mechanical properties to rain erosion resistance of polymeric materials 

  O'Carroll, Anthony (2018)

  Rain erosion of leading edges of wind turbine blades is caused by repeated high speed liquid droplet impacts, which provokes damage in the form of pitting or peeling over time and can lead to a signi cant reduction in ...
• Smart enhanced performance intervention ROVs control system advancements for marine work-class ROV manipulators 

  Sivčev, Satja (University of Limerick, 2018)

  This thesis describes a body of research work focused on the domain of marine robotics and underwater manipulator control systems in particular. Work-class marine ROVs equipped with hydraulic manipulators are widely used ...
• Real-time vision systems for underwater robotics: towards the automation of underwater inspection and intervention operations 

  Rossi, Matija (University of Limerick, 2018)

  This thesis describes a body of research work in the domain of underwater robotics, aimed towards improving performance and efficiency; and achieving partial or full autonomy in a wide range of inspection and intervention ...
• Synthesis and characterisation of Raman-tagged microspheres for immunoassay 

  Rice, Daragh (University of Limerick, 2018)

  The swift, unambiguous identification of disease markers in low concentrations is fundamental to early detection and good prognosis. Immunoassays, which are analytical disease diagnostic tests, provide quantitative recognition ...
• Investigations on additive manufacturing for the production of personalised dosage forms of low-dose and thermolabile drugs 

  Kollamaram, Gayathri (University of Limerick, 2018)

  This thesis reports investigations on Additive Manufacturing (AM) techniques, namely valvejet technology and fused deposition modelling for the production of personalised dosage forms of low dose and low-melting ...
• Plastic optical fibre based sensors for monitoring physiological parameters in clinical environments 

  Kam, Wern (University of Limerick, 2018)

  This dissertation focuses on a plastic optical fibre (POF) sensor based on intensity modulation for health monitoring applications in a modern clinical environment. The sensor is suitable for spine bending monitoring as ...
• Metal-organic materials as electrode precursors and hosts for lithium-ion and lithium-sulfur batteries 

  Foley, Sarah (Univesity of Limerick, 2018)

  This thesis describes the development of a range of metal oxide, metal chalcogenide and metal alloy composites, using metal-organic materials (MOMs) as sacrificial precursors and their application as electrode materials ...
• Intrinsic motivation of senior professionals in the business IT function: linking career anchors to a social cognitive framework 

  Donohue, Patrick John (University of Limerick, 2018)

  The intrinsic motivations of IT professionals play an important role in their work performance and personal ambitions. It follows that a greater understanding of these motivations would be of benefit to both the IT ...
• Repurposing end of life notebook computers from consumer WEEE as thin client computers – a hybrid end of life strategy for the circular economy in electronics 

  Coughlan, Damian (University of Limerick, 2018)

  This PhD thesis presents an investigation into the feasibility of repurposing endof- life notebook computers as thin client computers. Repurposing is the identification of a new use for a product that can no longer be ...
• Forest soil carbon stocks and life cycle assessment of short rotation forestry 

  Clancy, Michael A. (University of Limerick, 2018)

  Inventories of forest soil carbon (C) stocks are necessary to determine spatial and temporal C stock changes and support climate change mitigation policy development. Afforested podzols and peaty podzols were sampled to ...
• Statistical modelling of lattice data with applications in flow cytometry 

  Brosnan, Kevin Christopher (University of Limerick, 2018)

  Statisticians are among the most in demand problem solvers in today's data driven world, with their expertise often employed to address emerging issues in other scientific fields by adopting, modifying and/or developing ...
• Nanotechnology for energy conversion and storage: synthesis and processing of metal sulfide nanoparticles for thin film solar cells and lithium Ion batteries 

  Bree, Gerard (University of Limerick, 2018)

  This thesis describes work carried out on the synthesis and processing of metal sulfide nanoparticles, taking advantage of distinct nano-characteristics and low-cost processing techniques to fabricate high performance ...
• Solid and solution properties of the antimicrobial agent clofazimine 

  Bannigan, Pauric (University of Limerick, 2018)

  One strategy to combat antimicrobial resistant, a looming global threat, is to repurpose existing drug substances to fill the antibiotic discovery void until new treatments become available. Clofazimine is a hydrophobic ...
• The cross-culture analysis of the engineering profession and its interaction with gender: a case study with Aer Lingus and Air Europa 

  Garcia, Noema (University of Limerick, 2018)

  This study focused on the culture of the engineering profession and the associated processes of enculturation, highlighting the gender interaction. This culture can either militate against or advance the representation ...
• The applications of mainstream music technology to facilitate access to creative musical experiences for people with disabilities 

  Noone, Jason Francis (University of Limerick, 2018)

  This study investigated applications of mainstream music technology for creative music making by people with disabilities within a person centred music therapy context. The research was undertaken with service users from ...
• Towards a psychosocial theory of ageing with lifelong intellectual disability 

  Dukes, Eileen (University of Limerick, 2018)

  Background: In the context of ageing populations in the western world, people with lifelong disability are among the fastest growing groups of older people. The largest sub-group of these are older people with intellectual ...
• Load monitoring in elite paralympic athletes: implications for training and recovery 

  Sinnott-O'Connor, Ciara (University of Limerick, 2018)

  Accurate monitoring of training load (TL) and external loads from athletic and lifestyle demands has been promoted as essential in defining the relationship between load, illness and injury risk in athletes (Soligard et ...
• A longitudinal examination of the motivation and mental health of elite athletes 

  Sheehan, Rachel B. (University of Limerick, 2018)

  The primary aims of this thesis were: (i) to examine motivation-related and mental health variables among elite athletes; (ii) to quantify changes in motivation-related and mental health variables among elite athletes ...
• The experiences of primary pre-service teachers enacting assessment for learning in physical education during school placement 

  Macken, Suzanne (University of Limerick, 2018)

  Assessment for learning (AfL) has been widely acknowledged in the literature as having significant gains for teaching and student learning if implemented effectively (Black & Wiliam, 1998). Yet despite such recognition of ...
• A mixed methods approach to explore the benefits of a ‘Health information at your fingertips’ programme for older adults 

  Hickey, Lisa (University of Limerick, 2018)

  Objectives – to understand the health information seeking trends in Ireland and evaluate a computer based programme entitled ‘Health Information at your Fingertips’. Intervention – ‘Health Information at your Fingertips’ ...

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