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Quantum information science including quantum cryptography and quantum computing, quantum optics,...
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Structural and dynamic studies of polymeric systems using scattering techniques, particularly...
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Intelligent graphical characters, human-robot interaction, interactive narrative, affective...
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Relationship between exercise and cardiovascular, health and disease, integration of metabolism,...
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Research science in support of sustainable exploitation of fish and shellfish stocks, focusing on...
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Digital geometry processing (including surface reconstruction from scattered data, mesh smoothing,...
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Documentary, found-footage and avant-garde film interpreting, language mediation.
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Bio-inspired sonar systems using inspiration from dolphins sonars are being developed that...
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Environmental scanning electron microscopy (ESEM), ichnology, the mode of formation of the...
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Longevity risk modelling and management, stochastic asset-liability modelling, quantative risk...
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Probabilistic modelling in finance and insurance
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Surface texture - including 3D capture, analysis, classification, segmentation, multimodal...
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Carbon storage: two-phase flow/CFD
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Employability skills for students, interpreting
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Reservoir evaluation, uncertainty quantification
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Monetary policy, particularly for the UK, Euro zone, and Middle East/North Africa, exchange rate...
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Data mining, advanced optimisation, machine learning, business intelligence
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Relationship marketing, especially of B2B services and advertising
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Decision making under uncertainty, networks in the brain, neuroeconomics, higher education in...
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Microsystems technology, MEMS, nanotechnology, Bio-MEMS, electronic packaging
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Numerical solution of equations, particularly in wave propagation and flow problems
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Scientific computing, numerical analysis, computer algebra
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Computer vision:motion and geometry estimation, 3D surface reconstruction from images,...
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Probabilistic and statistical modelling of communication (wired and wireless) networks, risk...
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Biological modelling, systems biology, theoretical computer science, natural computing
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Renewable energy, especially wind energy and marine energy, fluid dynamics of wind turbines and...
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Formal methods, logic and sets, Z specification, functional programming, lambdacalculus, types
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Entrepreneurship, enterprise, small firms
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Reservoir modelling using idealised and outcrop-derived reservoir geometries, the impact of...
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Formalisation and reasoning, verification, knowledge management
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Semiconductor devices, materials growth, quantum information, nano-physics, nano-optics
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Group and semigroup theory, low-dimensional topology, category theory, and their interactions.
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Instrument design & signal processing microscopy, adaptive optics, imaging, -conventional and...
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Development of accurate and efficient numerical methods to simulate non-linear physical processes...
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Theoretical and computational chemistry
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superconductivity, nanotechnology, low temperature physics, quantum information processing, optics,...
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Applications of high power lasers in manufacturing, fibre optics for high power laser light
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Probabilistic analysis of algorithms, random graph models and their applications in computer...
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Transition economies of Central and Eastern Europe, developing countries especially sub-Saharan...
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Advanced imaging techniques with an emphasis on the optics – ranging from cameras, remote sensing,...
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RF/microwave engineering
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Software verification, static analysis, formal methods
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Energy economics and policy
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Diamond thin films e-learning
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Optical decision making under uncertainty, asset management (real and financial), applications of...
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Housing market, commercial property market
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Water resources management, sustainable development, risk and general issues associated with policy
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Equality and diversity management issues in employment and society. Specific focus on ethnicity,...
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Applications of catalysis, clean chemical processing, environmental pollution control, waste...
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Actuarial mathematics, Asset management for With-Profits insurance contracts, Pension schemes with...
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Innovative robot design, especially parallel robots and robotic hands, for manufacturing and...
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Theoretical applied probability. Stochastic and point processes. Limit theorems in...
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Robotics, computer vision, image and signal processing, autonomous vehicles. subsea technology,...
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Driving, distraction, workload, task conflict, ergonomics, vision
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Machine Learning, Multimodal Interfaces, AI, Spoken dialogue systems, computational linguistics,...
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Virtual reality, haptic interfaces, virtual engineering/prototyping/manufacturing, automatic...
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Interactive Storytelling, Intelligent Synthetic Characters, Adaptive Gaming, Affective Computing.
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Image denoising and particle tracking, applications to biological and other related areas,...
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Quantitative 4D seismic, fracture characterisation, rock and fluid properties, and multi-component...
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Actuarial mathematics, genetics and insurance, mortality and disease modelling
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Structure and reactivity of transition metal systems, computational modelling of chemical...
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Knitting technology, pressure garments (medical), cashmere fibre/knitted
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Oilfield scale, CO2 capture and storage, pore-scale modelling of gel formation, transport in porous...
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Optical fiber sensors and instrumentation, advanced sensors for engineering, environmental and...
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Theoretical fluid mechanics, reaction-diffusion, spectral analysis and computation, geometric...
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photovoltaics, solar cells, renewable energy systems, optimisation of photovoltaics, building...
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Industrial relations, work, professions, employment, organizational behaviour, organizational...
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Bioprocessing/biotechnology, biological dielectrics, biofilms, tissue engineering
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Physical chemistry and chemical physics, surface science, physics and chemistry of surface...
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freight transport, logistics, supply chains, environmental / climate change, impact of freight...
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Quantitative risk management for financial services with an emphasis on the “quantitative”.
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Urban Policy (Scotland and UK) Urban governance/local decision-making Planning...
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Programming language design and implementation, parallel systems, formal models of software systems
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Economics and ethics, third sector/NGO activity, political economy, banking.
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Process intensification, continuous mixing and processing, continuous crystallisation, novel...
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Heat transfer, fluid flow, solar thermal energy systems, electronics cooling, blood perfusion
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Theoretical physics, quantum optics and ultracold quantum gases
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Mathematical and computational modelling of biological systems
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Optical trapping, biophotonics, the use of light in the life sciences or in medicine
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Theoretical chemistry. computational chemistry, photochemistry, excited states of molecules
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Flood and general civil engineering
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Modern languages in higher education, translation and interpreting, training and professional...
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Sensor fusion and underwater robotics, autonomy for unmanned platforms, oceans systems laboratory,...
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Software Engineering, Objet Oriented Design, Simulation Modelling, Information Systems Modelling,...
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Materials chemistry, thermoelectric materials; magnetism, crystallopgraphy; neutron scattering
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Materials science: Thin film growth and analysis, surface science: semiconductors
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Lasers ('ultrafast'); Microcopy; optical metrology, spectroscopy, light pulses, time-resolved...
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Data mining, optimisation (multiobjective and metaheuristic),
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Workplace misbehaviour, e.g. cynicism, minor acts of subversion, humour, coping behaviour, employee...
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Photovoltaics and solar energy, solar cells, wind- and photovoltaic-powered desalination systems
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Low carbon building design, building integrated renewable energy, thermal comfort, adapting...
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Image processing and computer vision, artificial intelligence, military and civilian visual...
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Nonlinear differential equations
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High power laser applications, fibre optics and delivery of lasers, optical monitoring, infrared...
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Mathematical modelling of ecology, biology and medicine, with an emphasis on spatiotemporal...
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Biosensor and instruments, micro/nano-fluidics, MEMS/NEMS based sensors and actuators,...
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Establishing a clearer understanding of the influence of science, economics and societal values in...
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Enhanced oil recovery (EOR) & multiphase fluid flow through porous media, WAG injection, gas...
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Rock mechanics associated with sand production, borehole stability, reservoir rock properties...
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Flow Assurance and Scale, the fundamentals of multi-phase flow in porous media
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Oceans, deep sea resources, energy resources, petroleum resources, earth resources,...
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Virtual reality
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Micro-optics, diffractive optics, nano-structured optics, nano-structured fibres, security...
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Fuel cells, ionic/electronic conducting materials, materials chemistry, electrochemistry, energy...
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Expertise Machine Learning (esp. Artificial Neural Networks) Pervasive/Ubiquitous Systems (esp....
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Fashion, fast fashion, couture, space couture, fashion knitwear, apparel, design, textile design,...
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Flow assurance, gas hydrates, wax, halite, asphaltenes. PVT and properties of reservoir fluids, gas...
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Gas hydrates and flow assurance (pipeline blockage, hydrates as source of low carbon fuel, effect...
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Clothing supply chains
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Parallel and distributed software, reliable software
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Strategy, marketing, international business, business environment
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Language, communication and society, intercultural and multicultural issues, social inclusion,...
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Computer vision and image analysis
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Wireless mobile communications and networks, wireless channel modelling and simulation, cognitive...
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Applied optics, optical engineering
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Mathematical modelling of ecological and infectious disease systems
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Application of stochastic analysis to the valuation and risk management of financial derivatives,...
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Bioprocessing/biochemical engineering, therapeutic drug production and purification, stem cell...
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Thin-film material including diamond and amorphous silicon, solar cells (photovoltaics),...
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Ultra precision diamond turning/grinding, FIB nanofabrication, micromilling/grinding, CNC control,...
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Probalistic and statistical modelling of energy networks, risk theory and rare events
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Real time reservoir monitoring and testing using permanent down-hole gauges (PDG), well testing...
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