Current research

Graduate researchers and supervisors at the Priestley Scholars are able to work on exciting projects from a vast range of disciplines. Below are the research projects that are currently being undertaken by Priestley Scholars.

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Self, World and Meaning: a Phenomenological Mixed-Methods Investigation of Delusions in Early Psychosis

This research project conducts an unprejudiced investigation into the experience and meaning of delusions in early psychosis.
Modelling and simulation of the agglomeration of settling particles under shear in dewatering processes

This research project seeks to improve the process of solid-liquid separation through the use of scientific models.
Microstructure engineering of plant protein-polysaccharide mixtures

This research project aims to further the development of sustainable plant-based foods through experimenting with quinoa-based proteins.
Usable Security of Medical Devices

This research project seeks to find ways to protect implantable health devices (e.g., pacemakers) from cyber attacks.
Inflammation in schizophrenia: mechanisms of negative symptom emergence, and contemporary therapeutic treatment

This research project aims to investigate inflammation in the brain and how regular exercise might be useful for negative symptoms that are experienced in schizophrenia.
Dynamic multi-objective optimization using evolutionary algorithms

This research project conducts an unprejudiced investigation into the experience and meaning of delusions in early psychosis.
Secondary circulation in partially vegetated channels

This research project aims to characterise the flow through patchy vegetation to improve system-level understanding of vegetated environments.

First published on 1 September 2022.

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