School of Infrastructure and Sustainable Engineering

Research output

Research output per year 1986 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024

• 2102 Article
• 402 Conference publication
• 130 Chapter
• 94 Unpublished Conference Paper
• 427 More
  • 75 Review article
  • 72 Chapter (peer-reviewed)
  • 40 Editorial
  • 30 Conference abstract
  • 29 Special issue
  • 24 Abstract
  • 22 Poster
  • 20 Patent
  • 16 Conference article
  • 15 Commissioned report
  • 11 Book
  • 11 Letter, comment or opinion
  • 10 Working paper
  • 7 Edited Book
  • 6 Doctoral Thesis
  • 5 Correction
  • 4 Other chapter contribution
  • 4 Book/Film/Article review
  • 3 Other report
  • 3 Entry for encyclopedia/dictionary
  • 3 Foreword/postscript
  • 3 Other
  • 3 Other contribution
  • 2 Editor of Special issue
  • 2 Master's Thesis
  • 2 Manual
  • 1 Obituary
  • 1 Literature review
  • 1 Software
  • 1 Blog Post
  • 1 Preprint

Research output per year

Research output per year

Search results

• 2017

  Acidity-reactivity relationships in catalytic esterification over ammonium sulfate-derived sulfated zirconia

  Rabee, A. I. M., Mekhemer, G. A. H., Osatiashtiani, A., Isaacs, M. A., Lee, A. F., Wilson, K. & Zaki, M. I., 5 Jul 2017, In: Catalysts. 7, 7, 204.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Special issue › peer-review

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  • ammonium sulfates 100%
  • Esterification 94%
  • acidity 92%
  • Acidity 92%
  • Zirconia 79%

• Fast pyrolysis oil fuel blend for marine vessels

  Chong, K. J. & Bridgwater, A. V., May 2017, In: Environmental Progress and Sustainable Energy. 36, 3, p. 677-684 8 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Special issue › peer-review

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  • Fuel Oil 100%
  • fuel oil 89%
  • Fuel oils 85%
  • Pyrolysis 70%
  • Butenes 69%

• Lessons to be learned and recommendations for long-term sustainability of post-disaster housing projects

  Wedawatta, G. & Ingirige, B., 31 Aug 2017, NBRO Newsletter, 39, p. 3-4.

  Research output: Contribution to specialist publication or newspaper › Editor of Special issue

  Open Access

• Putting together environmental sustainability and profitability in logistics and supply chains

  Evangelista, P. (ed.), Huge-Brodin, M. (ed.), Sweeney, E. (ed.) & Morvillo, A. (ed.), 1 Oct 2017, In: International Journal of Business and Systems Research. 11, 4

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Special issue › peer-review
• 2016

  A community based participatory research study into why some girls don't 'Do' engineering

  Andrews, J. & Clark, R., 30 Jun 2016, In: International Journal of Engineering Education. 32, 6, p. 2415-2425 11 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Special issue › peer-review

  • engineering 100%
  • career 42%
  • lack 17%
  • gender 16%
  • research approach 15%

• Crowdsourcing, citizen science or volunteered geographic information? The current state of crowdsourced geographic information

  See, L., Mooney, P., Foody, G., Bastin, L., Comber, A., Estima, J., Fritz, S., Kerle, N., Jiang, B., Laakso, M., Liu, H. Y., Milčinski, G., Nikšieč, M., Painho, M., Pődör, A., Olteanu-Raimond, A. M. & Rutzinger, M., May 2016, In: ISPRS International Journal of Geo-Information. 5, 5, 55.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Special issue › peer-review

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  • crowdsourcing 100%
  • citizen 67%
  • science 45%
  • incentive 13%
  • spatial data 13%

• Long-term sustainability of post-disaster housing reconstruction projects

  Wedawatta, G. & Ingirige, B., 31 Aug 2016, NBRO Newsletter, 34, p. 4 1 p.

  Research output: Contribution to specialist publication or newspaper › Editor of Special issue

  Open Access

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• The surface chemistry of nanocrystalline MgO catalysts for FAME production: an in situ XPS study of H₂O, CH₃OH and CH₃OAc adsorption

  Montero, J. M., Isaacs, M. A., Lee, A. F., Lynam, J. M. & Wilson, K., Apr 2016, In: Surface science. 646, p. 170-178 9 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Special issue › peer-review

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  • Surface chemistry 100%
  • X ray photoelectron spectroscopy 92%
  • methyl alcohol 77%
  • Methanol 77%
  • Adsorption 74%

• Using apparent activation energy as a reactivity criterion for biomass pyrolysis

  Carrier, M., Auret, L., Bridgwater, A. & Knoetze, J. H., 20 Oct 2016, In: Energy and Fuels. 30, 10, p. 7834-7841 8 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Special issue › peer-review

  Open Access

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  • Lignin 100%
  • Activation energy 83%
  • Pyrolysis 75%
  • Biomass 72%
  • Cellulose 58%
• 2015

  Controlled synthesis of poly(neopentyl p-styrene sulfonate) via reversible addition-fragmentation chain transfer polymerisation

  Fraga Domínguez, I., Kolomanska, J., Johnston, P., Rivaton, A. & Topham, P. D., May 2015, In: Polymer International. 64, 5, p. 621-630 10 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Special issue › peer-review

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  • Styrene 100%
  • Polymerization 99%
  • Sulfonate 81%
  • Monomers 16%
  • Molecular weight 15%

• Life cycle assessment in the food supply chain: a case study

  McCarthy, D., Matopoulos, A. & Davies, P., 2015, In: International Journal of Logistics Research and Applications. 18, 2, p. 140-154 15 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Special issue › peer-review

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  • Food supply 100%
  • Life Cycle Assessment 83%
  • Food Supply 70%
  • Supply chains 64%
  • Life cycle 56%

• Preparation and property testing of compatibilized poly(l-lactide)/thermoplastic polyurethane blends

  Suthapakti, K., Molloy, R., Punyodom, W., Nalampang, K., Leejarkpai, T., Topham, P. D. & Tighe, B. J., Aug 2015, In: Macromolecular Symposia. 354, 1, p. 299-304 6 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Special issue › peer-review

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  • Polyurethanes 100%
  • Phase locked loops 98%
  • Thermoplastics 93%
  • preparation 68%
  • Testing 48%

• Supply market uncertainty: exploring consequences and responses within sustainability transitions

  Knight, L., Pfeiffer, A. & Scott, J., Sept 2015, In: Journal of Purchasing and Supply Management. 21, 3, p. 167-177 11 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Special issue › peer-review

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  • Supply Market 100%
  • Market Uncertainty 86%
  • Sustainability 77%
  • Market Evolution 68%
  • Innovation 56%
• 2014

  Can surface energy measurements predict the impact of catalyst hydrophobicity upon fatty acid esterification over sulfonic acid functionalised periodic mesoporous organosilicas?

  Pirez, C., Lee, A. F., Jones, C. & Wilson, K., 1 Oct 2014, In: Catalysis Today. 234, p. 167-173 7 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Special issue › peer-review

  • Esterification 100%
  • Electric power measurement 98%
  • Hydrophobicity 91%
  • Inverse Gas Chromatography 91%
  • Surface measurement 88%

• Culture and the psychological impacts of natural disasters: Implications for disaster management and disaster mental health

  Jogia, J., Kulatunga, U., Yates, G. P. & Wedawatta, G., Nov 2014, In: Built and Human Environment Review. 7, 1, p. 1 10 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Special issue › peer-review

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  • Natural Disasters 100%
  • Disasters 82%
  • Mental Health 56%
  • Psychology 49%
  • Mental Health Services 44%

• Is Bologna working? Employer and graduate reflections of the quality, value and relevance of business and management education in four European Union countries

  Andrews, J. & Higson, H., Jul 2014, In: Higher Education Quarterly. 68, 3, p. 267-287 21 p., 12054.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Special issue › peer-review

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  • business management 100%
  • business education 99%
  • employer 64%
  • European Union 58%
  • graduate 52%

• Making the construction industry resilient to extreme weather: lessons from construction in hot weather conditions

  Alshebani, M. N. & Wedawatta, G., 2014, In: Procedia Economics and Finance. 18, p. 635-642 8 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Special issue › peer-review

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  • construction industry 100%
  • weather 64%
  • snow 23%
  • summer 20%
  • wage rates 17%

• Tsunami disaster recovery experience: a case study on micro, small and medium scale enterprises in Southern Sri Lanka

  Dasanayaka, S. W. S. B. & Wedawatta, G., 30 Dec 2014, In: Procedia Economics and Finance. 18, p. 584-591 8 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Special issue › peer-review

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  • disaster recovery 100%
  • tsunamis 94%
  • Sri Lanka 69%
  • case studies 50%
  • sole proprietorship 22%

• Valorisation of vietnamese rice straw waste: catalytic aqueous phase reforming of hydrolysate from steam explosion to platform chemicals

  Giang, C. H., Osatiashtiani, A., dos Santos, V. C., Lee, A. F., Wilson, D. R., Waldron, K. W. & Wilson, K., 15 Dec 2014, In: Catalysts. 4, 4, p. 414-426 13 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Special issue › peer-review

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  • Fructose 100%
  • 5-Hydroxymethylfurfural 76%
  • Straw 74%
  • rice 73%
  • valorization 73%
• 2013

  A high-efficiency solar rankine engine with isothermal expansion

  Igobo, O. N. & Davies, P. A., 12 May 2013, In: International Journal of Low-Carbon Technologies. 8, Suppl.1, p. i27-i33 7 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Special issue › peer-review

  • engine 100%
  • Engines 69%
  • Rankine cycle 64%
  • Desalination 63%
  • solar cycle 59%

• Tackling transition: the value of peer mentoring

  Clark, R., Andrews, J. & Gorman, P., 7 Mar 2013, In: Widening Participation and Lifelong Learning. 14, Winter 2012-13, p. 57-75 19 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Special issue › peer-review

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  • mentoring 100%
  • student 27%
  • university 22%
  • participation 16%
  • pedagogics 15%

• Zr-containing hybrid organic-inorganic mesoporous materials: hydrophobic acid catalysts for biodiesel production

  Sánchez-Vázquez, R., Pirez, C., Iglesias, J., Wilson, K., Lee, A. F. & Melero, J. A., Apr 2013, In: ChemCatChem. 5, 4, p. 994-1001 8 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Special issue › peer-review

  • Mesoporous materials 100%
  • organic-inorganic materials 97%
  • inorganic materials 70%
  • Biodiesel 56%
  • Acid Catalyst 53%
• 2012

  Implementing dynamic capabilities for corporate strategic change towards sustainability

  Wu, Q., He, Q., Duan, Y. & O'Regan, N., Aug 2012, In: SC : Briefings in Entrepreneurial Finance. 21, 5-6, p. 231-247 17 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Special issue › peer-review

  • Reconfiguration 100%
  • Strategic Change 97%
  • Sustainability 88%
  • Market Environment 87%
  • Dynamic Capabilities 86%

• Solid bridge formation between spray-dried sodium carbonate particles

  Leaper, M., Prime, D. C., Taylor, P. M. & Leach, V., 29 May 2012, In: Drying Technology. 30, 9, p. 1008-1013 6 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Special issue › peer-review

  • sodium carbonates 100%
  • Sodium Carbonate 85%
  • Excipient 67%
  • Crystalline materials 64%
  • sprayers 58%
• 2011

  Analysis of powder caking in multicomponent powders using atomic force microscopy to examine particle properties

  Prime, D. C., Stapley, A. G. F., Rielly, C. D., Jones, J. R. & Leaper, M., Jan 2011, In: Chemical Engineering and Technology. 34, 1, p. 98-102 5 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Special issue › peer-review

  • Atomic force microscopy 100%
  • Multicomponent Reaction 68%
  • Powders 63%
  • Atomic Force Microscopy 62%
  • Force Modulation Microscopy 53%
• 2008

  Stabilisation of metallocene ethylene-1-octene copolymers during multiple extrusions

  Al-Malaika, S. & Peng, X., Sept 2008, In: Polymer Degradation and Stability. 93, 9, p. 1619-1631 13 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Special issue › peer-review

  • Organometallics 100%
  • antioxidants 92%
  • Antioxidants 89%
  • Copolymers 78%
  • Ethylene 68%
• 2007

  Exploring the impact of e-business adoption on logistics processes: empirical evidence from the food industry

  Matopoulos, A., Vlachopoulou, M. & Manthou, V., Jun 2007, In: International Journal of Logistics Research and Applications. 10, 2, p. 109-122 14 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Special issue › peer-review

  Open Access

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  • Empirical Evidence 100%
  • Food Industry 98%
  • Electronic Business 95%
  • Logistics 90%
  • Industry 43%
• 2006

  Controlled growth of poly(2-(diethylamino)ethyl methacrylate) brushes via atom transfer radical polymerisation on planar silicon surfaces

  Topham, P. D., Howse, J. R., Crook, C. J., Parnell, A. J., Geoghegan, M., Jones, R. A. L. & Ryan, A. J., Jul 2006, In: Polymer International. 55, 7, p. 808-815 8 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Special issue › peer-review

  • Atom transfer radical polymerization 100%
  • Pentamethyldiethylenetriamine 80%
  • Copper(I) Chloride 74%
  • Polymer Brush 60%
  • Brushes 60%
• 2005

  Reactive processing of polymers: functionalisation of ethylene-propylene diene terpolymer (EPDM) in the presence and absence of a co-agent and effect of functionalised EPDM on compatibilisation of poly(ethylene terephthalate)/EPDM blends

  Al-Malaika, S. & Kong, W., Nov 2005, In: Polymer Degradation and Stability. 90, 2, p. 197-210 14 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Special issue › peer-review

  • Terpolymers 100%
  • Compatibilizers 91%
  • dienes 91%
  • Polyethylene terephthalates 84%
  • propylene 77%

• Why is it possible to detect doped regions of semiconductors in low voltage SEM: a review and update

  El-Gomati, M., Zaggout, F., Jayacody, H., Tear, S. & Wilson, K., Nov 2005, In: Surface and interface analysis. 37, 11, p. 901-911 11 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Special issue › peer-review

  • Electrons 100%
  • low voltage 97%
  • Semiconductor materials 88%
  • Scanning electron microscopy 78%
  • Semiconductor 75%
• 2002

  Scavenging of halogen in recycling of halogen-based polymer materials

  Luda, M. P., Camino, G., Balabanovich, A. I. & Hornung, A., Mar 2002, In: Macromolecular Symposia. 180, 1, p. 141-151 11 p.

  Research output: Contribution to journal › Special issue › peer-review

  • Bromine 100%
  • Scavenging 88%
  • scavenging 86%
  • bromine 80%
  • recycling 73%