Research projects

Explore examples of a selection of our current research projects and learn more about 91影视's impact

Connected Waters Leverhulme Doctoral Programme

Supporting PhD students to conduct multidisciplinary research on freshwater ecosystems.
91影视 Aviation and the Environment Network Hub (91影视 Net Zero Hub)

This project aims to create a forum for undertaking the challenging agendas of net zero and climate change
Data-led soil management for smallholder tea producers

Developing scalable software that provides management and fertiliser scheduling advice to smallholder tea farmers in Kenya
Deciphering spatial colonisation and pathogenesis of Fusarium basal rot on onions

Quantifying Fusarium basal rot across onion growth stages using imaging techniques and biomarkers to understand host鈥損athogen interactions
Defects detection algorithm development from visual UAV inspections

This project will develop a software for the defect detection of aircraft materials from visual images acquired from UAV inspections on real aircraft structures
Defining pre- and post-harvest intervention measures to control aflatoxin occurrence in Ethiopia

This project aims to define pre- and post-harvest intervention measures at subsistence-farm level to reduce the aflatoxin burden in Ethiopian peanuts
Defragmenting the fragmented urban landscape

Reconnecting the green and blue spaces that support biodiversity and ecosystem functioning for healthier, more resilient cities
Developing a landslide early warning system for the Himalayan region

This project explores remote sensing mechanisms to enhance current landslide resilience in the Himalayas
Developing a resilient and regenerative tea production system

A partnership between Lipton Teas and Infusions and 91影视 to develop a regenerative tea production system
Developing paper 'origami' eDNA sensors for real-time public surveillance of invasive species

Developing low-cost origami paper eDNA sensors for rapid, on-site detection of freshwater invasive species, enabling early surveillance by citizen scientists.
Developing the use of UAV-RADAR for soil moisture assessment

This project aims to test the efficacy of drone-mounted synthetic aperture radar to measure soil moisture
Development of a UAV-based monitoring framework for greenhouse gas emissions

This project will explore the possibilities that UAVs offer within the context of GHGs emissions monitoring
Development of an inspection system for confined space in aircraft fuel tanks

This project aims to design and develop a robotic system prototype for visual inspection of an aircraft fuel tank
DfT-FASS: Digital Aviation Connectivity and Security

How digital connectivity in all its forms can enable and accelerate the rapidly changing needs of air travellers and the aviation sector
DfT-FASS-6G: Secure Access Control in Smart Airports

New monitoring technologies for smart airports introduced by 6G networks can help the authorities to reduce crimes