The PhD is a higher degree awarded for a thesis presenting original research that makes a publishable contribution to knowledge or understanding. A student will be working on their own research project, working closely with their academic supervisor and with the support of other postgraduate students, postdoctoral researchers and staff in their research group.<br>Research in this programme is focused on:<br><br>Prediction of water quality from catchment characteristics<br>Pollution effects upon soil/plant/water ecosystems<br>Evaluation of critical loads and levels of pollutants<br>Modelling of atmospheric chemistry processes<br>Biogeochemical cycling and sustainability<br>Indoor and outdoor exposure to air pollution<br>Environmental impacts of volcanoes<br>Pathways and impacts of agricultural pollutants