STEM Summer Research Project List

As a STEM student, we understand that disciplinary focus is often your main priority when selecting the best and most rewarding study abroad experience. We offer a range of exciting summer research projects in five great locations:  Scotland, Ireland, England, Italy, and Spain. This list below highlights the range of project choices on offer, alongside their locations and their availability.

These programs are highly competitive and fill up fast. Once you decide your project preference please get your application in to us. We would recommend you also keep in mind an alternative project should your preferred option be already taken. 

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2025 Research Projects​

Aerospace Engineering	Animal Science	Archaeology	Biochemistry	Biology (Cellular/Molecular/General)	Biomedical Engineering
Chemical Engineering	Chemistry	Civil Engineering	Climate Science	Computer Engineering	Computer Science
Cybersecurity	Data Science	Digital Arts	Ecology	Environmental Engineering	Environmental Science
Epidemiology	Genetics	Geography	Geology	Geophysics	Geotechnical Engineering
Immunology	Industrial Systems Engineering	Marine Biology	Mathematics	Materials Science	Mechanical Engineering
Microbiology	Meteorology	Neuroscience	Oceanography	Oncology	Pharmacology
Physics	Pre-Med	Product Design	Psychology	Software Engineering	Statistics
Veterinary Science	Zoology

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Aerospace Engineering

PROJECT NAME	LOCATION	PROJECT STATUS: OPEN / RESERVED*
Design and Development of Resin 3D Printed Microfluidic Array Devices	Limerick	Reserved

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Animal Science

PROJECT NAME	LOCATION	PROJECT STATUS: OPEN / RESERVED*
How Does a Chicken Influenza Virus Grow Well in Human Cells?	London-RVC	Reserved
Assessing the Impact of Long-Term Culture on Dog Oocyte Maturation and Development	London-RVC	Reserved

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Archaeology

PROJECT NAME	LOCATION	PROJECT STATUS: OPEN / RESERVED*
WebXR Visualization of the Aqueducts of the Greater Iraklio Area (AGIA)	Dublin	Open

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Biochemistry

PROJECT NAME	LOCATION	PROJECT STATUS: OPEN / RESERVED*
High-Throughput Screening for Aerotolerance in the Human Pathogen Campylobacter Jejuni	Dublin	Reserved
Study of the Cross-Talk between SRF and AR in Prostate Cancer	Dublin	Reserved
Investigating the Regulation of Cell-Cell Interactions in Chronic Inflammatory Intestinal Diseases	Dublin	Reserved
Determining the Host Response to Novel Vaccine Antigens against ESKAPE Pathogens	Dublin	Reserved
Association of Lipopolysaccharide Binding Protein (LBP) Concentration as a Biomarker of Gut Barrier Function, and LBP Genetic Variation with Colorectal Cancer	Dublin	Reserved
The Molecular Characterization and Expression of Heat Shock Proteins in the Stress Response of the Beadlet Anemone Actinia Equina	Dublin	Reserved
The Molecular Characterization of Variation at the Hexokinase and Malate Dehydrogenase loci between Color Morphs of the Beadlet Anemone Actinia Equina	Dublin	Reserved
Is There Mislabeling of Native Irish Seaweed Products?	Dublin	Reserved
Preserving Mitochondrial Function after Brain Injury	London-RVC	Reserved
Raman Spectroscopy-based Biomolecular Fingerprinting of Cancer Cells	Limerick	Open
AWARE: Amoebae with Antibiotic-Resistant Endosymbionts	Strathclyde	Reserved

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Biology (Cellular/Molecular/General)

PROJECT NAME	LOCATION	PROJECT STATUS: OPEN / RESERVED*
Mesophiles and Thermophiles in the Urban Environment.	Glasgow	Reserved
Bacteria in Freshwater: A Historical Record of Past Pollution?	Glasgow	Reserved
Using Caenorhabditis elegans as a Model Organism for Genetic Screens	Glasgow	Reserved
Genetic Engineering for Agriculture in a Changing Climate	Glasgow	Open
A 3D Cell Model for Toxicity Testing Using Advanced Fluorescence Imaging	Dublin	Reserved
What Can Collagen’s Piezoelectricity Reveal About Health and Aging?	Dublin	Reserved
An Atomic Force Microscopy Study of the Effect of a Novel Ionic Drug on Cancer Cell Morphology, Adhesion and Visco-Elasticity	Dublin	Reserved
Novel Ionic Drugs Targeting the Morphology & Elasticity of Amyloid Fibrils	Dublin	Reserved
Sustainable Continuous Chemical Synthesis of Bioactives Inspired by Nature	Dublin	Reserved
Investigating the Role of Disease-Causing Proteins in Motor Neurons	Dublin	Reserved
Optimization of a Multi-Well Pipeline for Imaging Programmed Cell Death in Arabidopsis Cell Suspension Cultures	Dublin	Reserved
Fundamentals and Applications of Nanopore Chemistry	Dublin	Reserved
Application of Cinematic Videography for Scientific Communication	Dublin	Reserved
Study of the Cross-Talk between SRF and AR in Prostate Cancer	Dublin	Reserved
Investigating the Regulation of Cell-Cell Interactions in Chronic Inflammatory Intestinal Diseases	Dublin	Reserved
Determining the Host Response to Novel Vaccine Antigens against ESKAPE Pathogens	Dublin	Reserved
Association of Lipopolysaccharide Binding Protein (LBP) Concentration as a Biomarker of Gut Barrier Function, and LBP Genetic Variation with Colorectal Cancer	Dublin	Reserved
Using Camera Trap and Acoustic Surveys to Reveal the Dynamics of Deer “Hotspots” in Ireland	Dublin	Reserved
Evaluating Waterlogging Stress Responses in Brassica napus L.: A Physiological and Molecular Approach to Enhancing Flood Tolerance	Dublin	Reserved
Unraveling Cold Stress Responses in Brassica napus L.: Physiological and Molecular Approaches to Enhance Crop Resilience	Dublin	Reserved
The Molecular Characterization and Expression of Heat Shock Proteins in the Stress Response of the Beadlet Anemone Actinia Equina	Dublin	Reserved
The Molecular Characterization of Variation at the Hexokinase and Malate Dehydrogenase loci between Color Morphs of the Beadlet Anemone Actinia Equina	Dublin	Reserved
Is There Mislabeling of Native Irish Seaweed Products?	Dublin	Reserved
Preserving Mitochondrial Function after Brain Injury	London-RVC	Reserved
Assessing the Impact of Long-Term Culture on Dog Oocyte Maturation and Development	London-RVC	Reserved
Immune Gene Amplification in Wildlife Species: Understanding Genetic Diversity in Disease Resistance	London-RVC	Reserved
Expression of MPB70/83 Proteins as Diagnostic Markers for Mycobacterium bovis Detection	London-RVC	Reserved
The Role of Neuropilins in the Zebrafish Regenerating Fin-Fold	London-RVC	Open
Spatial Transcriptomics to Characterize Age-Associated Tendon Degeneration	London-RVC	Reserved
MicroRNA Regulation of Embryonic Cell Development	London-RVC	Reserved
How Does a Chicken Influenza Virus Grow Well in Human Cells?	London-RVC	Reserved
Transcriptomic Profiling of Breast Cancer Cells' Response to a New Cutting-Edge Epigenetic Anti-Cancer Drug	Limerick	Reserved
Macrophage Phenotyping in a 3D Spheroid Model of Endometriosis	Limerick	Reserved
The Role and Effect of Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms (SNPs) in the Gene ANO7 in Prostate Cancer	Granada	Reserved
The Role and Effect of Long Noncoding RNA Genes CASC8 and CASC17 in Prostate Cancer	Granada	Reserved
The Role and Effect of Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms (SNPs) in Genes EPAS1 and VHL in Renal Tumors	Granada	Reserved
Dirty Gold - Assessing the Impact of Illegal Mining Activities in Vulnerable River Systems	Strathclyde	Open

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Biomedical Engineering

PROJECT NAME	LOCATION	PROJECT STATUS: OPEN / RESERVED*
Development of a Stiffness Gradient Hydrogel Mimicking the Tumor Microenvironment	Dublin	Open
Development and Evaluation of a Robotic System for Endovascular Repair of Aortic Aneurysms	King's College London	Reserved
Simulation for Endovascular Aortic Repair	King's College London	Open
Development and Evaluation of Cardiac Phantoms for Cardiac Ablation Therapy Simulation	King's College London	Reserved
Development and Evaluation of a Low-Cost Cold Liquid Extrusion 3D Printer	King's College London	Reserved
Denoising X-ray Fluoroscopy Images Using Deep Learning	King's College London	Reserved
Repairing and Reproducing Skeletons Using 3D Printing	King's College London	Reserved
Robotic Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Ultrasound Scanning	King's College London	Reserved
Development and Evaluation of Physical Anatomical Models for Surgical Simulation	King's College London	Reserved
Raman Spectroscopy-based Biomolecular Fingerprinting of Cancer Cells	Limerick	Open
Improving Disease Diagnosis through the Development of a Machine Learning Pipeline that can Perform Automated Image Analysis of Biological Tissue	Limerick	Reserved
Assessing the Feasibility of 3D Printed Microfluidics Chips through Optimization of Materials and Structure	Limerick	Open
Development of an Ex Vivo Concussion Model	Limerick	Reserved
ALTER: Developing Interpretable Machine Learning Models for Predicting Demands on Emergency Department Resources for Hip Fracture Patients	Limerick	Open

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Chemical Engineering    

PROJECT NAME	LOCATION	PROJECT STATUS: OPEN / RESERVED*
Investigating the Phase-Properties Relationship of Ni(OH)2 Nanoparticles on Ni Foam for Wastewater Electrolysis	Dublin	Reserved
Molecular Modeling of Conformational Dynamics of Pigments from the Light Harvesting Complex LHC2	Dublin	Open
Molecular Modeling of Conformational Dynamics of the Polycystin-1 (PC1) Protein in Kidney Disease	Dublin	Reserved
Sustainable Continuous Chemical Synthesis of Bioactives Inspired by Nature	Dublin	Reserved
Fundamentals and Applications of Nanopore Chemistry	Dublin	Reserved
CORE Olefination: Organocatalytic Extension of the Wittig Chemistry	Dublin	Open
Design and Synthesis of Nanophotocatalysts for Degradation of Pharmaceutical Waste	Limerick	Open
Leaching Minerals from Hydrochar	Limerick	Open
Energy Properties of the Products of Hydrothermal Carbonization of Digested Sludge from Wastewater Treatment Plant	Limerick	Open
Nutrient Transfer and Energy Requirements during Hydrothermal Carbonization of Biowaste/Biomass under Different Process Conditions in a Batch Reactor	Limerick	Open
Visualization of Fuel Supply Chain Data for Resilience Analysis	Strathclyde	Reserved
Understanding Enzyme-Induced Calcite Precipitation at the Pore Scale to Improve Subsurface Energy Storage	Strathclyde	Open
Performance of Granite Hot Dry Rock (HDR) Geothermal Projects	Strathclyde	Open
Mine Water Geothermal Resource Assessment	Strathclyde	Open
How Hot are Rocks? Thermal Properties of Geological Reservoirs	Strathclyde	Open

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Chemistry           

PROJECT NAME	LOCATION	PROJECT STATUS: OPEN / RESERVED*
Supramolecular Preconcentrators	Glasgow	Reserved
Steroid Targets: New Sensor Combinations	Glasgow	Reserved
Single Molecule Spectroscopy of Light Emitting Polymers	Glasgow	Reserved
Bicyclic Peptides	Glasgow	Reserved
Gels for Encapsulation and Release	Glasgow	Open
Color Changing/Chromic Film Testing	Glasgow	Reserved
An Atomic Force Microscopy Study of the Effect of a Novel Ionic Drug on Cancer Cell Morphology, Adhesion and Visco-Elasticity	Dublin	Reserved
Novel Ionic Drugs Targeting the Morphology & Elasticity of Amyloid Fibrils	Dublin	Reserved
Glycoconjugate Metal Complexes for Sensing Bacterial Proteins	Dublin	Reserved
Studies Towards the Synthesis of an Epoxy-Cinnamate Amino Acid	Dublin	Reserved
Study of Molecular Probes of Non-Canonical DNA towards New Therapeutics	Dublin	Reserved
Development of Nanoparticle-Based Therapies	Dublin	Reserved
Sustainable Continuous Chemical Synthesis of Bioactives Inspired by Nature	Dublin	Reserved
Phosphorus-Based Cations as Main Group Catalysts	Dublin	Open
Fundamentals and Applications of Nanopore Chemistry	Dublin	Reserved
Application of Cinematic Videography for Scientific Communication	Dublin	Reserved
CORE Olefination: Organocatalytic Extension of the Wittig Chemistry	Dublin	Open
Acyl-Dihydropyridines - A New Class of Type-1 Photoinitiators for Holography	Dublin	Open
Generating Electricity from Paracetamol	Limerick	Open
Design and Synthesis of Nanophotocatalysts for Degradation of Pharmaceutical Waste	Limerick	Open
Leaching Minerals from Hydrochar	Limerick	Open
Energy Properties of the Products of Hydrothermal Carbonization of Digested Sludge from Wastewater Treatment Plant	Limerick	Open
Nutrient Transfer and Energy Requirements during Hydrothermal Carbonization of Biowaste/Biomass under Different Process Conditions in a Batch Reactor	Limerick	Open
MXenes: Unlocking the Potential of this Exciting 2D Wonder Nano-Material for High-Performance Energy Storage Solutions	Limerick	Reserved
The Conversion of Plastic Waste into Electrically Conductive Carbons for use in Lithium–Sulfur Batteries	Limerick	Reserved
AWARE: Amoebae with Antibiotic-Resistant Endosymbionts	Strathclyde	Reserved
Dirty Gold - Assessing the Impact of Illegal Mining Activities in Vulnerable River Systems	Strathclyde	Open
Svalbard Hot Springs- What Can They Tell Us about Climate Change?	Strathclyde	Open
Performance of Granite Hot Dry Rock (HDR) Geothermal Projects	Strathclyde	Open
Mine Water Geothermal Resource Assessment	Strathclyde	Open
How Hot are Rocks? Thermal Properties of Geological Reservoirs	Strathclyde	Open

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Civil Engineering

PROJECT NAME	LOCATION	PROJECT STATUS: OPEN / RESERVED*
Development of an AI-Enabled Computational Framework for Simulation of Flow in Unsaturated Porous Media	Strathclyde	Reserved
Numerical Modeling of Scour Near Gravity Retaining Walls	Strathclyde	Open
Vibration of Shallow or Deep Foundations in Anisotropic Soils	Strathclyde	Open
Exploring the Viability of Using Large-scale SMS-based Travel Surveys to Bridge the Travel Demand Data Gap in SDG Reporting and Equitable & Clean Transport Pathway Development in Low- and Middle-Income Countries	Strathclyde	Open
Understanding the Effect of Foundation Excavation on Adjacent Subway Structures	Strathclyde	Open
Literature Review on Management of Energy Supply Disruptions	Strathclyde	Open
Understanding Enzyme-Induced Calcite Precipitation at the Pore Scale to Improve Subsurface Energy Storage	Strathclyde	Open
The Effect of Freeze-Thaw Cycles on Clay-Rich Soil Mechanics	Strathclyde	Open
Use of Radar for Structural Health Monitoring Applications	Strathclyde	Open
Generative Algorithm for Structural Analysis	Strathclyde	Reserved
Performance of Granite Hot Dry Rock (HDR) Geothermal Projects	Strathclyde	Open
Mine Water Geothermal Resource Assessment	Strathclyde	Open
How Hot are Rocks? Thermal Properties of Geological Reservoirs	Strathclyde	Open
Coastal Zone Classification in North America	Strathclyde	Reserved

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Climate Science

PROJECT NAME	LOCATION	PROJECT STATUS: OPEN / RESERVED*
Coastal Zone Classification in North America	Strathclyde	Reserved

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Computer Engineering

PROJECT NAME	LOCATION	PROJECT STATUS: OPEN / RESERVED*
Large Language Models (e.g., ChatGPT/BERT/LLaMA) for Digital Forensic Investigation	Dublin	Reserved
Computer Vision Based Indoor Multimedia Geolocation	Dublin	Reserved
Large Language Model Powered Password Cracking to Overcome Encryption for Law Enforcement	Dublin	Reserved
Exploring the Viability of Using Large-scale SMS-based Travel Surveys to Bridge the Travel Demand Data Gap in SDG Reporting and Equitable & Clean Transport Pathway Development in Low- and Middle-Income Countries	Strathclyde	Open
Replacing User Manuals with Private GPT Chat	Strathclyde	Open
CAELUS Project: Supporting the Development of a Digital Twin for Supporting a Drone Network for Medical Items	Strathclyde	Reserved
Deep Learning Forecasting of Fossil Carbon Emission in Manufacturing	Strathclyde	Reserved
Use of Radar for Structural Health Monitoring Applications	Strathclyde	Open
Generative Algorithm for Structural Analysis	Strathclyde	Reserved

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Computer Science           

PROJECT NAME	LOCATION	PROJECT STATUS: OPEN / RESERVED*
Spatiotemporal Ground Movement Estimation System Using Machine Learning Models and Sentinel-1 Data Classification	Dublin	Reserved
Innovative Deep Learning Approaches for Water Body and Quality Classification	Dublin	Reserved
Multi-Scale Fusion of Near-Infrared Images for Optimized NDVI Calculation	Dublin	Reserved
Using Satellite Images for Rainfall Prediction in Ireland	Dublin	Reserved
Accurate Weather Forecasting Model Based on ERA5 Reanalysis Dataset	Dublin	Reserved
Predicting Nearshore Wave Heights Using SAR, Scatterometer, and Buoy Data	Dublin	Reserved
Efficient Deep Learning for Solar Forecasting	Dublin	Reserved
Collaborative Multi-Agent SLAM for Large-Scale 3D Mapping	Dublin	Reserved
Adapting Facial Expression Recognition Systems to Cultural Variations in Emotion Representation	Dublin	Reserved
Billion Agents on my Laptop - High Performance Agent Based Simulation	Dublin	Open
Using TinyLLMs as Decision-Makers for Agent-Based Simulation	Dublin	Reserved
Online Asynchronous Games for Ethical Dilemmas	Dublin	Reserved
Extended Reality-Based Poisoning Attacks and Development of Defenses	Dublin	Reserved
Enhancing Privacy and Compliance in AI: An LLM-Driven Recommender Application for Machine Learning Models	Dublin	Reserved
Virtual Reality-Based Digital Twin for Real-Time Smart Vehicle Simulation Research	Dublin	Reserved
Large Language Models (e.g., ChatGPT/BERT/LLaMA) for Digital Forensic Investigation	Dublin	Reserved
Computer Vision Based Indoor Multimedia Geolocation	Dublin	Reserved
Large Language Model Powered Password Cracking to Overcome Encryption for Law Enforcement	Dublin	Reserved
Can an LLM Help Shape and Improve an Existing Mobile App?	Dublin	Open
WebXR Visualization of the Aqueducts of the Greater Iraklio Area (AGIA)	Dublin	Open
Multi-Modal Data Modeling	Limerick	Reserved
Mixed Effects Neural Network Modeling	Limerick	Reserved
RAG Chatbot for Handbook of Academic Regulations and Procedures	Limerick	Open
Data Analysis of Historical Records	Limerick	Open
Low-Code No-Code Software Development Education	Limerick	Open
Low-Code No-Code Software Development	Limerick	Open
Examining the Use of AI and Machine Learning in the Arts	Limerick	Reserved
ALTER: Developing Interpretable Machine Learning Models for Predicting Demands on Emergency Department Resources for Hip Fracture Patients	Limerick	Open
The Role and Effect of Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms (SNPs) in the Gene ANO7 in Prostate Cancer	Granada	Reserved
The Role and Effect of Long Noncoding RNA Genes CASC8 and CASC17 in Prostate Cancer	Granada	Reserved
The Role and Effect of Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms (SNPs) in Genes EPAS1 and VHL in Renal Tumors	Granada	Reserved
Understanding Ground-Based NASA Networks for Supporting Satellite Missions	Granada	Reserved
Atmosphere Thermodynamics State Studies Using Satellite and Ground-Based Microwave Radiometry	Granada	Reserved
Exploring Air Quality Using Lidar Technique and Data Analysis	Granada	Open
Analyzing the 3-D Wind Field over Complex Terrain	Granada	Open
The Role of Organic Aerosol Particles on Cloud Condensation Nuclei Activity	Granada	Open
Study of Ultrafine Particles in Granada’s Urban Areas	Granada	Reserved
Searchin’ in the Rain	Granada	Open
Unlocking the Mysteries of Boundary Layers with Remote Sensing	Granada	Open
What Aerosols Do We Have in Granada and How are they Changing with Time?	Granada	Open
What Do We Really Know About Clouds?	Granada	Open
Exploring the Viability of Using Large-scale SMS-based Travel Surveys to Bridge the Travel Demand Data Gap in SDG Reporting and Equitable & Clean Transport Pathway Development in Low- and Middle-Income Countries	Strathclyde	Open
Visualization of Fuel Supply Chain Data for Resilience Analysis	Strathclyde	Reserved
Literature Review on Management of Energy Supply Disruptions	Strathclyde	Open
Deep Learning Forecasting of Fossil Carbon Emission in Manufacturing	Strathclyde	Reserved
Generative Algorithm for Structural Analysis	Strathclyde	Reserved
Performance of Granite Hot Dry Rock (HDR) Geothermal Projects	Strathclyde	Open
How Hot are Rocks? Thermal Properties of Geological Reservoirs	Strathclyde	Open

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Cybersecurity    

PROJECT NAME	LOCATION	PROJECT STATUS: OPEN / RESERVED*
Computer Vision Based Indoor Multimedia Geolocation	Dublin	Reserved
Large Language Model Powered Password Cracking to Overcome Encryption for Law Enforcement	Dublin	Reserved
Deep Learning Forecasting of Fossil Carbon Emission in Manufacturing	Strathclyde	Reserved

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Data Science      

PROJECT NAME	LOCATION	PROJECT STATUS: OPEN / RESERVED*
Spatiotemporal Ground Movement Estimation System Using Machine Learning Models and Sentinel-1 Data Classification	Dublin	Reserved
Innovative Deep Learning Approaches for Water Body and Quality Classification	Dublin	Reserved
Multi-Scale Fusion of Near-Infrared Images for Optimized NDVI Calculation	Dublin	Reserved
Using Satellite Images for Rainfall Prediction in Ireland	Dublin	Reserved
Accurate Weather Forecasting Model Based on ERA5 Reanalysis Dataset	Dublin	Reserved
Predicting Nearshore Wave Heights Using SAR, Scatterometer, and Buoy Data	Dublin	Reserved
Efficient Deep Learning for Solar Forecasting	Dublin	Reserved
Collaborative Multi-Agent SLAM for Large-Scale 3D Mapping	Dublin	Reserved
Adapting Facial Expression Recognition Systems to Cultural Variations in Emotion Representation	Dublin	Reserved
Optimizing Greenhouse Gas Monitoring and Prediction through Deep Learning	Dublin	Reserved
Large Language Models (e.g., ChatGPT/BERT/LLaMA) for Digital Forensic Investigation	Dublin	Reserved
Computer Vision Based Indoor Multimedia Geolocation	Dublin	Reserved
Large Language Model Powered Password Cracking to Overcome Encryption for Law Enforcement	Dublin	Reserved
Multi-Modal Data Modeling	Limerick	Reserved
Mixed Effects Neural Network Modeling	Limerick	Reserved
Data Analysis of Historical Records	Limerick	Open
Low-Code No-Code Software Development Education	Limerick	Open
Low-Code No-Code Software Development	Limerick	Open
ALTER: Developing Interpretable Machine Learning Models for Predicting Demands on Emergency Department Resources for Hip Fracture Patients	Limerick	Open
Development of an AI-Enabled Computational Framework for Simulation of Flow in Unsaturated Porous Media	Strathclyde	Reserved
Exploring the Viability of Using Large-scale SMS-based Travel Surveys to Bridge the Travel Demand Data Gap in SDG Reporting and Equitable & Clean Transport Pathway Development in Low- and Middle-Income Countries	Strathclyde	Open
Replacing User Manuals with Private GPT Chat	Strathclyde	Open
CAELUS Project: Supporting the Development of a Digital Twin for Supporting a Drone Network for Medical Items	Strathclyde	Reserved
Visualization of Fuel Supply Chain Data for Resilience Analysis	Strathclyde	Reserved
Understanding the Effect of Foundation Excavation on Adjacent Subway Structures	Strathclyde	Open
Generative Algorithm for Structural Analysis	Strathclyde	Reserved
Performance of Granite Hot Dry Rock (HDR) Geothermal Projects	Strathclyde	Open
Mine Water Geothermal Resource Assessment	Strathclyde	Open
How Hot are Rocks? Thermal Properties of Geological Reservoirs	Strathclyde	Open
Coastal Zone Classification in North America	Strathclyde	Reserved

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Digital Arts

PROJECT NAME	LOCATION	PROJECT STATUS: OPEN / RESERVED*
Examining the Use of AI and Machine Learning in the Arts	Limerick	Reserved

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Ecology

PROJECT NAME	LOCATION	PROJECT STATUS: OPEN / RESERVED*
Using Camera Trap and Acoustic Surveys to Reveal the Dynamics of Deer “Hotspots” in Ireland	Dublin	Reserved

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Environmental Engineering          

PROJECT NAME	LOCATION	PROJECT STATUS: OPEN / RESERVED*
Multi-Scale Fusion of Near-Infrared Images for Optimized NDVI Calculation	Dublin	Reserved
Using Satellite Images for Rainfall Prediction in Ireland	Dublin	Reserved
Predicting Nearshore Wave Heights Using SAR, Scatterometer, and Buoy Data	Dublin	Reserved
The Role and Effect of Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms (SNPs) in the Gene ANO7 in Prostate Cancer	Granada	Reserved
The Role and Effect of Long Noncoding RNA Genes CASC8 and CASC17 in Prostate Cancer	Granada	Reserved
The Role and Effect of Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms (SNPs) in Genes EPAS1 and VHL in Renal Tumors	Granada	Reserved
Understanding Ground-Based NASA Networks for Supporting Satellite Missions	Granada	Reserved
Atmosphere Thermodynamics State Studies Using Satellite and Ground-Based Microwave Radiometry	Granada	Reserved
Exploring Air Quality Using Lidar Technique and Data Analysis	Granada	Open
Analyzing the 3-D Wind Field over Complex Terrain	Granada	Open
The Role of Organic Aerosol Particles on Cloud Condensation Nuclei Activity	Granada	Open
Study of Ultrafine Particles in Granada’s Urban Areas	Granada	Reserved
Searchin’ in the Rain	Granada	Open
Unlocking the Mysteries of Boundary Layers with Remote Sensing	Granada	Open
What Aerosols Do We Have in Granada and How are they Changing with Time?	Granada	Open
What Do We Really Know About Clouds?	Granada	Open
Visualization of Fuel Supply Chain Data for Resilience Analysis	Strathclyde	Reserved
Understanding the Effect of Foundation Excavation on Adjacent Subway Structures	Strathclyde	Open
Understanding Enzyme-Induced Calcite Precipitation at the Pore Scale to Improve Subsurface Energy Storage	Strathclyde	Open
The Effect of Freeze-Thaw Cycles on Clay-Rich Soil Mechanics	Strathclyde	Open
Deep Learning Forecasting of Fossil Carbon Emission in Manufacturing	Strathclyde	Reserved
Generative Algorithm for Structural Analysis	Strathclyde	Reserved
Svalbard Hot Springs- What Can They Tell Us about Climate Change?	Strathclyde	Open
Performance of Granite Hot Dry Rock (HDR) Geothermal Projects	Strathclyde	Open
Mine Water Geothermal Resource Assessment	Strathclyde	Open
How Hot are Rocks? Thermal Properties of Geological Reservoirs	Strathclyde	Open
Coastal Zone Classification in North America	Strathclyde	Reserved

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Environmental Science  

PROJECT NAME	LOCATION	PROJECT STATUS: OPEN / RESERVED*
Using Analog Experiments to Explore Volcanic Dome Growth	Dublin	Reserved
Innovative Deep Learning Approaches for Water Body and Quality Classification	Dublin	Reserved
Optimizing Greenhouse Gas Monitoring and Prediction through Deep Learning	Dublin	Reserved
Using Camera Trap and Acoustic Surveys to Reveal the Dynamics of Deer “Hotspots” in Ireland	Dublin	Reserved
Evaluating Waterlogging Stress Responses in Brassica napus L.: A Physiological and Molecular Approach to Enhancing Flood Tolerance	Dublin	Reserved
Unraveling Cold Stress Responses in Brassica napus L.: Physiological and Molecular Approaches to Enhance Crop Resilience	Dublin	Reserved
Circular Economy and Product Lifetime Extension of Ebikes	Limerick	Open
Understanding Ground-Based NASA Networks for Supporting Satellite Missions	Granada	Reserved
Atmosphere Thermodynamics State Studies Using Satellite and Ground-Based Microwave Radiometry	Granada	Reserved
Exploring Air Quality Using Lidar Technique and Data Analysis	Granada	Open
Analyzing the 3-D Wind Field over Complex Terrain	Granada	Open
The Role of Organic Aerosol Particles on Cloud Condensation Nuclei Activity	Granada	Open
Study of Ultrafine Particles in Granada’s Urban Areas	Granada	Reserved
Searchin’ in the Rain	Granada	Open
Unlocking the Mysteries of Boundary Layers with Remote Sensing	Granada	Open
What Aerosols Do We Have in Granada and How are they Changing with Time?	Granada	Open
What Do We Really Know About Clouds?	Granada	Open
Monitoring of Microplastic on the Beach	Sorrento	Reserved
Monitoring of Marine Litter	Sorrento	Reserved
Monitoring of Biodiversity in the Punta Campanella MPA	Sorrento	Reserved
Understanding Enzyme-Induced Calcite Precipitation at the Pore Scale to Improve Subsurface Energy Storage	Strathclyde	Open
The Effect of Freeze-Thaw Cycles on Clay-Rich Soil Mechanics	Strathclyde	Open
Dirty Gold - Assessing the Impact of Illegal Mining Activities in Vulnerable River Systems	Strathclyde	Open
Svalbard Hot Springs - What Can They Tell Us about Climate Change?	Strathclyde	Open
Performance of Granite Hot Dry Rock (HDR) Geothermal Projects	Strathclyde	Open
Mine Water Geothermal Resource Assessment	Strathclyde	Open
How Hot are Rocks? Thermal Properties of Geological Reservoirs	Strathclyde	Open
Coastal Zone Classification in North America	Strathclyde	Reserved

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Epidemiology

PROJECT NAME	LOCATION	PROJECT STATUS: OPEN / RESERVED*
Association of Lipopolysaccharide Binding Protein (LBP) Concentration as a Biomarker of Gut Barrier Function, and LBP Genetic Variation with Colorectal Cancer	Dublin	Reserved

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Genetics

PROJECT NAME	LOCATION	PROJECT STATUS: OPEN / RESERVED*
Study of the Cross-Talk between SRF and AR in Prostate Cancer	Dublin	Reserved
Investigating the Regulation of Cell-Cell Interactions in Chronic Inflammatory Intestinal Diseases	Dublin	Reserved
Association of Lipopolysaccharide Binding Protein (LBP) Concentration as a Biomarker of Gut Barrier Function, and LBP Genetic Variation with Colorectal Cancer	Dublin	Reserved
CRISPR Base Editing to Treat Inherited Retinal Disease Models in Zebrafish	Dublin	Reserved
The Molecular Characterization and Expression of Heat Shock Proteins in the Stress Response of the Beadlet Anemone Actinia Equina	Dublin	Reserved
The Molecular Characterization of Variation at the Hexokinase and Malate Dehydrogenase loci between Color Morphs of the Beadlet Anemone Actinia Equina	Dublin	Reserved
Is There Mislabeling of Native Irish Seaweed Products?	Dublin	Reserved
Immune Gene Amplification in Wildlife Species: Understanding Genetic Diversity in Disease Resistance	London-RVC	Reserved
Expression of MPB70/83 Proteins as Diagnostic Markers for Mycobacterium bovis Detection	London-RVC	Reserved

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Geography

PROJECT NAME	LOCATION	PROJECT STATUS: OPEN / RESERVED*
Using Analog Experiments to Explore Volcanic Dome Growth	Dublin	Reserved
Svalbard Hot Springs - What Can They Tell Us about Climate Change?	Strathclyde	Open
Mine Water Geothermal Resource Assessment	Strathclyde	Open

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Geology

PROJECT NAME	LOCATION	PROJECT STATUS: OPEN / RESERVED*
Application of Cinematic Videography for Scientific Communication	Dublin	Reserved
Dirty Gold - Assessing the Impact of Illegal Mining Activities in Vulnerable River Systems	Strathclyde	Open
Svalbard Hot Springs - What Can They Tell Us about Climate Change?	Strathclyde	Open
Performance of Granite Hot Dry Rock (HDR) Geothermal Projects	Strathclyde	Open
Mine Water Geothermal Resource Assessment	Strathclyde	Open
How Hot are Rocks? Thermal Properties of Geological Reservoirs	Strathclyde	Open

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Geophysics

PROJECT NAME	LOCATION	PROJECT STATUS: OPEN / RESERVED*
Mine Water Geothermal Resource Assessment	Strathclyde	Open

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Geotechnical Engineering

PROJECT NAME	LOCATION	PROJECT STATUS: OPEN / RESERVED*
Development of an AI-Enabled Computational Framework for Simulation of Flow in Unsaturated Porous Media	Strathclyde	Reserved
Numerical Modeling of Scour Near Gravity Retaining Walls	Strathclyde	Open
Vibration of Shallow or Deep Foundations in Anisotropic Soils	Strathclyde	Open

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Immunology

PROJECT NAME	LOCATION	PROJECT STATUS: OPEN / RESERVED*
Determining the Host Response to Novel Vaccine Antigens against ESKAPE Pathogens	Dublin	Reserved

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Industrial Systems Engineering

PROJECT NAME	LOCATION	PROJECT STATUS: OPEN / RESERVED*
Design and Development of Resin 3D Printed Microfluidic Array Devices	Limerick	Reserved

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Marine Biology 

PROJECT NAME	LOCATION	PROJECT STATUS: OPEN / RESERVED*
Monitoring of Microplastic on the Beach	Sorrento	Reserved
Monitoring of Marine Litter	Sorrento	Reserved
Monitoring of Biodiversity in the Punta Campanella MPA	Sorrento	Reserved
Dirty Gold - Assessing the Impact of Illegal Mining Activities in Vulnerable River Systems	Strathclyde	Open

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Mathematics     

PROJECT NAME	LOCATION	PROJECT STATUS: OPEN / RESERVED*
Deep Learning Forecasting of Fossil Carbon Emission in Manufacturing	Strathclyde	Reserved
Generative Algorithm for Structural Analysis	Strathclyde	Reserved

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Materials Science

PROJECT NAME	LOCATION	PROJECT STATUS: OPEN / RESERVED*
Development of a Stiffness Gradient Hydrogel Mimicking the Tumor Microenvironment	Dublin	Open
Raman Spectroscopy-based Biomolecular Fingerprinting of Cancer Cells	Limerick	Open
The Conversion of Plastic Waste into Electrically Conductive Carbons for use in Lithium–Sulfur Batteries	Limerick	Reserved
MXenes: Unlocking the Potential of this Exciting 2D Wonder Nano-Material for High-Performance Energy Storage Solutions	Limerick	Reserved
Design and Development of Resin 3D Printed Microfluidic Array Devices	Limerick	Reserved

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Mechanical Engineering

PROJECT NAME	LOCATION	PROJECT STATUS: OPEN / RESERVED*
Development of a Stiffness Gradient Hydrogel Mimicking the Tumor Microenvironment	Dublin	Open
Design and Development of Resin 3D Printed Microfluidic Array Devices	Limerick	Reserved
CAELUS Project: Supporting the Development of a Digital Twin for Supporting a Drone Network for Medical Items	Strathclyde	Reserved
Use of Radar for Structural Health Monitoring Applications	Strathclyde	Open

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Meteorology

PROJECT NAME	LOCATION	PROJECT STATUS: OPEN / RESERVED*
Using Satellite Images for Rainfall Prediction in Ireland	Dublin	Reserved
Accurate Weather Forecasting Model Based on ERA5 Reanalysis Dataset	Dublin	Reserved
The Role and Effect of Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms (SNPs) in the Gene ANO7 in Prostate Cancer	Granada	Reserved
The Role and Effect of Long Noncoding RNA Genes CASC8 and CASC17 in Prostate Cancer	Granada	Reserved
The Role and Effect of Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms (SNPs) in Genes EPAS1 and VHL in Renal Tumors	Granada	Reserved
Understanding Ground-Based NASA Networks for Supporting Satellite Missions	Granada	Reserved
Atmosphere Thermodynamics State Studies Using Satellite and Ground-Based Microwave Radiometry	Granada	Reserved
Exploring Air Quality Using Lidar Technique and Data Analysis	Granada	Open
Analyzing the 3-D Wind Field over Complex Terrain	Granada	Open
The Role of Organic Aerosol Particles on Cloud Condensation Nuclei Activity	Granada	Open
Study of Ultrafine Particles in Granada’s Urban Areas	Granada	Reserved
Searchin’ in the Rain	Granada	Open
Unlocking the Mysteries of Boundary Layers with Remote Sensing	Granada	Open
What Aerosols Do We Have in Granada and How are they Changing with Time?	Granada	Open
What Do We Really Know About Clouds?	Granada	Open

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Microbiology

PROJECT NAME	LOCATION	PROJECT STATUS: OPEN / RESERVED*
High-Throughput Screening for Aerotolerance in the Human Pathogen Campylobacter Jejuni	Dublin	Reserved
Evaluation of Non-Nutritive Sweeteners (NNS) Quorum Sensing Effects Using In Vitro and In Silico Models	Limerick	Reserved

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Neuroscience

PROJECT NAME	LOCATION	PROJECT STATUS: OPEN / RESERVED*
Targeting Oxidative Stress and Prolyl Hydroxylase Domain Inhibition as Neuroprotective Strategies in an Oxygen Glucose Deprivation (OGD) Model in Rat Hippocampal Slices	Dublin	Reserved
CRISPR Base Editing to Treat Inherited Retinal Disease Models in Zebrafish	Dublin	Reserved
Investigating a Novel Therapeutic Strategy for Bacterial Meningitis-Related Neuronal Dysfunction	Dublin	Reserved
Preserving Mitochondrial Function after Brain Injury	London-RVC	Reserved

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Oceanography

PROJECT NAME	LOCATION	PROJECT STATUS: OPEN / RESERVED*
Predicting Nearshore Wave Heights Using SAR, Scatterometer, and Buoy Data	Dublin	Reserved
Svalbard Hot Springs - What Can They Tell Us about Climate Change?	Strathclyde	Open

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Oncology

PROJECT NAME	LOCATION	PROJECT STATUS: OPEN / RESERVED*
Raman Spectroscopy-based Biomolecular Fingerprinting of Cancer Cells	Limerick	Open
The Role and Effect of Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms (SNPs) in the Gene ANO7 in Prostate Cancer	Granada	Reserved
The Role and Effect of Long Noncoding RNA Genes CASC8 and CASC17 in Prostate Cancer	Granada	Reserved
The Role and Effect of Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms (SNPs) in Genes EPAS1 and VHL in Renal Tumors	Granada	Reserved

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Pharmacology

PROJECT NAME	LOCATION	PROJECT STATUS: OPEN / RESERVED*
Targeting Oxidative Stress and Prolyl Hydroxylase Domain Inhibition as Neuroprotective Strategies in an Oxygen Glucose Deprivation (OGD) Model in Rat Hippocampal Slices	Dublin	Reserved
Study of the Cross-Talk between SRF and AR in Prostate Cancer	Dublin	Reserved
Investigating the Regulation of Cell-Cell Interactions in Chronic Inflammatory Intestinal Diseases	Dublin	Reserved
CRISPR Base Editing to Treat Inherited Retinal Disease Models in Zebrafish	Dublin	Reserved
Investigating a Novel Therapeutic Strategy for Bacterial Meningitis-Related Neuronal Dysfunction	Dublin	Reserved

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Physics

PROJECT NAME	LOCATION	PROJECT STATUS: OPEN / RESERVED*
Physics of Collective Behavior	Dublin	Open
Advanced Models of Bio-Nano Interactions	Dublin	Open
Development of a Stiffness Gradient Hydrogel Mimicking the Tumor Microenvironment	Dublin	Open
Investigating the Phase-Properties Relationship of Ni(OH)2 Nanoparticles on Ni Foam for Wastewater Electrolysis	Dublin	Reserved
Molecular Modeling of Conformational Dynamics of Pigments from the Light Harvesting Complex LHC2	Dublin	Open
Molecular Modeling of Conformational Dynamics of the Polycystin-1 (PC1) Protein in Kidney Disease	Dublin	Reserved
What Can Collagen’s Piezoelectricity Reveal About Health and Aging?	Dublin	Reserved
An Atomic Force Microscopy Study of the Effect of a Novel Ionic Drug on Cancer Cell Morphology, Adhesion and Visco-Elasticity	Dublin	Reserved
Novel Ionic Drugs Targeting the Morphology & Elasticity of Amyloid Fibrils	Dublin	Reserved
Fundamentals and Applications of Nanopore Chemistry	Dublin	Reserved
Application of Cinematic Videography for Scientific Communication	Dublin	Reserved
Raman Spectroscopy-based Biomolecular Fingerprinting of Cancer Cells	Limerick	Open
Resonance Properties of Synthetic Bone Analogue	Limerick	Open
Energy Harvesting from Biomolecular Crystals	Limerick	Open
Generating Electricity from Paracetamol	Limerick	Open
Eco-friendly Piezoelectric Robots	Limerick	Open
Eco-Friendly Cold-Sintered Piezoelectric Resonators on Biodegradable Substrates	Limerick	Open
MXenes: Unlocking the Potential of this Exciting 2D Wonder Nano-Material for High-Performance Energy Storage Solutions	Limerick	Reserved
The Conversion of Plastic Waste into Electrically Conductive Carbons for use in Lithium–Sulfur Batteries	Limerick	Reserved
The Role and Effect of Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms (SNPs) in the Gene ANO7 in Prostate Cancer	Granada	Reserved
The Role and Effect of Long Noncoding RNA Genes CASC8 and CASC17 in Prostate Cancer	Granada	Reserved
The Role and Effect of Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms (SNPs) in Genes EPAS1 and VHL in Renal Tumors	Granada	Reserved
Understanding Ground-Based NASA Networks for Supporting Satellite Missions	Granada	Reserved
Atmosphere Thermodynamics State Studies Using Satellite and Ground-Based Microwave Radiometry	Granada	Reserved
Exploring Air Quality Using Lidar Technique and Data Analysis	Granada	Open
Analyzing the 3-D Wind Field over Complex Terrain	Granada	Open
The Role of Organic Aerosol Particles on Cloud Condensation Nuclei Activity	Granada	Open
Study of Ultrafine Particles in Granada’s Urban Areas	Granada	Reserved
Searchin’ in the Rain	Granada	Open
Unlocking the Mysteries of Boundary Layers with Remote Sensing	Granada	Open
What Aerosols Do We Have in Granada and How are they Changing with Time?	Granada	Open
What Do We Really Know About Clouds?	Granada	Open
Use of Radar for Structural Health Monitoring Applications	Strathclyde	Open
Mine Water Geothermal Resource Assessment	Strathclyde	Open

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Pre-Med

PROJECT NAME	LOCATION	PROJECT STATUS: OPEN / RESERVED*
What Can Collagen’s Piezoelectricity Reveal About Health and Aging?	Dublin	Reserved
Investigating the Role of Disease-Causing Proteins in Motor Neurons	Dublin	Reserved
Investigating a Novel Therapeutic Strategy for Bacterial Meningitis-Related Neuronal Dysfunction	Dublin	Reserved

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Product Design

PROJECT NAME	LOCATION	PROJECT STATUS: OPEN / RESERVED*
Assessing the Feasibility of 3D Printed Microfluidics Chips through Optimization of Materials and Structure	Limerick	Open
Circular Economy and Product Lifetime Extension of Ebikes	Limerick	Open
Examining the Use of AI and Machine Learning in the Arts	Limerick	Reserved

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Psychology

PROJECT NAME	LOCATION	PROJECT STATUS: OPEN / RESERVED*
Investigating How Punishments Influence Reward Learning	Glasgow	Reserved
Effects of AI-Generated Images on Perceptions of Truthfulness for True and Fake Facts	Glasgow	Open
International Student Perceptions of Student Alcohol Consumption in Scotland	Glasgow	Reserved
Adapting Facial Expression Recognition Systems to Cultural Variations in Emotion Representation	Dublin	Reserved
Examining the Use of AI and Machine Learning in the Arts	Limerick	Reserved

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Software Engineering

PROJECT NAME	LOCATION	PROJECT STATUS: OPEN / RESERVED*
Optimizing Greenhouse Gas Monitoring and Prediction through Deep Learning	Dublin	Reserved
Large Language Models (e.g., ChatGPT/BERT/LLaMA) for Digital Forensic Investigation	Dublin	Reserved

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Statistics

PROJECT NAME	LOCATION	PROJECT STATUS: OPEN / RESERVED*
Optimizing Greenhouse Gas Monitoring and Prediction through Deep Learning	Dublin	Reserved
Multi-Modal Data Modeling	Limerick	Reserved
Mixed Effects Neural Network Modeling	Limerick	Reserved
Replacing User Manuals with Private GPT Chat	Strathclyde	Open
CAELUS Project: Supporting the Development of a Digital Twin for Supporting a Drone Network for Medical Items	Strathclyde	Reserved
Literature Review on Management of Energy Supply Disruptions	Strathclyde	Open
Coastal Zone Classification in North America	Strathclyde	Reserved

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Veterinary Science

PROJECT NAME	LOCATION	PROJECT STATUS: OPEN / RESERVED*
Spatial Transcriptomics to Characterize Age-Associated Tendon Degeneration	London-RVC	Reserved
How Does a Chicken Influenza Virus Grow Well in Human Cells?	London-RVC	Reserved
Immune Gene Amplification in Wildlife Species: Understanding Genetic Diversity in Disease Resistance	London-RVC	Reserved
Expression of MPB70/83 Proteins as Diagnostic Markers for Mycobacterium bovis Detection	London-RVC	Reserved
Assessing the Impact of Long-Term Culture on Dog Oocyte Maturation and Development	London-RVC	Reserved

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Zoology

PROJECT NAME	LOCATION	PROJECT STATUS: OPEN / RESERVED*
The Molecular Characterization and Expression of Heat Shock Proteins in the Stress Response of the Beadlet Anemone Actinia Equina	Dublin	Reserved
The Molecular Characterization of Variation at the Hexokinase and Malate Dehydrogenase loci between Color Morphs of the Beadlet Anemone Actinia Equina	Dublin	Reserved
Is There Mislabeling of Native Irish Seaweed Products?	Dublin	Reserved
Assessing the Impact of Long-Term Culture on Dog Oocyte Maturation and Development	London-RVC	Reserved

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OPEN - PROJECT STILL AVAILABLE FOR STUDENT COMPLETION

Reserved - Project already taken by a student
postponed - project not available for current term