A 15,000-word research dissertation is the main assessed item produced during the second year of the Master’s. While undertaking their research towards the dissertation, our Master’s students receive oversight from an academic supervisor.
Supervisors are selected for their topic-specific and research expertise. A broad spectrum of topics and research methodologies can be accommodated by drawing on academics from across the University and, if necessary, leading external experts. The dissertation is marked by two independent assessors.
Some recent supervisors and student dissertation topics
| Supervisor | Dissertation title(s) supervised |
| Dr Jennifer Barrett |
Virtual workspace as a solution to career progression barriers faced by Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic employees working on civil engineering projects in the United Kingdom Building on Binary: Integrating creative collaboration within digital design processes in the UK construction industry |
| Dr Tim Forman |
Future ready UK transport buildings: Improving energy conservation, climate resilience, and building design through relaxed occupant thermal comfort criteria Offsite Construction: Quality & Trust in the UK Construction Industry Schools and student achievement: Designing learning environments for positive impact Fostering environmental stewardship through nudging in urban built environments: Controlling artificial light at night Design features and best practice in Podium Deck waterproofing |
| Dr Kayla Friedman |
Conditions for the Emergence of Community or Trader Operated Markets in New Development Changing engagement practices in changing times: How engagement tools can implement inclusive planning outcomes in masterplanning process - A case study on Dunton Hills Garden Village, United Kingdom Challenges and solutions in Smart Mobility with the Smart City Framework with a stakeholder perspective Towards better conservation of privately-owned historic buildings in Hong Kong Adoption of Performance Based Building by US architects |
| Dr Judith Plummer-Braeckman |
Solar urban planning for developing countries: An approach to better electricity resilience in Sudan Critical success factors for Public Private Partnership (PPP) projects - Analysis of California, US market What are the barriers for renewable energy to power telecommunications infrastructure in Africa? Case study: Nigeria Challenges and issues in Fast Track Projects: Lessons from The Public Sector In Punjab, Pakistan The Wrenched Connection: Urban Connectivity Infrastructure & Social Sustainability in Mumbai - A Case Study of The Proposed ‘Mumbai Trans Harbour Link’ And Its Expected Impact on Informal Settlements What are the key factors informing land-use decision-making at the estate scale in England? |
| Prof Jason Pomeroy |
Healthy ageing in high density neighbourhood: A study of older people’s perceived age-friendliness among housing neighbourhood typologies in Hong Kong The Role of the Office in Future Cities: An Exploration of Common Interests and Opportunities Gemini City and Urbanist’s Response – a Cultural Value orientated Smart City Framework |
| Prof Francesco Pomponi |
The impact of success rates in forest management on the net carbon benefits of timber in construction: explored through three UK building archetypes Retaining Embodied Carbon: Calculating the Impact of Adapting Existing Buildings Vs. Demolition & Rebuild |
| Dr Renard Siew |
How do EMEA investment purchasers reflect green certification and transition risks in their DCF modelling of income-producing assets? Financing commercial real estate retrofit adopting Circular Economy Principles in Europe |
| Dr Elanor Warwick |
Greening Cities: To What Extent Do Park Friends Groups Promote Greenspace Equity? A Case Study of Three Park Friends Groups in Lambeth, London Moving Towards Universal Access In Physical Developments In Lagos: What’s Stopping The Bus Rapid Transit (Brt)? The layered city: an urban planning alternative for Dubai Performance and Challenges of Modular Housing: Challenges Faced by MMC Providers in the UK who are Looking to Deliver Social Housing Barriers to achieving sustainable design outcomes in the public realm: perceptions of UK-based consultant practitioners |
