The Global Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. Franz's work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
About Franz
I am a PhD student working on Marine Eco-Engineering. My project focuses on "Retrospective optimisation of multifunctionality on coastal urban infrastructure" and is funded by the NERC ARIES Doctoral Training Partnership.
My research interests include experimental benthic ecology and architectural design. I hope to combine these two fields of interest during my PhD project by investigating the interactions between benthic species communities and the structural complexity of their habitat. My aim is to develop novel design strategies to improve the sustainability and ecological multifunctionality of coastal infrastructure.
Supervisory team:
- Dr Mick Hanley (Director of Studies 2024-present) - University of Plymouth
- Dr Louise Firth (Director of Studies 2022-2024) - University College Cork
- Dr Antony Knights - University College Cork
- Dr Andy Foggo - University of Plymouth
- Dr John Griffin - Swansea University
- Austin Brown - Arup
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