Laser technologies have made distinguished contributions to modern industry. These have typically been realised through the important role played by lasers in the advancement of manufacturing technology in many areas such as welding, which has become an important joining techniq…
Statistical modelling of data from the embryo transfer process of In-Vitro Fertilization (IVF) treatments is motivated by the need to perform statistical inference for potential factors and to develop predictive models for these treatments. The biggest issue arising when modelli…
Scholars of social networks have, in recent years, devoted much attention to the development of methods for the analysis of increasingly complex social structures. One particular element of complexity in network methodology can be found when attempting to analyse networks with m…
The representation of physical processes by a climate model depends on its structure, numerical schemes, physical parameterizations and resolution, with initial conditions and future emission scenarios further affecting the output. The extent to which climate models agree is the…
This thesis is concerned with developing and implementing a method for modelling and projecting cancer incidence data. The burden of cancer is an increasing problem for society and therefore, the ability to analyse and predict trends in large scale populations is vital. These pr…