A doctoral citation summarizes the nature of the independent research, provides a high-level overview of the study, states the significance of the work and says who will benefit from the findings in clear, non-specialized language, so that members of a lay audience will understand it.
| Year | Citation | NID |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Dr. Ivemark compared how French Antilleans and West Africans assimilate across two generations in the Paris region. His work not only sheds light on what generates different group outcomes, it also advances our understanding of the importance of race, culture and religion in the integration experiences of different parts of France's Black population. | Doctor of Philosophy in Sociology (PhD) |
| 2017 | Dr. Wang studied the evolution of non-coding RNAs and duplicated genes in plants. He found the rapid evolution of non-coding RNAs and their distinct features from proteins in evolution. This knowledge will provide important clues to further functional studies of plant genomes. | Doctor of Philosophy in Botany (PhD) |
| 2017 | Dr. Galway examined how radical intellectuals in the developing world engaged with Mao Zedong Thought and how they became Communists as responses to crises in their homelands. His research explored how outside ideas are received and adapted to both respond to and cope with the intense pressures of economic, industrial, and political modernization. | Doctor of Philosophy in History (PhD) |
| 2017 | Dr. Lin conducted research on carbon nanofibre made from a low cost and bio-renewable lignin material. He applied different methods to improve the mechanical properties and developed electrodes for energy storage devices. His research provides guidance to tailor the performance of lignin carbon nanofibre for structural and functional applications. | Doctor of Philosophy in Materials Engineering (PhD) |
| 2017 | Dr. Maier studied the experience of therapists when providing counselling about the human journey of spiritual development. The results show how spiritual counselling looks for an enlivening thread in life and fits with counselling theory. Her research contributes to knowledge for psychologists about working competently with spirituality in clinical practice. | Doctor of Philosophy in Counselling Psychology (PhD) |
| 2017 | Dr. Fazeli showed that children with Bladder and Bowel Dysfunction (BBD) have significantly weaker overall Autonomic Nervous System (ANS) activity compared to healthy children. He also proposed a new method for eliminating symptoms of BBD. This research illuminates the important role of the ANS when investigating the cause and management of children with BBD. | Doctor of Philosophy in Experimental Medicine (PhD) |
| 2017 | Dr. Joy studied geometry modeling for the mathematical description of the shape of machining workpieces. He also studied machining simulation to cut these workpieces in a virtual environment. His research has lead to a more accurate and efficient method that enables fast and accurate process verification for complex multi-axis milling operations. | Doctor of Philosophy in Mechanical Engineering (PhD) |
| 2017 | Dr. Molazem developed intrusion detection techniques to improve security of IoT, or Internet-of-Things. These systems are used in critical settings such as smart grids, and medical devices. Yet, it is difficult to make them secure as they are resource-constrained. This research proposes new ways to protect IoT devices against software attacks. | Doctor of Philosophy in Electrical and Computer Engineering (PhD) |
| 2017 | Dr. Kim studied the mechanisms of an emerging class of therapeutics used for the treatment of epilepsy. His research revealed critical molecular interactions between a drug named retigabine and potassium channel proteins in the brain. These novel findings will contribute to the development of more effective therapies in the future. | Doctor of Philosophy in Pharmacology (PhD) |
| 2017 | Wood and plants release inhibitors that prevent enzymes from breaking them down into valuable chemicals. Dr. Zhai developed a feasible way to eliminate these inhibitors and boost the function of enzymes. This work showed how a likely industrial bioconversion process could be enhanced. | Doctor of Philosophy in Forestry (PhD) |
| 2017 | Aside from insulin, the hormones leptin and glucagon also play a role in controlling blood sugar levels. Dr. Neumann examined the effects of leptin therapy and glucagon suppression therapy in various models of diabetes. Her work revealed potential benefits and limitations of these therapies for the treatment of type 1 and type 2 diabetes. | Doctor of Philosophy in Cell and Developmental Biology (PhD) |
| 2017 | Dr. Tanimura revealed missing gas and plasma in the universe, which was expected to exist, but not yet observed. His findings help us to understand the entire structure of the universe as well as the evolution of the universe along the time continuum. | Doctor of Philosophy in Astronomy (PhD) |
| 2017 | To monitor time-lapse changes that occur in the earth subsurface, current practice requires difficult-to-repeat seismic surveys. Dr. Oghenekohwo proposed a new, fast, and cheaper method practitioners can adopt to monitor these changes without having to repeat the surveys. His method will have a significant impact in the field of data acquisition. | Doctor of Philosophy in Geophysics (PhD) |
| 2017 | Dr. Burrows identified and characterized a vitamin A responsive transcription factor expressed in immune cells of the intestine and uncovered its role in the development of inflammatory bowel disease. | Doctor of Philosophy in Pathology and Laboratory Medicine (PhD) |
| 2017 | Dr. Mehr looked at the dynamic nature of atomic connectivity and electron distribution in a family of organic compounds. He showed that the insights gained can be used to design new compounds with unusual and potentially useful properties. | Doctor of Philosophy in Chemistry (PhD) |
| 2017 | Dr. Wallace computed universal critical exponents for phase transitions in models of ferromagnets and linear polymers. | Doctor of Philosophy in Mathematics (PhD) |
| 2017 | Dr. Zhu studied branching random walks. He introduced novel concepts and developed a comprehensive analysis of critical branching random walks by building an analogy with classical results on random walks. His work contributes to our understanding of branching random walks. | Doctor of Philosophy in Mathematics (PhD) |
| 2017 | Dr. Rosenman studied social finance, a form of investing that tries to generate benefits for society alongside private profits. She found that social finance depends on public subsidies, but gives investors more control over the governance of anti-poverty services. The study illustrates some of the limitations of market-based poverty solutions. | Doctor of Philosophy in Geography (PhD) |
| 2017 | Dr. Vavlekas studied the polytetrafluoroethylene paste extrusion, to explain the role of structure formation on the Poissons ratio of final products such as stents and other implants. He used a model to simulate the transient tensile results. This work increases our understanding of potential treatments for atrial fibrillation or esophageal diseases. | Doctor of Philosophy in Chemical and Biological Engineering (PhD) |
| 2017 | Dr. Cochrane examined the relationship between structural and electronic properties of materials used for organic photovoltaics on the single molecule level with scanning probe microscopy. This work results in information that can lead to development of more efficient solar cell devices. | Doctor of Philosophy in Chemistry (PhD) |
| 2017 | Dr. Laver studied stem cell treatments for retinal degenerative diseases. He developed a cell-based therapeutic approach for regenerating co-dependent layers of the retina. His work will have significant impact on treatment for patients that suffer from advanced retinal degeneration. | Doctor of Philosophy in Experimental Medicine (PhD) |
| 2017 | Dr. Amini Niaki studied computational mechanics and structural analysis. He developed a multi-phase, integrated model to simulate the processing of composite materials. His work will provide engineers and researchers in the composite manufacturing industry with a fast, convenient, and accurate simulation tool. | Doctor of Philosophy in Civil Engineering (PhD) |
| 2017 | Dr. Dixon used functional magnetic resonance imaging (or fMRI) to explore the neurobiological basis of attention. This research provides new insights about the effect of time and context on how different brain networks interact. | Doctor of Philosophy in Psychology (PhD) |
| 2017 | Dr. Mohibullah examined how legacies of the 9/11 attacks, particularly Islamophobia, affected the senses of self and place of Muslims living in New York City. Her research linked questions of citizenship, identity, place and affect, and challenged the misconceptions that Muslims are monolithic and that Islam is an inherently violent belief system. | Doctor of Philosophy in Anthropology (PhD) |
| 2017 | Dr. Meng developed new methods for image-based learning for mobile robot localization, achieving state-of-the-art performance. She also developed an integrated software and hardware framework for autonomous navigation of mobile robots in uneven and unstructured environments and demonstrated the system through real-world experiments. | Doctor of Philosophy in Mechanical Engineering (PhD) |