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. Zakariaee developed methods that improve the accuracy of dose estimates for the bladder in women treated with radiotherapy for cervical cancer. She then applied these methods to study dose effects on urinary morbidity in these patients. This work contributes towards the development and application of improved dose assessment techniques in radiotherapy. | Doctor of Philosophy in Physics (PhD) |
| 2017 | Dr. Palangi studied deep learning, a branch of machine learning focused on artificial neural networks. He examined methods for sequence modelling with applications in natural languages, web search engines and distributed compressive sensing. This work furthers our understanding of artificial intelligence and human language technologies. | Doctor of Philosophy in Electrical and Computer Engineering (PhD) |
| 2017 | Dr. McKenzie studied the quantum physics of magnetic materials. He examined magnetic phase transitions, analogous to the transition between water and ice, at extremely low temperatures. This research is relevant to the development of quantum computation, as well as being of fundamental interest in quantum physics. | Doctor of Philosophy in Physics (PhD) |
| 2017 | Dr. Ghasvareh investigated the effects of Cobalt particle size on Fischer-Tropsch synthesis, a set of chemical reactions that convert a mixture of carbon monoxide and hydrogen gas to liquid hydrocarbons. Her research broadened our knowledge about the stability of Cobalt catalysts and can be applied to synthesize catalysts with a longer lifetime. | Doctor of Philosophy in Chemical and Biological Engineering (PhD) |
| 2017 | Dr. Babaei developed a novel approach for the assessment of digging conditions in open pit mining operations using electric rope shovels as a tool. The proposed approach helps mines to improve their productivity while significantly reducing the overall mining cost. Dr. Babaei's solution has been implemented in different mines in Canada. | Doctor of Philosophy in Mining Engineering (PhD) |
| 2017 | Dr. Arora studied Sikh women living in the Widow Colony slum after the 1984 Sikh massacre in Delhi, India. She found that a city's spatial configuration impacts gender violence, and that violence has long-term effects on the body, memory, and kinship. She also examined how religious practices aid healing, and 1984's importance in the Sikh diaspora. | Doctor of Philosophy in Anthropology (PhD) |
| 2017 | Dr. Cowin analyzed federal and provincial government policy on both public and private post-secondary education in BC. His research centered on fair access for students, job preparation and marketization. His focus on long term trends across the entire post-secondary system will help policy makers better assess the cumulative implications of their decisions. | Doctor of Philosophy in Educational Studies (PhD) |
| 2017 | Dr. McMillan looked at ways to improve 3D imaging of the Earth for natural resource detection and monitoring. He developed new techniques to detect thin metallic ore bodies buried in the ground from airborne electromagnetic data collected with helicopters. | Doctor of Philosophy in Geophysics (PhD) |
| 2017 | Dr. Rezaei characterized the physical and thermal properties of woody chip and pellet particles. He showed that pelletization homogenizes the physical properties and modifies the shape of particles to have an enhanced flowability. This work contributes to the replacement of coal-fired power plants with woody biomass, a cleaner, renewable alternative. | Doctor of Philosophy in Chemical and Biological Engineering (PhD) |
| 2017 | In the process of developing and optimizing new chemistry, the understanding of reaction pathways is essential. Dr. Yu studied organic reaction mechanisms using nontraditional methods. She contributed to the field by testing the limits of a new automated method of reaction monitoring, particularly in challenging environments such as the microwave reactor for organic chemistry. | Doctor of Philosophy in Chemistry (PhD) |
| 2017 | Dr. Brown discovered how malnutrition can affect gut microbes, metabolites and the immune system in the intestine. He used this information to develop the first animal model of an inflammatory disease called environmental enteropathy, which will be used to screen new therapies for reversing malnutrition. | Doctor of Philosophy in Microbiology and Immunology (PhD) |
| 2017 | Bleeding is the major side-effect of heparin anticoagulants that are used to prevent blood clotting during surgeries. Dr. Kalathottukaren developed a molecule that is nontoxic and efficient to stop bleeding induced by heparins. Successful translation of this molecule into clinics would reduce blood transfusions and make anticoagulation therapy safer. | Doctor of Philosophy in Pathology and Laboratory Medicine (PhD) |
| 2017 | Dr. Tung developed a design procedure and validation technology for earthquake resilient structures. Such structures aim to minimize repair costs and expedite recovery time. His procedure is simple to implement, and the technology is cost-effective. Researchers, engineers, and the general public will all benefit from his research outcomes. | Doctor of Philosophy in Civil Engineering (PhD) |
| 2017 | Dr. Hyrina investigated the role of key regulators of host lipid metabolism, including microRNAs and proprotein convertases during hepatitis C and dengue virus infections. These studies provide new insights into the complex host-virus interactions, which may be utilized as targets for antiviral development as well as biomarkers of infection. | Doctor of Philosophy in Microbiology and Immunology (PhD) |
| 2017 | Dr. Patterson challenged modern ideas of games by examining the social significance of parlour games as forms of cultural expression in medieval and early modern England and France. Her research shows the varied methods by which medieval players enjoyed playing games and how the idea of 'game' developed and changed over time. | Doctor of Philosophy in English (PhD) |
| 2017 | Blood transfusions are an integral component of modern-day healthcare. Dr. Atkins developed an innovative analytical tool to non-invasively determine the quality of stored red blood cells without needing to compromise the sterility of the storage bag. His findings have implications for the management and use of donated blood in medical treatments. | Doctor of Philosophy in Chemistry (PhD) |
| 2017 | Dr. Lai investigated an acute myeloid leukemia model to identify and characterise key regulators of leukemia. She determined regions of an oncogene responsible for leukemic initiation, growth and drug resistance, and identified a new gene critical to these properties. Her work provides new insight into leukemia and potential treatment targets. | Doctor of Philosophy in Experimental Medicine (PhD) |
| 2017 | Dr. Jaung studied certification of forest ecosystem services. His findings show the opportunities and challenges of applying certification to ecosystem services management. His work contributes to analyzing comprehensive management of forest resources. | Doctor of Philosophy in Forestry (PhD) |
| 2017 | Dr. Tavighi contributed to developing an overhead transmission line model for electromagnetic transients studies. The new line model is more accurate and numerically more efficient than the existing line models while it physically coincides with the behaviour of a real line. This new line model will be used in simulators for power systems' studies. | Doctor of Philosophy in Electrical and Computer Engineering (PhD) |
| 2017 | Dr. Christian examined how Indigenous cultural knowledge informs production practices when making films for Fourth World/Indigenous Cinema. Her work highlights the connections between land, story, and cultural protocols. This work will be of interest to social, political, film theorists and policy/decision makers who intersect with Indigenous arts organizations. | Doctor of Philosophy in Educational Studies (PhD) |
| 2017 | Dr. Schroeter studied the discourses of difference of students in a Francophone minority language school. She found that multiracial youth monitor talk about race, nation, class, and gender through uses of humour and denial in liminal (e.g. drama) and formal spaces. This research highlights the necessity for anti-racist and decolonizing pedagogies. | Doctor of Philosophy in Language and Literacy Education (PhD) |
| 2017 | Dr. Suarez-Gonzalez used genomics to identify genetic markers associated with traits of ecological and economical interest in natural tree hybrids. Her findings contribute to our understanding of adaptive introgression as a source of important genetic variation and have great potential for forest management in the face of climate change. | Doctor of Philosophy in Botany (PhD) |
| 2017 | Dr. Liu's doctoral studies focused on further uncovering the underlying causes of chronic myeloid leukemia. He discovered a novel protein complex in the leukemia cells and investigated the functional roles of the protein complex in disease development. His research advances our knowledge and understanding in leukemogenesis of chronic myeloid leukemia. | Doctor of Philosophy in Experimental Medicine (PhD) |
| 2017 | Dr. Chen validated the use of MRI based myelin imaging technique with electron microscopy. His work enhanced our understanding and interpretation of this technique in studying white matter damage following spinal cord injury. He also developed an accelerated version of this technique that has the potential to increase its clinical applicability. | Doctor of Philosophy in Physics (PhD) |
| 2017 | Dr. Pon characterized how mutations in the gene MEF2B may contribute to lymphoma development. She mapped, for the first time, interactions between MEF2B and other genes throughout the genome, including genes involved in cancer development. Her research contributes to our understanding of the regulatory networks altered in cancer development. | Doctor of Medicine and Doctor of Philosophy (MDPhD) |