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 | Program |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Dr. Escalante Soberanis advanced the science of wind turbine deployment, for renewable energy production. He partnered with the global turbine manufacturer, Vestas, to develop new approaches to analyse wind data, for the study of wind variations. His results can lead to better control system strategies and enable reduced costs and increased efficiency. | Doctor of Philosophy in Mechanical Engineering (PhD) |
| 2015 | Dr. Jenkins' research focuses on mental health and community-based intervention development. Her findings illuminate how context shapes mental health, and she has contributed to a framework to guide evidence-based action. This research aids in addressing a leading public health challenge through creation of context-relevant mental health interventions. | Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing (PhD) |
| 2015 | In her research, Dr. Gies illuminated a unique and previously unrecognized microbial community that thrives in the dark, methane-saturated waters of Sakinaw Lake. Using cutting edge technologies she gained insight into their ability to produce methane, and unveiled an economic potential that could eventually lead to a more sustainable future. | Doctor of Philosophy in Microbiology and Immunology (PhD) |
| 2015 | In order to address the impacts of climate change, international development institutions implement adaptation policies. Dr. Webber's research critically examined these attempts to adapt. She found prevailing approaches are insufficient for addressing climate impacts in the vulnerable Small Island Developing States of Kiribati and Solomon Islands. | Doctor of Philosophy in Geography (PhD) |
| 2015 | Dr. Gunawardana's doctoral studies focused on discovering novel mutations that are frequent in B cell lymphoma, the cancer in blood cells. He found these gene mutations play an important role in the formation of these cancers. These findings will lead to the development of potential new drugs and better treatments for patients affected by lymphoma. | Doctor of Philosophy in Pathology and Laboratory Medicine (PhD) |
| 2015 | Dr. Conn studied the factors that helped or hindered police officers as they tried to maintain life roles outside of policing. Personal standards were the strongest helping factor and work hours were the strongest hindering factor as they sought to achieve balance. This research helps us understand the work-life balance practices of police officers. | Doctor of Philosophy in Counselling Psychology (PhD) |
| 2015 | Dr. Dujakovic studied the development of the printing industry in France in the late 15th and early 16th century. Focusing on a specific series of illustrated books, she examined the complex transition from scribal to printing culture. Her research highlights the importance of the illustrated book in the artistic practices of the period. | Doctor of Philosophy in Art History (PhD) |
| 2015 | Dr. Meyer performed a detailed analysis of the behavior of two large computer storage systems. He found that in many cases simple opportunities to increase performance and compress data have been passed over in favor of more complex and costly alternatives. The data in this work stands as the largest file system metadata study performed to date. | Doctor of Philosophy in Computer Science (PhD) |
| 2015 | Dr. Slangen developed a new apparatus to investigate the soil erosion that is caused by water flowing in and around dams made of earth in British Columbia. The experimental findings yielded two distinct erosion phenomena that may occur within a dam and/or its foundation. Engineers need to consider both phenomena when assessing the safety of dams. | Doctor of Philosophy in Civil Engineering (PhD) |
| 2015 | Dr. Kasahara completed his doctoral studies in the field of Chemistry. He developed a synthetic route towards an intermediate for a complex natural product. | Doctor of Philosophy in Chemistry (PhD) |
| 2015 | Dr. Mohareri completed his doctoral research in the field of Electrical and Computer Engineering. He developed novel systems and methods to integrate advanced imaging for prostate cancer surgical procedures. He proved clinical usefulness of the methods by performing extensive clinical studies and showing improved visualization and surgical workflow. | Doctor of Philosophy in Electrical and Computer Engineering (PhD) |
| 2015 | Dr. Ardila Garcia examined the diversity of fungal parasites, or Microsporidia, in the Northwest Pacific ocean. He discovered and characterized the first case of a microsporidian infection in a marine roundworm. This discovery led to novel insights into the co-evolution of host-parasite interactions between microsporidian parasites and roundworms. | Doctor of Philosophy in Botany (PhD) |
| 2015 | Dr. Gonzalez developed and taught a sustainability leadership course. It was designed to fill a gap in higher education, by empowering students to develop the skills to mobilize purposeful change in today's complex world. His analysis of outcomes suggest a need for more courses and programs that integrate practical and embodied leadership skills. | Doctor of Philosophy in Forestry (PhD) |
| 2015 | Dr. Lindstrom worked on predicting the operation of a magnetized target fusion reactor, a design for clean energy that crushes a plasma in an imploding shell of molten metal. By writing a program to simulate the system, and a careful series of pencil-and-paper estimates, he inferred key features of the device and ways to improve its efficiency. | Doctor of Philosophy in Mathematics (PhD) |
| 2015 | Dr. Milton studied the geology of the copper deposits of the Mackenzie Mountains, in the Northwest Territories. He discovered that the copper was concentrated by the convection of hot, salty fluids, long after the sedimentary host-rocks were formed. His research will aid explorers and prospectors in their search for Earth's copper resources. | Doctor of Philosophy in Geological Sciences (PhD) |
| 2015 | Dr. Xue studied the mechanism used to insert micronized copper into wood treated with anti-fungal preservatives. She showed that the formation of Cu-wood complexes is controlled by the available acidic protons in wood. The findings will be used to evaluate the treatment under the influence of environmental factors such as soil contact and fungal attack. | Doctor of Philosophy in Chemistry (PhD) |
| 2015 | Dr. Smessaert studied computional models of polymer glasses with the goal to better understand plastics and related materials. He illuminated microscopic processes that link mechanical activity to weak points in the molecular structure. The results provide new insights that assist the development of a theory of plasticity for non-crystalline solids. | Doctor of Philosophy in Physics (PhD) |
| 2015 | Dr. Ibrahim studied the development of pre-leukemia disorders at the BC Cancer Research Centre. Her work has led to a better understanding of how malignant cells interact with normal components of the bone marrow. She has identified important signaling pathways that can be therapeutically targeted in the fight against blood cancers. | Doctor of Philosophy in Interdisciplinary Oncology (PhD) |
| 2015 | Dr. Karimfazli studied the buoyancy-driven flow of non-Newtonian fluids. Her research provides insight into various peculiarities of these flows, such as simultaneous development of solid-like and fluid-like features. Her thesis paves the way to understanding various industrial and natural processes ranging from cementing to mantle convection. | Doctor of Philosophy in Mechanical Engineering (PhD) |
| 2015 | Dr. Liu completed his doctoral studies in the field of Chemistry and he focussed on the mechanisms of gastritis and peptic ulcer. He discovered the structure of a new protein important for the survival of the bacteria, Helicobacter pylori, which trigger ulcers. His findings identified a new target for gastrointestinal drugs development. | Doctor of Philosophy in Chemistry (PhD) |
| 2015 | Dr. Germain used a long-term study of wild songbirds to examine the relative influences of habitat quality and the quality of individual birds on survival and reproductive success. This work highlights the importance of accounting for intrinsic variation among individuals when identifying the habitat features which influence their life-history. | Doctor of Philosophy in Forestry (PhD) |
| 2015 | Dr. Goessling studied the ways in which youth activists in a social justice organization construct meaning from their experiences. This research resulted in a set of narratives describing what it means to be a youth in a neoliberal society. These stories of young people's engagement with society reveal ways in which youth transform it, and themselves. | Doctor of Philosophy in Human Development, Learning, and Culture (PhD) |
| 2015 | Dr. Cai studied the 802.11 interference problem in WiFi networks, and showed a direct correlation between network congestion and wireless interference. He argued for trading some bandwidth for less interference and better fairness in 802.11 networks. He proposed a system to identify interference by correlating throughput changes of wireless devices. | Doctor of Philosophy in Computer Science (PhD) |
| 2015 | Dr. Kalicki examined the reasons East Asian states respond differently to pressures to supplement their domestic labour markets with foreign workers. He found that security fears and bureaucratic rivalry condition the admission of low-skilled migrants. These findings add to our understanding of the politics of labour importation in advanced economies. | Doctor of Philosophy in Political Science (PhD) |
| 2015 | Dr. Roy aimed to understand the economic and political changes in India, and how they affected different marginalized groups. He looked at the effects of political quotas of Scheduled Castes and Tribes, the effect of British colonization on communal conflict in independent India, and the evolution of relative economic conditions of Muslims in India. | Doctor of Philosophy in Economics (PhD) |