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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Dr. Zhang's doctoral work focused on the mechanism study of phosphorus polymer materials. It resulted in a a competing cyclization-decyclization and isomerization-addition steps in the polymerization. These findings will benefit the future study of these novel phosphorus containing polymers which could potentially be used in fire retardant materials. | Doctor of Philosophy in Chemistry (PhD) |
| 2024 | Dr. Smit’s work emphasized the importance of considering the mental health of parents in parenting interventions for children with ADHD. Findings suggested that parent mental health is associated with parenting behaviours. Her work further highlighted the importance of tailoring parenting interventions to enhance parent engagement. | Doctor of Philosophy in Psychology (PhD) |
| 2024 | Dr. Russell conducted translational research to examine individual susceptibility to the risk-promoting effect of cues on decision making among those in the community with and without problematic gambling involvement. By using an animal model of decision making, she investigated the underlying neurobiological processes these cues may use to potentiate decisional risk. | Doctor of Philosophy in Psychology (PhD) |
| 2024 | Dr. Wang investigated the effect of DNA-PK inhibition when combined with Chemotherapy or Radiotherapy for solid tumor treatment. His findings revealed DNA-PK as a therapeutic target to enhance the potency of conventional cancer therapies and suggested a selective tumor-targeting strategy is needed to exploit the full potential of DNA-PK inhibitors. | Doctor of Philosophy in Interdisciplinary Oncology (PhD) |
| 2024 | Dr. Antarvedi Goda developed a framework to understand fracture of soft materials. Understanding its failure mechanisms, we can design tougher materials that are resistant to tear and cuts. | Doctor of Philosophy in Mechanical Engineering (PhD) |
| 2024 | Dr. Hofmann used high-throughput microscopy, machine learning and creative visualizations to map protein changes in yeast cells to look at how membrane contact site proteins change localization. Additionally, she conducted teaching research and explored the attitudes of undergraduate biology students towards biology and math. | Doctor of Philosophy in Genome Science and Technology (PhD) |
| 2024 | Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, aka COPD, is the 3rd leading cause of death worldwide. Dr. Nwozor studied the interplay between ageing and cigarette smoke in the development and progression of COPD, showed that epithelial barrier function and lung fibroblast repair decrease with age and identified potential therapeutic interventions for COPD. | Doctor of Philosophy in Pharmacology (PhD) |
| 2024 | Dr. Chi studied distributed and collaborative machine learning approaches that enable stakeholders to share insights encapsulated in knowledge graphs. Her work emphasized data privacy, security, and integrity in collaborations. Her research enhances the practicality of collaborative machine learning and promotes cross-domain knowledge sharing. | Doctor of Philosophy in Electrical and Computer Engineering (PhD) |
| 2024 | Dr. Petry Moecke's work advanced telehealth physiotherapy for Indigenous people, emphasizing the need to establish trusting therapeutic relationships. She developed best practice recommendations to help physiotherapists deliver culturally safe care to Indigenous people, enhancing healthcare access, experiences, and outcomes through telehealth. | Doctor of Philosophy in Rehabilitation Sciences (PhD) |
| 2024 | Dr. Shahnaz employed an ecological momentary assessment methodology to explore the short-term temporal associations and contexts of Eating disorders (ED) behaviours and suicidal thoughts. | Doctor of Philosophy in Psychology (PhD) |
| 2024 | Dr. Sauge investigated how the byproduct of losartan, EXP3179, specifically improves blood vessel function by raising nitric oxide levels, regardless of its effects on blood pressure. Her research offers new insights into the protective roles of losartan in chronic lung diseases and paves the way for novel therapies beyond hypertension management. | Doctor of Philosophy in Pharmacology (PhD) |
| 2024 | Dr. Milewski's research focuses on the poetry of seventeenth-century German author Gertrud Möller and especially the songbooks that she published in collaboration with composer Johann Sebastiani. This work advances existing scholarship on Baroque song culture and the creative practices of female authors of this early modern period. | Doctor of Philosophy in Germanic Studies (PhD) |
| 2024 | Dr. Rutigliano showed that childbirth has a large negative effect on women-founded start-ups. This effect is partly driven by traditional gender norms and partly by lack of childcare. These results can inform the design of policies in support of women entrepreneurs. | Doctor of Philosophy in Business Administration in Finance (PhD) |
| 2024 | Dr. Yiwen Jin studies healthcare delivery processes. He utilizes data-driven methods to facilitate innovative solutions in emergency departments and operating rooms. Collaborating with healthcare practitioners, his research generates insights for better decision-making. He also studies supply chain management of companies using empirical methods. | Doctor of Philosophy in Business Administration in Management Science (PhD) |
| 2024 | Dr. Gómez López examines various interactions between Campesinos and the páramo land looking into historical and contemporary struggles in the Sumapaz region. He highlights the vital role of Campesino initiatives in promoting sustainable agricultural and conservation practices, seeking to mitigate the impacts of extractivism and climate change. | Doctor of Philosophy in Interdisciplinary Studies (PhD) |
| 2024 | Dr. Quinton studied how urban greening and gentrification become connected in Canadian cities. Her research has shown that current approaches to greening contribute to upholding inequitable patterns in the distribution of urban vegetation. | Doctor of Philosophy in Forestry (PhD) |
| 2024 | Dr. Hanlon’s research investigated several poetry matches from tenth- to twelfth-century Japan. His research examined matches with clever riddles, sassy love poems, and political drama, provided insight into the history of Japanese poetic games, and included translations and explanations for 140 waka poems. | Doctor of Philosophy in Asian Studies (PhD) |
| 2024 | Dr. Kritharis developed a novel cell-free protein synthesis system (CFPS) for the production of vaccines. He demonstrated that life-saving components can be produced with CFPS. In addition, he significantly reduced the cost of CFPS paving the way for cheaper vaccines with greater access for the developing world. | Doctor of Philosophy in Chemical and Biological Engineering (PhD) |
| 2024 | Dr. Zhou contributed to light-matter interaction with polarization imaging and quantifications for biophotonics and biomedical research. | Doctor of Philosophy in Electrical and Computer Engineering (PhD) |
| 2024 | Dr.Fan developed advanced methods for high-dimensional dependence modeling using latent variables and copulas. Dr. Fan's research offers efficient and flexible tools for modeling and understanding multivariate dependencies in high-dimensional datasets. | Doctor of Philosophy in Statistics (PhD) |
| 2024 | Dr. Kunstner studied optimization for machine learning. His work develops new algorithms that automatically adapt to the problem and identifies bottlenecks in the training of deep learning models. These advances support the development of more efficient machine learning systems that take less human efforts to tune. | Doctor of Philosophy in Computer Science (PhD) |
| 2024 | Dr. Tegegn's research explores, at a molecular level, how the dengue virus, one of the world’s most prevalent pathogens, causes life-threatening bleeding. During infection, dengue hijacks platelets and their parent cells, marking them with signals that lead to depletion. Her findings offer a novel treatment target for dengue hemorrhagic fever. | Doctor of Philosophy in Pathology and Laboratory Medicine (PhD) |
| 2024 | Dr. Fukuda developed advanced supported liquid membranes for the efficient recovery of medium-chain fatty acids from organic waste. His work enhances sustainable waste management by converting waste into valuable biochemicals, providing a practical solution to environmental pollution and supporting the circular economy. | Doctor of Philosophy in Civil Engineering (PhD) |
| 2024 | Dr. Wardell showed that engineered immune cells can protect transplanted tissue and guard against autoimmunity. Her studies lay part of the groundwork for bringing this cell therapy to the clinic. | Doctor of Philosophy in Experimental Medicine (PhD) |
| 2024 | Dr. Angeli used field experiments and economic theory to study the labor market, social media, and social coordination. He has shown how holding pessimistic beliefs about discrimination can make it harder for someone to find a job, implying that policies addressing labor market discrimination should also consider effects on jobseekers' beliefs. | Doctor of Philosophy in Economics (PhD) |