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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Dr. Gong studied the controlled release of drugs that treat osteoporosis. These anti-osteoporotic drugs come from calcium phosphate silicate bone cement. His research proved that this drug delivery system could effectively restore osteoporotic bone fractures, and is therefore beneficial for bone restoration of patients suffering from osteoporosis. . | Doctor of Philosophy in Materials Engineering (PhD) |
| 2015 | Dr. Bjorkman studied the ecological and evolutionary impact of climate change in the Arctic tundra. She showed that Arctic plants will respond to warming temperatures through both plastic and adaptive changes, and that local environmental conditions other than temperature will also influence the direction and magnitude of these changes. | Doctor of Philosophy in Geography (PhD) |
| 2015 | Dr. Fabbi developed an innovative initiative to support Arctic Studies and Indigenous language programs at the Canadian Studies Center at the University of Washington. Considering the Arctic as a distinct world region, informed by Inuit concepts of territory and sovereignty, reconfigures the approaches used for research and practice in the area. | Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership and Policy (EdD) |
| 2015 | Dr. Gooding helped elucidate apparent inconsistencies in the unification of general relativity and quantum theory, by constructing and analysing a theoretical model of a self-gravitating interferometer. Dr. Gooding also used an extension of this model to demonstrate a novel form of intrinsic decoherence due to gravitational self-interaction. | Doctor of Philosophy in Physics (PhD) |
| 2015 | Dr. Duncan completed her doctoral program in the field of Experimental Medicine. She studied signalling pathways in innate immune cells exposed to bacterial products. Her research revealed a novel pathway for pathogen recognition and has implications for human health and disease, most particularly the development of sepsis and septic shock. | Doctor of Philosophy in Experimental Medicine (PhD) |
| 2015 | Dr. Isenor studied aerosol particles at low temperatures and determined some of the properties of those particles, such as size and shape. She also conducted experiments to examine the freezing of single, liquid particles. This work is important to help predict the types of cloud particles that may be present in the atmospheres of planets and moons. | Doctor of Philosophy in Chemistry (PhD) |
| 2015 | Dr. Leung's research focused on cardiovascular complications of diabetes. She investigated potential factors that influence contractile functions of the heart and blood vessels in both type 1 and type 2 diabetes. Her results provide important insights on how specific drugs can improve cardiovascular performance in the diabetic population. | Doctor of Philosophy in Pharmacology (PhD) |
| 2015 | Dr. Sanders conducted research into the cause of Huntington disease, a fatal disease that attacks neurons in the brain. She found that the protein HIP14 is essential for life and is involved in localization in the cell, neuron function, and Huntington disease. Her research may lead to new treatments for Huntington disease, epilepsy, and paralysis. | Doctor of Philosophy in Neuroscience (PhD) |
| 2015 | Dr. Tak studied plant-based insecticides, especially plant essential oils. He found that a synergy between the essential oil components was produced by increased penetration of the compounds through the insect's skin, which is called a cuticle layer. These studies may guide us to develop more efficient botanical insecticides for pest control. | Doctor of Philosophy in Plant Science (PhD) |
| 2015 | Dr. Wong developed a model of chronic jaw muscle pain that used nerve growth factor, a key mediator of pain, to induce muscle tenderness. He found that it works, in part, via activation of a specific glutamate receptor on nerve fibers. The effect is also greater in females than in males. These findings may lead to new treatments for this disorder. | Doctor of Philosophy in Neuroscience (PhD) |
| 2015 | Dr. Lawson completed his doctoral studies in the field of Physics. His research focussed on the observational consequences of a novel compact composite dark matter model. | Doctor of Philosophy in Physics (PhD) |
| 2015 | Dr. Najafi researched ways to improve the accuracy of medical procedures guided by diagnostic sonography, which aids imaging. His new methods for calibrating and tracking measure anatomical targets and needles with an accuracy of less than a millimeter. These methods are now the world standard, and will improve surgery, biopsies and drug delivery. | Doctor of Philosophy in Electrical and Computer Engineering (PhD) |
| 2015 | Dr. Copley studied developmental changes in blood stem cells. He showed that such changes are regulated by a molecular pathway that is controlled at the level of the stem cell itself. This research may inform methods to expand blood stem cells and help to explain the unique behaviour of childhood leukemias compared to adult leukemias. | Doctor of Medicine and Doctor of Philosophy (MDPhD) |
| 2015 | Dr. Yang studied the ways in which families change their work patterns after receiving cash. He showed that married women would temporarily leave their jobs right after receiving a tax refund. He concluded the lack of borrowing opportunity may play important roles in his findings, which have important implications for the design of fiscal policies. | Doctor of Philosophy in Economics (PhD) |
| 2015 | Dr. Mallick developed new schemes to improve the performance of wireless networks. By allocating the radio resources efficiently, his proposed schemes can reduce the power consumption of relay-based cooperative networks. This would result in improved spectrum and power utilization, leading to more efficient and cost-competitive wireless networks. | Doctor of Philosophy in Electrical and Computer Engineering (PhD) |
| 2015 | Dr. Powers studied the use of satellite imagery and other geospatial techniques for large-area conservation. He focused on challenges in protecting current and future Canadian boreal forest ecosystems and biodiversity. His research contributed to progress in mapping biodiversity, locating critical habitat, and addressing the impact of climate change. | Doctor of Philosophy in Forestry (PhD) |
| 2015 | Dr. Honarvar focused on a new medical imaging technique called elastography, which measures tissue elasticity. He developed novel methods for calculating tissue elasticity, producing high quality and accurate elasticity images in a quick and efficient way. Tissue elastography can be used as a useful diagnostic tool, especially for cancer detection. | Doctor of Philosophy in Mechanical Engineering (PhD) |
| 2015 | Dr. Young developed an Indigenous teaching and learning approach with Anishnabe-Cree Elders. The study outlines the teaching methods that strengthen peoples' holistic health and maintain sustainable ecologies. The research benefits educators working with Indigenous contexts, land-based education and those interested in social justice leadership. | Doctor of Philosophy in Educational Studies (PhD) |
| 2015 | Dr. Zeb conducted his research in the area of communication management. He developed a methodology to define communications for implementation in software. Software developers, construction industry experts and general users can apply this methodology to effectively and efficiently define various kinds of communication in the construction industry. | Doctor of Philosophy in Civil Engineering (PhD) |
| 2015 | Dr. Sukava explored the development of anatomical terminology in classical Greece, and its mixed reception by non-medical authors. He offers the most complete assessment of classical Greek body terms to date, and contributes to our understanding of the dissemination of specialized medical knowledge in antiquity, from Homer to the 4th century BCE. | Doctor of Philosophy in Classics (PhD) |
| 2015 | Dr. Zobel's work focused on forced cessation of lactation in dairy cows and goats. This routine practice can increase illness and other welfare concerns. She provided the first evidence that stopping milking causes frustration in cows. Her novel goat work identified behavioral indicators that may help farmers identify animals at risk of becoming ill. | Doctor of Philosophy in Applied Animal Biology (PhD) |
| 2015 | Dr. Valerio studied food greenhouses that admit light in the day, but lose heat at night. He designed a greenhouse cover that behaves like a window when it's sunny, but become thermally-insulated when it isn't. This Light Valve has the potential to make winter agriculture feasible in cold climates, by increasing the thermal properties of greenhouses. | Doctor of Philosophy in Interdisciplinary Studies (PhD) |
| 2015 | Dr. Gao completed his doctoral research in the field of Chemistry. He studied mass spectrometry and his findings allow for improved modelling of space charge effects. In addition he developed a new method to reduce these effects. As a result, the instrument performance of linear quadrupole ion trap mass analyzers can be improved. | Doctor of Philosophy in Chemistry (PhD) |
| 2015 | Dr. Komarnisky studied Mexican migrants in Alaska. She found that both locations, and a shared experience of mobility between them, are what makes these people feel at home in the world. This study adds to our understanding of migration patterns and experiences of place, and can contribute to policies that improve the lives of migrants everywhere. | Doctor of Philosophy in Anthropology (PhD) |
| 2015 | Dr. Trepanier completed her doctoral studies in the field of Curriculum Studies. She explored how museum visitors think and talk about learning in the context of an evaluation exercise. Her research will help improve self-report methods for the study of museum visit outcomes. | Doctor of Philosophy in Curriculum Studies (PhD) |