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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Dr. Rempel developed new algorithms to improve the display of legacy content on emerging LED-based, high dynamic range display devices. He also studied humans' colour sensitivity and perception of high-contrast imagery. The results of his work can be used in the design of new generations of displays including televisions, computer monitors, and medical displays. | Doctor of Philosophy in Computer Science (PhD) |
| 2012 | Dr. Ming-Lum investigated how the anti-inflammatory protein, Interleukin-10, inhibits the activity of immune cells. His research led to the development of a novel class of therapeutics, potentially applicable for treatment of inflammatory and autoimmune disorders, such as sepsis and inflammatory bowel disease. | Doctor of Philosophy in Experimental Medicine (PhD) |
| 2012 | Dr. Mottershead performed measurements on the electronic structure of two high-temperature superconductors through angle-resolved photoemission spectroscopy and constructed a new measurement system. Both the measurements themselves and the technological innovations of the new system significantly advance the field. | Doctor of Philosophy in Physics (PhD) |
| 2012 | Dr. Hosseini Amin developed a numerical model to simulate the behaviour of malaria-infected red blood cells. This model and the results of the simulation can shed light on the current understanding of disease progression, and help to design more effective antimalarial drugs and more accurate detection devices for early diagnosis of malaria. | Doctor of Philosophy in Chemical and Biological Engineering (PhD) |
| 2012 | Dr. Williams investigated the professional ethics experiences of eating disorder psychotherapists who, themselves, had experienced an eating disorder. She identified significant challenges for therapists who disclose their eating disorder histories in professional environments, and explored the ethical risks associated with the profession's silence on this issue. | Doctor of Philosophy in Counselling Psychology (PhD) |
| 2012 | Dr. Chan explored dementia caring in Chinese families and showed how family members draw on different cultures in complex, fluid, and non-thinking ways. The complex co-constitution of culture, emotion, and practice in non-thinking ways suggests alternative modes of knowing and being, such as emotional rationality. | Doctor of Philosophy in Social Work (PhD) |
| 2012 | Dr. Dobie examined how nerve cells make connections with each other by using microscopy to observe synapse formation in real time. He also studied how synapse development is affected by proteins implicated in the presence of autism. His findings provide insight into how the brain forms neural connections,which can possibly lead to novel therapeutics for neurodevelopmental disorders. | Doctor of Philosophy in Neuroscience (PhD) |
| 2012 | Dr. Thompson studied the structure of sentences in Halkomelem, a Central Salish language. His conclusions provide insights into the way in which phrases and sentences are built. This work will assist grammarians and contribute to the body of knowledge around First Nations languages. | Doctor of Philosophy in Linguistics (PhD) |
| 2012 | Dr. Eade used the fruit fly as a model in order to develop a method of disrupting the function of genes in the adult brain. He discovered a distinct mechanism that regulates genes and maintains the function and identity of brain cells throughout life. This work has implications for the treatment of age-related degenerative diseases, such as Alzheimer's. | Doctor of Philosophy in Cell and Developmental Biology (PhD) |
| 2012 | Dr. Velapatino examined the proteins of persistent bacteria from patients with the tropical disease, melioidosis, and the interaction of two related species of bacteria, with immune cells. His research explored bacterial persistence in chronic diseases and contributes to understanding mechanisms of evasion of people's immune defenses by these bacteria. | Doctor of Philosophy in Pathology and Laboratory Medicine (PhD) |
| 2012 | Dr. Cohen showed how experience with nuclear weapons moderates the high conflict propensity of weak revisionist new nuclear powers. He developed a psychological model that synthesised extant theories about the consequences of nuclear proliferation and offered predictions and policies to address Iranian and North Korean nuclear proliferation. | Doctor of Philosophy in Political Science (PhD) |
| 2012 | Dr. Stern explored intercultural dynamics as they impacted the care of people with dementia in a long-term care facility. Her findings help to begin the acknowledgment and development of more culturally competent and person-centred dementia care in elder care settings as a priority for an increasingly ethnoculturally diverse aging demographic. | Doctor of Philosophy in Social Work (PhD) |
| 2012 | By interviewing elementary teachers before and after their practicum, Dr. Adler's research discovered how teachers' pedagogical content knowledge is transformed while in teacher education. | Doctor of Philosophy in Curriculum Studies (PhD) |
| 2012 | Statistical analyses often compare groups such as males versus females or Asians versus Latinos. These comparisons ignore heterogeneity within groups (e.g., diversity among women or among examinees from different ethnic backgrounds) leading to largely inaccurate claims. Dr. Oliveri's research addresses the within-group heterogeneity issue in construct comparability analyses to obtain more accurate results when comparing manifest groups. | Doctor of Philosophy in Measurement, Evaluation and Research Methodology (PhD) |
| 2012 | Dr. Johns investigated the incidence and prevalence of cardiovascular complications arising from HIV and its treatment. His research helped to determine the best possible therapeutic avenues for patients at risk for cardiovascular disease. | Doctor of Philosophy in Experimental Medicine (PhD) |
| 2012 | Dr. Mee studied the distribution and ecology of an asexually reproducing fish species, and examined processes influencing coexistence of this asexual species with sexually reproducing fish species. His work on this unique component of Canada's biodiversity contributes to a general understanding of the evolution of sexual reproduction. | Doctor of Philosophy in Zoology (PhD) |
| 2012 | Dr. Morrison studied in the field of pure mathematics, specifically Algebraic Geometry. A new technique known as dimensional reduction was developed to compute the virtual motives of certain moduli spaces. It was applied to give new calculations in agreement with the predictions of string theorists. | Doctor of Philosophy in Mathematics (PhD) |
| 2012 | Kathryn Michel gathered stories of language regeneration from Chief Atahm School, a Secwepemc language immersion school in the Interior of BC. Through a theoretical and methodological approach based on Secwepemc storytelling, she illuminated areas of agency and resiliency within Indigenous language revitalization. | Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership and Policy (EdD) |
| 2012 | Dr. Murphy Odo compared paper and online versions of an ESL literacy assessment, and found they were equally valid. He also found that test takers' beliefs about their test performances were often different from their actual test scores in each mode. These findings will allow ESL testing specialists to use the online test in place of a paper version. | Doctor of Philosophy in Language and Literacy Education (PhD) |
| 2012 | Dr. Lau developed a method for enhancing contrast in images. It is used for converting color images to gray, creating images for different displays, creating images for colorblind people, and combining images. | Doctor of Philosophy in Computer Science (PhD) |
| 2012 | Dr. Carrier-Moisan conducted an ethnographic study of sex tourism in Natal, Brazil. She showed that foreign men and Brazilian women blur affect and interest in ways that challenge common understandings of sex tourism as exploitation. She also revealed that for Brazilian women, sex tourism is a means to achieve social and spatial mobility. | Doctor of Philosophy in Anthropology (PhD) |
| 2012 | Dr. Nabavi engaged in a critical analysis of social citizenship in Canada. Focusing on the experiences of young Iranian immigrants,she demonstrated that citizenship learning is tied to the social,cultural,spatial, and political contexts of immigrants' lived experiences.Her research offers practical recommendations for the reform Canadian citizenship education models. | Doctor of Philosophy in Educational Studies (PhD) |
| 2012 | Dr. Hoffman investigated the compositional and mechanical properties of the extremely dense matter found in the outer layers of neutron stars. Her studies indicate a different composition than expected and that the mechanical properties depend on the structure of the outer layers. This research has implications for the interpretation of observations of neutron stars. | Doctor of Philosophy in Astronomy (PhD) |
| 2012 | Dr. Diotte's research explored connections between labour narratives and discourses of power, gender, patriarchy, tourism, and history in the literature of British Columbia. His research expands our knowledge of literature written about British Columbia and demonstrates how stories of labour connect to larger social and economic concerns. | Doctor of Philosophy in English (PhD) |
| 2012 | Dr. Kim examined multiple images of Korean shamanism, both positive and negative. His goal was to discover how those images affect the shamans' view of themselves, and influence their rituals. It is hoped this study will contribute to overcoming criticisms against various shamanic practices which are not regarded as following the traditional way. | Doctor of Philosophy in Asian Studies (PhD) |