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. Moos analyzed how young adults made housing and location decisions in Vancouver and Montreal between 1981 and 2006. His comparative research informs theory and policy in housing market dynamics, and the relations between housing, generational change and social equity, and the environmental impacts of residential location patterns. | Doctor of Philosophy in Geography (PhD) |
| 2012 | Dr. Canada's work critiques the BC provincial child welfare system's use of the term "Aboriginal" in policies, legislation, and practices. She proposes an alternative, culturally-safe child welfare model called The Métis People's Model. Based on a Métis worldview, it will contribute to transformative change for Métis people in the province of BC. | Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership and Policy (EdD) |
| 2012 | Dr. Nazari developed a new hydrometallurgical method to recover copper from copper concentrates more effectively than other current processes. Her work proved that miniscule amounts of silver can enhance the galvanic properties of pyrite to greatly accelerate the rate of leaching of copper concentrates in the pyrite-catalyzed Galvanox process. | Doctor of Philosophy in Materials Engineering (PhD) |
| 2012 | Dr. Eadie investigated brain plasticity in a model of Fragile-X syndrome, the most common form of inherited intellectual disability. He discovered abnormalities in neuronal morphology and physiology in a brain region associated with learning and emotion, thereby identifying a novel therapeutic target. | Doctor of Medicine and Doctor of Philosophy (MDPhD) |
| 2012 | Dr. Nelson co-invented a novel sporting helmet to prevent neck and spinal cord injuries from head-first crashes. The helmet keeps the head in motion throughout an impact to reduce the neck exposure to torso momentum. His work helped secure intellectual property rights and the formation of a UBC spin-off company. | Doctor of Philosophy in Biomedical Engineering (PhD) |
| 2012 | Dr. McKevitt studied the rate of recovery of nickel and copper from solution using ion exchange. Based on data from batch experiments, she was able to combine two engineering models into a new equation, which was verified by using it to predict the performance of a continuous miniplant. | Doctor of Philosophy in Materials Engineering (PhD) |
| 2012 | Dr. Lu developed an accurate and efficient system to automatically track and identify players in broadcast sports videos. This system will greatly reduce the effort of collecting game statistics and enhance a user's viewing experience. | Doctor of Philosophy in Computer Science (PhD) |
| 2012 | Dr. Berkhout examined the role of social identity in gender-based disparities to using antiretroviral therapy in Vancouver's inner city. Her work demonstrated how social interests, institutional authorities, relations of power, and strategies of social control are resisted and internalized by women negotiating HIV/AIDS care. Using feminist philosophy and social studies of medicine, Dr. Berkhout reframes adherence issues using agency and autonomy. | Doctor of Philosophy in Experimental Medicine (PhD) |
| 2012 | Dr. Nouri studied the design of high-speed radio transceivers. She investigated ways to reduce the noise emitting from electronic circuits, known as oscillators, used in those transceivers. It is expected that simulations used in this study will assist in the production of more power-efficient components for high-security radio transmission equipment. | Doctor of Philosophy in Electrical and Computer Engineering (PhD) |
| 2012 | Dr. Chang showed in the developing heart and adult blood vessels that the Notch pathway regulates the production of nitric oxide. These studies provide a better understanding of how heart valves develop and how blood vessels uses the same signaling pathway for to increase blood flow to tissues. | Doctor of Philosophy in Experimental Medicine (PhD) |
| 2012 | Dr. Duncan studied the role of intracellular signaling pathways in neural development and circuit formation using live cell microscopy to image neuron growth. Her studies uncovered novel molecular mechanisms by which sensory experience can lead to long-term changes in the form, structure, and function of neurons within the developing brain. | Doctor of Philosophy in Neuroscience (PhD) |
| 2012 | Dr. Cassis studied the causes of cadmium levels, stress levels, and mortalities in cultured oysters. He worked closely with BC oyster farmers to improve their culture methods based on a better understanding of the marine environment. | Doctor of Philosophy in Oceanography (PhD) |
| 2012 | Dr. Kayaalp's dissertation explores the experiences of social, cultural and educational inclusion and exclusion of Turkish immigrant youth in Vancouver. The findings of the study indicate that Turkish youths' experiences change according to their immigration and socio-economic status, gender, and religious affiliation. | Doctor of Philosophy in Educational Studies (PhD) |
| 2012 | Recent advances in genetic sciences offer access to tests that can improve prediction, diagnosis and treatment of diseases. Dr. Najaf-zadeh evaluated the clinical benefits and costs of using several genetic tests in medical practice. His research will contribute to the selection of genetic tests that are most valuable for patients, physicians and society. | Doctor of Philosophy in Pharmaceutical Sciences (PhD) |
| 2012 | Dr. Gosselin demonstrated how two frameworks associated with scholarship on the pedagogy of historical thinking help conceptualize experiences of exhibition makers and museum visitors. Her research underscores the need for museums to consider their role as promoters of historical consciousness in fulfilling their educational mandate and maintaining their social relevance. | Doctor of Philosophy in Curriculum Studies (PhD) |
| 2012 | Much of our macroscopic and quantum level understanding of matter comes from spectroscopy, the measurement of the absorption and emission of radiation. Dr. Hammond's research developed a novel, coherent, high-power radiation source operating in the extreme ultra-violet regime that has enabled an entirely new set of spectroscopic studies. | Doctor of Philosophy in Physics (PhD) |
| 2012 | Dr. Vafaei studied the properties of Dark Matter distribution in the Universe. Dark matter does not emit light and cannot be observed directly. She developed efficient methods to infer the dark matter properties in the Universe by studying Dark Matter's effects on the shapes of millions of galaxies. | Doctor of Philosophy in Physics (PhD) |
| 2012 | Dr. Chen has significantly improved our understanding of the terrestrial carbon cycle. By integrating ecosystem modeling, footprint analysis, and remote sensing, his innovative fusion of data and models allows for better understanding of carbon fluxes on scales of the stand, the landscape and the region. This research provides a sound basis for shaping carbon management policies to address climate change. | Doctor of Philosophy in Forestry (PhD) |
| 2012 | Dr. Habil Zare discussed important challenges in data analysis that lead to improvements in medicine and biological research. In particular, he applied advanced mathematical theories to enhance lymphoma diagnosis by analyzing flow cytometry using his novel computational techniques. | Doctor of Philosophy in Computer Science (PhD) |
| 2012 | Dr. Rose studied a particular type of counting problem that arises naturally at the intersection of physics, geometry, and number theory. His work helps to provide further clarification of a major unresolved problem in these fields. The findings are of significance for understanding the geometry of surfaces. | Doctor of Philosophy in Mathematics (PhD) |
| 2012 | Dr. Rajput's research provided new insight for the role of somatostatin receptors in neurological disorders. He demonstrated that lack of somatostatin receptors mimic neurochemical changes observed in Huntington's disease models. Activation of somatostatin receptors dissociates NMDARs complex formation and modulates downstream signaling pathways involved in excitotoxicity. | Doctor of Philosophy in Pharmaceutical Sciences (PhD) |
| 2012 | Dr. Kharmate discovered a new role for somatostatin receptors to attenuate by epidermal growth factor (EGFR) tumor promotion. This study emphasizes that activation of somatostatin receptors along with inhibition of EGFR will serve novel therapeutic approach in the treatment of EGFR positive tumors. | Doctor of Philosophy in Pharmaceutical Sciences (PhD) |
| 2012 | Dr. Nakamura discovered human prostate cancer promoting effects of a soy compound. Her study suggested the need for safer clinical trial planning and tighter regulation of such compounds.She also discovered that anti-estrogen treatment significantly inhibits metastasis, suggesting its therapeutic potential for advanced disease. | Doctor of Philosophy in Interdisciplinary Oncology (PhD) |
| 2012 | Dr. Larstone examined the relationships between personality and antisocial and aggressive behaviour among adolescents. Her research highlights the importance of considering both normal and abnormal personality characteristics as well as gender differences in personality in understanding the development of different kinds of antisocial behaviour. | Doctor of Philosophy in Human Development, Learning, and Culture (PhD) |
| 2012 | Understanding the mechanism of neonates' immune system is crucial, as they are highly susceptible to death caused by infection. Dr. Shooshtari developed mathematical techniques and designed a computational pipeline to efficiently analyze neonatal immune responses to infection. She also derived a formula to measure immune cells functional responses. | Doctor of Philosophy in Computer Science (PhD) |