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. Lara studied damage accumulation, in reinforced concrete columns which occurs during earthquakes. Based on lack on inclusion of this failure mechanism in actual design codes, Dr. Lara proposed a mathematical model that allows estimatation of the mechanism so designers can incorporate damage accumuation in their column designs. | Doctor of Philosophy in Civil Engineering (PhD) |
| 2012 | Dr. Kasian used large radio telescopes to study the properties of two binary pulsar systems. She used timing models to measure the orbital parameters of these systems and constrain the pulsar and companion masses, allowing her to probe their evolutionary histories and to verify the self-consistency of general relativity. | Doctor of Philosophy in Astronomy (PhD) |
| 2012 | Dr. Dalziel found that non-migratory populations of threespine stickleback have evolved a reduced capacity for prolonged swimming, and has identified a number of physiological traits that contribute to these differences in performance. This research contributes to our understanding of how animals evolve in response to environmental challenges. | Doctor of Philosophy in Zoology (PhD) |
| 2012 | Dr. Woolcott's research was in the area of falls in the elderly. He assessed the care provided to elderly fallers while patients of the Emergency Department compared to current recommendations. His work also estimated the costs of a fall and simulatied hypothetical changes to the care delivered. | Doctor of Philosophy in Pharmaceutical Sciences (PhD) |
| 2012 | Dr. Lehman's integrative analysis of large-scale genomic data has identified androgen and anti-androgen regulated RNAs expressed in prostate cancer cells. The expression of the previously overlooked RNAs may be involved in the failure of androgen deprivation therapy and ultimately the death of prostate cancer patients. | Doctor of Philosophy in Experimental Medicine (PhD) |
| 2012 | Dr. Breidenstein identified ciprofloxacin resistance mechanisms in the bacterial pathogen Pseudomonas aeruginosa. She discovered that the Lon protease would be a good target for therapy as this protease influences ciprofloxacin resistance as well as virulence. | Doctor of Philosophy in Microbiology and Immunology (PhD) |
| 2012 | Dr. Henderson developed novel antibodies to G-quadruplex nucleic acids that may play a key role in cancer. Dr. Henderson has provided the first direct evidence of the existence of G-quadruplex nucleic acids in human cells. His research has provided the tools to explore the natural biology of these unique nucleic acid secondary structures. | Doctor of Philosophy in Experimental Medicine (PhD) |
| 2012 | Dr. Caceres developed a new methodology in tunnel blasting, to determine maximum vibration levels in relation to distance from an explosion. He also measured the relationship of vibration levels to rock quality. His work can be used to assess damage potential in tunnelling operations to help make the working environment safer and more cost effective. | Doctor of Philosophy in Mining Engineering (PhD) |
| 2012 | Dr. Sadatsafavi developed and tested new methods for the analysis of uncertainty in medical decision making and estimating the benefit of future research and the optimal design of randomized controlled trials. | Doctor of Philosophy in Pharmaceutical Sciences (PhD) |
| 2012 | Dr. Chiniforoosh has developed a methodology for dynamic average-value modeling and efficient computer simulation of advanced high power electronic converters that enable transformation of the present power systems into the future smart energy grid. | Doctor of Philosophy in Electrical and Computer Engineering (PhD) |
| 2012 | Dr. Alshwawreh studied the way in which copper conductivity changes during the fabrication of electronic devices such as computers and cell phones. He developed a model that shows the effect of temperature on the rate of conductivity change. This model can assist microelectronic companies to produce devices that operate at a faster speed. | Doctor of Philosophy in Materials Engineering (PhD) |
| 2012 | Dr. Nipen developed a system for creating and improving probabilistic weather forecasts. His system provides risk information about adverse weather which is usefulfor guiding decision-making for enhanced efficiency and safety of hydroelectric and other industries. | Doctor of Philosophy in Atmospheric Science (PhD) |
| 2011 | Dr. Kashani examined the use of 3D sensors to improve safety on large mining excavators, and developed a new computer program for capturing 3D images in outdoor scenes. His patented work significantly improves the accuracy of 3D images over the existing methods in the industry. His research has many applications in robotics, the movie and the gaming industries. | Doctor of Philosophy in Electrical and Computer Engineering (PhD) |
| 2011 | Dr. Vellacott explored how the language used to describe disability is utlized in national disability policy documents. He found that such language was used tactically to enhance the legitimacy of the policies presented, and to support certain ideological approaches. This is important for stakeholders wishing to analyze or challenge written policy. | Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership and Policy (EdD) |
| 2011 | Dr. Alam conducted a challenging study on a tiny structure called Carbon nanotube. He researched how electron, an elementary particle of matters, interacts with nanotubes and changes its properties. His findings will contribute to the development of advanced electronic devices and better imaging tools for understanding microscopic structures. | Doctor of Philosophy in Electrical and Computer Engineering (PhD) |
| 2011 | Dr. Forghani developed a computational model to simulate the effect of damage on the behaviour of composite structures. Composites are becoming the material of choice in today's construction of advanced aircraft structures. Therefore, predicting their behaviour under detrimental loads is crucial in design of such structures. | Doctor of Philosophy in Civil Engineering (PhD) |
| 2011 | Dr. Moayeri explored how teachers and students use the web in participatory ways. She extends New Literacies Theory, literacies that combine technology and ethos, by proposing that no one form of literacy supersedes or holds more value than another. Her research recommends refraining from devaluing existing forms of literacy when integrating new forms. | Doctor of Philosophy in Language and Literacy Education (PhD) |
| 2011 | Dr. Woo studied land subsidence from block cave mining using advanced numerical modeling. Analysis of the Palabora Mine in South Africa identified limitations in mine-site numerical databases. Design methodologies were improved through understanding of such influences as geology, and topography, contributing to advances for the mining industry. | Doctor of Philosophy in Geological Engineering (PhD) |
| 2011 | Dr. Wang studied the role of a protein called PTP Alpha in brain development. She found that PTP Alpha is crucial in development of a type of cells called oligodendrocyte. This research implicates the potential role of PTP Alpha as drug target for multiple sclerosis. | Doctor of Philosophy in Pathology and Laboratory Medicine (PhD) |
| 2011 | Dr. Hentrich studied biological mechanisms in the cell that encode and process information beyond the DNA sequence. His work illuminates fundamental aspects of cellular functions and describes how certain processes could be used computationally for novel forms of diagnosis on a single-cell level. | Doctor of Philosophy in Computer Science (PhD) |
| 2011 | Dr. Fellows argued against certain critics that objectivity is a valuable ideal in epistemology and ethics, even if it cannot be attained. Using history, feminism and philosophy, she formed an account of objectivity in bioscience and anthropology. In this account, objectivity aids trust-building across communities and relies on epistemic humility. | Doctor of Philosophy in Philosophy (PhD) |
| 2011 | Dr. Karimi studied failure modes of ignition systems for environmentally-friendly natural gas engines. He developed a mathematical model to describe the importance of temperature and electricity on ignition system performance. His research improved our understanding of complex ignition systems, and allowed increases of durability by a factor of ten. | Doctor of Philosophy in Materials Engineering (PhD) |
| 2011 | Dr. McDonald's study of arthritis in First Nations people and arthritis services in southern B.C. used partnerships to look critically at the nature of health and healthcare issues in Canada. Findings show a gap between a health system focused on physical symptoms and the social determinants of health, and can contribute to future policy decisions. | Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing (PhD) |
| 2011 | Dr. Hormozi studied one strategy to stabilize industrial multi-layer flows. This study makes a bridge between academic research and industrial application. The findings of this investigation can significantly improve the rate of production in the industrial processes such as Co-extrusion, film coating and oil transport. | Doctor of Philosophy in Mechanical Engineering (PhD) |
| 2011 | Dr. Borstad measured the mechanical properties of snow, related to the release of avalanches. He developed a hand-held instrument for predicting these properties in the field, and performed computer simulations of crack development in snow. This research will allow better predictions of the timing and size of avalanches. | Doctor of Philosophy in Civil Engineering (PhD) |