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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Dr. Dezhdar studied the response of high-rise concrete shear-wall buildings under seismic excitation. He developed simplified models that give a better prediction of the seismic demands on concrete shear walls. Dr. Dezhdar's research will contribute to the civil engineers' knowledge of the seismic response of concrete shear wall buildings. | Doctor of Philosophy in Civil Engineering (PhD) |
| 2013 | Dr. Lo's grounded theory study provides insights into the dynamic labelling process among gifted children with learning and behavioural challenges. His findings suggest that it is the interplay of labelling practice, individual agency, contextual factors and developmental considerations that leads those students to identify their own learning needs. | Doctor of Philosophy in Special Education (PhD) |
| 2013 | Dr. Guo studied the internal heat generation and thermal properties of wood pellets. Based on experimental results, she developed a mathematical model to simulate the temperature developing process and auto ignition during long term storage. This research provides guidance for prevention of spontaneous combustion in commercial wood pellet silos. | Doctor of Philosophy in Chemical and Biological Engineering (PhD) |
| 2013 | Dr. Earp studied the genetics of ovarian cancer risk and the genetics of the variation in menopause age, two complex human traits that impact women's health. It is hoped that an improved understanding of the heritable genetics of these traits will lead to improved treatment and prevention of ovarian cancer. | Doctor of Philosophy in Medical Genetics (PhD) |
| 2013 | Dr. Guest studied the causes of nerve cell death. He developed a new method which contributes to understanding the molecular events involved in Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease and ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease. His findings will contribute to the development of new treatments for these diseases. | Doctor of Philosophy in Experimental Medicine (PhD) |
| 2013 | Dr. Barton asked the complex question: "Should the U.S. and others open their economies to importation of Brazilian ethanol, and what would be the impact on the Brazilian economy, ecosystems and people?" His three studies discovered that increased production could be positive for Brazil if existing legislation is enforced and education improves. | Doctor of Philosophy in Integrated Studies in Land and Food Systems (PhD) |
| 2013 | Dr. Atcheson designed a digital system for recording real-world gas flows, such as vapour trails, using ordinary, consumer-grade cameras. The techniques developed to calibrate the cameras have proven useful in other computer graphics applications. This research advances the state of the art in capturing fluid motion for the visual effects industry. | Doctor of Philosophy in Computer Science (PhD) |
| 2013 | Dr. Rashid studied the vulnerability of software programs to intermittent hardware faults that impact processors, due to manufacturing defects and extreme operating conditions. She subsequently analyzed and built techniques to diagnose and reconfigure the fault-prone component of the processor. Her work improves the reliability of future processors. | Doctor of Philosophy in Electrical and Computer Engineering (PhD) |
| 2013 | Dr. Timmers' research concerns probability theory and the physics of phase transitions such as transitions from liquid to gas. He developed a new method for proving the existence of phase transitions for systems of interacting particles. His research contributes to the field of statistical mechanics. | Doctor of Philosophy in Mathematics (PhD) |
| 2013 | Dr. Hollander designed novel methods for discovering biomarkers for heart health. Using these methods, she discovered biomarker panels that can predict and diagnose acute cardiac allograft rejection and diagnose recovered heart function. Her work may improve heart transplant and heart failure patient management. | Doctor of Philosophy in Pathology and Laboratory Medicine (PhD) |
| 2013 | Dr. Yamane used ultrasound imaging to test whether certain consonants in Japanese that were thought to vary in their production actually have a specific tongue position. Her study revealed that speakers use individualized tongue postures to make these sounds. This research illuminates a hidden contrast in how speakers distinguish sounds in language. . | Doctor of Philosophy in Linguistics (PhD) |
| 2013 | Dr. Kong developed an indirect method to search for exotic particle emissions in nuclear decays. This unique method is independent of a particle's lifetime and allows us to detect any particle emission. His work successfully demonstrated a 3% momentum resolution, which is essential for detecting exotic particles emitted with very small probabilities. | Doctor of Philosophy in Physics (PhD) |
| 2013 | Dr. Sinclair developed a critical methodology to understand Anishinaabeg narratives from past to present. He used principles derived from the Anishinaabeg clan system. His work suggests that Anishinaabeg creative and critical expressions are political and intellectual practices, in which culture and nationhood are defined, initiated, and sustained. | Doctor of Philosophy in English (PhD) |
| 2013 | Dr. Neville explored debates over biofuels during fieldwork in eastern Africa. She found these fuels were only the latest flashpoint in a long history of conflicts between communities, governments, and corporations. She established a framework to explain cycles of control and resistance over these and other controversial global commodity markets. | Doctor of Philosophy in Political Science (PhD) |
| 2013 | Dr. Coleman studied photo-receptors, which are cells in the eye that detect light. He discovered a protein that transports lipids and is necessary for normal vision and photo-receptor structure. His research illuminates the function of an essential process common to all cell types and contributes to our knowledge of human neuro-degenerative diseases. | Doctor of Philosophy in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (PhD) |
| 2013 | Dr. Doyle showed that library classification systems have harmful social and educational consequences for Indigenous learners. She demonstrated how Indigenous approaches to knowledge create new understandings of classification theory. These inform her framework for classification design to better serve Indigenous learners and all learners | Doctor of Philosophy in Educational Studies (PhD) |
| 2013 | Dr. Lauck studied changes in the quality of life of people with permanent defibrillators implanted for severe heart disease. Physical functioning, mental health, and social functioning improved over time, with significant gender differences. This work contributes to mounting evidence that health care must be delivered in a gender-specific manner. | Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing (PhD) |
| 2013 | Dr. Rasuli's study focussed on the function of shovels used in the mining industry. The results of his research contribute to the development of intelligent shovel excavation technology, including the study of diggability in surface mining, the monitoring of interactive forces during excavation, and enhanced safety and productivity during dump-truck loading. | Doctor of Philosophy in Electrical and Computer Engineering (PhD) |
| 2013 | Dr. You invented a new method of ultrasound imaging based on micro-scale structures. This method demonstrated greatly improved image quality. Applications of this new ultrasound technique include miniaturized devices for the diagnosis of cancer and cardiac diseases. | Doctor of Philosophy in Electrical and Computer Engineering (PhD) |
| 2013 | Dr. Saenz-Garza developed a Vacuum Microwave technique for protecting natural antimicrobials that are capable of preventing the growth of destructive microorganisms in food. She subsequently tested controlled release of the encapsulated antimicrobial for the preservation of fresh apple slices, as a model for increasing the shelf life of fresh cut fruit. | Doctor of Philosophy in Food Science (PhD) |
| 2013 | Dr. Bennoun developed new models in the area of quantum algebra and studied their connections to other mathematical concepts. These new objects and methods will help us better understand both the models used in theoretical physics and the interactions of the fundamental particles forming the matter. | Doctor of Philosophy in Mathematics (PhD) |
| 2013 | Dr. Matthews examined intellectual, literary, and scientific approaches to understanding nature in 19th-century Canada. She studied the language types and scientific systems that women used to describe the environment. Drawing on meteorology, botany, zoology and ornithology, Dr. Matthews rethinks both nature writing and women's writing in Canada. | Doctor of Philosophy in English (PhD) |
| 2013 | Dr. Anupam Singhal developed technology to discover new antibody proteins for both basic research and therapeutic applications. The technology allows the selection of hundreds of new antibodies in a few days. Future technological refinements should facilitate the discovery of therapeutics for cancer, arthritis, as well as bacterial and viral infections. | Doctor of Philosophy in Chemical and Biological Engineering (PhD) |
| 2013 | Dr. Rasmussen completed a regional study of granitic rocks in eastern Yukon and the southwestern Northwest Territories. Her dissertation provides new information on the age, distribution, and origin of these economically important rocks. This synthesis benefits those studying and searching for metals in the Canadian Cordillera. | Doctor of Philosophy in Geological Sciences (PhD) |
| 2013 | Dr. Lu's work focussed on methods to detect copied images and protect copyright. He developed novel approaches for image hashing and content-based fingerprinting .This research contributes significantly to information indexing, retrieval, forensics and security of advanced multimedia. | Doctor of Philosophy in Electrical and Computer Engineering (PhD) |