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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Dr. Goodman studied the internal and external structure of invasion percolation, a mathematical model for the injection of fluid in a random medium. This research helps us understand how a random process can deterministically find the phase transition between two different kinds of behaviour. | Doctor of Philosophy in Mathematics (PhD) |
| 2010 | Dr. Vrljicak examined how formation of the heart is regulated in the mouse embryo. He identified a set of genes critical for proper development of the heart valves. This research will assist us in the prevention and treatment of heart defects present at birth. | Doctor of Philosophy in Medical Genetics (PhD) |
| 2010 | Dr. Hutton examined the role of inflammation in diabetes. Her research provides new insight into how a specific part of the immune system that recognizes infections and causes inflammation may play a role in the development of diabetes and in the rejection of transplanted organs. | Doctor of Philosophy in Pathology and Laboratory Medicine (PhD) |
| 2010 | Dr. Bradley developed new approaches for generating three-dimensional models from images. His main contribution was to perform passive reconstruction of the shape and motion of deforming surfaces. As a result of this work, 3D models of performing actors can be obtained in a less-invasive way, advancing the technology used in the visual effects industry for films. | Doctor of Philosophy in Computer Science (PhD) |
| 2010 | Dr. Perez systematically reviewed randomized trials of anti-hypertensive drugs that were administered shortly after an acute cardiovascular event. He found a previously unrecognized mortality reduction associated with nitrate administration after acute myocardial infarction. His research emphasizes the value of checking all-cause mortality the timing of drug administrations. | Doctor of Philosophy in Pharmacology (PhD) |
| 2010 | Dr. Sengupta developed a new low power methodology that would reduce the power consumption and hence increase the battery life of future generation chips used in hand held devices such as cell phones, PDAs and laptops. His work would enhance the drive towards "green" system-on-chip design. | Doctor of Philosophy in Electrical and Computer Engineering (PhD) |
| 2010 | Dr. Tompkins studied Boolean satisfiability, a fundamental problem in logic that lies at the heart of computer science and artificial intelligence. He advanced the state of the art for solving this problem with Local Search, and developed an advanced software architecture for representing and designing algorithms to solve the problem. | Doctor of Philosophy in Computer Science (PhD) |
| 2010 | Dr. Nezampour analyzed and designed wireless communication systems that are robust to non-Gaussian noise and interference. The results of his research pave the way for more reliable wireless devices. | Doctor of Philosophy in Electrical and Computer Engineering (PhD) |
| 2010 | Dr. Montanaro developed a non-electoral theory of democratic representation. Her theory provides criteria by which to judge the legitimacy of unelected actors, such as Bono and Oxfam, who claim to represent marginalized peoples. Dr. Montanaro's theory helps us to think about democratic representation beyond its electoral forms. | Doctor of Philosophy in Political Science (PhD) |
| 2010 | Dr. Tse studied the cellular mechanisms that regulate the function and development of B cells, which produce antibodies to fight infections. She showed that certain proteins are key regulators of trafficking and cell signaling. Her work contributes to our understanding of B cell cancers and inflammatory diseases. | Doctor of Philosophy in Microbiology and Immunology (PhD) |
| 2010 | Dr. He explored the theoretical connections between string theory and condensed matter systems. His results improve our understanding of superconductivity, Fermi liquids, and other exotic low-temperature phenomena. | Doctor of Philosophy in Physics (PhD) |
| 2010 | Dr. Rummer discovered a novel mechanism in which oxygen delivery to muscle can be greatly increased in fish, well beyond that of other vertebrates. Muscle oxygenation may represent the first step in the most successful adaptive radiation event among vertebrates, that of the fishes. | Doctor of Philosophy in Zoology (PhD) |
| 2010 | Dr. Woods identified a number of natural products, both known and unknown, from marine and plant sources. Identified compounds have activity relating to the treatment of diabetes, cystic fibrosis, and cancer. | Doctor of Philosophy in Chemistry (PhD) |
| 2010 | Dr. Jaschke discovered a new way that bacteria can make chlorophyll. This pathway produces an unusual form of chlorophyll that binds to zinc instead of magnesium. The knowledge gained during this work has enabled deeper understanding of several fundamental aspects of photosynthesis. | Doctor of Philosophy in Microbiology and Immunology (PhD) |
| 2010 | Dr. Ney inserted the texts from an early Anglican mission to Yorubaland into Nigerian literary history. By showing how nineteenth-century evangelistic writings as well as twentieth-century novels and plays participate in some of the same cultural transformations, he helps us to understand how Christianity became part of African history. | Doctor of Philosophy in English (PhD) |
| 2010 | Dr. Leitch developed a new zirconium-based catalyst system for the efficient addition of nitrogen-hydrogen bonds across carbon-carbon multiple bonds. This "hydroamination" reaction enables the formation of biologically important nitrogen containing molecules without the production of any chemical byproducts. | Doctor of Philosophy in Chemistry (PhD) |
| 2010 | Dr. Shiel evaluated cadmium and zinc isotopes as novel tools to trace metal pollution in coastal environments. These tools were used to identify a primarily natural source of cadmium in B.C. oysters. | Doctor of Philosophy in Oceanography (PhD) |
| 2010 | Dr. Velasquez' research reveals and quantifies mercury discharges after gold processing. The active participation of artisanal miners has led to the strengthening of their knowledge and awareness about mercury contamination. An important bonus of this research is the recommended set of policy options to mitigate environmental contamination in Southern Ecuador | Doctor of Philosophy in Mining Engineering (PhD) |
| 2010 | Dr. Jiang synthesized several Schiff-base macrocycles. All macrocycles can self-assembly to host-guest complexes with cations. Some of complexes can form helical nanotube. One of macrocycle that contains naphthelene moiety can form lyotropic liquid crystals. In addition, a polymer contains Schiff-base component was synthesized and characterized. | Doctor of Philosophy in Chemistry (PhD) |
| 2010 | Dr. Chin studied the mechanical properties of airway smooth muscle in health and disease, and the mechanisms underlying smooth-muscle contraction, an area that has been poorly understood. His research provides insight into the cause of asthma by demonstrating that asthmatic airway smooth muscle has altered mechanics. | Doctor of Philosophy in Pathology and Laboratory Medicine (PhD) |
| 2010 | Dr. Turner developed a way to evaluate the usefulness of measuring electrical resistance at the skin surface to facilitate measurement of outcomes from energy-based healing of pain. An ohmmeter detected activity at acupuncture points and could differentiate between pain and no pain groups. This protocol may be seen as a bridge between Western and Chinese Medicine. | Doctor of Philosophy in Interdisciplinary Studies (PhD) |
| 2010 | Dr. Lee has developed techniques for handling textual data with typographical errors. He studied efficient processing of queries with approximate matching semantics. His research assists database systems in robust processing of real-world textual data. | Doctor of Philosophy in Computer Science (PhD) |
| 2010 | Dr. DiGuistini developed methods and coordinated genome sequencing and analysis for the Mountain Pine Beetle-fungus Grosmannia clavigera. This research has potential to support development of new approaches for managing MPB outbreaks and highlights the possibilities for usng new sequencing technologies for studying non-model biological systems. | Doctor of Philosophy in Forestry (PhD) |
| 2010 | Dr. Epp examined the impact of spatial learning on the generation of neurons in the adult mammalian brain. He demonstrated that spatial learning influences the survival and integration of new neurons in the hippocampus. These studies help shed light on the function of adult neurogenesis and have clarified numerous conflicting studies. | Doctor of Philosophy in Neuroscience (PhD) |
| 2010 | Dr. Hui developed a series of inorganic nanofibers through electrostatic interaction and coordination chemistry approaches. Some of these fibers are able to form fluorescent gels. A firm understanding of his research lays the groundwork for future investigations in designing and constructing functional nanofibers for scientific and medical applications. | Doctor of Philosophy in Chemistry (PhD) |