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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Dr. Strimbu developed an analytical framework for cumulative environmental impact studies that considers the long-term activities occurring in an area. He applied his method to the effects of forest harvesting and petroleum drilling on moose and American marten and found that the two activities induce patterns of effects that require significant decisions to be made at predictable times in the future. | Doctor of Philosophy in Forestry (PhD) |
| 2009 | Dr. Wong studied iron storage in bacteria and focused his research on the protein bacterioferritin. He uncovered details of the molecular mechanism by which this protein converts iron into a biomineral. His discoveries enhance our understanding of iron storage proteins that are found in nearly all living organisms. | Doctor of Philosophy in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (PhD) |
| 2009 | Dr. Smith explored the meaning of spirituality and religion for individuals living with a diagnosis of schiozphrenia. She identified the spiritual language that her participants used and found it to be both hope-inspiring and empowering. Her work is useful for both health care professionals and spiritual communities. | Doctor of Philosophy in Rehabilitation Sciences (PhD) |
| 2009 | Alzheimer's disease is the most common form of dementia, but the exact causes of disease development and progression are poorly understood. A series of small molecule drugs was designed and synthesised to bind metals and quench free radicals in the brain, contributing a number of new compounds to the pool of potential Alzheimer's therapeutics. | Doctor of Philosophy in Chemistry (PhD) |
| 2009 | Dr. Dordel investigated the influence of larger trees on underplanted T. ciliata by examining different environmental factors, and employed a computer model to explore the relationship between T. ciliata growth and soil water availability. Her research gives Argentinean locals valuable insights into successful growing of this highly valuable species and is an important step towards more diverse plantations. | Doctor of Philosophy in Forestry (PhD) |
| 2009 | Dr. MacDonald explored the role of infection and inflammation in the human diseases, cystic fibrosis and chronic granulomatous disease. She explored how certain bacteria interfere with immunologic defenses and why the bacteria are so virulent. Her thesis contributes to our understanding of human vs. bacterial interactions, particularly in compromised hosts. | Doctor of Philosophy in Microbiology and Immunology (PhD) |
| 2009 | Dr. Thomas developed new methods to study the chemistry of catalytic nucleic acids. These and other methods were used to study the mechanisms of natural and man-made catalytic nucleic acids. | Doctor of Philosophy in Chemistry (PhD) |
| 2009 | Dr. Lazarescu studied the tensile stresses, developed during the convective drying of western hemlock, by observing the restrained deformation of small wood strips. The results, correlated with experiments made on short pieces of timber, underlined the importance of drying parameters on the quality of dried wood products. | Doctor of Philosophy in Forestry (PhD) |
| 2009 | Dr Lisé examined the role of a specific class of motor proteins in the intracellular transport of molecules important for proper neuronal function. Her work provided a better understanding of how synaptic connections are formed during brain development, learning, and memory formation. | Doctor of Philosophy in Neuroscience (PhD) |
| 2009 | Dr. Oka developed novel techniques to prolong battery life in wireless sensor networks, by reducing the power spent on data communication. His work involved filtering and compression of sensor data via distributed algorithms, and communication based on low-power ultra-wideband impulse radio with a robust and inexpensive receiver. | Doctor of Philosophy in Electrical and Computer Engineering (PhD) |
| 2009 | Dr. Sutton evaluated the inhibitory effect of grafting inert polymers to the surface of respiratory syncytial virus or its host cell. He found that both strategies were highly effective at preventing viral infection. This work provides the foundation for novel prophylactic therapies that may prevent severe respiratory infections in children. | Doctor of Philosophy in Pathology and Laboratory Medicine (PhD) |
| 2009 | Dr. Ju examined how government policy can affect the optimal pricing behaviours of international telephone carriers. He found that unilateral effort in this market aggravates the market efficiency, and the social optimum can best be achieved through bilateral competition. His research enriches the understanding of bilateral oligopoly markets. | Doctor of Philosophy in Economics (PhD) |
| 2009 | Dr. Afewu modeled water flow and solute transport during heap leaching. Coupled with a reaction model, he predicted the distribution of water, lixiviant concentrations and reaction products from heaps. The study affirms solute transport as the rate limiting step and recommends some process rate enhancement strategies. | Doctor of Philosophy in Materials Engineering (PhD) |
| 2009 | Dr. Wang merged traditional state-space estimation with linguistic syntactic pattern recognition. This allowed declarative representation of a dynamic process for intent inference. The developed algorithms were applied to target tracking for situation awareness, and electronic support measure against multifunction radars. | Doctor of Philosophy in Electrical and Computer Engineering (PhD) |
| 2009 | Dr. Foscarini investigated the design and use of function-based records classification systems in four central banks in Europe and North America. By applying methods derived from other disciplines, her research contributes rich insights into the relationship existing between recordkeeping practices and organizational cultures. Dr Foscarini's study also clarifies fundamental archival concepts like the one of function. | Doctor of Philosophy in Library, Archival and Information Studies (PhD) |
| 2009 | Dr. Xu developed two novel spectroscopic methods to study the vibrational motion of molecules. The first method provides an elegant method for performing coherent Raman spectroscopy with a single broadband ultrafast pulse, while the second method is capable of recovering both vibrational phase and amplitude, providing additional structural information. | Doctor of Philosophy in Chemistry (PhD) |
| 2009 | Dr. Buys identified DNA alterations contributing to the poor prognosis of lung cancer, Canada's leading cause of cancer death. He successfully associated specific gene changes to clinical features of this disease, including tumour resistance to chemotherapy. This work brings us closer to personalized cancer treatment strategies and improved survival rates. | Doctor of Philosophy in Pathology and Laboratory Medicine (PhD) |
| 2009 | Dr. Durand studied how the immune system contributes to host defence and autoimmunity. He showed that by manipulating immune cell function it might be possible to control autoimmunity and inflammation. | Doctor of Philosophy in Microbiology and Immunology (PhD) |
| 2009 | Dr. Peck researched the relationship between students' ethnic identities and their understanding of significance in Canadian history. She found that students'identities strongly influenced the narratives of Canadian history that they constructed. Her findings reveal the complex influences that identities have on understanding of history. | Doctor of Philosophy in Curriculum Studies (PhD) |
| 2009 | Dr. Wang crystallized and solved the structures of two protein complexes and two proteins by using X-ray crystallography methods. All these structures contribute to our understanding of actin's physiological roles and regulation by the gelsolin protein superfamily as well as new insight into the mechanism of gelsolin activation. | Doctor of Philosophy in Chemistry (PhD) |
| 2009 | Using theoretical methods, Dr. Wanasundara studied the dissociation mechanism of protein complexes in the gas phase. Findings from his work will aid in the interpretation and development of methods to study protein structure and function. | Doctor of Philosophy in Chemistry (PhD) |
| 2009 | Dr. Ryan's research was a case study focused on the analysis of a Networked Learning Community of teachers within a geographically and culturally diverse school district in BC. His findings focused on policies as well as factors in the local context that create an enabling environment for district wide networks as a vehicle for teacher development. In addition, his research provides insight on the role a network can play in teacher engagement, teacher empowerment, and teacher connections. | Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership and Policy (EdD) |
| 2009 | Dr. Kewalramani identified three new roles of cardiac AMPK, a protein at center stage in studies of diabetes. His research unfolds complex functions of this protein in a diabetic heart and contributes to our understanding of this emerging drug target for diabetes. | Doctor of Philosophy in Pharmaceutical Sciences (PhD) |
| 2009 | Dr.Yaminighaeshi developed a methodology for estimating the probability of failure of cast iron pipes due to internal and external corrosion in water distribution systems. He introduced two pipe condition indices that support decisions regarding pipe replacement planning and can be coupled with economic assessment models in the development of future asset management strategies. | Doctor of Philosophy in Civil Engineering (PhD) |
| 2009 | Dr. Carbonetto discovered that we can obtain good approximate solutions to inference has dramatically increased the scope of probabilistic models in science, from physics to genetics. Dr. Carbonetto developed algorithms that improve upon existing mathematical techniques for solving a broad range of intractable inference problems. | Doctor of Philosophy in Computer Science (PhD) |