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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Alkenes, such as ethylene or styrene, serve as chemical building blocks for everything from medicines to plastics. In studying phosphorus-containing analogues of alkenes, Dr Bates has discovered unexpected reactivity and developed several new classes of phosphorus compounds | Doctor of Philosophy in Chemistry (PhD) |
| 2011 | Dr. Miao studied the synthesis of the novel ligands for their use in supramolecular systems. By properly designing the ligands, the metallo-supramolecular complexes can be obtained through self-assembly processes. These complexes have potential application in molecular electronic, host-guest chemistry and gas storage. | Doctor of Philosophy in Chemistry (PhD) |
| 2011 | Dr. Mendelsohn researched and developed new types of synthetic organic chemical oxidation reactions. He applied these reactions in a novel synthesis of the core of the potent marine natural product tetrodotoxin. These new technologies are aiding scientists in the chemical synthesis of natural products and potential new human drug entities. | Doctor of Philosophy in Chemistry (PhD) |
| 2011 | Dr. Marechal investigated the deformation mechanisms of one grade of stainless steel. His experiments clarified the link between mechanical properties and controlled parameters such as grain size, microstructure, deformation state. Finally, his results were used to conceive better model of constitutive laws, a tool widely used in any forming operations. | Doctor of Philosophy in Materials Engineering (PhD) |
| 2011 | Dr. Mitra proposed and analyzed techniques to minimize interference in next generation communication systems. In particular, advanced signal processing techniques were applied to design low complexity and efficient systems for ubiquitous access. The overall goal of his work was to get us closer to the idea of anytime, anywhere connectivity. | Doctor of Philosophy in Electrical and Computer Engineering (PhD) |
| 2011 | Dr Thompson explored the long standing problem of deriving the effective dynamics of a quantum vortex, establishing the equation of motion that describes an isolated 2d vortex at low temperatures in superfluid helium. Her work consolidated the results of several approaches to such a derivation and considered in depth the limitations of various results. She suggested adaptions of her work to magnetic systems in which the controversial results of her thesis can be experimentally verified. | Doctor of Philosophy in Physics (PhD) |
| 2011 | Dr. Zou developed an integrated model for force prediction in peripheral milling operations. His research on cutting force prediction established innovative approaches to the difficulties in milling relating to edge force, entry and exit effect, and surface slope. | Doctor of Philosophy in Mechanical Engineering (PhD) |
| 2011 | Dr. Terpstra explored innovation implementation in an interorganization tobacco cessation network using complexity theory. Her research demonstrates the value in using a systems paradigm and qualitative data to study implementation phenomena. The findings of her study can be used to improve tobacco cessation efforts in North America and globally. | Doctor of Philosophy in Interdisciplinary Studies (PhD) |
| 2011 | Dr. Vergara examined the function and development of the vocalizations of beluga whales. She identified signals that are important for maintaining contact between mothers and their calves, and evaluated the role of vocal learning in repertoire acquisition. Her study helped identify continuity in vocal communication processes across species. | Doctor of Philosophy in Zoology (PhD) |
| 2011 | Dr. Closson examined how early adolescents vary their aggressive and pro-social behaviours toward different peers. Her study demonstrated that a richer understanding of the complex social processes involved in the early adolescent peer group benefits from identifying the targets of youths' behaviours. | Doctor of Philosophy in Human Development, Learning, and Culture (PhD) |
| 2011 | Dr. Jones developed and implemented an ecological mapping methodology, resulting in unprecedented collection of structural and forest species information for the Gulf Islands National Park Reserve. The detail and accuracy of resulting maps are critical to addressing pressing environmental concerns, including quantification of rare Garry oak habitat. | Doctor of Philosophy in Forestry (PhD) |
| 2011 | Dr. DeBeck examined street disorder and illicit drug use in Vancouver. Her research provides compelling evidence that structural and environmental level interventions in the areas of housing, employment and supervised drug consumption facilities are likely to significantly reduce street disorder and have a positive influence on public health. | Doctor of Philosophy in Interdisciplinary Studies (PhD) |
| 2011 | Dr. Jensen identified the mutated gene responsible for causing olfactory and developmental disorder in a strain of C. elegans. This gene is required for proper signaling in sensory neurons, and may be disrupted in human diseases. | Doctor of Philosophy in Medical Genetics (PhD) |
| 2011 | Dr Rosario developed an innovative high-pressure-grinding-roll circuit for metal mining. He demonstrated the circuit's potential for significant energy savings and thus a more sustainable way to process hard-rock for the liberation of valuable minerals. | Doctor of Philosophy in Mining Engineering (PhD) |
| 2011 | Dr. Ngai studied a Buddhist board game of a gambling nature developed as propaganda in ancient China and similar religious devices found in other Asian countries. She drew new attention to the device's basic didactic function and rediscovered this otherwise unknown cross-border cultural phenomenon that has been neglected by historians. | Doctor of Philosophy in Asian Studies (PhD) |
| 2011 | Dr. Rutgers developed techniques for natural Illumination invariant imaging, allowing images to be taken that appear to be substantially free of shadows due to natural illumination, such as the sun. He demonstrated that his techniques improve some important machine vision processes in the presence of strong natural illumination. | Doctor of Philosophy in Electrical and Computer Engineering (PhD) |
| 2011 | Dr. Kaligineedi developed techniques to improve the security of the cooperative spectrum sensing in cognitive radio networks. By designing efficient algorithms to enhance performance, his research adds crucial insights into issues for successful deployment of cognitive radio networks. | Doctor of Philosophy in Electrical and Computer Engineering (PhD) |
| 2011 | Dr Oldridge developed a model of the computer vision problem of image alignment which allows appropriate image registration algorithms to be automatically selected based purely on the description of the problem conditions. His work is a key contribution towards a larger project which aims to develop problem and user-centric models for all of computer vision. | Doctor of Philosophy in Electrical and Computer Engineering (PhD) |
| 2011 | Dr. McCleary developed a procedure to vastly improve maps of stream networks in a complex glaciated landscape by combining high resolution models of the earth's surface with field data. His new maps, which include information on the distribution of fish and erosion processes, have applications for native species conservation and watershed protection. | Doctor of Philosophy in Geography (PhD) |
| 2011 | Dr. Chiang developed learning algorithms for constructing statistical models about sets of interrelated individuals or objects. This work generalizes many existing approaches, producing accurate predictors for many domains, such as the analysis of document corpora and link prediction in social networks. | Doctor of Philosophy in Computer Science (PhD) |
| 2011 | Dr. Goyette examines how institutional and market distortions such as corruption and credit constraints drive the misallocation of resources and affect output per worker in less developed countries. This research emphasizes the role of credit constraints as a major impediment to economic growth and welfare. | Doctor of Philosophy in Economics (PhD) |
| 2011 | Dr. De Stefano studied processes of diamond formation in different geodynamic contexts. By analyzing diamonds from Jericho, Nunavut and from Wawa, Ontario in their morphology, nitrogen content, mineral inclusions content and stable isotopes, she contributed to the understanding of the role of subduction and metasomatism in the formation of diamond in the earth's interior. | Doctor of Philosophy in Geological Sciences (PhD) |
| 2011 | Dr Hoesli developed methods to mass-culture pancreatic cells in 3D alginate matrices. These methods could be used to generate insulin-producing cells or protect them from immune rejection, overcoming some of the major hurdles of islet transplantation as a treatment for type 1 diabetes. | Doctor of Philosophy in Chemical and Biological Engineering (PhD) |
| 2011 | Dr. Seraj studied the use of water jets for cooling metal plates. In large industrial-scale experiments, he investigated the effect of parameters like jet velocity and number of jets on cooling efficiency. Many numerical models of jet flow conditions were conducted to find suitable turbulent models for industrial water jets. | Doctor of Philosophy in Mechanical Engineering (PhD) |
| 2011 | Dr. Rivera Vasquez researched ways to improve the dissolution of refractory copper sulfides using wet processes. Combining single-particle electrochemical and microscopic strategies, he identified possible passivation mechanisms and proposed novel techniques to improve copper extraction using different catalysts. The findings provide a path to enable future hydrometallurgical processes for the treatment of arsenic-bearing copper sulfides. | Doctor of Philosophy in Materials Engineering (PhD) |