Graduate Theses, Dissertations and Projects: Recent submissions
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ON THE HORIZON: TOWARD A REVISIONING OF ENVIRONMENTALLY-ENGAGED ARTS PRACTICES
This research-creation thesis explores the intersecting themes of art and environmental crisis. It attempts to underscore the imbalances of power and agency throughout both the human and non-human worlds, which have driven ... -
THE GENEALOGY OF NATIONAL SECURITY DISCOURSE AND INTELLIGENCE PRACTICES IN CANADA: LAW, RACISM AND RACIALIZATION
Conventional approaches to security analysis emphasize racialized national security practices within the post 9/11 context, neglecting the genealogical dimension that offers a unique perspective on Canada’s current ... -
The Linear and Nonlinear Terahertz Response of Strained Monolayer Graphene
Graphene has shown promise as a component in terahertz light technologies due to its strong response in that frequency band, which currently lacks mature or effective sources. Graphene's strong nonlinear response in the ... -
Numerical Modelling of Mass Recovery During Thermal Conductive Heating
The primary objective of this thesis was to develop a computationally efficient numerical model for simulating the mass recovery of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) from dense non-aqueous phase liquid (DNAPL) source zones ... -
A Survey on The Self-Assembly of N-Heterocyclic Carbenes: The Influence of Noble Metal Surfaces
Monolayers formed by N-heterocyclic carbenes on the (111) faces of noble metal surfaces are characterized by means of scanning tunneling microscopy. Monolayer films were prepared through in vacuo deposition. A wide range ... -
Secondary Motion in Meandering Streams: An Experimental Study
Meandering is a common plan shape acquired by rivers. Its prevalence in the environment and highly dynamic nature make the mechanics of flow in meandering streams a great interest for engineers and scientists. Meandering ... -
How Fusarium graminearum GPCRs Contribute To Fungal Virulence On Wheat
Fusarium graminearum is the principal causal agent of Fusarium Head Blight, one of the most destructive diseases of wheat. Infection of wheat by F. graminearum results in contamination of the grains with harmful mycotoxins ... -
Validation and Use of Inertial Sensors to Assess Changes in Gait Stability Introduced by a Robot Companion
Inertial sensors have the potential to transform the field of human gait stability by enabling experiments to be conducted outside conventional laboratory conditions. New topics can potentially be explored, including ... -
Microstructural characterization of the ζ- and γ-hydride phases in Zircaloy-2 by Electron Diffraction and Energy-Loss Spectroscopy Techniques.
In this study, the formation of the ζ- and γ-hydride phases in the form of independent bulk precipitates and interfacial ribbons between δ-precipitates and α-Zr matrix was investigated. Energy-Loss Spectroscopy (EELS) ... -
Changing the Landscape: A critical race informed narrative inquiry of a Canadian university told by Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour (BIPOC) students
The experiences of Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour (BIPOC) students in higher education are considerably different from the experiences of non-BIPOC students. We concluded that structural racism is deeply embedded ... -
Investigating the Role of Neuropeptide Receptor 14 (NPR-14) in C. elegans Sleep
Narcolepsy is a chronic sleep disorder that affects an estimated 1 in 2,000 people in the United States and Europe, making it one of the most prevalent sleep conditions worldwide (Longstreth et al., 2009; Silber et al., ... -
Modeling the Phase Response of an Optical Filter with Application to Cascaded Filtering in an Optical Link
To accurately characterize the effects of optical filters, it is crucial to model the filter's frequency response as precisely as possible. Given that the amplitude response of an optical filter can be obtained through ... -
The Geochemical Evolution of Two High Arctic Lakes and the Recurrence of Elevated Bottom Water Conductivity
This study investigates the long-term physical and chemical changes in High Arctic lakes to understand the source of seasonally recurring elevated bottom water conductivity (EBWC) (in the bottom 0.5-2.0 m of the lake). To ... -
The Culture Behind Writing: An Inquiry Into the Challenges and Cultural Influences on Second Language Writing in The Canadian Academic Context
The current number of international students in post-secondary education in Canada is 388,782, of which 39.4% are in colleges, and 60.5% are in universities (TEST, 2022). International students bring multiculturalism, ... -
Examining the Effects of Endothelial BMPR2 Loss on Angiogenesis in Murine Metastatic Lung Tumours
It is proposed that bone morphogenetic protein 9 (BMP9) may play a role in cancer development and tumour angiogenesis; however, its role has not been fully elucidated. Under normal conditions, BMP9 acts as a vascular ... -
Anion Effect on CO2 Electrochemical Reduction on Cu
As cost of renewable energies continues to decrease, CO2 electrochemical reduction (CER) to value added fuels and chemicals is now a foreseeable possibility. Multi-carbon (C2+) products, such as ethanol and ethylene are ... -
Topology Optimization with Void Accessibility Constraints for Additive Manufacturing
The innovation of additive manufacturing has allowed for the production of complex geometries not previously able to be manufactured easily or at all. While additive manufacturing was formerly thought of as only a rapid ... -
Techniques and challenges in low-mass dark matter searches using CDMS style detectors
Astronomical and cosmological observations suggest that roughly 85% of matter in the universe is in the form of non-luminous dark matter that interacts predominantly via gravity. The preferred explanation is that dark ... -
Detailed Design and Validation of an eVTOL Aircraft Wing Using Multi-Material Topology Optimization
As rapid urbanization increases traffic congestion in densely populated areas, the emerging industry of electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) vehicles aims to develop new modes of flight-based intracity transportation. ... -
Performance of Short and Slender Ultra High Performance Concrete filled Steel Tube and Double Skinned Columns
This thesis examines the axial compression load-carrying capacity of ultra-high performance fiber reinforced concrete (UHPC)-filled steel tubes (UHPC-FSTs) and double skin systems, including short and slender columns. The ...