Electronic Theses and Dissertations from 2009: Recent submissions
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Computational investigations of integrated Vortex-Odor dynamics in the wake of fish for underwater sensing
(2025)This research investigates the interplay between vortex dynamics and odor transport in undulatory swimming using high-fidelity computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulations. Building upon initial two-dimensional (2D) ... -
GraphSAGE-based approach for age-specific multi-omics biomarker identification in bladder cancer
(2025)Bladder cancer is a highly prevalent malignancy with substantial morbidity and mor- tality, emphasizing the urgent need for early detection and personalized treatment strategies. Although recent advances in cancer genomics ... -
Demethylation of sulfobutylated kraft lignin and its application as phenol-formaldehyde adhesives
(2025)The shift toward sustainable and eco-friendly adhesives has led to increased research into renewable alternatives for petroleum-derived components in phenol-formaldehyde (PF) resins. Lignin, a natural phenolic polymer, ... -
The radial wrist as a morphological and functional unit in extant African apes and humans
(2025)Previous research has identified multiple aspects of carpal (i.e., wrist bones) morphology in Homo sapiens (humans) and some fossil hominin species that may reflect adaptations to the habitual use and manufacture of stone ... -
Interactive effects of photoperiod, soil moisture and carbon dioxide of ecophysiological traits of yellow birch (betula alleghaniensis)
(2025)Climate change is expected to drive tree migration, a phenomenon of significant ecological importance. The projected northward migration of boreal and temperate trees by 10°N in the next century, due to increasing ... -
Noise attenuation and energy harvesting using helmholtz resonator connected to rectangular cavity
(2025)This thesis investigates the dual functionality of a Helmholtz Resonator (HR) coupled with a rectangular cavity for noise attenuation and small-scale energy harvesting. The study explores the integration of a piezoelectric ... -
Aerodynamic and flow structure analysis of iced wind turbine airfoil
(2025)The issue of icing on wind turbines presents a significant operational challenge, especially in northern regions of Canada, where cold climates and harsh winter conditions prevail. This buildup of ice increases mechanical ... -
Leveraging the use of Liquid Metal Channels to Reconfigure Antennas’ Impedance and Radiation Performance
(2025)The advent of liquid metals in the domain of RF system has opened new avenues for the researchers in smart antenna designs. Reconfigurability of antenna’s characteristics has been a keen topic of interest for the past ... -
Traveling wave-based fault location in power grids using neural networks
(2025)downtime and improving public safety. One practical FL approach involves utilizing traveling waves (TWs) to locate the fault along a transmission line. TW-based FL methods are highly regarded for their speed and resilience ... -
Spaces of possibility: transmasculine representation in contemporary media
(2025)This thesis is a qualitative multi-case study of three contemporary media spaces: Reddit’s r/ftm subreddit, YouTube’s Jammidodger channel and Dimensions 20: The Unsleeping City (Mulligan, 2019) as sites of public pedagogy. ... -
Investigating the use of paper mill residuals as agricultural soil amendments in Thunder Bay, Ontario
(2025)This study investigates the repurposing of pulp and paper mill residuals as soil amendments for agriculture around Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada. Two pulp and paper mill residuals, wood ash (WA) and pulp and paper mill mixed ... -
Long bolted HSS-to-HSS connection for modular structures: a solution for indigenous housing challenges
(2025)Remote Indigenous communities across Canada are experiencing severe housing shortages and widespread repair needs, both stemming from engineering challenges encountered during construction. To address these issues, ... -
The effect of land conversion from forest to agriculture on soil health indicators in rainy river, Ontario
(2025)Due to changing climate and shifting crop zones, there is an opportunity for agriculture to expand in northern regions. This will require conversion of forest and scrubland to agriculture. Conventional methods of land ... -
Industrial residuals in land reclamation: enhancing soil recovery and ecological function in disturbed glacial soils
(2025)This dissertation investigates the reclamation potential of industrial residuals in remediating disturbed glacial soils in Northeastern Ontario. Focusing on two distinct yet similarly degraded landscapes — abandoned aggregate ... -
Development of Mid-IR Laser
(2025)We proposed and demonstrated a mid-IR fiber laser at 1925 nm using a thulium-doped fiber as the gain medium. The designed laser needs lower pump power compared to that previously reported. The developed laser is compact ... -
The apology mosaic: sexual assault survivors’ experience in receiving an apology from the perpetrator as a form of accountability
(2025)Through the methodology of descriptive phenomenology, the purpose of this qualitative research was to explore the lived experiences of female sexual assault survivors in Canada who received an apology from their perpetrator ... -
Shaping my Latinx body in Canada: challenging internalized anti-fat bias
(2025)This research project explores my journey as a Mestizo Latinx Immigrant woman in Canada and how, with a body transformation, I came to realize that I have an internalized anti-fat bias. As an autoethnographer, I delve ... -
In the interest of reconciliation in education: inclusive indigenous content and modifications to the Ontario social studies and history curriculum from 1998 to 2023
(2025)The Ontario Social Studies and History curriculum aids students in developing skills, knowledge, understanding, and attitudes that will benefit them in the classroom, their communities, and beyond. Nonetheless, there are ... -
A novel current source converter-based ultra-high-power offshore wind energy conversion system
(2025)In medium voltage (MV) ultra-high-power (over 10 MW) offshore wind energy conversion systems (WECS), current source converter (CSC)-based series-connected configurations are a good candidate. However, existing CSC-based ... -
Housing crisis and international students' health in Canada: a case study at Lakehead University
(2024)This research seeks to examine the housing experiences of international students, utilizing Lakehead University as a case study site to ascertain the potential effects of the prevailing housing crisis and different forms ...
