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Development and Characterization of Soymilk Okara Gels Modified by Citric Acid
(University of Waterloo, 2023-12-04)Okara, a valuable resource rich in fiber (53 – 58 %), protein (25 – 28 %), and lipids (9 – 11 %), also contains significant isoflavones and essential minerals, offering nutritional and health benefits. Recent research aims ... -
Investigation of Crystal Structures and Ultra-Low Thermal Conductivities in Novel Group 14 and 15 Chalcogenides
(University of Waterloo, 2023-12-04)The crystal structures and physical properties of several new group 14 and 15 chalcogenides are discussed in this thesis. The thesis discusses the chalcoantimonates TlLa2Sb3Se9 and La12+zSb9-ySe38-z (simplified as La12Sb9Se38). ... -
Forging Preform Design Optimization for Structural Magnesium Components
(University of Waterloo, 2023-11-30)An increasing emphasis on emissions reduction and improved fuel economy is leading to a broader utilization of magnesium (Mg) alloys in vehicle light-weighting applications. Mg alloys are the lightest structural metals and ... -
Reliability-based Environmental Impact Assessment in Geotechnical Engineering
(University of Waterloo, 2023-11-30)A sustainable design is achieved by balancing the four aspects, so called the four Es, of sustainability – environment, economy, equity, and engineering. Given that geotechnical constructions involve land transformations ... -
Experimental Characterization and Finite Element Modelling of Cervical Facet Joint Mechanics
(University of Waterloo, 2023-11-29)Cervical facet joints are involved in the complex movements and associated disorders of the head and neck. The capsular ligament of the cervical facet joint plays an important role in guiding and restraining joint motions ... -
The Role of Melatonin in Amyloid Interactions with the Model Neuronal Membranes
(University of Waterloo, 2023-11-29)The amyloid cascade hypothesis has long directed research efforts in understanding the pathogenesis of Alzheimer’s disease (AD), ever since it was first proposed through clinical evidence by Hardy and Higgins in 1992. ... -
Operational Sea-Ice Classification of Dual Polarized SAR Imagery
(University of Waterloo, 2023-11-28)Mapping sea ice in polar regions is crucial for research and operational applications, such as environmental modeling and ship navigation. Synthetic aperture radar (SAR) offers a dependable and efficient means of monitoring ... -
Performance Evaluation of Passive Cavitation Mapping for Estimating Ultrasound-Induced Cavitation Dose
(University of Waterloo, 2023-11-28)The development of targeted drug delivery technologies to increase the specificity and efficacy of cancer treatments and reduce the reliance on systemic chemotherapy drugs have long been areas of research. Recent advances ... -
A Computational Framework for Predicting the Adhesion Strength of Bonding in Cold Spray
(University of Waterloo, 2023-11-28)In recent years, Cold Spray technology has proven to be a promising method of powder deposition in surface coating and additive manufacturing applications. This process is done without melting the particles prior to ... -
Becoming-with More-than-human Protected Areas
(University of Waterloo, 2023-11-28)The planet is currently undergoing immense and permanent geological change and environmental decline, a period some scholars have referred to as the Anthropocene. Climate change and environmental events, biodiversity ... -
Automatically Assessing the Need for Traffic Signal Retiming Using Connected Vehicle Data
(University of Waterloo, 2023-11-27)Traffic signal controllers are a critical element in managing urban traffic systems effectively. The emergence of Automated Traffic Signal Performance Measures (ATSPM), aided by recent technological advancements, allows ... -
Conspicuous Consumption and Inequality
(University of Waterloo, 2023-11-27)My research is centered around understanding consumption behavior and its relationship with inequality. In Chapter 1, I study how consumption inequality in the United States has evolved over time, with a particular ... -
Quantum Ray Marching: Reformulating Light Transport for Quantum Computers
(University of Waterloo, 2023-11-27)The use of quantum computers in computer graphics has gained some interest in recent years, especially for the application of rendering. The current state of the art in quantum rendering relies on Grover's search for finding ... -
Seeking the Source: Dioxin Exposure Levels and Determinants and Fluoroalkyl Substance Determinants in Arctic and Subarctic Communities within Canada
(University of Waterloo, 2023-11-27)Abstract Background Dioxins, furans, and non-ortho dioxin-like polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), and per- and poly- fluoroalkyls (PFAS) are persistent toxic chemicals that have been detected in areas far from known ... -
Natural Fiber Densification for Sustainable Composite Manufacturing
(University of Waterloo, 2023-11-23)The need for inexpensive, sustainable, and environmentally friendly materials has significantly increased in recent years as a result of rising environmental awareness. Given the widespread usage of petrochemical plastics, ... -
Visual-lidar Map Alignment for Change Detection in Infrastructure Applications
(University of Waterloo, 2023-11-22)Current human-based infrastructure inspections face several problems. Firstly, human inspectors face safety risks working in hazardous environments and reaching challenging areas in order to inspect an infrastructure asset ... -
Enabling Practical and Accessible Automatic Droplet Microfluidics Platforms
(University of Waterloo, 2023-11-21)Droplet microfluidics has emerged as an innovative technology enabling high-sensitivity, high-resolution chemical and biological analyses via precise manipulation of picoliter-to-microliter fluid droplets. The ideal end ... -
Understanding the Impact of COVID-19 on the Livelihood Resilience of Small-Scale Fisheries: A Comparative Analysis
(University of Waterloo, 2023-11-21)Small-scale fisheries (SSFs) serve as a vital economic cornerstone in many nations, and play a pivotal role in reinforcing food security and eradicating poverty. Despite their significance, SSF systems and the communities ... -
Strengthening Rodl's theorem
(Elsevier, 2023-11)What can be said about the structure of graphs that do not contain an induced copy of some graph H? Rödl showed in the 1980s that every H-free graph has large parts that are very sparse or very dense. More precisely, ... -
My data collection is complete, now what? Connecting researchers to Data Repositories that can support Cold Regions Researchers
(University of Waterloo, 2020-11-27)The natural climate variability of the cold regions, together with the relatively sparse observational data sets and difficult terrain can make data collection which supports key science challenging. Notwithstanding, ...
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