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Hunting for the Primordial Quenched Population in 2 < z < 2.5 COSMOS Protoclusters
(University of Waterloo, 2024-01-17)We present an analysis of the galaxy stellar mass function (SMF) of 14 known protoclusters between 2.0 < z < 2.5 in the COSMOS field, down to a mass limit of 10⁹ᐧ⁵ M⊙. We use existing photometric redshifts with a statistical ... -
Hunting For: Lessons on Architecture in Cree Territory
(University of Waterloo, 2014-12-19)Canada’s subarctic region of James Bay, extending from the southeastern rim of the greater Hudson’s Bay, is seated at the interface of diametrically opposed climates, cultures, geologies, and ecologies. With the European ... -
Hurry Up and Wait: Spatial Strategies for Urban Stress Relief
(University of Waterloo, 2020-02-21)In the midst of rising urban density and its projected impacts on infrastructures and city dwellers alike, the importance of understanding the effects of built space on our biology and mental well-being is becoming essential ... -
Hurwitz Trees and Tropical Geometry
(University of Waterloo, 2016-01-21)The lifting problem in algebraic geometry asks when a finite group G acting on a curve defined over characteristic p > 0 lifts to characteristic 0. One object used in the study of this problem is the Hurwitz tree, which ... -
Hybrid Amorphous Selenium-CMOS Photon-Counting X-ray Imager
(University of Waterloo, 2018-05-23)Many medical imaging modalities, such as mammography and micro-computed tomography, utilize digital X-ray imagers to observe human anatomy. Direct digital X-ray imagers rely on a sensor layer (typically a photoconductor) ... -
Hybrid Amorphous-Selenium/CMOS Low-Light Imager
(University of Waterloo, 2018-07-18)This thesis aims to demonstrate a low-light imager capable of moonlight-level imag- ing by combining a custom-designed complementary-metal-oxide-semiconductor (CMOS) pixel array with amorphous selenium (a-Se) as its ... -
Hybrid Biocomposites with Starch Derived Nanoparticles and Cellulose Fibers
(University of Waterloo, 2017-06-01)The use of natural polymers such as starch and cellulose in composites has gained significant popularity due to two main reasons: i) biopolymers increase the ratio of biodegradable and renewable content in most fossil-based ... -
Hybrid Bivouac: High-Modulus Composite Membranes for Portable Shelters
(University of Waterloo, 2021-05-27)This thesis explores an iterative modelling and fabrication process for fibre-based composites through the design of a lightweight, portable shelter for backpacking and mountaineering. Existing tent typologies compromise ... -
Hybrid Cathode for All-Solid-State Li-S Batteries
(University of Waterloo, 2021-09-03)Lithium-sulfur (Li-S) battery is one of the most promising energy storage candidates to satisfy the rising demands in multi-functional personal electronics, and the development of electric vehicles due to its high energy ... -
A Hybrid Cellular Automata Model for the Role of Reactive Oxygen Species in Novel Tumour Treatments Strategies
(University of Waterloo, 2015-01-21)Cancer is a disease that entails uncontrolled proliferation and a disruption of tissue function that often results in a poor clinical outcome. Furthermore, it has continued to elude any universal treatment or cure in part ... -
Hybrid Computational Algorithms for the Problem of Scattering from Grating Structures
(University of Waterloo, 2011-08-09)Modeling of wave scattering from grating couplers has become increasingly important due to extensive recent research interest in the problem of plasmonic resonance. Computational algorithms which are specially used to model ... -
Hybrid Controls Development and Optimization of a Fuel Cell Hybrid Powertrain
(University of Waterloo, 2012-10-25)The University of Waterloo Alternative Fuels Team’s participation in EcoCAR: The Next Challenge provided an unparalleled opportunity to execute advanced vehicle technology research with hands on learning and industry leading ... -
Hybrid Electric Mobility: Design Considerations for Energy Storage Systems and Fuel Economy Optimization of Shared Semi-Autonomous Vehicles
(University of Waterloo, 2019-08-23)Recent trends show that consumers are shifting away from individually owned personal vehicles, and towards shared mobility solutions. Those who do own a vehicle are opting for those that are more fuel efficient and ... -
Hybrid Electromagnetic Forming of Aluminum Alloy Sheet
(University of Waterloo, 2010-09-28)Electromagnetic (EM) forming is a high-speed forming process that uses the forces induced on a conductive workpiece by a transient high frequency current to form the workpiece into a desired shape. This thesis presents ... -
Hybrid Electromagnetic Vibration Isolation Systems
(University of Waterloo, 2017-11-15)Traditionally, dynamic systems are equipped with passive technologies like viscous shock absorbers and rubber vibration isolators to attenuate disturbances. Passive elements are cost effective, simple to manufacture, and ... -
Hybrid Fuel Cell Vehicle Powertrain Development Considering Power Source Degradation
(University of Waterloo, 2009-01-23)Vehicle design and control is an attractive area of research in that it embodies a convergence of societal need, technical limitation, and emerging capability. Environmental, political, and monetary concerns are driving ... -
Hybrid Human Agency: A Teleodynamic Socio-Spatial Interaction Model for Emergent Human Agency Architecture
(University of Waterloo, 2010-04-22)People relate with one another in space and through imagined and technologically mediated networks. This thesis is concerned with the relationship between these two types of social connections – spatial and network. ... -
Hybrid Inorganic/Organic Infrared Imaging Upconversion Devices
(University of Waterloo, 2015-04-30)Upconversion of near-infrared to visible light in a single, hybrid organic/inorganic device is explored in the following work. The components of the photodetector and organic light emitting diode, and the challenge of ... -
A hybrid inverse dynamic-neural network approach to lower limb exoskeleton control
(University of Waterloo, 2022-08-22)A powered machine that is wearable over all or part of the human body can be referred to as a powered exoskeleton. The role of powered exoskeletons is usually to provide ergonomic structural support while using motor power ... -
Hybrid Metallic Nanostructures for Bio and Analytical Applications
(University of Waterloo, 2015-01-22)Different hybrid nanoparticles (NPs), including FeM (M=Ni, Au, Pt, Pd) and Fe-biomolecules (biomolecule=glucose oxidase, p53p protein), have been synthesized by a surfactant-free, single-step electrochemical method. FeNi ...