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Clustering Dependencies over Relational Tables
(University of Waterloo, 2016-01-22)Integrity constraints have proven to be valuable in the database field. Not only can they help schema design (functional dependencies, FDs [1][2]), they can also be used in query optimization (ordering dependencies, ODs ... -
Clustering in the Presence of Noise
(University of Waterloo, 2013-08-26)Clustering, which is partitioning data into groups of similar objects, has a wide range of applications. In many cases unstructured data makes up a significant part of the input. Attempting to cluster such part of the data, ... -
CMOS Electrochemical Camera for Biological Cell Impedance Imaging
(University of Waterloo, 2019-07-19)Many biomedical applications require observing the response of biological cells to various stimuli and conditions. Typical optical imaging systems for observing cells require labelling cells with fluorescent molecules. ... -
CMOS Front-End Circuits in 45-nm SOI Suitable for Modular Phased-Array 60-GHz Radios
(University of Waterloo, 2021-01-26)Next Fifth-generation (5G) wireless technologies enabling ultra-wideband spectrum availability and increased system capacity can achieve multi-gigabit/s (Gbps) data rates suitable for ultra-high-speed internet access around ... -
CMOS Impedance Measurement Array for Cell Sensing
(University of Waterloo, 2015-01-19)Impedance measurement plays a vital role in determining the physical and chemical properties of live cells under different environmental conditions and aids in the development of cellular models for life science research ... -
CMOS Transimpedance Amplifier for Biosensor Signal Acquisition
(University of Waterloo, 2014-01-20)A 1-GΩ CMOS transimpedance amplifier (TIA) suitable for processing sub-nA-level currents in electrochemical biosensor signal-acquisition circuits is presented. Use of a two-stage active transconductor provides resistive ... -
CMOS-MEMS Resonant Gate Transistor-Based Devices
(University of Waterloo, 2015-05-25)The development of the semiconductor industry in general and IC (Integrated Circuits) fabrication technologies in particular enabled the miniaturization of moving electro-mechanical structures down to micrometer size. This ... -
CMOS-MEMS Scanning Microwave Microscopy
(University of Waterloo, 2017-10-25)This thesis presents the design, fabrication and experimental validation of an integrated dual-mode scanning microwave microscopy (SMM)/Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM) system that does not require the use of a conventional ... -
Co-Existing: Exploring Commercial Laneways in Downtown Toronto as a Network for Public Spaces
(University of Waterloo, 2020-09-17)This thesis explores the opportunities that commercial laneways offer for integrating new public spaces into Downtown Toronto, in order to increase the amount of public space in the city core and improve social interaction ... -
Co-Modality: Opportunities and Barriers in the Greater Toronto Area
(University of Waterloo, 2020-01-24)The Greater Toronto Area is said to be one of the fastest growing regions in Ontario experiencing many challenges due to the influx of population and the demand for goods and services. Amongst the challenges include ... -
CO-OFDM Elastic Optical Networks - Issues on Transmission, Routing, and Bandwidth Allocation
(University of Waterloo, 2015-10-30)The use of orthogonal frequency division multiplexing (OFDM) technology helps an optical transmission system to break the limitation of wavelength grids by wavelength division multiplexing (WDM), in which a flexible and ... -
Co-producing spatial information with citizens: Understanding practices, preferences, and challenges within government
(University of Waterloo, 2019-10-09)In today’s era of digital media, collecting and sharing location-based information has become easier and more accessible for many people. This exchange of spatial information, created and shared by the public, is beneficial ... -
Co-production of hydrogen and ethylene in an oxygen permeable membrane reactor
(University of Waterloo, 2022-04-08)The demand for low-carbon hydrogen keeps increasing. Hydrogen production from water splitting attracts attention due to the easiness of hydrogen purification from hydrogen-water mixtures and the flexibility of renewable ... -
Co-production of knowledge for indicators, otters and ecosystem-based management
(University of Waterloo, 2023-07-19)My dissertation examines the interplay of knowledge processes and power in relation to ecosystem-based management for equitable and ecologically sustainable governance of coastal marine resources (e.g., fisheries). Knowledge ... -
CO2 Conversion to Syngas and Hydrocarbons over Transition Metal-Based Catalysts Synthesized via Reverse Microemulsion Method
(University of Waterloo, 2024-03-28)This thesis offers a comprehensive exploration into the development, exploration, and practical implications of various catalysts, with a particular focus on their performance and critical roles in the efficient and ... -
The CO2 dynamics and hydrology of an experimental Sphagnum farming site
(University of Waterloo, 2017-01-23)Sphagnum farming (or cultivation) is a recent land management strategy in reclaimed peatlands. The goal of Sphagnum farming is to cultivate Sphagnum fibers on a cyclic basis. Sphagnum moss is non-vascular and requires high ... -
CO2 methanation over alumina-supported cobalt oxide and carbide synthesized by reverse microemulsion method
(University of Waterloo, 2019-08-27)In the past age, CO2 conversion catalysts have gained attention due to various environmental issues caused by CO2 emission. Catalytic reduction of CO2 using renewable hydrogen as reductant to produce renewable fuels is ... -
CO<sub>2</sub> Capture With MEA: Integrating the Absorption Process and Steam Cycle of an Existing Coal-Fired Power Plant
(University of Waterloo, 2004)In Canada, coal-fired power plants are the largest anthropogenic point sources of atmospheric CO<sub>2</sub>. The most promising near-term strategy for mitigating CO<sub>2</sub> emissions from these facilities is the ... -
Coagulant addition for managing sediment-associated phosphorus bioavailability to prevent cyanobacterial blooms in drinking water reservoirs
(University of Waterloo, 2021-08-27)To ensure the uninterrupted supply of adequate amounts of drinking water, many utilities rely on reservoirs for raw (i.e., untreated) water storage prior to treatment. For example, reservoirs are integral to storing water ... -
Coarse-Grained Molecular Monte Carlo Simulations of Liquid Crystal-Nanoparticle Mixtures
(University of Waterloo, 2015-10-30)Liquid crystals are a unique and complicated class of phases of matter, also called “mesophases”, which exhibit properties such as solid-like elasticity and anisotropy, and liquid-like flow. The industrial application of ...