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The Millennial Generation in the Workplace
(University of Waterloo, 2011-08-31)A new generation of recent graduates and young workers, the Millennials, have started entering the workforce within the last ten years and work alongside older generations, such as Generation Xers and Baby Boomers. The ... -
Millimeter-wave 39 GHz 4x4 Phased Antenna Array with Embedded Near-field Probing Antenna for Performance Enhancement
(University of Waterloo, 2023-04-19)Beamforming arrays are a vital technology for millimeter-wave (mm-wave) wireless communication systems. A large amount of research and an increasing number of phased array prototypes have been developed which provide high ... -
Millimeter-Wave Band Pass Distributed Amplifier for Low-Cost Active Multi-Beam Antennas
(University of Waterloo, 2013-01-21)Recently, there have been a great interest in the millimeter-wave (mmW) and terahertz (THz) bands due to the unique features they provide for various applications. For example, the mmW is not significantly affected by the ... -
Millimeter-Wave Reconfigurable CMOS-MEMS Integrated Devices
(University of Waterloo, 2017-05-18)The millimeter-wave spectrum has sparked interest recently as a promising alternative to meet bandwidth requirements for wireless local area networks, vehicular radars, short-range multi-Gb/s links, and next-generation ... -
Millimetre Wave Series Connected Doherty PA Using 45nm SOI Process
(University of Waterloo, 2018-05-10)With the high demand for high data rate communication systems, it is expected that wireless networks will migrate into the unexploited millimeter-wave frequencies. This migration and the utilization of wide-band digitally ... -
The Mimetic Approach to Incompressible Surface Tension Flows
(University of Waterloo, 2016-04-27)Water has many aesthetic properties that can have a strong impact on our perceptions. For instance, coffee can bring a feeling of liveliness, rain drops on a window may spark nostalgia, morning dew on a leaf can suggest ... -
The Mind of Modernity: Canadian Bilateral Foreign Assistance to India, 1950-60
(University of Waterloo, 2014-09-02)This dissertation examines the history of Canada’s early bilateral foreign assistance program to India between 1950 and 1960. With Canada’s decision to join the Colombo Plan for Co-operative Economic Development in South ... -
Mind the GAP: Amenability Constants and Arens Regularity of Fourier Algebras
(University of Waterloo, 2023-08-28)This thesis aims to investigate properties of algebras related to the Fourier algebra $A(G)$ and the Fourier-Stieltjes algebra $B(G)$, where $G$ is a locally compact group. For a Banach algebra $\cA$ there are two natural ... -
Mindful Physical Activity: A Pilot Study In The Context Of Walking To Public Transit
(University of Waterloo, 2010-09-17)Objective: To describe the effect of mindfulness on perceived health, perceptions of transit walking and transit walking behaviours by using qualitative and quantitative methods in hopes of assessing the feasibility of ... -
Mindless Scroll: An Infinite Scroll Abstract Colouring App for Mindfulness
(University of Waterloo, 2023-09-25)We design and evaluate Mindless Scroll, a mobile application for mindfulness that encourages a slow and deliberate approach to colouring. The app renders an infinite scroll of generated geometric tilings that reveal ... -
Mindmade Politics - The Role of Cognition in Global Climate Change Governance
(University of Waterloo, 2013-08-20)This dissertation explores the role of cognition—the elements, structures and processes of individual and collective thought—in finding effective, cooperative solutions to climate change. It makes three contributions—theoretical, ... -
Mineral Sequestration for Permanent CO2 Storage
(University of Waterloo, 2016-12-01)Mineral carbonation is one of the most appealing CO2 emission mitigation techniques capable of storing CO2, in the thermodynamically stable states. However, the technical mineralization process faces serious challenges, ... -
Miniature Magnetic Sensors
(University of Waterloo, 2015-08-11)Magnetic sensors are widely used in nearly all engineering and industrial sectors, including high-density magnetic recording, navigation, target detection, anti-theft systems, non-destructive testing, magnetic labeling, ... -
Miniature MEMS-Based Adaptive Antennas on Flexible Substrates
(University of Waterloo, 2007-09-06)Current trends in technology are moving to increased use of wireless communication with rapidly increasing data transmission rates and higher frequencies. Miniaturization is essential to allow electronics of increasing ... -
Miniaturization of Multiplexed sensor for continuous health monitoring systems
(University of Waterloo, 2022-04-08)Continuous health monitoring systems are an essential part of current and future life. Monitoring biological signals helps us detect health issues in the early stages. Besides the early-stage disease diagnosis, some patients ... -
Miniaturization of Soft Robotic Control Systems and Actuators for Biomedical Applications
(University of Waterloo, 2023-09-26)Soft wearable robotics, a specialized branch of soft robotics, stands on the cusp of transforming the field of biomedical devices, particularly in the realm of assistive technology. This innovative approach offers a marked ... -
Miniaturized Phase-Shifters for Ka-Band Phased Array Antennas
(University of Waterloo, 2014-08-27)Realizing robust and stable two-way links between the mobile users and the satellite is an extremely challenging RF/Microwave engineering problem. Low cost and low profile phased array is considered as the best solution ... -
A Minimal Model for the Hydrophobic and Hydrogen Bonding Effects on Secondary and Tertiary Structure Formation in Proteins
(University of Waterloo, 2009-04-30)A refinement of a minimal model for protein folding originally proposed by Imamura is presented. The representation of the alpha-helix has been improved by adding in explicit modelling of the entire peptide unit. A four-helix ... -
Minimal model for the secondary structures and conformational conversions in proteins
(University of Waterloo, 2005)Better understanding of protein folding process can provide physical insights on the function of proteins and makes it possible to benefit from genetic information accumulated so far. Protein folding process normally ... -
Minimizing Robot Digging Times to Retrieve Bins in Robotic-Based Compact Storage and Retrieval Systems
(University of Waterloo, 2023-10-05)In this thesis, we study storage policies for a robotic-based compact storage and retrieval system (RCS/RS), which provides high-density storage in distribution center and warehouse applications. In the system, items are ...