Theses: Recent submissions
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Investigation into the neurocognitive mechanisms underlying self-regulatory processes in eating behaviours
(University of Waterloo, 2017-10-19)Prior research has demonstrated that the integrity of the executive control system is correlated with obesogenic behaviour tendencies in a theoretically meaningful way. However, due to the paucity of experimental evidence ... -
Partial Characterization of Yeast Hydrolysates for Insights on Chemically Defined Media for Sf-9 Insect Cells
(University of Waterloo, 2017-10-18)Yeast extract, or other varieties of yeast hydrolysate, have been used in combination with a lipid supplement to completely eliminate the need for fetal bovine serum during in vitro cultivations of insect cells. This has ... -
Probing the Unruh and Hawking effects using Unruh-DeWitt detectors
(University of Waterloo, 2017-10-18)Quantum field theory is so far the best description of the fundamental laws of Nature, yet it does not fully incorporates gravitation. The first attempt toward unifying the quantum field theory and gravity is a semi-classical ... -
Impacts of Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) on the Travel Behavior of its Residents in Shenzhen, China
(University of Waterloo, 2017-10-18)Rapid urbanization in cities across the world has generated a number of issues including urban sprawl, segregation of land uses, traffic congestion and negative environmental impacts. Transit-oriented development (TOD) has ... -
Nonlinear Preconditioning Methods for Optimization and Parallel-In-Time Methods for 1D Scalar Hyperbolic Partial Differential Equations
(University of Waterloo, 2017-10-18)This thesis consists of two main parts, part one addressing problems from nonlinear optimization and part two based on solving systems of time dependent differential equations, with both parts describing strategies for ... -
Evaluation of a Series-Configuration Solar-Assisted Heat Pump with Performance-Predictive Controls
(University of Waterloo, 2017-10-18)This thesis evaluates a configuration of a 3-mode solar-assisted heat pump (SAHP), which features a heat exchanger and heat pump which may operate independently or in series to provide heat for a domestic hot water system. ... -
Halfway to Halfspace Testing
(University of Waterloo, 2017-10-18)In this thesis I study the problem of testing halfspaces under arbitrary probability distributions, using only random samples. A halfspace, or linear threshold function, is a boolean function f : Rⁿ → {±1} defined as the ... -
Systems, materials, and methodologies for multi-material hybrid additive manufacturing functionally graded structures
(University of Waterloo, 2017-10-18)Over the last three decades, additive manufacturing (AM), which is based on fashioning 3D objects through a layer-by-layer construction, has greatly expanded. The progress in this field is due to the capability of fabricating ... -
An Investigation of Manganese Macro segregation in Cast Dual Phase Steels using Micro X-ray Fluorescence Spectroscopy
(University of Waterloo, 2017-10-18)Advanced High Strength Steels with a high manganese content offer an exceptional balance of strength and ductility. However, the occurrence of segregation in these steels, particularly at the centerline, leads to quality ... -
Primary care providers' observations on diabetes management for young adults in Ontario: Barriers and enablers to care and patient-provider communication
(University of Waterloo, 2017-10-18)Background: Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is a global epidemic that is only projected to impact more people in the coming years. In Canada, there has been a steady increase of people living with T2DM, including an increase ... -
Online Leisure Communities: The Case of Tennis Enthusiasts
(University of Waterloo, 2017-10-13)Online communities represent important virtual spaces “where people come together with others to converse, exchange information or other resources, learn, play, or just be with each other” (Resnick & Kraut, 2011, p. 1). ... -
Blind Image Quality Assessment: Exploiting New Evaluation and Design Methodologies
(University of Waterloo, 2017-10-12)The great content diversity of real-world digital images poses a grand challenge to automatically and accurately assess their perceptual quality in a timely manner. In this thesis, we focus on blind image quality assessment ... -
The Influence of Dual-tasking on Cortical Responses Associated with Instability
(University of Waterloo, 2017-10-12)Recent literature has revealed evidence of cortical involvement in reactive balance control. Using electroencephalography, event-related potentials (ERP) have been shown to be consistently evoked in response to a perturbation ... -
Development of a Feasible Elastography Framework for Portable Ultrasound
(University of Waterloo, 2017-10-06)Portable wireless ultrasound is emerging as a new ultrasound device due to the advantages such as small size, lightweight and affordable price. Its high portability allows practitioners to make diagnostic and therapeutic ... -
Cost Analysis of Query-Anonymity on the Internet of Things
(University of Waterloo, 2017-10-06)A necessary function of the Internet of Things (IoT) is to sense the real-world from the fabric of everyday environments. Wireless Sensor Networks (WSNs) are widely deployed as part of IoT for environmental sensing, ... -
Static and Dynamic Theoretical Studies on Vibronic Model Based Potential Energy Surface(s): Locating Transition Structures and Fundamental Investigations in Time-resolved Spectroscopy
(University of Waterloo, 2017-10-05)Construction and exploration of Potential Energy Surfaces (PES) is central to the study of many interesting chemical phenomena, such as computing the rate of a chemical reaction or elucidating structure of a complex ... -
An Assessment of the School System Planning Process for Primary and Secondary Schools: The Case of Saint George Grenada
(University of Waterloo, 2017-10-04)School system planning involves decisions of where to build a new school, close or expandan existing school. It is important for community members to be involved in the school system planning process so that the process ... -
Stochastic Environmental modeling for Nuclear Waste Management
(University of Waterloo, 2017-10-03)Deep geological repositories are identified as possible disposal site for safely isolating highly radioactive nuclear waste from affecting humans and the environment. These repositories are multi barrier systems and safety ... -
Experimental and Numerical Thermal Analysis for Advanced Flip Chip Thermo-Compression Bonding via CMOS Microsensor Arrays and Finite Element Modelling
(University of Waterloo, 2017-10-03)Thermo-compression bonding (TCB) relies on uniform thermal distribution during microelectronic packaging processes to ensure reliable interconnects are formed. During any TCB processes, the thermal application must ... -
Examining the Physiological and Subjective Effects of Near-misses in Smartphone Games
(University of Waterloo, 2017-10-03)Like many gambling games, the exceedingly popular and lucrative smartphone game “Candy Crush Saga” features near-miss outcomes. In slot machines, a near-miss involves getting two of the needed three high-paying symbols on ...