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2026
This research investigates how the shape, size, and surface chemistry of carbon nanomaterials influence their ability to remove contaminants from complex wastewater. By systematically testing nanomaterial variations against pollutants such as…
2026
This research uses machine learning, data mining, and optimization techniques to identify hidden relationships between products in retail shopping baskets. By analyzing over two million transactions, it predicts how promotions affect demand across…
2026
This study examines the relationship between sexual position discordance, sexualized substance use, and sexual satisfaction among nearly 2,000 sexual minority men in Canada. While discordance between preferences and behaviors was common and not…
2026
This research develops nanobubble-enhanced ultrasound imaging as an accessible alternative to MRI for cancer diagnosis. Tiny gas-filled nanoparticles amplify ultrasound signals and improve image quality, particularly in prostate cancer. The…
2026
This research explores the untapped potential of locally produced Ontario wool. By processing raw fleece into textiles and studying the characteristics of different sheep breeds, the project highlights how valuable, sustainable materials are being…
2026
This thesis examines the relationship between architecture and domestic violence, arguing that traditional ideas of home and privacy can obscure experiences of abuse. It proposes a memorial in Toronto that combines remembrance, advocacy, and…
2025
This research reinterprets the emotional attentional blink (EAB), arguing that visual distinctiveness, not emotion alone, drives initial attentional capture. Using RSVP experiments, it shows that emotional distractors only impair target detection…
2025
This research used large-scale virtual reality experiments and physiological sensing to study pedestrian stress while crossing streets in the presence of autonomous vehicles. After overcoming major technical challenges in ambulatory VR setup design…
2025
This research explores sustainable building heating using ground source heat pumps. Current systems rely heavily on fossil fuels, contributing to emissions. A novel approach uses helical steel piles as dual-purpose structural and thermal systems,…