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Noise attenuation and energy harvesting using helmholtz resonator connected to rectangular cavity
(2025)This thesis investigates the dual functionality of a Helmholtz Resonator (HR) coupled with a rectangular cavity for noise attenuation and small-scale energy harvesting. The study explores the integration of a piezoelectric ... -
Aerodynamic and flow structure analysis of iced wind turbine airfoil
(2025)The issue of icing on wind turbines presents a significant operational challenge, especially in northern regions of Canada, where cold climates and harsh winter conditions prevail. This buildup of ice increases mechanical ... -
Leveraging the use of Liquid Metal Channels to Reconfigure Antennas’ Impedance and Radiation Performance
(2025)The advent of liquid metals in the domain of RF system has opened new avenues for the researchers in smart antenna designs. Reconfigurability of antenna’s characteristics has been a keen topic of interest for the past ... -
Traveling wave-based fault location in power grids using neural networks
(2025)downtime and improving public safety. One practical FL approach involves utilizing traveling waves (TWs) to locate the fault along a transmission line. TW-based FL methods are highly regarded for their speed and resilience ... -
The apology mosaic: sexual assault survivors’ experience in receiving an apology from the perpetrator as a form of accountability
(2025)Through the methodology of descriptive phenomenology, the purpose of this qualitative research was to explore the lived experiences of female sexual assault survivors in Canada who received an apology from their perpetrator ... -
In the interest of reconciliation in education: inclusive indigenous content and modifications to the Ontario social studies and history curriculum from 1998 to 2023
(2025)The Ontario Social Studies and History curriculum aids students in developing skills, knowledge, understanding, and attitudes that will benefit them in the classroom, their communities, and beyond. Nonetheless, there are ... -
A novel current source converter-based ultra-high-power offshore wind energy conversion system
(2025)In medium voltage (MV) ultra-high-power (over 10 MW) offshore wind energy conversion systems (WECS), current source converter (CSC)-based series-connected configurations are a good candidate. However, existing CSC-based ... -
Housing crisis and international students' health in Canada: a case study at Lakehead University
(2024)This research seeks to examine the housing experiences of international students, utilizing Lakehead University as a case study site to ascertain the potential effects of the prevailing housing crisis and different forms ... -
Supporting transgender, non-binary, gender-nonconforming, and Two Spirit (TGNBGN2S) students in the classroom
(2025)The goal of the research and Portfolio was to create an online training module for teachers that will better educate them on how to support TGNBGN2S students in their classrooms. Studies show that transgender, non-binary, ... -
Optimal and global autonomous navigation in environments with convex obstacles
(2025)Motion planning for autonomous navigation in unknown environments cluttered with obstacles is a fundamental challenge in robotics, requiring efficient, safe, and reliable strategies for path planning. This thesis introduces ... -
Improving urban mobility for people with visual loss at floating bus stops in Canada
(2024)At present time, technological advancements and emphasis on inclusive urban planning are a priority for transportation professionals to enhance urban mobility for road users, especially for people with vision loss (PWVL). ... -
Investigation of drug aerosol size, delivery, and deposition in the mouth-throat airway using a soft mist inhaler (SMI): an experimental and numerical study
(2024)Respiratory drug delivery has been a key area of research for several decades, driven by the high prevalence of pulmonary diseases and the superior treatment efficiency offered by this approach. However, despite its ... -
Functional lignin for coating and 3D printing
(2024)The abundance of lignin, aromatic structure, and multifunctional groups uniquely appeal for use in advanced sustainable functional materials. Currently, the available lignin is not derived from a lignin-first strategy; ... -
Ecological drivers of fish metacommunity structure in boreal shield lakes
(2025)Fish community composition in freshwater lakes is shaped by a range of biotic and abiotic factors, including environmental conditions, species interactions, and spatial connectivity between waterbodies. While aquatic ... -
Factors impacting the referral to, enrollment in, and completion of cardiac rehabilitation within Northwest, Ontario
(2024)Northwest Ontario has higher rates of cardiac hospitalization compared to Southern Ontario for reasons not fully understood. However, cardiac rehabilitation (CR), a proven secondary prevention strategy, remains underutilized ... -
Development of an advanced thermal imaging-based human fall detection system
(2024)Falls represent a significant risk to the elderly population, often leading to severe injuries or fatalities. Automatic fall detection systems (FDS) are critical for mitigating these risks; however, existing solutions, ... -
Wetlands as filters of heavy metals: A study in temperate fens of Central Ontario
(2024)Heavy metal concentrations (As, Cd, Cr, Cu, Ni, Pb, and Zn) were investigated in water, peat, and macrophytes across three fens in Central Ontario in relation to the water parameters and peat properties to elucidate the ... -
Do common over-the-counter antihistamine medications modify thermoregulatory responses during passive heat stress?
(2024)Over the coming decade, climate change is expected to increase the duration and intensity of pollen season and contribute to higher atmospheric concentrations of inhaled allergens (Corden & Millington, 2001; D’Amato et ... -
Perfectionism from inside and outside: clarifying the role of intra- and interpersonal processes in predicting maladjustment using multi-source and intensive longitudinal methods
(2024)Life as a post-secondary student can be volatile and stressful, and illustrated by maladjustment (e.g., depressive symptoms). It is critical to understand factors that increase the risk for negative outcomes that can ... -
Influence of prey type and environment on Lake Trout (Salvelinus namaycush) activity, mercury dynamics, and life histories
(2024)Understanding food web structure in lentic ecosystems is a requirement for determining pathways and rates of energy flow, yet predator-prey interactions can be highly dynamic across space (i.e., between- and within-lakes) ...
