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The dynamic operating conditions of fuel cells cause severe and irreversible chemical-mechanical degradation of the polymer electrolyte membrane (PEM) in PEM fuel cell systems. Non-uniformities (NUs…

During and after the COVID-19 pandemic, South Korean young adults entered the stock market on an unprecedented scale. This dissertation reads the boom not as a speculative episode but as the…

Runnability, or the conduciveness of an environment to support running, is a nascent field of literature focusing on runner behaviours and experiences. Compared to other recreational activities, less…

Attachment insecurity (characterized by higher levels of attachment anxiety or avoidance) have been associated with lower perceptions of partner support. However, the extent to which these…

The goal of this work is to explore connections between meta-complexity and fundamental questions of average-case complexity theory and learning theory. In particular, we aim to make concrete…

Perfluorosulphonic acid ionomers are the industry standard for proton exchange membranes in proton exchange membrane water electrolyzers (PEMWEs). However, concerns about their environmental impact…

Older adults experienced profound disruptions to grief and mourning during the COVID-19 pandemic, yet their bereavement has remained understudied and often marginalized within institutional, policy,…

Academic Resource Sharing (ARS) platforms invite students to upload and download course materials. Most research has examined them through the lens of academic integrity, rarely investigating what…

Interferometric Synthetic Aperture Radar (InSAR) enables detection and quantification of surface deformation associated with permafrost thaw and seasonal active layer dynamics across broad spatial…

The thesis presents methods for making a new nanoparticle-doped resin and for measuring its dielectric properties. TiO2 nanoparticles with 10nm particle size are mixed at different weight percentages…

As Canada’s population ages, there is growing recognition that supporting healthy aging and aging in place requires stronger connections between healthcare services and community-based organizations…

Canadian post-secondary institutions heavily recruit international students, who form almost a quarter of the student population. This study was prompted by first-hand experiences supporting…

Landslides in the Fraser Canyon corridor, British Columbia, can disrupt river connectivity and Pacific salmon migration. This thesis develops a multi-scale framework integrating LiDAR-derived terrain…

The purpose of this capstone is to develop a mock grant proposal for submission to the Canadian Institute of Health Research that aligns with national health research funding priorities. It will…

Transition metal nitrides (TMNs) are promising oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) catalysts owing to their high conductivity, stability, and earth abundance. However, active TMN catalysts are often…

Distributed locking is essential for coordinating access to shared resources in modern RDMA-based distributed systems. While state-of-the-art RDMA locks can deliver high-performance by introducing…

This research critically examines the relationship between political economy, humanitarian communication, and genocide response through the lens of the Rohingya crisis. Across two interconnected…

Phase transitions in condensed matter systems usually involve spontaneous symmetry breaking. The quadratic-band-touching (QBT) in two dimensions is shown to possess a unitary symplectic symmetry that…

Many Canadian universities have embedded equity diversity and inclusion (EDI) goals within their institution's strategic plans, yet research tends to focus on the effectiveness of EDI goals rather…

Exceeding the goal of the Paris Agreement to limit warming to 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels has become inevitable. Therefore, any future pathway consistent with meeting this goal involves…