2006 Student Scholarships

Andrews, Stephen, University of Calgary

A 3-D quasi static mathematical model of the knee to evaluate changes in joint mechanics due to injury

Arefifar, Seyed Ali, University of Alberta

Power system identification using transients

Asher, Brian J., University of Alberta

Source apportionment of PCBs by chiral analysis

Babak, Olena, University of Alberta

Development of evaluation criteria for probabilistic resource assessment

Babcock, Nathan, University of Calgary

Fast quantum information processing in ultracold ytterbium

Ball, Jeffrey R., University of Alberta

Impacts of linear features on the fecundity of boreal forest songbirds

Benfield, David C., University of Alberta

A wireless load detection system for use in scoliosis correction surgery

Bertrand, Edward, University of Alberta

Investgation of the Taiwan orogen with magnetotelluric data

Berube, Paul N.J., University of Alberta

A machine learning approach to code optimization

Bezuidenhout, Louis, University of Alberta

Size exclusion chromatography on thin film microfluidic devices

Blinova, Alexandra, University of Alberta

Study of the LREE depletion of the Martian mantle by high pressure experimental petrology

Bliss, Christopher, University of Alberta

Microfluidic cytometer utilizing integrated photonic waveguides

Boyko, Oleksandr, University of Lethbridge

The efficiency of homologous recombination pathway in T-DNA integration in plants

Brown, Geoffrey, University of Alberta

Internal gravity wave generation over topography

Buie, Helen R., University of Calgary

In-vivo tracking of trabecular bone architectural changes using micro-computed tomography in rodent models with applications to osteoporosis

Cameron, Erin K., University of Alberta

Introduction and spread of exotic earthworms in the boreal forest

Campbell, Graeme, University of Calgary

The effect of pharmaceutical interventions on trabecular architecture and mechanical strength of bone

Chae, Jaehee, University of Alberta

Development of micro biomedical devices using 3D ultra precision micro machining

Chen, Yan, University of Calgary

Identification of phosphorylation targets for AMP activated protein kinase in adipocytes

Chen, Gang, University of Calgary

A robust framework for spatially extending sampled LiDAR data to larger areal extents using Multiscale Object-based Segmentation and Support Vector Machines (SVM)

Chow, Letitia, University of Alberta

Effects of enhanced in vitro fiber digestibility of barley silage in dry matter intake and milk yield of dairy cows

Dastfan, Mehdi, University of Alberta

Innovative steel plate shear wall system for earthquake-resistant structures

Dice, Graeme D., University of Alberta

Optics of mechanically actuated nanosprings

Donner, Tyler, University of Alberta

Regulation of gene expression in plant vascular tissue development

Elford, Tim G., University of Alberta

Substrate scope and mechanistic studies on the protic acid catalyzed allylboration reaction

Else, Brent G.T., University of Calgary

Measurement of atmosphere ocean carbon dioxide flux in Hudson Bay using Eddy Covariance and satellite observations

Fernando, Sumudu, University of Alberta

Optical properties and applications of structured AIQ3 thin films

Ferrar, Tony, University of Calgary

Elucidating the functional role of AMP activated protein kinase in adipocytes

Figueroa Barragan, Eden V., University of Calgary

Quantum light source for experiments with atoms

Gardner, Alex S. ,, University of Alberta

Temperature downscaling for regional scale modeling of glacier mass balance

Glenn, Karen M., University of Alberta

Electrochemically modulated fast chromatography

Gongal, Patricia, University of Alberta

Mechanisms of midline patterning in the vertebrate forebrain

Goss, Kelly C., University of Calgary

Power sensors for the P-SLAM (Parallel Sub-LAMbda) optical data storage system

Gotch, Matthew J., University of Calgary

Knee joint stiffness adaptations after ACL injury and subsequent repair

Grosvenor, Andrew P., University of Alberta

Synthesis, structure, spectroscopy and catalytic activity of early-late transition metal phosphides

Hagel, Jillian M., University of Calgary

Biosynthesis and regulation of benzylisoquinoline alkaloid production in opium poppy, Papaver somniferum

Hasan, Md. Anwarul, University of Alberta

Experimental and theoretical approach to link the nono-micro-macro structure of complex fluids with their visco-elastic behavior

Hawkeye, Matthew M., University of Alberta

Fabrication of photonic devices through nanostructural defect engineering in inhomogeneous periodic thin films

Henderson, Philip T., University of Alberta

Graph decomposition and game approximations

Hosseini, Amir H., University of Alberta

Geostatistical modeling of variabiity and uncertainty for natural attenuation of upstream oil and gas contaminated sites

Katvala, Erik C., University of Calgary

The Alexander/Wrangellia Terrane System and the evolution of the western margin of Canada

Kelly, Evan B., University of Alberta

Rational computational design of Vinca alkaloid derivatives to target tubulin isotypes in cancer cells

Klassen, Jennifer, University of Calgary

Remote sensing of vegetation phenology for grizzly bear habitat mapping in west central Alberta

Klinck, R. Josh, University of Calgary

Monitoring structural and strength aspects of bone micro architecture in a disease model of osteoporosis

Koch, Inka, University of Alberta

Develping proxies for Arctic sea ice extent from the chemistry of short ice cores

Konishi, Takuya, University of Alberta

Systematics of Plioplatecarpini (Squamata: Mosasauridae)

Krahulic, Kelly E., University of Calgary

Stable N-Heterocyclic carbenes with inorganic backbones

Langi, Zsolt, University of Calgary

The geometry of convex figures

Lee, Gregory M.K., University of Alberta

Automated action set selection in Markov decision processes

Lehnherr, Igor, University of Alberta

Production of methylmercury in arctic freshwater ecosystems

Lehnherr, Dan, University of Alberta

Synthesis, characterization and methodology of semiconductive functionalized pentacene polymers

Linke, Julia, University of Calgary

Towards a grizzly bear's view of the Alberta Foothills lanscape: Does spatial pattern matter?

Lucciola, Daniela, University of Calgary

Enantioselective Synthesis of (+)-Halenaquinone

MacPherson, Andrew, University of Calgary

Design of integrated wireless platform for vital sign monitoring

McKellar, Ryan C., University of Alberta

Resolving hexapod and myriapod phylogenies using new sampling techniques

McNickle, Gordon, University of Alberta

From roots to shoots: using molecular ecology to determine whole plant distributions in a native grassland

Mohammed, Ahmed A.S., University of Alberta

Design and development of a novel wireless microsensor for real-time structural health monitoring and damage detection

Mouneimne, Sarah M., University of Calgary

Testing the feasibility of using oxygen 18 and deuterium as tracers to delineate water sources in a large scale river basin

Muruganathan, Siva, University of Calgary

Computationally efficient transceiver designs for multi user non coherent space frequency coded orthogonal frequency division multiplexing systems

Mutus, Josh, University of Alberta

Novel molecular scale devices using ballistic transport

Nelson, Alison G., University of Alberta

Increasing nutritional quality of wheat grain through cropping systems management

Niranjayan, Somasundaram, University of Alberta

New low-complexity receiver designs for ultra-wide bandwidth (UWB) systems

Ophus, Colin, University of Alberta

Nanocomposite metal thin films for MEMS and energy applications

Pakan, Janelle, University of Alberta

Patterns of zonal organization in the cerebellum

Penney, Todd J.M., University of Alberta

A combined EEG-fMRI method of localizing epiliptic foci in the brain

Robinson, Kimberly, University of Alberta

Integration of ichnology with sedimentology and sequence stratigraphy as an aid to refining hydrocarbon exploration strategies in the Bluesky Formation, Greater Boyer area, Alberta

Rosvold, Joshua, University of Calgary

Design criteria for ligament replacements

Sax, Mark, University of Alberta

Miniaturized trace chemical analysis by microchip electrophoresis and ion mobility spectrometry

Seifried, Bernhard, University of Alberta

Microencapsulation of fish oil using supercritical fluid technology

Sen, Vikramaditya, University of Calgary

Integrated modeling and simulation of compacting hydrocarbon reservoirs

Sherman, Laura, University of Alberta

Skorka, Orit B., University of Alberta

CMOS image sensors using TFA technology and logarithmic pixels

Spencer, Locke D., University of Lethbridge

Far-infrared imaging Fourier transform spectroscopy

Tam, Pui Hang, University of Alberta

Probing the biosynthesis of mycobacterial lipoarabinomannan with oligosaccharide analogs

Teskey, Wesley J.E., University of Calgary

Precision 6 DOF position measurement with MEMS accelerometers

Thannhauser, Steven, University of Calgary

Assessment of prostheses for transtibial amputees - Phase 2: Quantification of relations amongst socket type, tissue sensation, socket pressures, function, comfort and quality of life

Tjia, Wai Mui, University of Calgary

Engineering cellulose degrading Bacillus subtilis strains for renewable energy generation

Wainstein, Pablo, University of Calgary

Development of a subsurface positioning system for investigating subglacial hydrological networks

Wan Bun Tseung, Jean-Michel, University of Calgary

Slope instability in permafrost regions and its direct application to existing and future projects

White, Adam M., University of Alberta

A standard benchmark system for scaling reinforcement learning towards real world domains

Wood, Thomas K., University of Calgary

Synthetic routes to novel boron containing materials

Wu, Billy, University of Calgary

Design and fabricaton of RF MRMS factor with sliding plate mechanism

Yaraskavitch, Megan, University of Calgary

Calcium sensitivity of passive force production in skeletal muscle

Zeng, Tao, University of Alberta

Development and applications of model core potentials for the studies of spin-orbit effects in catalysis and biochemistry

Zheng, Rui (Rachel), University of Alberta

Imaging and assessment of long bone using ultrasonic wave and guided wave