Magnetic Thin Film Fabrication for HAMR Studies

Hard disk technology is still the most widely used technology for data storage. Two promising technologies to improve this industry are Heat-Assisted Magnetic Recording (HAMR) and all-optical switching (AOS) of magnetization. To check the validity of theories that support HAMR and AOS, more rigorous experimental data is required. Laboratory for Ultrafast Thermomagnetics (LUTher) at York […]

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PHA (bioplastics) production from organic waste

I will be joining the ongoing project led by TU Delft in partnership with Paques BV and Orgaworld to develop a sustainable technology for the production of bioplastic in the form of polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA) from organic waste at the Lelystad Innovation Centre (L.I.C.) located next to the dry anaerobic digestion facility (Biocel) in Lelystad. The […]

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3d density estimation using normalizing flows and its application to 3d reconstruction in cryo-EM

Generative models enable the researchers to address multiple problems spanning from noise removal to generating novel samples with properties of the domain. Generative models are commonly studied for images and in this project the idea will be expanded to 3D structures or volumes. Single-particle cryo-electron microscopy (cryo-EM) is a technique to estimate accurate 3D structures […]

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Leaving the Land Before Time: The Planetary Presence of Indigenous World Literatures

My project advocates that a primary impediment to increased consciousness about Indigeneity lies in how we study the contemporary literature of Indigenous peoples. This requires a reconceptualization of Indigeneity away from its boundedness to specific lands and pasts that valorize ties to first contact, instead embracing the reality that Indigenous peoples are a contemporary presence […]

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“Virtually” connected: Can virtual reality technology foster closeness and intimacy in romantic relationships?

Social connections, especially satisfying romantic relationships, are vital for health and well-being. Yet, couples are spending increasingly more time apart, limiting opportunities for connection and intimacy. However, engaging in shared novel activities (i.e. self-expanding activities) can help couples connect and maintain their relationship over time. Indeed, couples who experience more self-expanding opportunities in relationships feel […]

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“Virtually” connected: Can virtual reality technology foster closeness and intimacy in romantic relationships? – Year two

Social connections, especially satisfying romantic relationships, are vital for health and well-being. Yet, couples are spending increasingly more time apart, limiting opportunities for connection and intimacy. However, engaging in shared novel activities (i.e. self-expanding activities) can help couples connect and maintain their relationship over time. Indeed, couples who experience more self-expanding opportunities in relationships feel […]

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The Invention and Early History of IMAX

IMAX is a Canadian-born invention that has had little scholarly investigation despite its continued commercial success. The importance of this research project stems from the lack of scholarly research about the beginnings of IMAX as a Canadian-born invention and its place within the history media technology. In celebration of IMAX’s 50th anniversary, The Public Access […]

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Examining microclimatic effects on vertebrate interactions with foundational plant species.

Desertification and arid region expansion are critical global change issues. Temperature, variability in precipitation, extended drought periods, and radiation are probable factors affecting the function of foundations shrubs. The changes in the above weather parameters are primarily due to anthropogenic climate change that significantly modifies physical and biological systems in all continents. Micro-climatic-driven behavioural plasticity […]

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Testing of a Collar-Mounted Airbag to Protect Against Neck Injuries and Concussions

Hockey parents are worried about rising concussion rates. Currently no sports equipment protects against concussions. Hockey players aged under 18, must wear a neck guard for protection against skate blade cuts. Recently, a redesigned hockey neck guard, using an impact sensor and airbag technology was conceptualized. We want to test whether airbag inflation upon direct […]

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Optical Flow Measurement Around a Rising Bubble

Bubbly flows are ubiquitous in many systems and also fascinating from a fundamental perspective. Injecting bubbles into a liquid is often used to enhance mixing which leads to improvement in heat and/or mass transfer characteristics of the flow. This finds many applications in chemical industry, energy sector, and even biomedical engineering. This internship provides an […]

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Hyphenated and Whole: Forms, Aesthetics, and Sociology in Korean-Canadian and Global Korean Literatures

My doctoral project aims to fill a common and critical gap between Asian-Canadian literature and global Korean-diaspora studies by undertaking the necessary examination, translation, and preservation of Korean-Canadian literature. As part of this larger project, I propose to develop my understanding of modern Korean literature, including its development, forms, and socio-cultural politics, to shape a […]

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