Doctor of Philosophy Supervisor: Dr. Janet Fast Dissertation Title: Caring Beyond Borders: Transnational Family Caregiving in Canada “What led me to pursuing a PhD in aging and care research was the intimate memories I have being raised by my grandmother […]Read More »

Master of Science in Textiles & Clothing (Course based) Supervisor: Dr. Rachel McQueen Research topic: Sustainability in the apparel industry – Based on Material, recycling & reuse.Read More »

Master of Science in Textiles & Clothing (Thesis based) Supervisor: Dr. Patricia Dolez Thesis title: Self-decontamination of Personal Protective Clothing using nano finish My thesis is focused on optimizing finish formulation and condition of application to have a robust N-halamine-based […]Read More »

Master of Arts in Material Culture (Thesis based) Supervisor: Dr. Anne Bissonnette Research area: Historical textilesRead More »

Master of Arts in Material Culture (Thesis based) Supervisors: Dr. Rachel McQueen & Dr. Arlene Oak Research area: Stitching Sustainably: Modern Craft Culture and the Fight Against ‘Fast Fashion’. My research focuses on modern craft practice and sustainability, particularly investigating handmade […]Read More »

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Doctor of Philosophy Supervisor: Dr. Matt Johnson Research Area: Health and psychological well-being, couple well-being, Intimate relationships and quantitative research methods.Read More »

Doctor of Philosophy Supervisor: Dr. Jane Batcheller Thesis working title: Development of wildland firefighters protective clothing systems with improved thermal insulation properties. Wildland firefighters risk their health to prevent fires from spreading by performing fatiguing activities (e.g., felling trees, removing […]Read More »

Master of Science in Textiles & Clothing (Thesis based) Supervisor: Dr. Patricia Dolez Thesis title: Protective clothing against chemical and biological agents using nanocomposite nanofibrous membranes My thesis is focused on enhancing thermophysiological comfort by nanofibrous membranes for chemical and biological […]Read More »

Master of Arts in Material Culture (Thesis based) Supervisor: Dr. Anne Bissonnette Research area: My research focuses on Victorian mourning jewelry and its role in the social perception of death and mourning.Read More »

Doctor of Philosophy Supervisor: Dr. Adam Galovan Research Area: I will be focusing on couples relationships.Read More »

Master of Science in Family Ecology and Practice (Thesis based) Supervisor: Rhonda Breitkreuz   Research Area Exploring Facilitators and Barriers to Maternal EmploymentRead More »

Master of Science in Family Ecology & Practice (Thesis) Supervisor: Dr. Janet Fast Research interest:  For my thesis, I plan, broadly to learn about how to reduce or alleviate loneliness and social isolation among Canadian older adults. I want to […]Read More »

Master of Science in Textiles & Clothing (Thesis based) Supervisor: Dr. Patricia Dolez Working thesis title: Electrospun self-decontaminating chemical protective barrier for firefighter protective clothing Firefighters are at high risk of cancer, as they are exposed to carcinogenic substances while working. Their […]Read More »

Doctor of Philosophy Supervisor: Dr. Rachel McQueen Research Area: Have you ever had sportswear that develops an odour you can’t seem to get rid of? My research will focus on understanding why these odours develop. If we can find ways […]Read More »

Master of Arts in Material Culture (Thesis based) Supervisor: Dr. Arlene Oak & Dr. Julia Petrov Publications and other research contributions: McQueen, R., Kowton, J., & Degenstein, L. (2020). Smell and sustainability: Can odour shorten the life span of clothing? […]Read More »

Master of Arts in Material Culture (Thesis based) Supervisor: Dr. Megan Strickfaden My research focuses on human relationships to material objects, namely the clothing we wear. I am exploring slow fashion and sustainable fashion practices through the lens of (new) […]Read More »

Master of Arts in Material Culture (Course based) Supervisor: Dr. Megan Strickfaden Research topic: Visual Artist – Completing a series of Urban Garden paintings I have been writing about my own making process and examining my paintings as Material Culture. Publications […]Read More »

Master of Science in Aging (Thesis based) Supervisor: Dr. Janet Fast Thesis title: The Risks of Workplace Ageism for an Ageing Labour Force Ageism in the workplace is a complex phenomenon that encompasses prejudices, acts of age discrimination, and cognitive biases […]Read More »

Doctor of Philosophy Supervisor: Dr. Patricia Dolez Dissertation title: Multidisciplinary approach to bra development for enhanced product performance and improved comfort. The existing mass-manufacture of bras no longer fits in today’s world because not everyone fits; and more importantly, the […]Read More »

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Doctor of Philosophy Supervisor: Dr. Arlene Oak Dissertation Title: Developing and debating bicycle lanes: People, streets, and talk. City streets can become contested spaces when new types of material infrastructures, such as bike lanes, are retrofitted into them. I examine public […]Read More »

Master of Science in Family Ecology & Practice (Course-based) Supervisor: Dr. Matt JohnsonRead More »

Master of Arts in Material Culture Studies (Thesis Based) Supervisor: Dr. Arlene Oak Research topic: An exploration of how the stories that quilt documentation projects collect from the quilts they document can help us to understand more about the history and […]Read More »

Doctor of Philosophy Supervisor: Dr. Megan Strickfaden Thesis title: ‘Nothing About Us, Without Us’: A Case Study to explore how this slogan is realized for folks with complex disabilities This case study is an exploration of the contribution people living […]Read More »

Master of Science in Family Ecology & Practice (Thesis based) Supervisor: Dr. Rhonda Breitkreuz Research area: Women and PolicyRead More »

Doctor of Philosophy Ph.D. in Human Ecology & Chemical and Materials Engineering Supervisors: Dr. Patricia Dolez & Dr. John Nychka Thesis Title: Aging of moisture barriers used in firefighter’s protective clothing Moisture management is critical within firefighters‘ turnout gear because […]Read More »

Doctor of Philosophy Supervisors: Dr. Rhonda Breitkreuz & Dr. Adam Galovan Research Area: Examining the Strengths and Challenges of Family Childcare My primary research goal is to describe the challenges that prevent day home educators from offering high-quality care, identify […]Read More »

Master of Arts in Material Culture (Thesis based) Supervisor: Vlada BlinovaRead More »

Master of Science in Family Ecology & Practice (Thesis based) Supervisor: Dr. Rhonda Breitkreuz Thesis topic: Understanding the socioecological context of rural women and facilitators and barriers towards their economic empowermentRead More »

Master of Arts in Material Culture (Thesis based) Supervisor: Dr. Megan StrickfadenRead More »

Doctor of Philosophy Supervisor: Dr. Patricia Dolez Thesis Title: Thermophysiological Comfort Modeling of TextilesRead More »

Doctor of Philosophy Supervisor: Dr. Patricia Dolez Thesis (working) Title: Predicting the end-of-life of fire-protective fabrics The area of the research corresponds to current issues encountered with protective clothing against heat and flame, which include materials aging, lack of comfort, […]Read More »

Master of Science in Textiles & Clothing (Thesis based) Supervisor: Dr. Patricia Dolez Research: Moisture sensor- End-of-life sensors for fire protective fabrics research projectRead More »

Master of Science in Family Ecology & Practice (Course-based) Supervisor:  Dr. Sherry Ann ChapmanRead More »

Master of Arts in Material Culture (Course based) Supervisors: Dr. Megan Strickfaden & Dr. Janet Fast Research topic: Design’s Role in Care Environments My research examines how design contributes to the positive and negative experiences of residents and individuals connected with […]Read More »

Doctor of Philosophy Supervisor: Dr. Julia Petrov Dissertation Title: “This little collection of rubbish”: A Biography of Lady Charlotte’s Fans Fans have been used globally for over 5000 years for practical reasons, like winnowing grain or signaling military personnel. They […]Read More »

Master of Arts in Material Culture (Thesis based) Supervisor: Dr. Anne BissonnetteRead More »

Doctor of Philosophy Supervisor: Dr. Adam Galovan Research Area:  My research is focused on quantitative methods and intimate relationships. I explore positive relational processes that make relationships meaningful and worthwhile, and how these processes differ across demographic groups. I am […]Read More »

Master of Science in Textiles & Clothing (Thesis based) Supervisor: Dr. Rachel McQueen Thesis title: Pollutants uptake by textile microfibres in aquatic ecosystems Microfibres released during laundering have the potential to absorb pollutants present in urban wastewater and transport them […]Read More »

Interdisciplinary PhD in Human Ecology and Library and Information Studies Supervisor: Dr. Arlene Oak and Dr. Dinesh Rathi Dissertation title: (Im)material Worlds: An Exploration of Information and Materiality in World-Building for Tabletop Roleplaying Games My PhD research looks at how […]Read More »

Master of Science in Family Ecology & Practice (Course-based) Supervisor: Dr. Deanna Williamson Practicum: Practicum completed with the Youth Liaison team of The Family CentreRead More »

Master of Science in Family Ecology & Practice (Course based) Supervisor: Dr. Deanna WilliamsonRead More »

Master of Science in Textiles & Clothing (Thesis based) Supervisor: Dr. Patricia Dolez Thesis title: Development of testing & quality control methods for e-textiles The global e-textiles business revenue is growing in an accelerated pattern and many e-textile products are […]Read More »

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Doctor of Philosophy Supervisor: Dr. Matt Johnson Research Area: Intimate relationships, quantitative research methods.Read More »

Master of Science in Textiles & Clothing (Course-based) Supervisor: Dr. Rachel McQueen Research topic: A comparative study of the sustainable impact of recycled wool and virgin wool.Read More »

Master of Science in Family Ecology & Practice (Thesis based) Supervisor: Dr. Deanna Williamson Research area: The Everyday Life Experiences of Chinese Immigrant Families with Young ChildrenRead More »