| Name of Researcher |
Academic Qualifications |
Samples of Recent Research |
Samples of Dissemination of Research |
Assiri, Hassan |
B.Sc. in Computer Science, M.A., Ph.D. (cand.) |
Computer science and high performance computing.
Doctoral research "Strategic and effective management of IT: Canadian Colleges and Universities". |
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| Carruthers, Carol |
B.Sc., M.Sc. |
PI for “Enhancing student engagement in introductory science and mathematics classes for marginalized students.” A proposal to support student success and faculty innovation in the teaching of preparatory college mathematics and science in applied science and engineering. Funded in part by a 2008 Hewlett- Packard Technology for Teaching Higher Education Award grant.
Implementation and data collection phase |
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| Decock, Henry |
B.A. (Hon), M.A. (Soc), Ph.D. (Theory and Policy Studies) |
Doctoral research "A Case Study Analysis of Ontario CAAT Graduates Who Transfer to University"
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Member of research team for HRSDC funded experimental research project to measure the effectiveness of intervention strategies to increase retention of identified at-risk students.
Seneca representative on joint York-Seneca SSHRC Community-University Research Alliance Executive committee. The purpose of the project is to assist marginalized youth in their transition from post-secondary education to the work world, and then assess the impact of the project on student learning in preparing for this transition. |
- at least 12 publications and conference presentations in professional contexts;
- peer reviewer for The College Quarterly
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| Gadsden, Michael |
B.Ed., Ph.D. (Biology) |
Molecular biology. |
- publication of at least 1 article in a peer reviewed journal
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| Gordon, Joe |
B.Kin., M.Sc., Ph.D. (cand.) |
Doctoral research “Regulation of Myocyte Enhancer Factor 2 in Cardiovascular Diseases”. |
- publication of 1 chapter in a textbook;
- publication of 4 articles in professional journals;
- presented at 5 scientific meetings
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| Haddad, Jane W |
B.A. (Hon), M.A. |
Member of research team “Bridging the Solitudes” (2001-2005) - SSHRC-CURA grant for Seneca-York project. |
- 5 recent publications and conference presentation, e.g., "Issues of Access and Retention” - University of Saskatchewan, November 2006
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| Kaduri, Harvey |
M.Phil., Ph.D. (cand.) |
Computer Science and philosophical issues related to the use of technology, networking, security and programming. |
- publication of at least 5 articles
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| Kagan, Susan |
B.Sc.N., M.Ed., Ed.D. |
PI and team member for several research projects that are health related.
Qualitative data analyst for 2 large multisite studies. |
- publication as author and co-author of at least 7 articles in refereed journals
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| Li, Xiaomao |
B.Sc., M.Sc., Ph.D. |
PI and team member for numerous research projects related to biochemistry and proteomics, molecular biology and functional genomics, microbiology and immunology. |
- holder of 6 patents and 1 patent pending;
- publication of 28 articles as author or co-author in refereed professional journals
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| Lopes, Valerie |
B.Sc., M.A. (Edu), Ph.D. (Theory and Policy Studies) |
2008 - 2009 - HEQCO Program in Knowledge Mobilization for Exemplary Teaching and Learning.
2008 - 2010 - Three Year Research Study funded by the HEQCO "Deciding to Transfer: A Study of College and University Choice", collaboration of University of Toronto, Seneca, Humber, Lambton and St. Lawrence.
Doctoral Research "The Efficacy of a Course Management System in Learning - Perceptions of Students and Faculty at One Ontario College"
2007 - Present - Research Consultant - Colleges Ontario, Occupational Specific Language Training Project.
Member of Research Team for Phase #4 of a CFI research proposal.
Coordinator of a two-year research grant, funded by the Change Foundation, awarded to North York General Hospital, along with project partners Mount Sinai Hospital and the Quality Management Program-Laboratory Services, to develop an Internet-based resource to deliver information about genetic services and tests. |
- editor at large of the College Quarterly;
- numerous conference presentations;
- publication in the College Quarterly, translated to Portuguese and published in Brazil
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| Mercer, Dawn |
B.Sc. (Botany) , M.Sc. (Physiology), Ph.D. (Edu) |
Doctoral research "Synchronous CMC for Collaborative On-line Learning: Learners' Perspectives".
PI for a Learning Objects Repository Project funded by Ontario Innovation Trust.
PI for the Mon Ami project - assistive device for seniors and handicapped individuals - funded by Ontario Centres of Excellent and Health Technology Exchange.
Team member for several other research projects, e.g., mobile learning project. |
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Moorhouse, Anne |
B.Phil., M. Phil., M.Sc., Ph.D. |
Research related to health (geriatrics) and ethical issues. |
- at least 8 recent publications
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Szalwinski, Chris M. |
E.Eng., M.Sc. (Eng.), Ph.D. (Eng.) |
Senior Research Engineer of 3 research projects related to software.
Development, e.g., Dev. of Software for Predicting Stresses in Mass flow Hoppers and Bins”.
Member of research team for 2 other related research projects. |
- 2 publications in refereed journals;
- 17 publications in other venues
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Turner, Roderick |
B.Sc., M.Sc., Ph.D. |
PI for “Predictive Modeling of Failure Mechanisms in Electronics Equipment Correlating HALT Methodology with Traditional MTBF Life testing Technique" (2006-2009) - funded by Ontario Innovation Trust. |
- 4 publications in refereed journals
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Wassenaar-Faber, Margot |
B.Ed., B.Sc. (Hon) |
Research team - Determination of the effectiveness of using an online in organic chemistry nomenclature game - Chemania for first semester chemistry in the School of Biological Sciences and Applied Chemistry.
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Weaver, Evan |
B.A., M.Sc. (Math) |
PI for Haptic Joystick Usability Benchmarking project - supported with funding from Ontario Centres of Excellence (CITO) 2005-2006. |
- several publications in non-peer refereed venues
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