The Biotechnology PhD candidate, Behrooz Afra will present his dissertation research on Monday, April 7 at 1 pm on zoom.

Thesis Title:
Flow Control of Low-Reynolds Number Airfoils Using Morphing Surface

Committee Members:
Dr. Ali Tarokh (supervisor),
Dr. Ahmed Elshaer
Dr. Basel Ismail
Dr. Alexandra Komrakova (external)
Dr. Abed Alkhateeb (chair)

Our research focused on improving the aerodynamic performance of airfoils by using surface morphing techniques. We studied how traveling waves applied to the surface of an airfoil can help control flow separation and improve lift in both laminar and turbulent conditions. The results provide insights into advanced flow control strategies that could enhance the efficiency of aircraft and wind turbine blades.

Everyone is welcome
Please contact Brenda Magajna at phd.ses@lakeheadu.ca for more information or the zoom link.

Please join Dr. Lindsay Galway as our final Faculty of Natural Resources Management seminar speaker for the 2024-2025 academic year on April 4 at 12:30 p.m. in Braun Building (BB1054). Dr. Galway will be presenting on: "Community-engaged research at the intersection of social and ecological determinants of health".

Dr. Galway (BSc, MPH, PhD) is the Canada Research Chair in Social-Ecological Health and Associate Professor, Health Sciences, at Lakehead. She is an interdisciplinary health researcher trained in public health and environmental health. Her work spans the social, natural, and health sciences and aims to bring together multiple perspectives to comprehensively understand, and collaboratively address, complex social-ecological challenges, with a focus on climate change methodological and practical innovations. 

Dr. Galway's expertise includes planetary health, ecological determinants of health, climate change and health, environmental justice, place-based research, inter/transdisciplinary research, environmental epidemiology, active transportation, and geographic information systems. 

The seminar will also be Zoom cast. A poster is attached.

A poster session showcasing the degree projects of the Year 4 students in the Bachelor of Electrical Engineering program. The session is open to the public and it is a good opportunity to meet and chat with the students that are about to graduate.

Please join us for Chelsea Noel's Clinical Practice & Research Exam (CPRE) this is a hybrid event, should you wish to attend in person it will take place in ATAC 5033.

Title: Access to Substance Use Services on Campus: What’s Available in Ontario, Canada’s Post-Secondary Institutions?

Supervisor: Dr. Deborah Scharf

Second Reader: Dr. Amanda Maranzan

Please contact admin.psych@lakeheadu.ca for Zoom link and passcode

The Department of Biology honours thesis students will present their research. All welcome to attend. Please contact biology@lakeheadu.ca for the webinar link if you would like to attend via Zoom.

The Chemistry and Materials Science PhD candidate, Navneet Kaur will present her dissertation research on Friday, April 4 at 10 am in ATAC 1007 and on Zoom.

Thesis Title: Photonic Sensor based on Surface-Enhanced Raman Scattering for the Detection of Trace Chemicals

Committee Members:
Dr. Gautam Das (supervisor)
Dr. Mark Gallagher
Dr. Justin Jiang
Dr. Nisha Rani Agarwal (external)

A three-dimensional (3D) tapered optical fiber-based surface-enhanced Raman scattering
(SERS) sensor for detecting trace chemicals was manufactured. The developed system was capable of detecting toxic chemicals, such as, rhodamine 6G (R6G) and crystal violet (CV) at Picomolar (pM) levels. A Scanning electron microscope (SEM) and an optical microscope were used to characterize the SERS substrate. The unique characteristics of the fabricated substrate were determined for its practical applications. The designed sensor was used in the real-time detection of trace chemicals. In addition, the manufactured sensor has potential applications in biosensing.

Everyone is welcome
Please contact Brenda Magajna at phd.ses@lakeheadu.ca for more information or the zoom link.

SESBASS 2025!

Registration is now open!
https://ec.lakeheadu.ca/sesbass

Join us for this 2 day event which includes:

Symposium – We have an incredible selection of guest speakers, 12 of them are Biotechnology alumni!
Reunion – An opportunity for alumni and lab mates to reconnect on Friday afternoon.
Tribute – Celebrating Dr. Heidi Schraft, founder of the Biotechnology PhD program.

Registration is required to attend the symposium.
The tribute and reunion which start at 1 pm on May 2 in FB 2023 are open to everyone.

Contact Brenda Magajna at phd.ses@lakeheadu.ca for more information.
https://2025sesbass.weebly.com/

Attention all English students and enthusiasts!

Do you have creative work you're eager to showcase? Join us to share, celebrate, and appreciate the talent in our community. Scan the QR code to register or email engl@lakeheadu.ca. 

Graduate Program Fair: Learn about graduate studies!

• Learn about our program offerings
• Connect with faculty members
• Learn about available supports
• Explore potential funding opportunities
• Meet the Faculty of Graduate Studies
• Find the right program for you

Many programs are still accepting applications for September 2025.

Don't miss out: prizes, snacks, and swag!

Please join us for the the NRMT Seminar Series: Dr. Matthew Scrafford from the Wildlife Conservation Society Canada will present "Wolverine conservation research in the Canadian boreal forest". The talk will be in Braun Building BB1054 (or join by zoom if you can't come in person lakeheadu.zoom.us/j/97532903824)

Dr. Matt Scrafford is the Wolverine Conservation Scientist with Ontario Northern Boreal Landscape program at the Wildlife Conservation Society Canada. Matt works with government, industry, Indigenous groups, and trappers to advance the understanding and conservation of wolverines in Ontario. He earned his PhD at the University of Alberta and Master of Science at the University of Montana. 

Coffee and tea will be served.