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NCE Chairs' Award

2006 NCE Medalists and Finalists for the Chairs' Award

Dr. Xiaoyi Bao
Dr. Xiaoyi Bao

Dr. Xiaoyi Bao
Physics Department
University of Ottawa

Decorated by ISIS

Dr. Bao's research uses a principle known as Brillouin's scattering to measure strain and temperature in optical fibres. This research is important in the field of fire detection and protection and for the monitoring of potential problems with critical infrastructures.
Dr. Bao's Essay

   
Dr. Robert E.W. Hancock
Dr. Robert E.W. Hancock

Dr. Robert E.W. Hancock
Physics Department
University of British Columbia

Decorated by AFMNet

Dr. Hancock's research helps explain how Catiotic Host Defense Peptides function. His research team has exploited various technologies to develop novel therapeutics for bacterial diseases, as well as disease resistant plants.
Dr. Hancock's Essay

   
Dr. Christian Messier
Dr. Christian Messier

Dr. Christian Messier
Département des sciences biologiques
Université du Québec à Montréal

Decorated by SFM

Dr. Messier's research is aimed at developing innovative and efficient conceptual approaches, field techniques, modeling tools and management practices to make Canadian forestry truly sustainable.
His work is directly helping forest companies to obtain the strictest environmental certifications and thus, to be more competitive on the world market.
Dr. Messier's Essay

   
Dr. Janette P. Pelletier
Dr. Janette P. Pelletier

Dr. Janette P. Pelletier
Institute of Child Study
OISE-University of Toronto

Decorated by CLLRNet
Dr. Pelletier's research involves the implementation and evaluation of an early childhood family literacy program in the Greater Toronto Area and in Newfoundland and Labrador. The research has shown to the educational television partner and corporate sponsor that their contributions to early literacy have direct and observable outcomes.
Dr. Pelletier' Essay

   
Dr. Anne W. Snowdon
Dr. Anne W. Snowdon

Dr. Anne W. Snowdon
Faculty of Nursing
University of Windsor
Decorated by Auto21

Dr. Snowdon's research has for primary objective to enhance the safety of Canadian children traveling in vehicles. An important focus of the research was to engage researchers from multiple disciplines at the national level to develop a team approach to vehicle safety for Canadian children and develop a national strategy to reduce the frequency and severity of injuries due to road crashes.
Dr. Snowdon's Essay

   
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