Overview
The Final Oral Examination (FOE) is the capstone experience of your doctoral studies. General information about the FOE is outlined in the SGS Calendar. The Final Oral Examination schedule (see calendar below) lists current thesis defenses, and is updated periodically.
Additionally, you may find helpful the Guidelines for the Doctoral Final Oral Examination (FOE), a document that outlines the responsibilities of the graduate unit, SGS, the Examination Committee, and the Chair of the Committee in the planning and conduct of a Final Oral Examination. Faculty and Staff can access additional resources on the SGS Final Examinations webpage.
Academic fees for continuously registered Ph.D. candidates in the final year of the program are pro-rated over the 12–month academic year, based on the date of the final approved thesis submission to SGS. Incidental fees are charged on a sessional (term) basis. More information on the pro-rated fees and schedules can be found in Graduate Fees and on the University Registrar’s Office website under Current Fall–Winter Fee & Refund Schedules.
In-person examinations at the School of Graduate Studies
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Doctoral examination schedule
| Exam Date | Student Name | Exam Information (Thesis, Supervisor(s), Graduate Unit) |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 3 | Name: Zinaida Uzdenskaya |
Portable Objects, Travelling Subjects: The Development of the Iconography of Canterbury Pilgrim Souvenirs in Comparison to St. Thomas Becket’s Imagery in Other Media 1170-1538 Supervisor(s): Prof. Jill Caskey Graduate Unit: Centre for Medieval Studies |
| Feb 3 | Name: Yangjun Ruan |
Breaking the Bottlenecks of Scaling: Data Efficiency, Predictability, and Risks Supervisor(s): Prof. Christopher Maddison Graduate Unit: Department of Computer Science |
| Feb 3 | Name: Mohammadreza Shalizar Jalali |
Examining the Effects of Focused versus Unfocused Written Corrective Feedback on L2 Writing Accuracy , Error Types, and Learner Perceptions Supervisor(s): Prof. Enrica Piccardo Graduate Unit: Department of Curriculum, Teaching and Learning |
| Feb 3 | Name: Mariel Lepra |
Brain Translocator Protein Binding in Anorexia Nervosa Supervisor(s): Prof. Jeffrey Meyer Graduate Unit: Department of Pharmacology |
| Feb 4 | Name: Yi Fang Weng |
Elucidating the mechanism of neuronal hyperexcitability and network dysfunction in PTEN-associated epilepsy Supervisor(s): Prof. Lu-Yang Wang, Prof. Yun Li Graduate Unit: Department of Physiology |
| Feb 5 | Name: Celine Cuinat |
Effects of maternal probiotic Lactobacilli supplementation on the intestinal microbiome and fecal microRNAs along the maternal-offspring continuum Supervisor(s): Prof. Elena Comelli Graduate Unit: Department of Nutritional Sciences |
| Feb 5 | Name: Michael Lessard |
Neglected Arguments: How Canadian Courts and Legislatures Marginalize Disability Rights Perspectives on Medical Aid in Dying Supervisor(s): Prof. Trudo Lemmens Graduate Unit: Henry N.R. Jackman Faculty of Law |
| Feb 5 | Name: Suk Young Hong |
Understanding the Lives of Pediatric Cancer Patients and their Learning Experiences through Childhood Survivors’ Retrospective Interview Supervisor(s): Prof. Roger Allan Mantie Graduate Unit: Department of Curriculum, Teaching and Learning |
| Feb 6 | Name: Sylwia Maria Riley |
Exploring Teachers’ Perspectives on Fostering a Growth Mindset in Elementary Schools: A Case Study Supervisor(s): Prof. Lana Stermac Graduate Unit: Department of Applied Psychology and Human Development |
| Feb 9 | Name: Wei-Chih Patrick Lin |
Impact of Renal Geometric Parameters on Thrombus Formation Risks in Fenestrated Endovascular Aneurysm Repair Supervisor(s): Prof. Cristina Amon Graduate Unit: Department of Mechanical & Industrial Engineering |
| Feb 9 | Name: Stephanie Wong |
Mucosal-associated invariant T cells reflect prognostic Type 1 and 17 immunity in non-small cell lung cancer Supervisor(s): Prof. Adrian Sacher, Prof. Pam Ohashi Graduate Unit: Department of Immunology |
| Feb 10 | Name: Gligor Djogo |
Laser Writing of High-Density Optical Interconnects between Fiber and Chip towards Advanced Photonic Packaging Supervisor(s): Prof. Peter Herman Graduate Unit: Edward S. Rogers Sr. Dept. of Electrical & Computer Engin. |
| Feb 10 | Name: Rena-Marie Roussin |
Positioning Classical Music(ology): Histories, Institutions, Narratives Supervisor(s): Prof. Ellen Lockhart Graduate Unit: Faculty of Music |
| Feb 10 | Name: Rena-Marie Roussin |
Positioning Classical Music(ology): Histories, Institutions, Narratives Supervisor(s): Prof. Ellen Lockhart Graduate Unit: Faculty of Music |
| Feb 10 | Name: Wai Yee Wendy Choi |
Investigating Human Brain Expansion Using Pluripotent Stem Cell-Derived Neural Cultures and Comparative Genomics Supervisor(s): Prof. Yun Li Graduate Unit: Department of Molecular Genetics |
| Feb 10 | Name: Ranmal Avinash Bandara |
CRISPR/Cas9 based gene therapy for Cystic Fibrosis Supervisor(s): Prof. Jim Hu, Prof. Amy Wong Graduate Unit: Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathobiology |
| Feb 11 | Name: Sarah Marissa Shelley |
Designing for Belonging: A Case Study of the Resonance Choir and the Development of an Accessible Community Choir for Children with Disabilities Supervisor(s): Prof. Daniel Taylor Graduate Unit: Faculty of Music |
| Feb 11 | Name: Sarah Marissa Shelley |
Designing for Belonging: A Case Study of the Resonance Choir and the Development of an Accessible Community Choir for Children with Disabilities Supervisor(s): Prof. Daniel Taylor Graduate Unit: Faculty of Music |
| Feb 11 | Name: Kokui Dziedzom Klutse |
Exploring Developmentally Supportive Care Practice in Preterm Infant Care in Ghana Supervisor(s): Prof. Linda Johnston Graduate Unit: Lawrence Bloomberg Faculty of Nursing |
| Feb 11 | Name: Kokui Dziedzom Klutse |
Exploring Developmentally Supportive Care Practice in Preterm Infant Care in Ghana Supervisor(s): Prof. Linda Johnston Graduate Unit: Lawrence Bloomberg Faculty of Nursing |
| Feb 12 | Name: Ziwei Liao |
Learning 3D Object Priors for Real-World Representation, Reconstruction, and Generation Supervisor(s): Prof. Steven Waslander Graduate Unit: Institute for Aerospace Studies |
| Feb 12 | Name: Sarah Jones |
Phatic Competence: How LX Users Understand and Engage in Phatic Communion Supervisor(s): Prof. Julie Kerekes Graduate Unit: Department of Curriculum, Teaching and Learning |
| Feb 12 | Name: Antonia Barbaric |
Improving Collaborate Management in Chronic Diseases through AI -Based Decision Support Tools. Supervisor(s): Prof. Joseph Cafazzo Graduate Unit: Institute of Health Policy, Management and Evaluation |
| Feb 12 | Name: Dora Szarics |
Model Characterization and Therapeutic Strategies for a Novel Mouse Model of HNRNPH2-Related Neurodevelopmental Disorder Supervisor(s): Prof. James Eubanks Graduate Unit: Department of Pharmacology |
| Feb 13 | Name: Julia Mei-Ting Lin |
The Role of Acetylcholine Producing T cells in Hypertension and Viral Myocarditis Supervisor(s): Prof. Slava Epelman Graduate Unit: Department of Immunology |
| Feb 13 | Name: Catherine Poplyansky |
A Violinist’s Application of Konstantin Stanislavsky’s Acting Principles Supervisor(s): Prof. Ellen Lockhart Graduate Unit: Faculty of Music |
| Feb 13 | Name: Catherine Poplyansky |
A Violinist’s Application of Konstantin Stanislavsky’s Acting Principles Supervisor(s): Prof. Ellen Lockhart Graduate Unit: Faculty of Music |
| Feb 18 | Name: Perry Schlanger |
From Robin Hood to Matthew: Ontario’s Demographic Allocation Supervisor(s): Prof. Scott Davies Graduate Unit: Department of Leadership, Higher and Adult Education |
| Feb 18 | Name: Takahiro Eng Yee Tow |
Progress Toward a Cryogenic Single-Ion Clock Supervisor(s): Prof. Amar C. Vutha Graduate Unit: Department of Physics |
| Feb 18 | Name: Bin Yang |
Learning Rich Representations for 4D Scene Understanding Supervisor(s): Prof. Raquel Urtasun Graduate Unit: Department of Computer Science |
| Feb 19 | Name: Mashiat Lamia Mimosa |
Diagnosing and Characterizing CNS Tumours Using Na nopore DNA Sequencing Tools Supervisor(s): Prof. Rola Saleeb, Prof. Ramzi Fattouh Graduate Unit: Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathobiology |
| Feb 19 | Name: Caroline Holland |
“The Pastoral is Not Your Genre”: Space, Environment, and Identity in Postwar American Literature Supervisor(s): Prof. Andrea Most Graduate Unit: Department of English |
| Feb 20 | Name: Titilola Elizabeth Omotosho |
Perinatal Experiences of Black Mothers in Ontario and the Impact on Their Postpartum Mental Health Outcomes Supervisor(s): Prof. Njoki Wane Graduate Unit: Department of Social Justice Education |
| Feb 23 | Name: Olga Ioana Sirbu |
Metabolic Drivers of Medulloblastoma Leptomeningea l Metastasis Supervisor(s): Prof. Michael Taylor Graduate Unit: Department of Medical Biophysics |
| Feb 23 | Name: Danielle Dilkes |
Untangling Pedagogy: A participatory action research study focused on codesigning more inclusive futures for education Supervisor(s): Prof. Clare Brett Graduate Unit: Department of Curriculum, Teaching and Learning |
| Feb 23 | Name: Sophia Simon |
Improved Quantum Algorithms for Simulating Many-Bo dy Systems Supervisor(s): Prof. Nathan Wiebe Graduate Unit: Department of Physics |
| Feb 23 | Name: Claudia Paparella |
Languages and Identities in the Making of Roman Italy Supervisor(s): Prof. Seth Bernard Graduate Unit: Department of Classics |
| Feb 24 | Name: Amy Nesbitt |
Processes of Resilience and Functional Recovery among Youth with Serious Mental Illness Supervisor(s): Prof. Emily Nalder, Prof. Catherine Sabiston Graduate Unit: Rehabilitation Sciences Institute |
| Feb 24 | Name: Yi Li |
Interactions between disinfection byproducts (DBPs) and microplastics in drinking water Supervisor(s): Prof. Susan Andrews Graduate Unit: Department of Civil and Mineral Engineering |
| Feb 25 | Name: Haorui Zhang |
Role of Rac1 in LTP and Memory Impairment in Alzheimer Disease Supervisor(s): Prof. Zhengping Jia Graduate Unit: Department of Physiology |
| Feb 25 | Name: Gregory Horne |
Realizing the World: Experience and Physics Supervisor(s): Prof. William Edward Seager Graduate Unit: Department of Philosophy |
| Feb 25 | Name: Jessica Elkaim |
Narrative Remains: The Corpse in Nineteenth- Century American Literature Supervisor(s): Prof. Dana Seitler Graduate Unit: Department of English |
| Feb 26 | Name: Sarah Quail |
Studies into how the Differential Phosphorylation Affects the Structure and Interactions of the Intr Interactions of the Intrinsically Disordered R region in Ycf1p Supervisor(s): Prof. Voula Kanelis Graduate Unit: Department of Chemistry |
| Feb 26 | Name: Maria Camila Tocora Alonso |
EVOLUTIONARY ECOLOGY AND GENOMICS OF MUTUALISM AND MICROBIAL SYMBIOSIS IN INSECTS Supervisor(s): Prof. Megan Frederickson Graduate Unit: Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology |
| Feb 27 | Name: Daniella Turetski |
Counting It to Make It Count: Making Activities More Evaluable Enhances Their Value Supervisor(s): Prof. Dilip Soman, Prof. Kristen Duke Graduate Unit: Graduate Department of Management |
| Feb 27 | Name: Daniella Turetski |
Counting It to Make It Count: Making Activities More Evaluable Enhances Their Value Supervisor(s): Prof. Dilip Soman, Prof. Kristen Duke Graduate Unit: Graduate Department of Management |
| Feb 27 | Name: Jeremy Dennis Newton |
Development of an Extracellular Matrix-Based Tissue Modelling Platform Incorporating Mechanical Cues Supervisor(s): Prof. Edmond Young Graduate Unit: Department of Mechanical & Industrial Engineering |
| Feb 27 | Name: Ruian Shi |
Predicting the Effects of Perturbation in Biomedical Sequences Supervisor(s): Prof. Quaid Morris, Prof. Rahul Gopalkrishnan Graduate Unit: Department of Computer Science |
| Feb 27 | Name: Rana Haidar |
Media content literacy and critical pragmatic EAP: pushing back against information disorder. Supervisor(s): Prof. Clare Brett Graduate Unit: Department of Curriculum, Teaching and Learning |
| Feb 27 | Name: Michael Asaad Rasmy Tawadrous |
Atmospheric Nanoplastics Detection and Characterization Using On-line and Off-line Techniques Supervisor(s): Prof. Arthur Chan Graduate Unit: Department of Chemical Engineering and Applied Chemistry |