Best theses and dissertations 2023
Our award winners for Best master’s thesis or essay and best doctoral dissertation
For a fourth consecutive year, thanks to the Foundation and the generosity of suppliers and members of the INRS community, eight graduating students were awarded $1,000 for the best master’s thesis or essay and $2,000 for the best doctoral thesis in each of our four research and training centres. The awards were presented at the graduation ceremony held on May 13, 2023.
Special thanks to the Graduate Studies and Student Success team and the members of the selection committee.
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BEST DOCTORAL DISSERTATIONS
Receiving this award is a great lesson in humility. It encourages me to continue my scientific work in the hope of understanding neurodevelopmental and neuropsychiatric disorders step by step. I would like to thank the INRS Foundation for recognising my efforts by awarding me this prize!
Priyanka Jamadagni
Ph.D. in biology, 2022
Centre Armand-Frappier Santé Biotechnologie
Supervisor: Kessen Patten
The purpose of research is to share and advance science. The publication of articles in scientific journals and the exchanges that follow oral presentations at conferences are already a great reward for all the work that has been done and proof that our work is recognised and useful. Receiving an award is like the finishing touch to this great picture. Thank you for this!
Marie-Ève Jean
Ph.D. in water sciences, 2023
Centre Eau Terre Environnement
Supervisor: Sophie Duchesne
This award is an incredible honour and a validation of the hard work, dedication and passion I have put into my research over the years. It is a recognition of the impact and contribution of my research to my field and gives me a huge sense of achievement and pride.
Shruti Rajendra Kshirsagar
Ph.D. in telecommunications, 2022
Centre Énergie Matériaux Télécommunications
Supervisor: Tiago H. Falk
I receive this award as a form of recognition of the efforts made not only in my PhD, but as a young researcher. It encourages me to continue my work with women in the favelas and to diversify my case studies to other urban and national contexts. I hope that receiving this award will serve as a testimony to the seriousness of my commitment and the rigour of my work.
Anne-Marie Veillette
Ph.D. in urban studies, 2022
Centre Urbanisation Culture Société
Supervisor: Julie-Anne Boudreau
BEST MASTER’S THESES OR ESSAYS
I am extremely honoured and grateful to have received this award for my master’s thesis. It is a great achievement for me and a validation of my hard work. I would like to thank my supervisor Albert Descoteaux, as well as my professors and colleagues at INRS.
Ana Catalina Medina Jaramillo
M.Sc. in virology and immunology, 2023
Centre Armand-Frappier Santé Biotechnologie
Supervisor: Albert Descoteaux
My project was heavily impacted by the health restrictions. However, I was resilient in that I changed my study programme, adapted my research project and learnt how to digitally model in 2D and 3D on my own, all without visiting my study site, located in the commune of Guidel, France. This award is a testament to my resilience and rigour and I am very proud of it.
Marie-Pierre Champagne
M.Sc. in earth sciences, 2022
Centre Eau Terre Environnement
Supervisor: René Lefebvre
This award is recognition of my work and efforts throughout my masters degree. I would like to thank all the people who have contributed in any way to the success of my academic career so far. This prize reaffirms the relevance of my subject and is also a source of motivation for the rest of my research career.
Lilian Skokan
M.Sc. in energy and materials sciences, 2022
Centre Énergie Matériaux Télécommunications
Supervisor: Andreas Peter Ruediger
I feel very fortunate to have won this award! It is a great recognition of my writing and research skills and encourages me to continue my adventures in academia.
Lily-Cannelle Mathieu
M.Sc. in knowledge transfer and mobilization, 2022
Centre Urbanisation Culture Société
Supervisor: Nathalie Casemajor