{"id":144,"date":"2017-10-03T14:13:50","date_gmt":"2017-10-03T18:13:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/readi\/?page_id=144"},"modified":"2019-08-19T17:54:05","modified_gmt":"2019-08-19T21:54:05","slug":"2017-2018-students","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/readi\/about\/2017-2018-students\/","title":{"rendered":"2017-2018 Students"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">2017-2018<\/h2>\n<h2 class=\"kno-ecr-pt kno-fb-ctx EaHP9c\" style=\"text-align: center;\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwiqs-alr4LdAhXI54MKHfO0Dr4Q3B0oADASegQIBxAQ\" data-local-attribute=\"d3bn\" data-dtype=\"d3ifr\">Carleton University<\/h2>\n<p><strong><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-265 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/readi\/wp-content\/uploads\/Nick-Berezny-e1536530143784-240x240.jpg\" alt=\"Nick Berezny\" width=\"240\" height=\"240\" \/>Nick Berezny, MASc Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Carleton University<\/strong><br \/>\nSupervisor: Dr. Mojtaba Ahmadi<\/p>\n<p>My current research is focused on robotics, specifically the application of robotics to stroke rehabilitation, where outcomes may be improved by providing longer duration therapy. Additionally, I hope to use virtual games and haptic feedback to increase patient engagement. The READi program will provide me with knowledge to make these devices more accessible, especially to stroke patients.<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><strong><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-225 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/readi\/wp-content\/uploads\/Maham-Farooq-e1536530210390-240x240.jpg\" alt=\"Maham Farooq\" width=\"240\" height=\"240\" \/>Maham Farooq, MDes, School of Industrial Design, Carleton University<\/strong><br \/>\nSupervisor: Prof. Chantal Trudel<\/p>\n<p>Previous research work includes \u201cAccessing the situation and developing a need oriented solution for disaster struck population.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Current research interest \u201cLooking at human abilities and adapting a holistic approach to move towards a barrier free world.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-246 size-medium alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/readi\/wp-content\/uploads\/Alicia-Gal-e1536530312234-240x240.jpg\" alt=\"Alicia Gal\" width=\"240\" height=\"240\" \/><strong>Alicia Gal, PhD Biomedical Engineering, Systems and Computer Engineering, Carleton University<\/strong><br \/>\nSupervisor: Dr. Adrian D. C. Chan<\/p>\n<p>My interest lies in biomechanics and sports engineering for the sport of para-ice hockey\/sledge hockey; more specifically in injury prevention, performance enhancement, equipment design, and long-term development.<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-215 size-medium alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/readi\/wp-content\/uploads\/Nicola-Oddy-e1536530360428-240x240.jpg\" alt=\"Nicola Oddy\" width=\"240\" height=\"240\" \/><strong>Nicola\u00a0Oddy, PhD<\/strong><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><strong>Cultural Mediations, Institute for Comparative Studies in Literature, Art and Culture, Carleton University<\/strong><br \/>\nSupervisor: Dr. Jesse Stewart<\/p>\n<p>My doctoral research is based on Environmental Vocal Exploration \u2013 the exploration of singing in unusual places &#8211;\u00a0 and understanding how this relates to\u00a0perceptions of our voices in our culture.\u00a0For READi, I am interested in knowing how music making and in particular, singing, can become an experience that is accessible to those who cannot easily participate.<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-224 size-medium alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/readi\/wp-content\/uploads\/Aditi-Singh-e1536530435763-240x240.jpg\" alt=\"Aditi Singh\" width=\"240\" height=\"240\" \/><strong>Aditi Singh, MA Human-Computer Interaction, School of Information Technology, Carleton University<\/strong><br \/>\nSupervisor: Dr. Audrey Girouard<\/p>\n<p>My masters research is based on the deformable interaction methods &#8211; an exploration of deformable gestures and understanding how users interact with deformable devices under various conditions.\u00a0For READi, I am interested in investigating how deformable interactions can enhance the sensory experience and make technology more inclusive.<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-223 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/readi\/wp-content\/uploads\/Ebic-Tristary-e1536530487307-240x240.jpg\" alt=\"Ebic Tristary\" width=\"240\" height=\"240\" \/><strong>Ebic Tristary, MDes, School of Industrial Design, Carleton University<\/strong><br \/>\nSupervisor: Prof. Chantal Trudel\/Dr. Adrian D. C. Chan<\/p>\n<p>My Master thesis research is on conversion of publication media from print to digital; more specifically in publishing media, such as newspaper and magazines, where most of printed media are now starting to convert from print to digital format. For READi,\u00a0 I am interested in learning more on how the digital media conversion can meet global accessibility standards and how these digital media can be accessed by audience as widely as possible.<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Queen\u2019s University<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-213 size-medium alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/readi\/wp-content\/uploads\/Adrian_Schneider-e1536530582927-240x240.jpg\" alt=\"Adrian Schneder\" width=\"240\" height=\"240\" \/><strong>Adrian Schneider, PhD in Computer Science, School of Computing, Queen&#8217;s University<\/strong><br \/>\nSupervisor: Dr. Nicholas Graham<\/p>\n<p>My doctoral research is in digital games, and in how we can characterize the various types of ability a player may have\u2014such as gross motor function, fine motor function, and reaction time\u2014and balance between them so players of different ability levels can play together.\u00a0For READi, I am interested in the great body of knowledge in accessible and inclusive design about how people&#8217;s abilities differ.<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-216 size-medium alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/readi\/wp-content\/uploads\/Elizabeth-Hoskin-e1536530643712-240x240.jpg\" alt=\"Elizabeth Hoskin\" width=\"240\" height=\"240\" \/><strong>Elizabeth Hoskin, MASc Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical and Materials Engineering, Queen\u2019s University<\/strong><br \/>\nSupervisor: Dr. Claire Davies<\/p>\n<p>I am interested in technology that provides people with disabilities access to affordable recreation.\u00a0 I am excited to be a part of the READi program to learn and work with an interdisciplinary group while focusing on real world accessibility issues.<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>2017-2018 Carleton University Nick Berezny, MASc Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Carleton University Supervisor: Dr. Mojtaba Ahmadi My current research is focused on robotics, specifically the application of robotics to stroke rehabilitation, where outcomes may be improved by providing longer duration therapy. 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