The following theses have been submitted to the Dean's Office in the Faculty of Environment.
If you wish to attend a defence as an audience member or review a submission, contact Cynthiya Subramaniam. Please note that the number of attendees for virtual defences is limited and it may not always be possible to accommodate requests. Invitations are sent the day before the defence. For defences that are Held-Without-Public Disclosure, requests must be submitted at least four business days in advance to allow adequate time for signing the required NDA.
Winter 2026 defences
Friday, January 16, 9:30 a.m.
Candidate: Margaret Ellis-Young
Title: Municipal Interpretations of Indigenous-Settler Reconciliation in Planning for Urban Redevelopment and Regeneration
Supervisor(s): Brian Doucet; Janice Barry
Department/School: School of Planning
Location: Hybrid
Fall 2025 defences
Tuesday, December 16, 1:00 p.m.
Candidate: Adwoa Appiah
Title: Exploring the Landscape of Sustainable Banking in Sub-Saharan Africa – Practices, Drivers and Outcomes
Supervisor(s): Michael Wood; Marie-Claire Cordonier Segger
Department/School: School of Environment, Enterprise and Development
Location: Hybrid
Wednesday, December 10, 9:00 a.m.
Candidate: Samantha Leger
Title: Mindful Streets: Examining the politics and practices of everyday mobility negotiated by those who are neurodivergent and the potential for more inclusive (and just) street design for ‘all’
Supervisor(s): Jennifer Dean
Department/School: School of Planning
Location: Hybrid
Tuesday, December 9, 1:00 p.m.
Candidate: Paolo Ciardulli
Title: Examining Enabling Conditions of Multi-loop Social Learning in Integrated Flood Risk Management: Evidence from Ontario’s Conservation Authorities and Their Flood Management Network
Supervisor(s): Brent Doberstein
Department/School: Geography and Environmental Management
Location: Hybrid
Monday, December 8, 10:00 a.m.
Candidate: Syeda Tasnia Hasan
Title: DEVELOPING A FRAMEWORK FOR EQUITABLE ALLOCATION OF THE REMAINING CARBON BUDGET
Supervisor(s): Michael Wood
Department/School: School of Environment, Enterprise and Development
Location: Hybrid
Monday, November 3, 12:00 p.m.
Candidate: Katie Pita
Title: Woodland ecosystem services of the past and present in South England
Supervisor(s): Andrew Trant
Department/School: School of Environment, Resources and Sustainability
Location: Hybrid
Monday, November 3, 9:00 a.m.
Candidate: Mahmoud Abu Ali
Title: State, Society, and Huquq: Rights-Based Governance and the Making of Urban Space in Amman, Jordan
Supervisor(s): Joe Qian
Department/School: School of Planning
Location: Hybrid
Thursday, October 2, 12:00 p.m.
Candidate: Durgham Darwazeh
Title: Understanding and Advancing Pro-Environmental Behavior in Hospitality: A Systematic Review and Multi-Method Investigation Using the Fogg Behavior Model
Supervisor(s): Jeffrey Wilson; Amelia Clarke
Department/School: School of Environment, Enterprise and Development
Location: Hybrid
Wednesday, October 1, 10:00 a.m.
Candidate: Sep Pashang
Title: ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AS A SOCIAL INNOVATION FOR ADVANCING SUSTAINABLE FINANCE DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC
Supervisor(s): Olaf Weber; Rosella Care
Department/School: School of Environment, Enterprise and Development
Location: Remote
Wednesday, September 17, 1:00 p.m.
Candidate: Sara Wickham
Title: Recognition and revitalization of ecocultural landscapes: Indigenous plant management throughout space and time
Supervisor(s): Andrew Trant
Department/School: School of Environment, Resources and Sustainability
Location: Remote
Monday, September 15, 10:00 a.m.
Candidate: Joe Battikh
Title: The Role of ICT MNCs in Climate Adaptation Through Disaster Response: Motivations, Technology, and Climate Security Implications
Supervisor(s): Michael Wood
Department/School: School of Environment, Enterprise and Development
Location: Remote
Thursday, September 11, 9:00 a.m.
Candidate: Ibrahim Jimoh
Title: Driving Higher Education Sustainability: Investigating Practices, Cultural Influence and External Pressures in Nigerian Higher Education Institutions
Supervisor(s): Olaf Weber; Amr ElAlfy
Department/School: School of Environment, Enterprise and Development
Location: Remote
Wednesday, September 10, 12:00 p.m.
Candidate: Isabel Bianca Jorgensen
Title: How Terminal Lakes Die: Understanding Sacrifice Zones in the American West through Ecohydrology, Political Economy, and Organizational Ecology
Supervisor(s): Dustin Garrick
Department/School: School of Environment, Resources and Sustainability
Location: Hybrid
Wednesday, September 10, 9:30 a.m.
Candidate: Farhan Latif
Title: Livelihood Sustainability in the Age of Digital Platforms: Insights from Online Freelancing in Kenya
Supervisor(s): Larry Swatuk; Juan Moreno Cruz
Department/School: School of Environment, Enterprise and Development
Location: Hybrid
Monday, September 8, 1:00 p.m.
Candidate: Laura Blanco-Murcia
Title: The role of narratives of care in sustainability
Supervisor(s): Juan Moreno-Cruz; Jennifer Lynes
Department/School: School of Environment, Enterprise and Development
Location: Hybrid
Monday, September 8, 9:30 a.m.
Candidate: Dorian Pomezanski
Title: Anuran Habitat Associations and Minimums: Identification, Application, and Implications
Supervisor(s): Stephen Murphy
Department/School: School of Environment, Resources and Sustainability
Location: Hybrid
Friday, September 5, 3:00 p.m.
Candidate: Hajar Alviri
Title: Framing Sustainability: An Analysis of How Cosmetic Brands Integrate Sustainability into Marketing Communication
Supervisor(s): Jennifer Lynes
Department/School: School of Environment, Enterprise and Development
Location: Hybrid
Wednesday, September 3, 10:00 a.m.
Candidate: Rodrigo Curty Pereira
Title: A Political Ecology of Wellbeing: The role of civil society organizations in supporting communities with limited access to water, sanitation, and hygiene in Brazil
Supervisor(s): Susan Elliott
Department/School: Geography and Environmental Management
Location: Remote