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The applied sciences – architecture, landscape architecture, engineering, nursing, and planning – change society's conception of what is possible as a matter of course. Applied scientists make dreams real, turn ideas into practice. We embody the interface between present and future.

The Faculty of Applied Science comprises a unique constellation of professional disciplines including; Architecture & Landscape Architecture, Engineering, Nursing and Community & Regional Planning. The core purpose shared across all of our four disciplines is to discover, create and apply knowledge, provide unwavering top-tier education and champion a community of responsible professionals devoted to serving a thriving, sustainable and healthy society. Our work and the professions which our graduates represent span the entire human-centred built environment. 

The disciplines within the Faculty of Applied Science are celebrated for the scope, strength and impact of their research activities. Our Faculty claims the spotlight in the global arena for our research in clean energy, communication and digital technologies, health and health technology among many others. We offer disciplinary-specific research based graduate programs as well as a range of professional graduate programs and pride ourselves on our ability to open doors of opportunity to students beyond their time within our Faculty.

Mission
We shape the people and the professions that shape the world.
 

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Name Academic Unit(s) Research Interests
Schajer, Gary Department of Mechanical Engineering Solid mechanics; optical metrology; residual stress measurement; ESPI; DIC; wood mechanics
Scholes, Rachel Department of Civil Engineering Environmental chemistry; Trace contaminants; Water reuse; Nature-based treatment systems; Stormwater treatment; Green Chemistry
Senbel, Maged School of Community and Regional Planning Urban design, environmental planning, climate change planning, public engagement, urban agriculture, multi-media, social media and youth engagement
Servati, Peyman Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering Energy Systems, Emerging Micro/Nano Technologies
Shahrad, Mohammad Computer engineering; cloud computing; serverless computing; Resource Management; data center efficiency
Shahrad, Mohammad Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering cloud computing; serverless computing; Resource Management; data center efficiency
Sharafianardakani, Amir Heat and mass transfer operations; Catalytic process engineering; Mechanical characterization (including modeling, testing, and monitoring); Hydrogen; Natural gas; Decarbonization; climate change; Greenhouse gas reduction
Shekhar, Sudip Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering Chip design, radio communication, mobile communication, data links, integrated circuits, photonics, CMOS, wireless, electronics, Internet of Things.
Sinclair, Chadwick Department of Materials Engineering Predicting the correlation between the structure of alloys, at the microstructural and atomic scale, and their mechanical behaviour
Smith, Kevin Department of Chemical & Biological Engineering Catalysis, biofuels
Soules, Matthew School of Architecture & Landscape Architecture relationship between contemporary capitalism and the built environment; three interrelated topics that collectively constitute a significant constellation within capitalism
Srebnik, Simcha Department of Chemical & Biological Engineering Chemical engineering; Bioinspired engineering and biomimetic design; Carbon nanotubes; Developing models for interfacial polymerization membraned; Diffusion in nanostructured materials; Functional materials; Hierarchical modeling; Mechanical properties of polymers melts and polymer networks; Molecular simulation of polymers and composite materials; Molecular simulations; Optimization of protein-imprinted polymers; Polymers and biopolymers; Protein folding and stability; Statistical thermodynamics of polymers and biopolymers; Understanding polymer-carbon nanotube interactions
Staub-French, Sheryl Department of Civil Engineering Virtual Design and Construction (VDC), Building Information Modeling (BIM), collaboration and integrated project delivery, design and construction coordination, 4D (3D + time) visualization, interactive workspaces
Steen, John Thomas Norman B. Keevil Institute of Mining Engineering Strategy; Innovation; Network analysis; Projects; Mining industry
Stevens, Sara School of Architecture & Landscape Architecture history and theory of architecture and urban design, urban history, economic theory, and the history of infrastructure
Stevens, Mark School of Community and Regional Planning evaluating the effectiveness of local and regional government land use planning efforts, with a goal of producing new knowledge that can help communities anticipate and adapt to changes according to the principles of sustainable development; plan-making and implementation, growth management, natural hazard mitigation, and legal issues in planning; (1) a study of municipal climate change planning in BC, (2) a meta-analysis of environmental policy adoption, (3) a plan evaluation study of award-winning plans, and (4) a study on the content and delivery of quantitative methods courses in urban planning programs
Stoeber, Boris Department of Mechanical Engineering, Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering Microelectromechanical Systems, MEMS, Microfluidics, Sensor Technology, Biomedical Microdevices, Microelectromechanical Systems (MEMS), Microflow Phenomena, Sensor technology, Integrated microsystems for biomedical applications and for environmental control
Swei, Omar Department of Civil Engineering Asset Management, Life Cycle Modeling, Optimization Methods, Real Options, Reinforcement Learning, Risk Analysis, Sequential Decision-Making, Stochastic Modeling, Sustainable Infrastructure Management, Time-Series Methods, Uncertainty Estimation and Propagation
Taghipour, Fariborz Department of Chemical & Biological Engineering Artificial Photosynthetic Systems, UV Photoreactors, Modeling of Chemical and Biochemical Reactors, Computational Fluid Dynamics
Taiebat, Mahdi Department of Civil Engineering Geomechanics; Geotechnical engineering; theoretical and computational geomechanics; constitutive modeling of engineering materials; physics and mechanics of granular materials; geotechnical earthquake engineering; seismic soil-structure interaction
Takahata, Kenichi Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering Biomedical Technologies, Emerging Micro/Nano Technologies
Tang, Shuo Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering Biophotonics, biomedical optics, optical tissue imaging instrumentation, optical coherence tomography, multiphoton microscopy
Tavasoli, Alex Department of Mechanical Engineering Chemical engineering; Materials engineering; Mechanical engineering; industrial decarbonization; community-based and/or distributed infrastructure; chemical and materials manufacturing processes; carbon dioxide capture and conversion; photocatalysis
Thrampoulidis, Christos Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering
Trajano, Heather Department of Chemical & Biological Engineering Chemical engineering; Biomass (Energy); Wood; Pulp and paper; Biochemicals; Biomass extractives recovery and utilization; Biorefining; catalysis; Hemicellulose; Kinetics; Pretreatment

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Graduate Student Stories

Uuganbadrakh Oyunkhishig

Master of Applied Science in Mining Engineering (MASc)

Critical analysis of Canadian environmental voluntary approaches in terms of protecting biodiversity: in case of Toward Sustainable Mining Initiative

Paul Boniface Akaabre

Doctor of Philosophy in Planning (PhD)

Leasehold of Urban Land: Conceptions on Tenure, Practices and Influence on Housing Delivery

Laura Stankiewicz

Doctor of Philosophy in Biomedical Engineering (PhD)

Mapping T Cell Development in the Human Thymus

Delaram Behnami

Doctor of Philosophy in Electrical and Computer Engineering (PhD)

A machine learning framework for automated diagnostic assistance in echocardiographic images

Cidnee Luu

Master of Applied Science in Biomedical Engineering (MASc)

Developing Wearable EEG Sensors to Study Head Impacts in Ice Hockey

Sally Innis

Doctor of Philosophy in Mining Engineering (PhD)

Designing Risk Profiles of Canadian Tailings Storage Facilities

William Harding

Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing (PhD)

Educational Virtual Reality Simulations
UBC graduate student Priye Iworima

Priye Iworima

Doctor of Philosophy in Biomedical Engineering (PhD)

Generation of functional and mature 3D islet-like clusters from pluripotent stem cells

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Recent Publications

This is an incomplete sample of recent publications in chronological order by UBC faculty members with a primary appointment in the Faculty of Applied Science.

 

Perceived urban ecosystem services and disservices in gentrifying neighborhoods: Contrasting views between community members and state informants
Publication: Ecosystem Services
UBC Author(s): James John Timothy Connolly (School of Community and Regional Planning / Faculty of Applied Science)
ISSN: 22120416
Volume: 65
Publication Date: February 2024

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Impact of Electrolyte Volume on the Cycling Performance and Impedance Growth of 18650 Li-ion Cells
Publication: Journal of the Electrochemical Society
UBC Author(s): David Wilkinson (Chemical & Biological Engineering / Faculty of Applied Science)
ISSN: 00134651
Volume: 171
Publication Date: 1 February 2024

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Identification of Neighborhood Hotspots via the Cumulative Hazard Index: Results From a Community-Partnered Low-Cost Sensor Deployment
Publication: GeoHealth
UBC Author(s): Naomi Zimmerman (Mechanical Engineering / Faculty of Applied Science)
Volume: 8
Publication Date: February 2024

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A comprehensive simulation framework for predicting the eCLIPs implant crimping into a catheter and its deployment mechanisms
Publication: Journal of the Mechanical Behavior of Biomedical Materials
UBC Author(s): Dana Grecov (Mechanical Engineering / Faculty of Applied Science)
ISSN: 17516161
Volume: 150
Publication Date: February 2024

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Chitin-based pulps: Structure-property relationships and environmental sustainability
Publication: Carbohydrate Polymers
UBC Author(s): Orlando Rojas Gaona (Chemical & Biological Engineering / Faculty of Applied Science)
ISSN: 01448617
Volume: 325
Publication Date: 1 February 2024

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Editorial – Special issue “Manufacturing technologies for metamaterials”
Publication: International Journal of Machine Tools and Manufacture
UBC Author(s): Adam Clare (Mechanical Engineering / Faculty of Applied Science)
ISSN: 08906955
Volume: 195
Publication Date: February 2024

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Effect of size and anisotropy on mode I fracture toughness of coal
Publication: Theoretical and Applied Fracture Mechanics
UBC Author(s): Davide Elmo (Mining Engineering / Faculty of Applied Science)
ISSN: 01678442
Volume: 129
Publication Date: February 2024

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Innovations in hydrogel-based manufacturing: A comprehensive review of direct ink writing technique for biomedical applications
Publication: Advances in Colloid and Interface Science
UBC Author(s): Orlando Rojas Gaona (Chemical & Biological Engineering / Faculty of Applied Science)
ISSN: 00018686
Volume: 324
Publication Date: February 2024

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Co-pyrolysis of sewage sludge and biomass waste into biofuels and biochar: A comprehensive feasibility study using a circular economy approach
Publication: Chemosphere
UBC Author(s): Loretta Li (Civil Engineering / Faculty of Applied Science)
ISSN: 00456535
Volume: 350
Publication Date: February 2024

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Protein and Exercise to Reverse Frailty in Older Men and Women Undergoing Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement: Design of the PERFORM-TAVR Trial
Publication: Canadian Journal of Cardiology
UBC Author(s): Sandra Lauck (School of Nursing / Faculty of Applied Science)
ISSN: 0828282X
Volume: 40
Page Range: 267-274
Publication Date: February 2024

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Impact of Sex and Gender on Metabolic Syndrome in Adults: A Retrospective Cohort Study From the Canadian Primary Care Sentinel Surveillance Network
Publication: Canadian Journal of Diabetes
UBC Author(s): Rubee Dev (School of Nursing / Faculty of Applied Science)
ISSN: 14992671
Volume: 48
Page Range: 36-43.e2
Publication Date: February 2024

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Control of grid-following converter-interfaced resources for improved transient stability of power systems
Publication: International Journal of Electrical Power and Energy Systems
UBC Author(s): Juri Jatskevich (Electrical & Computer Engineering / Faculty of Applied Science)
ISSN: 01420615
Volume: 156
Publication Date: February 2024

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Challenges and Changes Experienced by Canadian LGBTQ/2S+ Youth during COVID-19
Publication: Journal of Child and Family Studies
UBC Author(s): Elizabeth Saewyc (School of Nursing / Faculty of Applied Science)
ISSN: 10621024
Volume: 33
Page Range: 407-415
Publication Date: February 2024

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Axial suspension plasma sprayed Ag-TiO<inf>2</inf> coating for enhanced photocatalytic and antimicrobial properties
Publication: Surfaces and Interfaces
UBC Author(s): Rizhi Wang (Materials Engineering / Faculty of Applied Science)
ISSN: 24680230
Volume: 45
Publication Date: February 2024

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Insights to Phenylalanine Ammonia Lyase (PAL) and Secondary Metabolism in Orchids: An in silico Approach
Publication: Biochemical Genetics
UBC Author(s): Vikramaditya Yadav (Chemical & Biological Engineering / Faculty of Applied Science)
ISSN: 00062928
Volume: 62
Page Range: 413-435
Publication Date: February 2024

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Thermal performance of cylindrical and spherical liquid hydrogen tanks
Publication: International Journal of Hydrogen Energy
UBC Author(s): Walter Merida-Donis (Mechanical Engineering / Faculty of Applied Science)
ISSN: 03603199
Volume: 53
Page Range: 667-683
Publication Date: 31 January 2024

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New multi-functional catalyst coated membrane structure for improved water electrolysis
Publication: Journal of Power Sources
UBC Author(s): David Wilkinson (Chemical & Biological Engineering / Faculty of Applied Science)
ISSN: 03787753
Volume: 591
Publication Date: 30 January 2024

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On-chip hybrid integration of swept frequency distributed-feedback laser with silicon photonic circuits using photonic wire bonding
Publication: Optics Express
UBC Author(s): Sudip Shekhar (Electrical & Computer Engineering / Faculty of Applied Science)
Volume: 32
Page Range: 3085-3099
Publication Date: 29 January 2024

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Tool wear prediction in edge trimming of MD CFRP considering interlaminar effect
Publication: Journal of Manufacturing Processes
UBC Author(s): Xiaoliang Jin (Mechanical Engineering / Faculty of Applied Science)
ISSN: 15266125
Volume: 109
Page Range: 481-500
Publication Date: 17 January 2024

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Recent Thesis Submissions

Doctoral Citations

A doctoral citation summarizes the nature of the independent research, provides a high-level overview of the study, states the significance of the work and says who will benefit from the findings in clear, non-specialized language, so that members of a lay audience will understand it.
Year Citation Program
2023 Electric vehicles reduce carbon emissions, but the efficiency of power conversion matters. Dr. Hsu's research proposes practical ways to improve the efficiency of battery chargers, which saves your electricity bills. His research also explains the modeling of EV chargers, providing insights into high-performance battery charging for the future. Doctor of Philosophy in Electrical and Computer Engineering (PhD)
2023 Dr. Xie studied the geochemical processes in the rhizosphere during the successful establishment of phytostabilization at sulfidic mine tailings. This work reveals the role of soil acidification and neutralization affecting the metal mobility for the phytostabilization, and how amendments can be combined to increase neutralization capacity and enhance the metal stabilization. Doctor of Philosophy in Mining Engineering (PhD)
2023 Dr. Dutta's research focussed on the recovery of Molybdenum and separation of impurity metal ions from acidic molybdenum solutions. She developed different flowsheets evaluating extraction techniques to recover pure molybdenum metal. Her findings contribute to the advancement of existing processes of molybdenum separation in the mining industry. Doctor of Philosophy in Materials Engineering (PhD)
2023 Dr. Zeng introduced a new method of imaging the human liver with 3D ultrasound. The method quantitatively determines liver tissue stiffness in a large 3D volume. This will enable more accurate evaluation of chronic liver disease, in an accessible and inexpensive manner, suitable for the large percentage of the population. Doctor of Philosophy in Electrical and Computer Engineering (PhD)
2023 Dr. Huang studied users' perceptions of sharing private information via several technologies, such as smart speakers. Her findings improve understanding of users' concerns, mental models, and risk mitigation strategies. Subsequently, she developed recommendations for protecting users' online privacy and improving their experiences. Doctor of Philosophy in Electrical and Computer Engineering (PhD)
2023 Dr. Mohammad addressed challenges related to the automatic configuration of software systems, specifically in the context of the Internet of Things. Modern applications may have a million or more possible configurations and Dr. Mohammad's research provides engineers with tools to identify good configurations efficiently. Doctor of Philosophy in Electrical and Computer Engineering (PhD)
2023 Dr. Abdelaal's work aims to augment the surgeon skills in robot-assisted surgery. He designed novel interfaces that can use collected data in this surgical setting to improve surgical training and skill assessment. He also designed autonomous systems to help surgeons with their repetitive tasks so that they can focus on the more demanding ones. Doctor of Philosophy in Electrical and Computer Engineering (PhD)
2023 Dewatering of slurries and sludge is a critical industrial process. Dr. MacIver's research developed an approach to analyzing 3D X-ray images of flocs and sediments to provide new insights into how floc structure and composition change during the dewatering proces. Doctor of Philosophy in Mining Engineering (PhD)
2023 With a goal of developing and validating a scalable methodology to construct lab-made brain tissue, Dr. Vaez Ghaemi has successfully generated three-dimensionally structured tissue from a special cell population that are able to develop into many different cell types. De. Vaez Ghaemi's research confirms the suitability of these tissue-constructs for drug screening purposes. Doctor of Philosophy in Biomedical Engineering (PhD)
2023 Dr. Louie developed a new optical device to quickly and painlessly detect melanoma. This technology breaks new ground in analyzing polarization speckle, a complex pattern that lasers make when they illuminate the skin. Doctor of Philosophy in Biomedical Engineering (PhD)

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