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
Aamodt, Tor Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering computer architecture, optimizing compilers, Computer architecture, Microarchitecture and programming models for energy efficient computer accelerators
Abdin, Yasmine Department of Materials Engineering
Abolmaesumi, Purang Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering Electrical engineering, computer engineering, and information engineering; Medical and biomedical engineering; Artificial Intelligence; Biomedical Engineering; Biomedical Technologies; Cancer Imaging; Computer Assisted Interventions; Image Guided Surgery; Machine Learning; Medical Imaging; Surgical Robotics; Ultrasound Imaging
Adebar, Perry Erwin Department of Civil Engineering Concrete structures, seismic design, high-rise buildings, shear design, evaluation and repair of structures
Altintas, Yusuf Department of Mechanical Engineering Virtual Machining, Computer Control of Manufacturing Systems, CAD/CAM, CNC Design, High Speed Feed Drive Control, Real Time Interpolation and Trajectory Generation for Machine Tools, Adaptive Control, Sensor Fused Intelligent Machining, Metal Cutting Mechanics, Chatter Vibrations in Machining, Piezo -Actuator Based Precision Machining, High Speed Milling, Optimal Machining of Aerospace Parts, Dies and Molds, Automation, Precision Engineering, Electro Mechanical Systems, Modeling and Analysis of Machining Processes, Mechanics, dynamics and control of micro-machining operations
Angeles, Leonora School of Community and Regional Planning, Institute for Gender, Race, Sex and Social Justice Gender analysis, gender mainstreaming and other gender planning related tools, including feminist critiques and perspectives on the intergration of gender and other social axes of difference and diversity in community planning and international development work
Asselin, Edouard Department of Materials Engineering Hydrometallurgy (including leaching, electrometallurgy and residue characterization), Electrochemistry (including high temperature electrochemistry and sensors)
Bacca, Mattia Department of Mechanical Engineering Mechanical engineering; Medical and biomedical engineering; Adhesion and fracture; Biophysics; Soft materials; Solid Mechanics
Baldwin, Susan Department of Chemical & Biological Engineering Bioprocess engineering, bioremediation, biomedical reaction modelling
Banthia, Nemkumar Department of Civil Engineering Materials engineering, concrete, advanced composite materials, shotcrete, fibre reinforcement, rebound mechanics, kinamatic studies, optimization, supplementary cementing materials in concrete
Bass, John School of Architecture & Landscape Architecture Constested landscapes Globalization and Contested Territory, Infrastructure, Social Equity, Visualization and Community Engagement
Baumbusch, Jennifer School of Nursing long-term residential care, family caregiving, Intellectual Disability, nursing care of older adults
Beck, Sara Department of Civil Engineering Water quality, Innovative water treatment solutions, Ultraviolet disinfection mechanisms, Applications of UV LEDs (light emitting diodes), Water disinfection, Water reuse, Applied environmental microbiology
Berube, Pierre Department of Civil Engineering Water treatment, trace organic contaminants, membrane and advanced oxidation technologies., Drinking water treatment, filtration/membrane processes for water and wastewater treatment, distribution system water quality, advanced oxidation, wastewater reuse
Beznosov, Konstantin Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering Electrical engineering, computer engineering, and information engineering; computer security and privacy; mobile security and privacy; online social networks security and privacy; usable security and privacy
Bhargava, Vijay Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering Green communications, cognitive and cooperative wireless systems, MIMO-OFDM systems, cross-layer analysis
Bi, Xiaotao Department of Chemical & Biological Engineering Chemical engineering; Biomass and Bioenergy; Electrostatics of Powders; Fluidization; Fuel Cells Water Management; Green Engineering; Industrial Symbiosis; Life Cycle Analysis; Multiphase Chemical Reactors; Particle technology
Bigazzi, Alex Department of Civil Engineering Civil engineering; Transport planning; active transportation; Air quality; bicycles; motor vehicle emissions; Transportation Systems; travel behaviour
Bonakdarpour, Arman ,
Boschma, Geertje School of Nursing History of nursing and health care, with special emphasis on mental health and mental health nursing
Britton, Ben Department of Materials Engineering Materials characterisation & microstructure, Metallurgy, Electron diffraction & microscopy, Deformation, Microstructure/property models, Manufacturing
Brown, Helen Jean School of Nursing Maternal-infant and women
Browne, Annette School of Nursing Health inequalities, indigenous peoples, women's health, cultural safety, primary health care interventions to improve health outcomes, marginalized populations, health policy
Bungay, Victoria School of Nursing sexuality, sex work, harm reduction, drug use, intersectionality, ethnography, communication technologies, community based research, Health inequities affecting men and women working in the commercial sex industry and people who are street-involved, leadership, public health nursing, mental health, sexual health, HIV, and harm reduction programming
Bushe, William Kendal Department of Mechanical Engineering Numerical modelling and mechanical characterisation; Automotive combustion and fuel engineering (including alternative and renewable fuels); Hypersonic propulsion and hypersonic aerodynamics; Aerospace engineering, n.e.c.; Numerical Simulation of Turbulent Combustion; Reacting Flows; Energy Conversion Systems; clean energy

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Open Research Positions

This list of possible research projects is non-exhaustive. It only shows positions that are specifically advertised in the G+PS website.

Graduate Student Stories

Cynthia Lam

Master of Engineering in Biomedical Engineering (MEng)

Mohammad Zandsalimy

Doctor of Philosophy in Mechanical Engineering (PhD)

Stability analysis and improvement of finite volume methods

Catherine Liao

Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing (PhD)

Burn injury in underserved communities in BC. A Mixed-Methods study

Ismalia De Sousa

Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing (PhD)

Towards equitable stroke care: learning from young women's experiences

Louisa-May Khoo

Doctor of Philosophy in Planning (PhD)

Ageing in a Neuropolis: The Social Epidemiology of Stress in Late Life among Older Adults in Global-City Singapore

Justin Wyss

Doctor of Philosophy in Biomedical Engineering (PhD)

Soft Sensing Technology Designed for Pressure Ulcer Prevention

Rivkah Gardner-Frolick

Doctor of Philosophy in Mechanical Engineering (PhD)

Quantitative evaluation of local air pollution in collaboration with the Strathcona community to inform environmental injustice concerns.

Elizabeth Castle

Doctor of Philosophy in Biomedical Engineering (PhD)

Controlling endothelial cell dynamics to direct blood cell emergence
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Alumni on Success

Michel AlSharidah

Doctor of Philosophy in Electrical and Computer Engineering (PhD) [2013]

Job Title
Assistant Professor

Employer
Public Authority for Applied Education and Training

Michael Wrinch

Doctor of Philosophy in Electrical and Computer Engineering (PhD) [2008]

Job Title
President

Employer
Hedgehog Technologies Inc.

Mehrdad Fatourechi

Doctor of Philosophy in Electrical and Computer Engineering (PhD) [2008]

Job Title
Chief Technology Officer (CTO)

Employer
BroadbandTV Corp

Jorge Octavio Virues Delgadillo

Doctor of Philosophy in Chemical and Biological Engineering (PhD) [2008]

Job Title
Full Time Professor

Employer
Facultad Ciencias Químicas, Universidad Veracruzana

Bernard Ng

Doctor of Philosophy in Electrical and Computer Engineering (PhD) [2011]

Job Title
Research Associate

Employer
Centre for Molecular Medicine and Therapeutics

Mohamed Sultan Mohamed Ali

Doctor of Philosophy in Electrical and Computer Engineering (PhD) [2012]

Job Title
Associate Professor

Employer
Universiti Teknologi Malaysia

Samer Al-Kiswany

Doctor of Philosophy in Electrical and Computer Engineering (PhD) [2013]

Job Title
Assistant Professor

Employer
University of Waterloo

Jasna Jankovic

Doctor of Philosophy in Chemical and Biological Engineering (PhD) [2011]

Job Title
Assistant Professor

Employer
University of Connecticut
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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.

 

The overlooked mechanism of chalcopyrite passivation
Publication: Acta Materialia
UBC Author(s): Edouard Asselin (Materials Engineering / Faculty of Applied Science)
ISSN: 13596454
Volume: 236
Publication Date: 1 September 2022

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Microplastic removal from urban stormwater: Current treatments and research gaps
Publication: Journal of Environmental Management
UBC Author(s): Loretta Li (Civil Engineering / Faculty of Applied Science)
ISSN: 03014797
Volume: 317
Publication Date: 1 September 2022

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Effect of simulation on stress, anxiety, and self-confidence in nursing students: Systematic review with meta-analysis and meta-regression
Publication: International Journal of Nursing Studies
UBC Author(s): Suzanne Campbell (School of Nursing / Faculty of Applied Science)
ISSN: 00207489
Volume: 133
Publication Date: September 2022

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Effect of ultrasonic treatment on yield stress of highly concentrated cellulose nano-crystalline (CNC) aqueous suspensions
Publication: Carbohydrate Polymers
UBC Author(s): Dana Grecov (Mechanical Engineering / Faculty of Applied Science)
ISSN: 01448617
Volume: 291
Publication Date: 1 September 2022

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Multifunctional aqueous ferrofluid stabilized by cellulose nanofibrils with long term stability
Publication: Chemical Engineering Journal
UBC Author(s): Orlando Rojas Gaona (Chemical & Biological Engineering / Faculty of Applied Science)
ISSN: 13858947
Volume: 443
Publication Date: 1 September 2022

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Stability analysis and control for power electronic transformer with FRT capability
Publication: International Journal of Electrical Power and Energy Systems
UBC Author(s): Yu Christine Chen (Electrical & Computer Engineering / Faculty of Applied Science)
ISSN: 01420615
Volume: 140
Publication Date: September 2022

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Effects of nano-SiO<inf>2</inf> coating and induced corrosion of steel fiber on the interfacial bond and tensile properties of ultra-high-performance concrete (UHPC)
Publication: Journal of Building Engineering
UBC Author(s): Nemkumar Banthia (Civil Engineering / Faculty of Applied Science)
Volume: 54
Publication Date: 15 August 2022

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Adsorption of p-benzoquinone at low concentrations from aqueous media using biosolid-based activated carbon
Publication: Journal of Environmental Management
UBC Author(s): Loretta Li (Civil Engineering / Faculty of Applied Science)
ISSN: 03014797
Volume: 316
Publication Date: 15 August 2022

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Mildly processed chitin used in one-component drinking straws and single use materials: Strength, biodegradability and recyclability
Publication: Chemical Engineering Journal
UBC Author(s): Orlando Rojas Gaona (Chemical & Biological Engineering / Faculty of Applied Science)
ISSN: 13858947
Volume: 442
Publication Date: 15 August 2022

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Relaxation characteristics and state evolution of water during the early-age reaction of alkali-activated slag as monitored by low field nuclear magnetic resonance
Publication: Composites Part B: Engineering
UBC Author(s): Nemkumar Banthia (Civil Engineering / Faculty of Applied Science)
ISSN: 13598368
Volume: 242
Publication Date: 1 August 2022

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Engineered nasal dry powder for the encapsulation of bioactive compounds
Publication: Drug Discovery Today
UBC Author(s): Mattia Bacca (Mechanical Engineering / Faculty of Applied Science)
ISSN: 13596446
Volume: 27
Page Range: 2300-2308
Publication Date: August 2022

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Techno-economics of sub- and supercritical water electrolysis
Publication: Energy Conversion and Management
UBC Author(s): Walter Merida-Donis (Mechanical Engineering / Faculty of Applied Science)
ISSN: 01968904
Volume: 265
Publication Date: 1 August 2022

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Optimizing broad ion beam polishing of zircaloy-4 for electron backscatter diffraction analysis
Publication: Micron
UBC Author(s): Thomas Benjamin Britton (Materials Engineering / Faculty of Applied Science)
ISSN: 09684328
Volume: 159
Publication Date: August 2022

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Parametric design of boring bars with adaptive tuned mass dampers
Publication: CIRP Journal of Manufacturing Science and Technology
UBC Author(s): Yusuf Altintas (Mechanical Engineering / Faculty of Applied Science)
ISSN: 17555817
Volume: 38
Page Range: 491-499
Publication Date: August 2022

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Application of MXenes for air purification, gas separation and storage: A review
Publication: Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews
UBC Author(s): Madjid Mohseni (Chemical & Biological Engineering / Faculty of Applied Science)
ISSN: 13640321
Volume: 164
Publication Date: August 2022

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Coordination chemistry of metal–organic frameworks: Detection, adsorption, and photodegradation of tetracycline antibiotics and beyond
Publication: Coordination Chemistry Reviews
UBC Author(s): Orlando Rojas Gaona (Chemical & Biological Engineering / Faculty of Applied Science)
ISSN: 00108545
Volume: 464
Publication Date: 1 August 2022

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Liquefaction of granular materials in constant-volume cyclic shearing: Transition between solid-like and fluid-like states
Publication: Computers and Geotechnics
UBC Author(s): Mahdi Taiebat (Civil Engineering / Faculty of Applied Science)
ISSN: 0266352X
Volume: 148
Publication Date: August 2022

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Monitoring of in-process force coefficients and tool wear
Publication: CIRP Journal of Manufacturing Science and Technology
UBC Author(s): Yusuf Altintas (Mechanical Engineering / Faculty of Applied Science)
ISSN: 17555817
Volume: 38
Page Range: 105-119
Publication Date: August 2022

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Strain localization at longitudinal weld seams during plastic deformation of Al–Mg–Si–Mn–Cr extrusions: The role of microstructure
Publication: Materials Science and Engineering A
UBC Author(s): Warren Poole (Materials Engineering / Faculty of Applied Science)
ISSN: 09215093
Volume: 849
Publication Date: 1 August 2022

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Effect of sodium sulfate activation on the early-age matrix strength and steel fiber bond in high volume fly ash (HVFA) cement mortar
Publication: Construction and Building Materials
UBC Author(s): Nemkumar Banthia (Civil Engineering / Faculty of Applied Science)
ISSN: 09500618
Volume: 341
Publication Date: 25 July 2022

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High-concentrated zirconia suspensions stabilized by cellulose nanocrystals
Publication: Ceramics International
UBC Author(s): Savvas Hatzikiriakos (Chemical & Biological Engineering / Faculty of Applied Science), Marek Pawlik (Mining Engineering / Faculty of Applied Science)
ISSN: 02728842
Volume: 48
Page Range: 19694-19702
Publication Date: 15 July 2022

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Exergy analysis and optimisation of an industrial-scale circulation counter-flow paddy drying process
Publication: Energy
UBC Author(s): Yankai Cao (Chemical & Biological Engineering / Faculty of Applied Science)
ISSN: 03605442
Volume: 251
Publication Date: 15 July 2022

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Experiences of female partners of prostate cancer survivors: A systematic review and thematic synthesis
Publication: Health and Social Care in the Community
UBC Author(s): John Oliffe (School of Nursing / Faculty of Applied Science)
ISSN: 09660410
Volume: 30
Page Range: 1213-1232
Publication Date: July 2022

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Water transport through epoxy-based powder pipeline coatings
Publication: Progress in Organic Coatings
UBC Author(s): Edouard Asselin (Materials Engineering / Faculty of Applied Science)
ISSN: 03009440
Volume: 168
Publication Date: July 2022

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Mn, B, N co-doped graphene quantum dots for fluorescence sensing and biological imaging
Publication: Arabian Journal of Chemistry
UBC Author(s): Peyman Servati (Electrical & Computer Engineering / Faculty of Applied Science)
ISSN: 18785352
Volume: 15
Publication Date: July 2022

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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
2022 Dr. Ghasemazar developed several methods to increase efficiency of computing systems and reduce data storage required by applications. This research enables applications to run faster and computers to consume less power. It also enables running and accelerating application in mobile devices with limited computation power. Doctor of Philosophy in Electrical and Computer Engineering (PhD)
2022 Dr. Shao focused on machine learning applications in cancer research. She developed methods to reduce data heterogeneity, adopted multi-stain digital pathology in prostate cancer classification and risk stratification, and conducted breast cancer studies using shear-wave elastography. Her research points future directions for patient management. Doctor of Philosophy in Electrical and Computer Engineering (PhD)
2022 Dr. Koppisetti has developed new artificial intelligence and signal processing algorithms for low-cost detection and localisation of unauthorized wireless devices being operated in an area of interest. This research helps us passively protect our security-sensitive institutions, such as airports, from intruder flying devices such as drones. Doctor of Philosophy in Electrical and Computer Engineering (PhD)
2022 Dr. MacDonald developed methods to produce a type of immune cell called regulatory T cells for use as a therapy to prevent tissue damage following stem cell transplantation. She developed methods that are compatible with clinical standards and identified key aspects of the process that must be controlled to generate high quality cells. Doctor of Philosophy in Biomedical Engineering (PhD)
2022 Dr. Evans examined methods to reduce the memory consumption of deep neural network training. He discovered which features are unimportant to network perception, and removed them using hardware and software techniques. This research has broad impacts on the development of new machine learning models. Doctor of Philosophy in Electrical and Computer Engineering (PhD)
2022 Dr. Dixit focused on identifying ways to address the challenge of water scarcity. He developed a nature-inspired water recycling protocol for the safe reuse of water in our cities, industries and households. His findings contribute to the improvement of conditions in water stressed areas, which are home to over 5.5 billion individuals worldwide. Doctor of Philosophy in Chemical and Biological Engineering (PhD)
2022 Dr. Castillo Devoto designed a novel framework to assess climate risk in the mining industry. With a holistic sense of climate hazards, vulnerabilities, and exposures in the watershed, the framework supports land restoration design with ecosystem-based adaptation strategies, coping with climate change and contributing to sustainable development. Doctor of Philosophy in Mining Engineering (PhD)
2022 Dr. Alamoudi developed a successful method to modify a catalyst used to process crude oils derived from the Canadian oilsands. The modified catalyst produced less side products that deactivate the catalyst, resulting in a longer catalyst life and the potential for reduced greenhouse gas emissions associated with the oilsands refining process. Doctor of Philosophy in Chemical and Biological Engineering (PhD)
2022 Dr. Zhou developed novel optimization algorithms for integrated circuit routing. He uses machine learning techniques and divide-and-conquer methods to accelerate the chip design process while improving the performance. His work can help the industry shorten the design-to-market cycle and deliver better electronics. Doctor of Philosophy in Electrical and Computer Engineering (PhD)
2022 Dr. Sarraf Shirazi proposed a 3-layer model for two-phase solid-liquid flow covering wide ranges of regimes, flow and geometrical parameters. He developed a fluid mechanics framework to explain the gravel packing operation. He also developed a machine learning pipeline to predict the slurry flow outcome based on the flow regime and behavior. Doctor of Philosophy in Mechanical Engineering (PhD)

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