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 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, School of Community and Regional Planning Civil engineering; Urban and regional planning; active transportation; Air quality; bicycles; motor vehicle emissions; Transportation Systems; travel behaviour
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
Bullock, Zachary Department of Civil Engineering Probabilistic seismic hazard analysis, Performance-based earthquake engineering, Ground motion prediction, Resilience of communities and infrastructure systems, Multi-hazard resilience, Liquefaction risk analysis, Catastrophe risk management, Social and economic aspects of seismic resilience
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

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Graduate Student Stories

Rivkah Gardner-Frolick

Doctor of Philosophy in Mechanical Engineering (PhD)

A novel methodological framework for air pollution and environmental justice in Canada

Elizabeth Castle

Doctor of Philosophy in Biomedical Engineering (PhD)

Controlling endothelial cell dynamics to direct blood cell emergence

Emily Bliven

Doctor of Philosophy in Biomedical Engineering (PhD)

Femoral augmentation to prevent hip fracture in a sideways fall

Meryem Belkadi

Doctor of Philosophy in Planning (PhD)

The gendered impact of a nationwide slum clearance program in Morocco on the interrelationship between housing markets and employment outcomes

Trevor Goodyear

Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing (PhD)

Out on the street: A community-based study with homeless 2SLGBTQ+ youth who use drugs

Durjoy Baidya

Doctor of Philosophy in Mining Engineering (PhD)

Numerical and experimental investigation of fluid flow and heat transfer of flue gas carbon sequestration in mine wastes

Ahmed Sherwali

Doctor of Philosophy in Electrical and Computer Engineering (PhD)

Oil sands extraction using electromagnetic induction

Bingxin Zhou

Doctor of Philosophy in Chemical and Biological Engineering (PhD)

Development of High Energy Density Anodes for Lithium Metal Batteries

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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

Jasna Jankovic

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

Job Title
Assistant Professor

Employer
University of Connecticut

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
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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.

 

Insights into kaolin clay flocculation by cationic tapioca starch by analysis of variance and floc fractal dimension
Publication: Colloids and Surfaces A: Physicochemical and Engineering Aspects
UBC Author(s): Petros Englezos (Chemical & Biological Engineering / Faculty of Applied Science)
ISSN: 09277757
Volume: 628
Publication Date: 5 November 2021

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Study of the seismic behavior of rigid and semi-rigid steel moment-resisting frames
Publication: Journal of Constructional Steel Research
UBC Author(s): Tsung-Yuan Yang (Civil Engineering / Faculty of Applied Science)
ISSN: 0143974X
Volume: 186
Publication Date: November 2021

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Intelligent fault diagnosis of machinery using digital twin-assisted deep transfer learning
Publication: Reliability Engineering and System Safety
UBC Author(s): Clarence Wilfred de Silva (Mechanical Engineering / Faculty of Applied Science)
ISSN: 09518320
Volume: 215
Publication Date: November 2021

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Air jet attrition measurements at hot conditions of oxygen carriers for chemical looping combustion
Publication: Powder Technology
UBC Author(s): Naoko Ellis (Chemical & Biological Engineering / Faculty of Applied Science)
ISSN: 00325910
Volume: 392
Page Range: 661-671
Publication Date: November 2021

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Using two-dimensional distributions to inform the mixing state of soot and salt particles produced in gas flares
Publication: Journal of Aerosol Science
UBC Author(s): Steven Rogak (Mechanical Engineering / Faculty of Applied Science)
ISSN: 00218502
Volume: 158
Publication Date: November 2021

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On-line chatter detection in milling with hybrid machine learning and physics-based model
Publication: CIRP Journal of Manufacturing Science and Technology
UBC Author(s): Yusuf Altintas (Mechanical Engineering / Faculty of Applied Science)
ISSN: 17555817
Volume: 35
Page Range: 25-40
Publication Date: November 2021

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Chatter suppression in micro-milling using shank-mounted Two-DOF tuned mass damper
Publication: Precision Engineering
UBC Author(s): Xiao Liang Jin (Mechanical Engineering / Faculty of Applied Science)
ISSN: 01416359
Volume: 72
Page Range: 144-157
Publication Date: November 2021

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Surface texture generation using high-feed milling with spindle speed modulation
Publication: Precision Engineering
UBC Author(s): Xiao Liang Jin (Mechanical Engineering / Faculty of Applied Science)
ISSN: 01416359
Volume: 72
Page Range: 13-24
Publication Date: November 2021

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LPV Controller Design for Diesel Engine SCR Aftertreatment Systems Based on Quasi-LPV Models
Publication: IEEE Control Systems Letters
UBC Author(s): Ryozo Nagamune (Mechanical Engineering / Faculty of Applied Science), Patrick Kirchen (Mechanical Engineering / Faculty of Applied Science)
Volume: 5
Page Range: 1807-1812
Publication Date: November 2021

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Corrosion of monometallic iron- and nickel-based electrocatalysts for the alkaline oxygen evolution reaction: A review
Publication: Journal of Power Sources
UBC Author(s): Edouard Asselin (Materials Engineering / Faculty of Applied Science)
ISSN: 03787753
Volume: 510
Publication Date: 31 October 2021

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Advanced data fusion: Random forest proximities and pseudo-sample principle towards increased prediction accuracy and variable interpretation
Publication: Analytica Chimica Acta
UBC Author(s): Jane Hill (Chemical & Biological Engineering / Faculty of Applied Science)
ISSN: 00032670
Volume: 1183
Publication Date: 23 October 2021

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Modelling the relationship between deformed microstructures and static recrystallization textures: Application to ferritic stainless steels
Publication: Acta Materialia
UBC Author(s): Chadwick Sinclair (Materials Engineering / Faculty of Applied Science)
ISSN: 13596454
Volume: 219
Publication Date: 15 October 2021

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Chemical oxidation of high-density polyethylene: Surface energy, functionality, and adhesion to liquid epoxy
Publication: Journal of Applied Polymer Science
UBC Author(s): Edouard Asselin (Materials Engineering / Faculty of Applied Science)
ISSN: 00218995
Volume: 138
Publication Date: 15 October 2021

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Optimal probabilistic seismic demand model for fixed pile-founded offshore platforms considering soil-pile-structure interaction
Publication: Structures
UBC Author(s): Carlos Estuardo Ventura (Civil Engineering / Faculty of Applied Science)
Volume: 33
Page Range: 4330-4343
Publication Date: October 2021

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Exogenous healing in concrete with pH-sustained internal carbonation
Publication: Cement and Concrete Composites
UBC Author(s): Nemkumar Banthia (Civil Engineering / Faculty of Applied Science)
ISSN: 09589465
Volume: 123
Publication Date: October 2021

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Collapse risk of pre-Northridge tall steel moment-resisting frames in the Seattle basin during large-magnitude subduction earthquakes
Publication: Engineering Structures
UBC Author(s): Carlos Molina Hutt (Civil Engineering / Faculty of Applied Science)
ISSN: 01410296
Volume: 244
Publication Date: 1 October 2021

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Cold dwell fatigue analyses integrating crystal-level strain rate sensitivity and microstructural heterogeneity
Publication: International Journal of Fatigue
UBC Author(s): Thomas Benjamin Britton (Materials Engineering / Faculty of Applied Science)
ISSN: 01421123
Volume: 151
Publication Date: October 2021

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A novel approach to prepare Li-La-Zr-O solid state electrolyte films by suspension plasma spray
Publication: Solid State Ionics
UBC Author(s): Tom Troczynski (Materials Engineering / Faculty of Applied Science)
ISSN: 01672738
Volume: 368
Publication Date: 1 October 2021

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The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on mental health of nurses in British Columbia, Canada using trends analysis across three time points
Publication: Annals of Epidemiology
UBC Author(s): Farinaz Havaei (School of Nursing / Faculty of Applied Science)
ISSN: 10472797
Volume: 62
Page Range: 7-12
Publication Date: October 2021

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Mechanical properties and microstructure of additively manufactured stainless steel with laser welded joints
Publication: Materials and Design
UBC Author(s): Thomas Benjamin Britton (Materials Engineering / Faculty of Applied Science)
ISSN: 02641275
Volume: 208
Publication Date: October 2021

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Buckling and free vibration of laser-welded web-core sandwich panels: Extreme sensitivity to variation of weld rotational stiffness
Publication: Engineering Structures
UBC Author(s): Jasmin Jelovica (Mechanical Engineering / Faculty of Applied Science)
ISSN: 01410296
Volume: 244
Publication Date: 1 October 2021

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All roads lead to sustainability: Opportunities to reduce the life-cycle cost and global warming impact of U.S. roadways
Publication: Resources, Conservation and Recycling
UBC Author(s): Omar Swei (Civil Engineering / Faculty of Applied Science)
ISSN: 09213449
Volume: 173
Publication Date: October 2021

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Particle size and fat encapsulation define the colloidal dispersibility and reconstitution of growing-up milk powder
Publication: Powder Technology
UBC Author(s): Orlando Rojas Gaona (Chemical & Biological Engineering / Faculty of Applied Science)
ISSN: 00325910
Volume: 391
Page Range: 133-141
Publication Date: October 2021

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Physics-informed neural network for modelling the thermochemical curing process of composite-tool systems during manufacture
Publication: Computer Methods in Applied Mechanics and Engineering
UBC Author(s): Anoshiravan Poursartip (Materials Engineering / Faculty of Applied Science), Reza Vaziri (Civil Engineering / Faculty of Applied Science)
ISSN: 00457825
Volume: 384
Publication Date: 1 October 2021

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Improvement of the pellet quality and fuel characteristics of agricultural residues through mild hydrothermal treatment
Publication: Industrial Crops and Products
UBC Author(s): Anthony K Lau (Chemical & Biological Engineering / Faculty of Applied Science)
ISSN: 09266690
Volume: 169
Publication Date: 1 October 2021

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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
2021 Dr. Wang examined the security and privacy issues of artificial intelligence, or AI, for digital media. He studied four typical AI models from three dominant computer vision tasks, and designed novel algorithms to expose their threats individually. The findings provide insights for developing more secure and trustworthy artificial intelligence. Doctor of Philosophy in Electrical and Computer Engineering (PhD)
2021 Dr. Ramezan studied approaches to decentralize communication networks using blockchain. Dr. Ramezan introduced a new approach in designing communication protocols, named software-defined protocols. These studies assist us to connect billions of devices in emerging communication networks. Doctor of Philosophy in Electrical and Computer Engineering (PhD)
2021 Dr. Aljalai developed novel signaling schemes to improve the performance of 5G cellular networks and beyond. He invented the Dual Pilot Scheme and its extended version to enhance the estimation of communication channels. His research improves Quality-of-Service by advancing telecommunication systems through practical and economic engineering solutions. Doctor of Philosophy in Electrical and Computer Engineering (PhD)
2021 Dr. Soysa examined the shear behavior of sand-silt mixtures through an extensive experimental research program. He developed a new laboratory criterion to assess the seismic resistance of soils. His study advances the current state of knowledge and understanding of the strength and stiffness of soils. Doctor of Philosophy in Civil Engineering (PhD)
2021 Dr. Ibrahim demonstrated that mobile automated speed enforcement increases safety by reducing collisions and crime incidence, and identified that changing the number of times an enforcement is visited can change the safety outcome. These novel findings can allow road agencies to maximize safety benefits by strategically deploying limited resources. Doctor of Philosophy in Civil Engineering (PhD)
2021 Dr. Abdi introduced novel machine learning methods for clinical diagnosis and planning of jaw reconstructive surgeries and cardiovascular interventions. His designs and ideas enable clinicians in decision making via AI-generated insights from echocardiograms, multimodality information fusion, generative modelling, and object tracking. Doctor of Philosophy in Electrical and Computer Engineering (PhD)
2021 Dr. Adhikari examined the synergy between pedestrian design features and neighbourhood walkability to explain physical activity in children, teens, and older adults. His findings can be used to design cities with better pedestrian environments by retrofitting existing urban infrastructure and harnessing neighbourhood walkability for health benefits. Doctor of Philosophy in Planning (PhD)
2021 Dr. Mohtajeb used open MRI to study anterior femoroacetabular impingement, a condition that occurs with subtle bony abnormalities within the hip. She developed and validated a hip model using MRI and motion data and used it to predict impingement during level walking, helping us understand how bony deformities cause hip pain and osteoarthritis. Doctor of Philosophy in Biomedical Engineering (PhD)
2021 Dr. Heikkinen developed a laser-based method for remotely tracking microscopic motions of objects and structures. His technique can measure motions much less than the diameter of a human hair at distances of several tens of meters. His method has great potential for safely assessing the integrity of structures located in hazardous environments. Doctor of Philosophy in Mechanical Engineering (PhD)
2021 Dr. Mahmoodi studied the engineering of high-rise buildings. She investigated irregularities and discontinuities in concrete shear wall buildings. By understanding the complex nonlinear mechanics, she was able to develop design methods that will assist structural engineers to make high-rise buildings safer in earthquakes. Doctor of Philosophy in Civil Engineering (PhD)

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