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
Abdulai, Fatawu School of Nursing Nursing, n.e.c.; Health informatics; human-computer interaction; Health technology design; Informatics/Digital health; Sexual health equity
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
Abughannam, Rana School of Architecture & Landscape Architecture socio-political conditions that govern architecture and urbanity
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
Amini, Kiana Department of Materials Engineering Electrochemical Energy Storage and Conversion; Redox Flow Batteries; Fuel Cells In Situ Characterization of Electrochemical Processes; Electrolyte Design and Battery Architecture; Multi-Physics Modeling of Electrochemical Systems
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; Solid Mechanics; Biophysics; Soft materials; Fracture Mechanics and Adhesion
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
Bayraktar, Alemdar
Beck, Sara Department of Civil Engineering Natural environment sciences; 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
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; Pedestrians; bicycles; motor vehicle emissions; Transportation Systems; travel behaviour; Climate impacts
Binet, Andrew School of Community and Regional Planning Community development / social planning; Community health and care; Equity; Participatory action research; Participatory planning; Public engagement
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 Metals and alloy materials engineering; Manufacturing engineering; Materials characterisation & microstructure; Metallurgy; Electron diffraction & microscopy; Deformation; Microstructure/property models; Manufacturing

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Graduate Student Stories

Yas Oloumi Yazdi

Doctor of Philosophy in Biomedical Engineering (PhD)

Alignment of magnetic microstructures in an injectable spinal cord injury treatment: Simulation and generation of configurable magnetic fields

Erin Anker

Master of Nursing - Nurse Practitioner (MN)

Brent Peekeekoot

Master of Architecture (MARCH)

Olivia Maracle

Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing (PhD)

Indigenous leadership, LGBTQIA2S+ leadership, Indigenous nurses, LGBTQIA2S+ nurses

Grady Thompson

Master of Applied Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering (MASc)

Analysis of stochastic directed acyclic graphs

Meghna Mohandas

Doctor of Philosophy in Planning (PhD)

Private space as political ‘genderscape’: How social and political contexts shape the rental housing experiences of Indigenous migrant women in Bengaluru, India

Ahmed Kabil

Doctor of Philosophy in Biomedical Engineering (PhD)

Development and functional diversity of innate lymphoid cells

Varshaa Kumaran

Master of Applied Science in Civil Engineering (MASc)

Comparative study of gravity & passive gravity driven membrane systems with biofilm characterization in drinking water treatment
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Alumni on Success

Arman Hejazi

Master of Applied Science in Chemical and Biological Engineering (MASc) [2021]

Job Title
Electrochemical Engineer

Employer
Agora Energy Technologies Ltd.

Duncan Chambers

Master of Landscape Architecture (MLA) [2021]

Job Title
Urban Farmer and Co-Operator

Employer
City Beet Farm

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

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.

 

Long Short-Term Memory Network with Transfer Learning for Lithium-ion Battery Capacity Fade and Cycle Life Prediction
Publication: Applied Energy
UBC Author(s): Yankai Cao (Chemical & Biological Engineering / Faculty of Applied Science)
ISSN: 03062619
Volume: 350
Publication Date: 15 November 2023

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Interacting collagen and tannic acid Particles: Uncovering pH-dependent rheological and thermodynamic behaviors
Publication: Journal of Colloid and Interface Science
UBC Author(s): Orlando Rojas Gaona (Chemical & Biological Engineering / Faculty of Applied Science)
ISSN: 00219797
Volume: 650
Page Range: 541-552
Publication Date: 15 November 2023

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Seismic design and evaluation of controlled rocking outrigger core wall (CROCW) system using equivalent energy design procedure (EEDP)
Publication: Engineering Structures
UBC Author(s): Tsung-Yuan Yang (Civil Engineering / Faculty of Applied Science)
ISSN: 01410296
Volume: 295
Publication Date: 15 November 2023

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Fast electrochemical response of PEDOT:PSS electrodes through large combined increases to ionic and electronic conductivities
Publication: Electrochimica Acta
UBC Author(s): John Madden (Electrical & Computer Engineering / Faculty of Applied Science)
ISSN: 00134686
Volume: 468
Publication Date: 10 November 2023

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Refined evaluation methods for preventive maintenance of project-level asphalt pavement based on confusion-regression model
Publication: Construction and Building Materials
UBC Author(s): Zhengbo Zou (Civil Engineering / Faculty of Applied Science)
ISSN: 09500618
Volume: 403
Publication Date: 3 November 2023

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Development of a simplified test for the determination of the Bond Ball Mill Work Index using a modified Hardgrove test
Publication: Minerals Engineering
UBC Author(s): Bern Klein (Mining Engineering / Faculty of Applied Science)
ISSN: 08926875
Volume: 203
Publication Date: November 2023

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Quality assurance for building components through point cloud segmentation leveraging synthetic data
Publication: Automation in Construction
UBC Author(s): Zhengbo Zou (Civil Engineering / Faculty of Applied Science)
ISSN: 09265805
Volume: 155
Publication Date: November 2023

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Mixed precision support in HPC applications: What about reliability?
Publication: Journal of Parallel and Distributed Computing
UBC Author(s): Karthik Pattabiraman (Electrical & Computer Engineering / Faculty of Applied Science)
ISSN: 07437315
Volume: 181
Publication Date: November 2023

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Nanocellulose-based porous materials: Regulation and pathway to commercialization in regenerative medicine
Publication: Bioactive Materials
UBC Author(s): Orlando Rojas Gaona (Chemical & Biological Engineering / Faculty of Applied Science)
ISSN: 2452199X
Volume: 29
Page Range: 151-176
Publication Date: November 2023

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Emerging applications of biochar: A review on techno-environmental-economic aspects
Publication: Bioresource Technology
UBC Author(s): Susan Baldwin (Chemical & Biological Engineering / Faculty of Applied Science)
ISSN: 09608524
Volume: 388
Publication Date: November 2023

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An integrated approach of machine learning and Bayesian spatial Poisson model for large-scale real-time traffic conflict prediction
Publication: Accident Analysis and Prevention
UBC Author(s): Tarek Sayed (Civil Engineering / Faculty of Applied Science)
ISSN: 00014575
Volume: 192
Publication Date: November 2023

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Cure path dependency of damage resistance in interlayer toughened composite laminates subjected to quasi-static indentation and low-velocity impact
Publication: Composites Part B: Engineering
UBC Author(s): Anoshiravan Poursartip (Materials Engineering / Faculty of Applied Science)
ISSN: 13598368
Volume: 266
Publication Date: November 2023

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Toward multivariate fragility functions for seismic damage and loss estimation of high-rise buildings
Publication: Earthquake Engineering and Structural Dynamics
UBC Author(s): Carlos Molina Hutt (Civil Engineering / Faculty of Applied Science)
ISSN: 00988847
Volume: 52
Page Range: 4164-4182
Publication Date: 25 October 2023

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Risk-targeted seismic evaluation of functional recovery performance in buildings
Publication: Earthquake Engineering and Structural Dynamics
UBC Author(s): Carlos Molina Hutt (Civil Engineering / Faculty of Applied Science)
ISSN: 00988847
Volume: 52
Page Range: 4245-4264
Publication Date: 25 October 2023

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A safe reinforcement learning-based charging strategy for electric vehicles in residential microgrid
Publication: Applied Energy
UBC Author(s): Yankai Cao (Chemical & Biological Engineering / Faculty of Applied Science)
ISSN: 03062619
Volume: 348
Publication Date: 15 October 2023

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Nonaqueous foam stabilization mechanisms in the presence of volatile solvents
Publication: Journal of Colloid and Interface Science
UBC Author(s): John Frostad (Chemical & Biological Engineering / Faculty of Applied Science)
ISSN: 00219797
Volume: 648
Page Range: 46-55
Publication Date: 15 October 2023

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Modeling solute-grain boundary interactions in a bcc Ti-Mo alloy using density functional theory
Publication: Computational Materials Science
UBC Author(s): Matthias Militzer (Materials Engineering / Faculty of Applied Science)
ISSN: 09270256
Volume: 229
Publication Date: 5 October 2023

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The emergence of hybrid cellulose nanomaterials as promising biomaterials
Publication: International Journal of Biological Macromolecules
UBC Author(s): Orlando Rojas Gaona (Chemical & Biological Engineering / Faculty of Applied Science)
ISSN: 01418130
Volume: 250
Publication Date: 1 October 2023

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Artificial Intelligence for Left Ventricular Diastolic Function Assessment: A New Paradigm on the Horizon
Publication: Journal of the American Society of Echocardiography
UBC Author(s): Purang Abolmaesumi (Electrical & Computer Engineering / Faculty of Applied Science)
ISSN: 08947317
Volume: 36
Page Range: 1079-1082
Publication Date: October 2023

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A realist review of programs for siblings of children who have an intellectual/developmental disability
Publication: Family Relations
UBC Author(s): Jennifer Baumbusch (School of Nursing / Faculty of Applied Science)
ISSN: 01976664
Volume: 72
Page Range: 2083-2102
Publication Date: October 2023

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The Liquefaction and Cyclic Mobility Performance of Embankment Systems Constructed with Different Sand Gradations
Publication: Journal of Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering
UBC Author(s): Trevor Carey (Civil Engineering / Faculty of Applied Science)
ISSN: 10900241
Volume: 149
Publication Date: 1 October 2023

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Neutrally buoyant miscible jets into viscoplastic ambient fluids
Publication: Journal of Non-Newtonian Fluid Mechanics
UBC Author(s): Ian Frigaard (Mechanical Engineering / Faculty of Applied Science)
ISSN: 03770257
Volume: 320
Publication Date: October 2023

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Influence of membrane deflection on energy exchanger performance
Publication: Energy and Buildings
UBC Author(s): Sheldon Green (Mechanical Engineering / Faculty of Applied Science), Steven Rogak (Mechanical Engineering / Faculty of Applied Science)
ISSN: 03787788
Volume: 296
Publication Date: 1 October 2023

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Automatic labeling of Parkinson's Disease gait videos with weak supervision
Publication: Medical Image Analysis
UBC Author(s): Zhen Wang (Electrical & Computer Engineering / Faculty of Applied Science)
ISSN: 13618415
Volume: 89
Publication Date: October 2023

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A case study for tailored formulation of geopolymers aided by annular displacement simulations
Publication: Geoenergy Science and Engineering
UBC Author(s): Ian Frigaard (Mechanical Engineering / Faculty of Applied Science)
Volume: 229
Publication Date: October 2023

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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 Dr. Jain studied Geopolymers, environment-friendly alternatives to Portland Cement, for cesium nuclear waste immobilization. Dr. Jain demonstrated enhanced cesium immobilization within the Geopolymers processed via one-step chemical synthesis route. Safer long-term nuclear waste storage will be possible because of Dr. Jain's work. Doctor of Philosophy in Materials Engineering (PhD)
2023 Dr. Crosby developed a novel methodology to improve the prediction accuracy of occupants thermal comfort. Dr. Crosby's work suggested that predictions of thermal comfort can be improved by adding measurements of CO2 levels. Ventilation rates can be increased with minimal building energy demand increase while keeping thermal comfort maintained. Doctor of Philosophy in Mechanical Engineering (PhD)
2023 Dr. Le examined the structural hierarchical effects in electronic textiles, and their influence on performance of wearable sensors used for health monitoring. Contributions include functional materials development to address long-term performance and durability. Her findings will inform future e-textile materials evaluation, selection, and design. Doctor of Philosophy in Materials Engineering (PhD)
2023 Dr. Huang revealed how the next-generation wireless networks can benefit from machine learning and artificial intelligence. He developed machine learning-based algorithms to push the limits of wireless networks, making it more intelligent, reliable, and efficient. Doctor of Philosophy in Electrical and Computer Engineering (PhD)
2023 Dr. Nikzad has developed a model to simulate the performance of Liquid Crystals (LCs) in the devices with rubbing surfaces, such as journal bearing, to improve the energy efficiency. The results of his research provided us with a deeper understanding on how chiral and non-chiral LCs behave under complex flows. Doctor of Philosophy in Mechanical Engineering (PhD)
2023 Dr. Chen developed a novel method to mimic bone mineral structure on a polymer membrane as a coating. She applied this coating for bone health, osteoporosis treatment, and cancer-induced bone metastases studies. Her research provided a new platform for bone-related investigation and improved the understanding of the bone resorption process. Doctor of Philosophy in Materials Engineering (PhD)
2023 Dr. Song develops a mechanics model to investigate the chip formation mechanism in machining of CFRP with different fiber alignment configurations. The models developed can be used to instruct and optimize the practical machining process planning, by selecting proper fiber orientation, cutting tool geometry, and process parameters. Doctor of Philosophy in Mechanical Engineering (PhD)
2023 Dr. Zakani developed a new class of water-based lubricants. These lubricants are environmenta-friendly and possess improved lubricity compared to other industrially available, water-based lubricants. Doctor of Philosophy in Mechanical Engineering (PhD)
2023 Dr. Tarazona developed a method for interfacing two different types of simulators for large electric networks. A hybrid simulator operating with such a method offers an accurate and efficient alternative for modeling the future electric networks which will have a high percentage of renewable energy sources. Doctor of Philosophy in Electrical and Computer Engineering (PhD)
2023 Dr. Kuppusamy developed a process of extracting rare earth elements from waste material. These elements are essential for the manufacturing of EV motors & wind turbines and are critical for the transition to green energy-economy. Because of Dr. Kuppusamy's work, these elements can be co-produced from BC coal deposits in a sustainable manner. Doctor of Philosophy in Mining Engineering (PhD)

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People who use alternative medicine favour risk and novelty, and distrust science

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UBC engineering researchers dive into ways to make public pools more environmentally sustainable

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Can social robots be used in elder care? UBC Nursing study aims to find out

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New action guide empowers people with dementia

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Two UBC Engineering faculty members elected to Royal Society of Canada

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