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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.
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.
| Year | Citation | Program |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Dr. An investigated state-of-the-art CT scanning technologies for sorting and grading logs in a sawmill. He developed a coarse-resolution CT scanning system which gained attention in academia and among industry partners. If successfully applied, Dr. An's work will help boost profits in the sawmill industry and add value to the forest products industry. | Doctor of Philosophy in Mechanical Engineering (PhD) |
| 2013 | Dr. Li studied how to manage interference and reduce power consumption in wireless networks by using fiber-connected antennas. To improve the data rate in WiFi and 4G networks, he devised novel schemes that transmit data to multiple users, while reducing power consumption. His work is helping to reduce radiation and tackle the global energy crisis. | Doctor of Philosophy in Electrical and Computer Engineering (PhD) |
| 2013 | Dr. Rashtian's research focused on improving the performance of radio-frequency integrated circuits in the front-end of wireless communication systems, using an inexpensive and simple biasing technique. The results of his research can be used to increase the dynamic range and to decrease the power consumption in wireless communication devices. | Doctor of Philosophy in Electrical and Computer Engineering (PhD) |
| 2013 | Dr. Reaume studied the use of bio-diesel fuels. A process was developed for improving the cloud point of bio-diesel through the formation of an alkyl side chain on the biodiesel molecule. This helps us better understand the cold flow properties of bio-fuels and will provide insights into proper winter mixing of petroleum and bio-based fuels. | Doctor of Philosophy in Chemical and Biological Engineering (PhD) |
| 2013 | Dr. Shoraka has developed a robust procedure for accurately assessing the collapse of buildings. Contributions have been made to the application of collapse fragilities to define collapse indicators. This work helps us to estimate loss in existing building frames, and in differentiating the collapse performances of existing and retrofitted frames. | Doctor of Philosophy in Civil Engineering (PhD) |
| 2013 | Dr. Lu's work focussed on methods to detect copied images and protect copyright. He developed novel approaches for image hashing and content-based fingerprinting .This research contributes significantly to information indexing, retrieval, forensics and security of advanced multimedia. | Doctor of Philosophy in Electrical and Computer Engineering (PhD) |
| 2013 | Dr. Li studied the initial stages of paper sheet formation. She developed a numerical method for simulating paper formation at the level of individual pulp fibres, and obtained the first paper surface map using a micro-CT scanner and image analysis. Her work will help paper mills and the manufacturers of paper machines to improve the quality of paper. | Doctor of Philosophy in Mechanical Engineering (PhD) |
| 2013 | Dr. Ronasi studied resource allocation and scheduling algorithms for wireless communication. In addition he worked with a team to develop, simulate, and evaluate new algorithms. It is hope that these algorithms will enhance the performance of wireless communication networks in terms of bandwidth, transmission delay, and fairness provisioning. | Doctor of Philosophy in Electrical and Computer Engineering (PhD) |
| 2013 | Dr. Nelms developed an approach and complementary tools to improve the identification of risk in the early phases of public/private partnership infrastructure projects, including transportation systems and buildings. Her methods and tools improve current practice by helping to develop a more comprehensive list of project risks and response strategies. | Doctor of Philosophy in Civil Engineering (PhD) |
| 2013 | Dr. Grant examined the impact of smoke-free policies on inpatient psychiatric units in Northern BC. He studied how health policy unfolds in real-world situations. His work highlights the importance of considering local contexts and the values and beliefs of those most affected by policy change, as a way to improve policy fidelity and health outcomes. | Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing (PhD) |