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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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Dr. Helisaz investigated the effects of cancer on the mechanical properties of prostate gland. Collaborating with Vancouver General Hospital, he studied the prostate's properties in the presence of cancer using advanced biomechanical models and statistical tools. Dr. Helisaz's novel findings can be used for prostate cancer diagnosis in the future. | Doctor of Philosophy in Mechanical Engineering (PhD) |
| 2022 | Dr. Slemon examined how nurses who work in emergency departments promote equity and justice through everyday patient care. Her findings illustrated that despite individual nurses' efforts, promoting equity was not meaningfully supported in this setting. This study can contribute to future interventions to embed equity in health care systems. | Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing (PhD) |
| 2022 | Driven by the demand for improving fuel efficiency, the automotive industry has been committed to reducing vehicle weight. Many casting technologies have been employed to produce aluminum automotive parts. Dr. Wei has worked to optimize the process parameters and die tooling design to improve cast quality for lightweight aluminum components. | Doctor of Philosophy in Materials Engineering (PhD) |
| 2022 | Dr. Fregonese added a valuable contribution to the area of nonlinear mechanics by developing a new theory for needle insertion mechanics. This body of work includes both theoretical and experimental components. Given the practical relevance of this problem, the potential impact of this research is far-reaching. | Doctor of Philosophy in Mechanical Engineering (PhD) |
| 2022 | Dr. Winarko investigated a novel process for copper extraction from chalcopyrite, a copper-bearing mineral. He showed that the rate of copper extraction could be significantly improved by adding a small amount of iodine. This research offers a potential technology that could unlock value from vast amounts of previously uneconomical low-grade ores. | Doctor of Philosophy in Materials Engineering (PhD) |
| 2022 | Dr. Mitishita investigated turbulent flows of complex fluids such as polymer and surfactant solutions. His experiments contributed to better understanding the relationship between fluid properties and energy savings via turbulent drag reduction. | Doctor of Philosophy in Mechanical Engineering (PhD) |
| 2022 | Dr. Zhu advanced the human computer interaction method on ultrasound machines with the help of the gaze tracking technology, and devised automated medical image analysis approaches with deep learning. This research unveils the usefulness and importance of taking human attention factors into system design and machine learning research. | Doctor of Philosophy in Biomedical Engineering (PhD) |
| 2022 | Dr. Yaghtin developed a novel, safe and cost-effective process for deposition of advanced functionally graded thermal barrier coatings by aqueous suspension and solution plasma spray techniques. This study makes a significant contribution to the knowledge and design of modern high efficiency gas turbines for aviation and electricity generation. | Doctor of Philosophy in Materials Engineering (PhD) |
| 2022 | Dr. M. Keleshteri developed mathematical models to evaluate elastic properties of composite metal foams and analyzed nonlinear vibration response of metal foam structures. These studies showed the potential of metal foam structures, which allows their widespread use in different industries. | Doctor of Philosophy in Mechanical Engineering (PhD) |
| 2022 | Dr. Jacobson's work explores the novel use of a mobile pelletization platform in wildfire mitigation practices. Working across multiple disciplines, his work highlights the increasingly interconnected nature of natural resource work and shows the impacts of these mobile systems on the cost, extent and effectiveness of mitigation practices. | Doctor of Philosophy in Chemical and Biological Engineering (PhD) |