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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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Dr. Alafifi is interested in exploring the effects of innate water constituents on the performance of Advanced Oxidation Processes. She studied the removal of MC-LR toxin in the presence of relatively high levels of halide salts. Her findings provide insights for water utilities on the effects of water constituents on the success of such treatments | Doctor of Philosophy in Chemical and Biological Engineering (PhD) |
| 2023 | Dr. Edgar developed methods for making immune cells from stem cells. This research contributes to efforts to create cell-based therapies for treating cancer and autoimmune disease. | Doctor of Philosophy in Biomedical Engineering (PhD) |
| 2023 | Dr. Abdelhafez studied how to effectively harness the frequency configurability of heterogeneous platforms. He contributed towards variability-aware models that can estimate the impact of frequency configuration choice on performance and energy consumption. This allows for better decision making that reduces the energy footprint of the target applications. | Doctor of Philosophy in Electrical and Computer Engineering (PhD) |
| 2023 | Dr. Cau explored new strategies for managing non-compressible internal bleeding, which is a leading cause of death in military and civilian trauma. He used a system of self-propelling particles to deliver powerful blood clotting drugs deep into the body, and showed that this technique prevented death in animal models of severe bleeding. | Doctor of Philosophy in Biomedical Engineering (PhD) |
| 2023 | Dr. Robb investigated the physical processes affecting turbidity in the surface waters of a glacier-fed hydroelectric reservoir, and the role of reservoir operations in modifying these processes. This research will help guide water use planning and reservoir management in dam-impacted aquatic ecosystems. | Doctor of Philosophy in Civil Engineering (PhD) |
| 2023 | Dr. Dutta developed and optimised membrane systems for resource recovery from wastewater. Using this energy-efficient technology he extracted over 90% of dissolved methane and ammonia, which are profitable chemicals. This research highlights the potential of a circular economy in the waste sector while reducing environmental pollution. | Doctor of Philosophy in Civil Engineering (PhD) |
| 2023 | Dr. Koresh studied a novel approach to preparing solid-state electrolytes. The electrolyte is a key component for next-generation lithium-ion batteries - batteries that would drive your EV car significantly longer before recharging. His research explored new types of solid-state electrolytes and gained a deep understanding of their properties. | Doctor of Philosophy in Materials Engineering (PhD) |
| 2023 | Dr. Zhao studied methane bubbling from lake sediments. He showed that changes in atmospheric pressure regulate the release of methane bubbles from lake sediments, which then affects lake water quality and contributes to atmospheric methane concentration. The results apply to all aquatic systems and provide guidance for future emission surveys. | Doctor of Philosophy in Civil Engineering (PhD) |
| 2023 | Dr. Wang's doctoral studies centered on the interpretation of deep learning models in the field of computer vision. She devised multiple methods to clarify why a deep learning model generates predictions from different angles. Her research contributes to the interpretability of deep learning models and aids in building human trust in them. | Doctor of Philosophy in Electrical and Computer Engineering (PhD) |
| 2023 | Dr. Pan studied advanced methods of inspecting infrastructure damages. He developed an automatic framework to quantify damages and associated losses on infrastructure which can enhance the efficiency and accuracy of traditional manual inspection. His research contributes to a smarter, more resilient and sustainable built environment. | Doctor of Philosophy in Civil Engineering (PhD) |