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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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Dr. Chng developed a method to uniquely distinguish between radioactive seeds during the post-implant verification of prostate brachytherapy. He used this technique to study how seed positions change as swelling subsides, and showed that using seeds of different strengths may result in better cancer control, and a lower risk of side-effects. | Doctor of Philosophy in Electrical and Computer Engineering (PhD) |
| 2012 | Dr. Ansari studied efficient ways of processing high-density polyethylenes, the most common plastic used in consumer goods. He researched the way the production process can be affected by altering their molecules. His findings lead to more cost-effective processing, and methods of producing plastic parts, with better mechanical properties, at a faster production rate. | Doctor of Philosophy in Chemical and Biological Engineering (PhD) |
| 2012 | Dr. Shi conducted research in the field of Electrical and Computer Engineering. He developed a number of filters for next-generation, on-chip applications. His innovations are expected to revolutionize computation and communication technologies. | Doctor of Philosophy in Electrical and Computer Engineering (PhD) |
| 2012 | Dr. Sussmann assessed the planning process and sustainability outcomes of Vancouver's Southeast False Creek neighbourhood. Her study highlights the need for scientifically credible measures of sustainability in urban planning. She also shows how sustainability perspectives of central actors in a planning process influence its outcomes. | Doctor of Philosophy in Planning (PhD) |
| 2012 | Dr. Das's research focussed on ways to improve computer devices, especially a chip known as a Field-Programmable Gate Array, or FPGA. An FPGA has a number of properties, and this study aimed to help manufacturers explore those properties quickly. The findings will assist manufacturers to make the FPGA chip smaller, so that it operates more quickly and consumes less power, resulting in less expensive computers. | Doctor of Philosophy in Electrical and Computer Engineering (PhD) |
| 2012 | Dr. Lam investigated new materials and component structures for a low emission energy conversion device known as a fuel cell. He also contributed to the understanding of reaction mechanisms occurring within the fuel cell. His findings will help guide future fuel cell developments, and reduce fuel cell system costs. | Doctor of Philosophy in Chemical and Biological Engineering (PhD) |
| 2012 | Dr. Sang proposed a strategy to optimize the use of chemical additives in communications-grade paper, such as the paper used for printing newspapers and magazines. In addition, he improved our fundamental understanding of the processes of wood fibre floc formation and manipulation which are used in high-quality paper production. | Doctor of Philosophy in Chemical and Biological Engineering (PhD) |
| 2012 | Dr. Jin investigated the micro-cutting process in UBC's Manufacturing Automation Laboratory. He developed models to predict the cutting forces and tool vibrations of metals, for example brass, steel, aluminum and titanium. The models provide guidance for engineers to select the optimum cutting conditions for manufacturing miniature parts. | Doctor of Philosophy in Mechanical Engineering (PhD) |
| 2012 | Dr. Ding investigated a type of fuel cell known as Polymer Electrolyte Membrane or PEM. He developed a model to study the simultaneous flow of gas and liquid in PEM fuel cells and showed how the two-phase flow can be adjusted to improve cell performance. This research advances fuel-cell design, which will benefit industries such as transportation. | Doctor of Philosophy in Chemical and Biological Engineering (PhD) |
| 2012 | Dr. Chan studied conventional and newer types of upper limb prostheses for adult amputees. He reviewed design and safety, prostheses performance and usage. He formulated a process for verifying performance and risk assessment, with the goal of enabling patients to return to independent living, reducing service frequency, and lowering the number of patients who abandon their prostheses. | Doctor of Philosophy in Biomedical Engineering (PhD) |