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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
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
Brown, Helen Jean School of Nursing Maternal-infant and women
Browne, Annette School of Nursing Health inequalities, indigenous peoples, women's health, cultural safety, primary health care interventions to improve health outcomes, marginalized populations, health policy
Bungay, Vicky School of Nursing sexuality, sex work, harm reduction, drug use, intersectionality, ethnography, communication technologies, community based research, Health inequities affecting men and women working in the commercial sex industry and people who are street-involved, leadership, public health nursing, mental health, sexual health, HIV, and harm reduction programming
Bushe, William Kendal Department of Mechanical Engineering Numerical modelling and mechanical characterisation; Automotive combustion and fuel engineering (including alternative and renewable fuels); Hypersonic propulsion and hypersonic aerodynamics; Aerospace engineering, n.e.c.; Numerical Simulation of Turbulent Combustion; Reacting Flows; Energy Conversion Systems; clean energy
Byrne, Fionn School of Architecture & Landscape Architecture Landscape architecture; Design innovation; Landscape studies (except architecture); Landscape design; Landscape ethics
Caggiano, Holly School of Community and Regional Planning
Campbell, Heather School of Community and Regional Planning Urban and regional planning; how academics can work more effectively with non-academics to enhance impact of research; how academics can work more effectively with non-academics to enhance the relevance of research; how ethical values can be incorporated into public policy relating to city and regional planning
Campbell, Suzanne School of Nursing Clinical nursing, primary (preventive care); lactation support; interprofessional health professional education; health communication; Interpersonal Communication; leadership in nursing; Community Health / Public Health; Health Promotion; Educational Technologies; Health Care Technologies; simulation nursing education; social determinants of health; Adult Education and Continuing Education; global maternal-infant-child health
Cao, Yankai Department of Chemical & Biological Engineering Chemical engineering; optimization; Artificial Intelligence; Renewable energy systems; Process Control
Carey, Trevor Department of Civil Engineering Geotechnical earthquake engineering, Static and dynamic liquefaction and its effects on geosystems, Laboratory testing of soils, Development of numerical tools
Carmichael, Jeffrey Engineering and technology; environmental economics; wastewater treatment and energy recovery; engineering economics; greenhouse gas emission management and reduction
Chang, Stephanie School of Community and Regional Planning, Institute for Resources, Environment & Sustainability All other social sciences, n.e.c.
Chen, Yu Christine Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering Engineering and technology; energy systems; Electric power system modelling, control, and operation; Renewable energy sources; electricity markets
Chiao, Mu Department of Mechanical Engineering MEMS, Micro Sensors, Micro Actuators, BioMEMS, Nanotechnology, Bioengineering, Electronic Packaging, Nanoscience, Energy sources for micro-electro-mechanical systems
Chrostowski, Lukas Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering Electrical engineering, computer engineering, and information engineering; Optics and Photonics; Micro and Nanoelectronics; Nanotechnologies; Manufacturing Processes; biophotonics; biosensors; optics; optoelectronics; photonics; quantum computing; semiconductor lasers; silicon photonics
Clare, Adam Department of Mechanical Engineering Manufacturing technologies and approaches for a sustainable future; Additive manufacturing (materials, processes, design and application); Electrical discharge machining, electrolyte jet machining, electron beam and laser processes; Stochastics in engineering design and manufacture; Machine design and build; Manufacturing for high value and high integrity applications (aerospace, biomedical, tool & nuclear)
Clark, Drew School of Nursing Health sciences; healthcare ethics; Health Equity; healthcare decision making; transgender health
Clifford, Amanda Department of Materials Engineering
Clifton, Kelly School of Community and Regional Planning transport and land use interactions, travel behaviour, pedestrian modeling, equity in transportation policy
Cockcroft, Steven Department of Materials Engineering Clean Energy Research, Physical phenomena in non-ferrous casting, hot tearing, Optimization of industrial casting processes, Mathematical modeling
Condon, Patrick Michael School of Architecture & Landscape Architecture Sustainable urban design, landscape architecture, sustainable communities
Connolly, James John Timothy School of Community and Regional Planning
Cretu, Edmond Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering Nano-technology; Electronics; Medical and biomedical engineering; microsystems and nanotechnology; sensor clusters and networks; Signal processing and control; Ultrasound Imaging; Microinstrumentation; Inertial measurement units; wearable systems
Currie, Leanne School of Nursing Nursing; Health Care Technologies; Health information systems; Artificial Intelligence; Biomedical Technologies; decision making; Computer Architecture; Software Development; Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare; Biomedical and Health Informatics; data science; Human Computer Interaction and Design

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Graduate Student Stories

Erin Anker

Master of Nursing - Nurse Practitioner (MN)

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

Brent Peekeekoot

Master of Architecture (MARCH)

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

Musanna Galib

Doctor of Philosophy in Mechanical Engineering (PhD)

Dendrite inhibition strategy using hetero-epitaxy in thin film deposition mechanics
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Alumni on Success

Jorge Octavio Virues Delgadillo

Doctor of Philosophy in Chemical and Biological Engineering (PhD) [2008]

Job Title
Full Time Professor

Employer
Facultad Ciencias Químicas, Universidad Veracruzana

Bernard Ng

Doctor of Philosophy in Electrical and Computer Engineering (PhD) [2011]

Job Title
Research Associate

Employer
Centre for Molecular Medicine and Therapeutics

Arash Takshi

Doctor of Philosophy in Electrical and Computer Engineering (PhD) [2007]

Job Title
Associate Professor

Employer
University of South Florida

Freddy Pina

Doctor of Philosophy in Civil Engineering (PhD) [2011]

Job Title
President

Employer
PBRV Consulting Ltd.

Hooman Rezaei

Doctor of Philosophy in Chemical and Biological Engineering (PhD) [2013]

Job Title
Senior Research Scientist

Employer
FPInnovations

Heather McDonald

Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing (PhD) [2011]

Job Title
Health Director

Employer
Seabird Island Band

Sandra Lauck

Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing (PhD) [2013]

Job Title
Clinician Scientist

Employer
St. Paul's Hospital

Lauren Irving

Master of Nursing - Nurse Practitioner (MN) [2013]

Job Title
Family Nurse Practitioner

Employer
Northern Health, Central Interior Native Health Society, UNBC (part-time Faculty)
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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.

 

Process intensification of metal solvent extraction studies using a miniaturized solvent extraction plant
Publication: Chemical Engineering and Processing - Process Intensification
UBC Author(s): Sanja Miskovic (Mining Engineering / Faculty of Applied Science)
ISSN: 02552701
Volume: 199
Publication Date: May 2024

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Shaping futures: A dialogue on chemical engineering education
Publication: Canadian Journal of Chemical Engineering
UBC Author(s): Naoko Ellis (Chemical & Biological Engineering / Faculty of Applied Science)
ISSN: 00084034
Volume: 102
Page Range: 1688-1704
Publication Date: May 2024

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Tracking and mapping in medical computer vision: A review
Publication: Medical Image Analysis
UBC Author(s): Septimiu Salcudean (Electrical & Computer Engineering / Faculty of Applied Science)
ISSN: 13618415
Volume: 94
Publication Date: May 2024

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CO<inf>2</inf>-to-methanol: Economic and environmental comparison of emerging and established technologies with dry reforming and methane pyrolysis
Publication: Chemical Engineering Journal
UBC Author(s): David Chester Upham (Chemical & Biological Engineering / Faculty of Applied Science)
ISSN: 13858947
Volume: 487
Publication Date: 1 May 2024

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“I'm just searching to get better”: Constructions of treatment citizenship on injectable opioid agonist treatment
Publication: Social Science and Medicine
UBC Author(s): Emily Ochi (School of Nursing / Faculty of Applied Science)
ISSN: 02779536
Volume: 348
Publication Date: May 2024

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The effect of anionicity on mechanical degradation of polyacrylamide-type flocculants
Publication: Polymer Degradation and Stability
UBC Author(s): Marek Pawlik (Mining Engineering / Faculty of Applied Science)
ISSN: 01413910
Volume: 223
Publication Date: May 2024

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Growth and static stability of bubble clouds in yield stress fluids
Publication: Journal of Non-Newtonian Fluid Mechanics
UBC Author(s): Ian Frigaard (Mechanical Engineering / Faculty of Applied Science)
ISSN: 03770257
Volume: 327
Publication Date: May 2024

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Oncology care providers' perceptions and anticipated barriers regarding the use of geriatric assessment in routine clinic practice: A mixed-methods study
Publication: Journal of Geriatric Oncology
UBC Author(s): Kristen Haase (School of Nursing / Faculty of Applied Science)
ISSN: 18794068
Volume: 15
Publication Date: May 2024

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Harmonic Current Optimization for Torque Ripple Reduction in Permanent Magnet Synchronous Machine Drives Based on Torque Ripple Surrogate Model
Publication: IEEE Transactions on Power Electronics
UBC Author(s): Juri Jatskevich (Electrical & Computer Engineering / Faculty of Applied Science)
ISSN: 08858993
Volume: 39
Page Range: 5108-5120
Publication Date: 1 May 2024

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Safewards in acute medical/surgical care wards: Capability, Opportunity, Motivation and Behaviour model and Theoretical Domains Framework analysis
Publication: International Journal of Nursing Studies
UBC Author(s): John Oliffe (School of Nursing / Faculty of Applied Science)
ISSN: 00207489
Volume: 153
Publication Date: May 2024

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Real-time combined safety-mobility assessment using self-driving vehicles collected data
Publication: Accident Analysis and Prevention
UBC Author(s): Tarek Sayed (Civil Engineering / Faculty of Applied Science)
ISSN: 00014575
Volume: 199
Publication Date: May 2024

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Prioritizing Simulation Facilitators’ Competencies for Professional Development Using Q-Methodology
Publication: Clinical Simulation in Nursing
UBC Author(s): Suzanne Campbell (School of Nursing / Faculty of Applied Science)
ISSN: 18761399
Volume: 90
Publication Date: May 2024

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LESS: Label-efficient multi-scale learning for cytological whole slide image screening
Publication: Medical Image Analysis
UBC Author(s): Xiaoxiao Li (Electrical & Computer Engineering / Faculty of Applied Science)
ISSN: 13618415
Volume: 94
Publication Date: May 2024

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Adsorption and leaching of fluorotelomer compounds and perfluoroalkyl acids in aqueous media by activated carbon prepared from municipal biosolids
Publication: Journal of Environmental Management
UBC Author(s): Loretta Li (Civil Engineering / Faculty of Applied Science)
ISSN: 03014797
Volume: 358
Publication Date: May 2024

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Effect of Anisotropic Consolidation on Cyclic Liquefaction Resistance of Granular Materials via 3D-DEM Modeling
Publication: Journal of Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering
UBC Author(s): Mahdi Taiebat (Civil Engineering / Faculty of Applied Science)
ISSN: 10900241
Volume: 150
Publication Date: 1 May 2024

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Cliff or bridge: breaking up with the paediatric healthcare system
Publication: Paediatrics and Child Health (Canada)
UBC Author(s): Jennifer Baumbusch (School of Nursing / Faculty of Applied Science)
ISSN: 12057088
Volume: 29
Page Range: 84-86
Publication Date: 1 May 2024

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A finite element-inspired hypergraph neural network: Application to fluid dynamics simulations
Publication: Journal of Computational Physics
UBC Author(s): Rajeev Jaiman (Mechanical Engineering / Faculty of Applied Science)
ISSN: 00219991
Volume: 504
Publication Date: 1 May 2024

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Preparation and performance analysis of 3D printed lightweight EPS concrete: Insights from the excess paste theory
Publication: Cement and Concrete Composites
UBC Author(s): Nemkumar Banthia (Civil Engineering / Faculty of Applied Science)
ISSN: 09589465
Volume: 149
Publication Date: May 2024

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Sludge-derived biochar as an additive in cement mortar: Mechanical strength and life cycle assessment (LCA)
Publication: Construction and Building Materials
UBC Author(s): Loretta Li (Civil Engineering / Faculty of Applied Science)
ISSN: 09500618
Volume: 425
Publication Date: 26 April 2024

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Microstructural evolution in laser melted boron alloyed Ti-6Al-4V
Publication: Journal of Alloys and Compounds
UBC Author(s): Adam Clare (Mechanical Engineering / Faculty of Applied Science)
ISSN: 09258388
Volume: 981
Publication Date: 25 April 2024

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Characterization of solid carbon from hydrocarbon pyrolysis in molten aluminum
Publication: Carbon
UBC Author(s): Walter Merida-Donis (Mechanical Engineering / Faculty of Applied Science)
ISSN: 00086223
Volume: 224
Publication Date: 25 April 2024

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Phase change surfaces with porous metallic structures for long-term anti/de-icing application
Publication: Journal of Colloid and Interface Science
UBC Author(s): Adam Clare (Mechanical Engineering / Faculty of Applied Science)
ISSN: 00219797
Volume: 660
Page Range: 136-146
Publication Date: 15 April 2024

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Real-time tracking of renewable carbon content with AI-aided approaches during co-processing of biofeedstocks
Publication: Applied Energy
UBC Author(s): Yankai Cao (Chemical & Biological Engineering / Faculty of Applied Science)
ISSN: 03062619
Volume: 360
Publication Date: 15 April 2024

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In Situ Biofabrication of Microbial Cellulose Capsules Carrying Cubosomes: Toward Colon Targeted Multidrug Delivery
Publication: ACS Applied Polymer Materials
UBC Author(s): Orlando Rojas Gaona (Chemical & Biological Engineering / Faculty of Applied Science)
Volume: 6
Page Range: 3708-3720
Publication Date: 12 April 2024

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Benchmarking the Humidity-Dependent Mechanical Response of (Nano)fibrillated Cellulose and Dissolved Polysaccharides as Sustainable Sand Amendments
Publication: Biomacromolecules
UBC Author(s): Orlando Rojas Gaona (Chemical & Biological Engineering / Faculty of Applied Science)
ISSN: 15257797
Volume: 25
Page Range: 2367-2377
Publication Date: 8 April 2024

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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. Courteau-Godmaire advanced simulations used in composites manufacturing. These structures begin as soft stacks of carbon fibre sheets. When heat and pressure are applied, they solidify, but can also wrinkle. His mechanistic model captures the slippery behavior of these layers, streamlining simulations for better design. Doctor of Philosophy in Civil Engineering (PhD)
2023 Dr. Soltani examined the behavior of materials at the atomistic scale. He used computer simulation of atoms and machine learning algorithms to understand how the dynamic processes derive the evolution of micro-structure of materials and how these processes determine the properties of materials like glasses and metals. Doctor of Philosophy in Materials Engineering (PhD)
2023 Dr. English developed new electrodes for use in the demanding conditions required for the electrochemical treatment of industrial wastewater. This contribution enriches our understanding of how such materials behave, providing insights into how to design more resilient technologies. Doctor of Philosophy in Chemical and Biological Engineering (PhD)
2023 Dr. Moynihan tested the theoretical framework of a nursing intervention designed to reconnect sexually exploited runaway adolescents to supportive family and school relationships. Findings suggest the intervention works as theorized. Promoting supportive relationships may improve health problems, such as emotional distress and substance misuse. Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing (PhD)
2023 Dr. Yiting Tsai developed a Deep Learning model to extract latent features for clinical and bio-engineering problems. He applied the method to two cases involving COVID-19 and Scleroderma patients, which resulted in significantly improved diagnosis accuracy, as well as discovering key biomarkers associated with main disease pathways. Doctor of Philosophy in Chemical and Biological Engineering (PhD)
2023 Dr. Jain studied the application of low-cost air quality sensors, using them as a tool to improve our understanding of how air pollution varies in space and time. Her research also included assessments of how these variations could impact exposure estimates for humans. Doctor of Philosophy in Mechanical Engineering (PhD)
2023 Dr. Huo designed automated diagnostics schemes for electric cables. These studies enable preventative measures to be taken to avoid electricity grid service failure. This lowers the maintenance cost and ensures a smooth operation for the future smart grid. Doctor of Philosophy in Electrical and Computer Engineering (PhD)
2023 Dr. Devane examined youth peer support services in a mental health service context. Using a research community partnership model, she identified key opportunities to strengthen and scale youth peer support services across the provincial organization, Foundry. Her research positions Foundry as a strong leader for further innovation in this field. Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing (PhD)
2023 Dr. Degioanni explored AC-DC three-phase power converters used in grid-connected systems, developing innovative tools and solutions for their modelling and control. His work enables seamless integration of technologies like renewables, electric vehicles, and battery chargers, shaping the future of the electric grid. Doctor of Philosophy in Electrical and Computer Engineering (PhD)
2023 Dr. Yu's work focuses on addressing challenges in training models with limited annotation, unveiling strategies to optimize weakly labeled data use. This work plays a crucial role in refining and developing more accurate and efficient multi-label image analysis models, marking a notable advancement in the domain. Doctor of Philosophy in Electrical and Computer Engineering (PhD)

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