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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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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) |
| 2022 | Dr. Yang studied how heat and mass move vertically in stratified flow environments. He conducted both laboratory experiments and numerical simulations to study the dynamics of this movement. His research improves our ability to model global climate change. | Doctor of Philosophy in Civil Engineering (PhD) |
| 2022 | Dr. Bajammal proposed novel approaches to improve the quality of software and its development process. He designed techniques to make it easier and more efficient for software engineers to build software systems that are accessible and easier to maintain and test. | Doctor of Philosophy in Electrical and Computer Engineering (PhD) |
| 2022 | Dr. Khajezade developed a model framework for large-scale analysis of a phenomenon known as recrystallization to study some parameters that control the evolution of microscopic features which determine the material mechanical response. The framework enables engineers to design eco-friendly light vehicle components with tailored mechanical behavior. | Doctor of Philosophy in Materials Engineering (PhD) |
| 2022 | Dr. Brown explored the practices and policies surrounding homeless shelters in the U.S. and the ways different levels of policy are understood, constructed, and navigated in people's day-to-day lives. This research challenges how urban governments are managing homelessness, and the resultant stigmatization and criminalization of poverty. | Doctor of Philosophy in Planning (PhD) |