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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. Nazari developed a new hydrometallurgical method to recover copper from copper concentrates more effectively than other current processes. Her work proved that miniscule amounts of silver can enhance the galvanic properties of pyrite to greatly accelerate the rate of leaching of copper concentrates in the pyrite-catalyzed Galvanox process. | Doctor of Philosophy in Materials Engineering (PhD) |
| 2012 | Dr. Nelson co-invented a novel sporting helmet to prevent neck and spinal cord injuries from head-first crashes. The helmet keeps the head in motion throughout an impact to reduce the neck exposure to torso momentum. His work helped secure intellectual property rights and the formation of a UBC spin-off company. | Doctor of Philosophy in Biomedical Engineering (PhD) |
| 2012 | Dr. McKevitt studied the rate of recovery of nickel and copper from solution using ion exchange. Based on data from batch experiments, she was able to combine two engineering models into a new equation, which was verified by using it to predict the performance of a continuous miniplant. | Doctor of Philosophy in Materials Engineering (PhD) |
| 2012 | Dr. Nouri studied the design of high-speed radio transceivers. She investigated ways to reduce the noise emitting from electronic circuits, known as oscillators, used in those transceivers. It is expected that simulations used in this study will assist in the production of more power-efficient components for high-security radio transmission equipment. | Doctor of Philosophy in Electrical and Computer Engineering (PhD) |
| 2012 | Dr. Lara studied damage accumulation, in reinforced concrete columns which occurs during earthquakes. Based on lack on inclusion of this failure mechanism in actual design codes, Dr. Lara proposed a mathematical model that allows estimatation of the mechanism so designers can incorporate damage accumuation in their column designs. | Doctor of Philosophy in Civil Engineering (PhD) |
| 2012 | Dr. Caceres developed a new methodology in tunnel blasting, to determine maximum vibration levels in relation to distance from an explosion. He also measured the relationship of vibration levels to rock quality. His work can be used to assess damage potential in tunnelling operations to help make the working environment safer and more cost effective. | Doctor of Philosophy in Mining Engineering (PhD) |
| 2012 | Dr. Chiniforoosh has developed a methodology for dynamic average-value modeling and efficient computer simulation of advanced high power electronic converters that enable transformation of the present power systems into the future smart energy grid. | Doctor of Philosophy in Electrical and Computer Engineering (PhD) |
| 2012 | Dr. Alshwawreh studied the way in which copper conductivity changes during the fabrication of electronic devices such as computers and cell phones. He developed a model that shows the effect of temperature on the rate of conductivity change. This model can assist microelectronic companies to produce devices that operate at a faster speed. | Doctor of Philosophy in Materials Engineering (PhD) |
| 2011 | Dr. Kashani examined the use of 3D sensors to improve safety on large mining excavators, and developed a new computer program for capturing 3D images in outdoor scenes. His patented work significantly improves the accuracy of 3D images over the existing methods in the industry. His research has many applications in robotics, the movie and the gaming industries. | Doctor of Philosophy in Electrical and Computer Engineering (PhD) |
| 2011 | Dr. Alam conducted a challenging study on a tiny structure called Carbon nanotube. He researched how electron, an elementary particle of matters, interacts with nanotubes and changes its properties. His findings will contribute to the development of advanced electronic devices and better imaging tools for understanding microscopic structures. | Doctor of Philosophy in Electrical and Computer Engineering (PhD) |