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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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Dr. Mohammadi developed Atmospheric Fuzzy Risk Assessment (AFRA) software to assess risks at mine reclamation sites. AFRA is a knowledge-based decision-making tool that combines real data and fuzzy information to assess risk in different locations or climates. AFRA is expected to contribute to mine safety and confined space accident prevention. | Doctor of Philosophy in Mining Engineering (PhD) |
| 2011 | Dr. Azab studied the drag on aircraft wings, and the implications for how much cargo weight is possible in flight. He researched ways to reduce fuel consumption of aircraft by changing their wing shapes. His findings will potentially have a positive economical impact on airlines, and lead to a reduction in air pollution. | Doctor of Philosophy in Mechanical Engineering (PhD) |
| 2011 | Dr. Derakhshandeh studied the flow behaviour of wood fibres in water to optimize the current available in processing machines for the pulp and paper industry. In particular, the outcomes from his study have been used to increase the efficiency of the industrial mixers used to blend chemicals with wood fibre suspensions. | Doctor of Philosophy in Chemical and Biological Engineering (PhD) |
| 2011 | Dr. Gorgy examined the transport of a group of compounds in biosolids-amended soil and clay lining materials for landfills. These compounds are added to many consumer products as flame retardants and are found in biosolids and landfill leachates. He found that they can potentially move in the soil and clay lining material. The research is helpful in establishing land application of biosolids and waste disposal regulations as well as landfill lining design requirements. | Doctor of Philosophy in Civil Engineering (PhD) |
| 2011 | Dr. Chin investigated generic microchips, such as those used in smartphones and other electronic devices. His research into the specialized computer software used to program the chips led to the discovery of methods to make that software run faster and more efficiently. His findings will result in cost savings and can benefit the electronics industry. | Doctor of Philosophy in Electrical and Computer Engineering (PhD) |
| 2011 | Dr. Nepal developed a novel approach that allows construction professionals to automatically identify the most relevant and useful design information from a digital model of a building. His work has the potential to improve efficiency and productivity in the architectural, engineering, and construction industry. | Doctor of Philosophy in Civil Engineering (PhD) |
| 2011 | Dr. Thomas examined the housing and transportation choices of Filipino immigrants in Toronto. The study illustrates the resiliency of Filipinos' choices throughout decades of structural changes in housing policy, immigration policy, transportation infrastructure, and the labour market. | Doctor of Philosophy in Planning (PhD) |
| 2011 | Dr. Lam studied the use of steam pretreatment on Douglas Fir to produce durable wood pellets. Wood pellet is a form of renewable energy which can replace coal as fuel. Since completing his study, Dr. Lam has been working as a senior engineer for the Ontario Power Generation Corporation to help them switch to biomass as an option in their thermal power stations. | Doctor of Philosophy in Chemical and Biological Engineering (PhD) |
| 2011 | Dr. Naghibi developed a methodology for estimating the impact of floods on the environment downstream of dams. Combining concepts of civil engineering and ecology, he modelled fish behaviour during high floods, estimated fish loss and assessed the environmental impact. This work will contribute to environmental risk assessment in dams. | Doctor of Philosophy in Civil Engineering (PhD) |
| 2011 | Dr. Khajeh developed a theoretical expression to describe the evolution of permeability during solidification of aluminum alloys. He verified and validated the expression through novel physical and numerical modeling techniques. This research improves our understanding of phenomena that lead to defects during the solidification of metallic alloys. | Doctor of Philosophy in Materials Engineering (PhD) |