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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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Dr. Vahidi studied multiple factors influencing the glucose metabolism of people with type 2 diabetes by developing a comprehensive mathematical model. The model helps to reduce the long term complications of the disease by providing insightful information for administering reliable and effective medical treatments for the patients. | Doctor of Philosophy in Chemical and Biological Engineering (PhD) |
| 2013 | Dr. Won studied hydrogen production with the aim of reducing reliance on fossil fuels and greenhouse gas emissions. He studied ways in which bioreactors can be operated to achieve stable hydrogen production from agricultural and food processing wastewater. This work will contribute to developments in bioenergy production and wastewater treatment. | Doctor of Philosophy in Chemical and Biological Engineering (PhD) |
| 2013 | Dr. Cajiao developed a mathematical model that streamlined the drug discovery process for a neutralizing agent to the anticoagulant fondaparinux. Since fondaparinux is a superior alternative to current anticoagulants, this research will greatly impact the health care system, the therapeutic field, and patient safety. | Doctor of Philosophy in Biomedical Engineering (PhD) |
| 2013 | Dr. He's research is related to the supply chain of woody biomass intended for bioenergy production. She studied accelerated drying of woody materials, and developed experimental techniques to analyze gas emissions from stored biomass. Her work can help the industry to better manage these materials with potential economic benefits. | Doctor of Philosophy in Chemical and Biological Engineering (PhD) |
| 2013 | Dr. Guo studied the internal heat generation and thermal properties of wood pellets. Based on experimental results, she developed a mathematical model to simulate the temperature developing process and auto ignition during long term storage. This research provides guidance for prevention of spontaneous combustion in commercial wood pellet silos. | Doctor of Philosophy in Chemical and Biological Engineering (PhD) |
| 2013 | Dr. Phuyal's research focused on developing next generation wireless communication systems. He proposed novel algorithms to efficiently utilize scarce radio resources. These algorithms enable us to provide higher data rates to mobile communication users. They also increase energy efficiency and promote sustainable green communication. | Doctor of Philosophy in Electrical and Computer Engineering (PhD) |
| 2013 | Dr. Xu developed methods for capturing, post-processing, and displaying 3D images and videos. Her contributions have significantly improved the quality of viewing experience of 3D cinemas, 3D home theaters, and 3D mobile devices, providing the viewers with true-to-life experiences. | Doctor of Philosophy in Electrical and Computer Engineering (PhD) |
| 2013 | Dr. Kazemzadeh studied antimicrobial coatings which aim to prevent infections in orthopedic implants. Orthopedic infections are a main challenge in surgery and can cost $50,000 per patient to treat. He successfully developed several approaches for the local delivery of novel antimicrobial peptides loaded into the coatings on titanium implants. | Doctor of Philosophy in Biomedical Engineering (PhD) |
| 2013 | Dr. Aliabadi studied the interaction between a hospital ward ventilation system and the spread of diseases through coughs and sneezes. He investigated the spread of airborne droplets in a ventilated recovery room. His work revealed ways to reduce hospital energy demand while providing a healthy environment for care-givers and patients in healthcare premises | Doctor of Philosophy in Mechanical Engineering (PhD) |
| 2013 | Dr. Haghshenas developed a numerical model to simulate changes in polymer composites during manufacturing. This research helps industries such as aerospace to better predict the final shape of their product, minimize residual forces, and reduce the manufacturing costs of, for instance, Boeing 787 Dreamliner that is made of 50 per cent composites. | Doctor of Philosophy in Civil Engineering (PhD) |