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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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Dr. Mahdi Eynian developed an experimental identification of models that predict forces that arise due to the tool's vibration during machining. Based on these models, he developed analytical vibration stability prediction methods for turning and milling operations. | Doctor of Philosophy in Mechanical Engineering (PhD) |
| 2010 | Dr. Mitchell developed a new and innovative experiment which promotes the casting defect known as hot tearing in aluminium alloys. Using this experiment and applying the optical technique of digital image correlation, he was able to evaluate the evolution of strain during localisation of hot tears in several commercial alloys. | Doctor of Philosophy in Materials Engineering (PhD) |
| 2010 | Dr. Ersahin developed new techniques for segmentation and classification of polarimetric synthetic aperture radar data. These techniques are based on perceptual organization and spectral graph partitioning, and automate the Polarimetric synthetic aperture radar data interpretation utilizing both polarimetric and visual information cues. | Doctor of Philosophy in Electrical and Computer Engineering (PhD) |
| 2010 | Dr. Gedig developed methods for the conceptual engineering design of industrial and architectural structures. The methods use image processing, pattern recognition and mathematical optimization techniques to help create, explore, and reason with structural forms. The research facilitates the rapid and cost-effective development of structural design concepts. | Doctor of Philosophy in Civil Engineering (PhD) |
| 2010 | Dr. Sweeney has developed an innovative model to analyze industrial events in the mine workplace by profiling cognitive error. He subsequently applied this methodology to case studies of historical mine disasters, as well as to a contemporary operating mine, revealing that cognitive profiling is both descriptive and predictive of human error. | Doctor of Philosophy in Mining Engineering (PhD) |
| 2010 | Dr. Zhou studied interfacial deformation in viscoelastic liquids. He studied how viscoelastic stress can have unusual and sometimes counter-intuitive effects on interfacial deformation. These findings lead to an important new method for measuring elongational viscosity of low-viscosity liquids. | Doctor of Philosophy in Chemical and Biological Engineering (PhD) |
| 2010 | Dr. Kietzig studied ways to reduce friction of metals sliding against ice. Imitating the super-hydrophobic lotus leaf, she used micro-structured metallic surfaces with a femtosecond laser and thereby reduced ice friction. Her findings were directly implemented by the Canadian Speed Skating Teams for the 2010 Olympic Winter Games. | Doctor of Philosophy in Chemical and Biological Engineering (PhD) |
| 2010 | Dr. Baghani developed a high frame rate ultrasound medical imaging system which produces images of tissue stiffness. Such images help clinicians in the diagnosis and treatment of pathology such as cancer which changes the stiffness of tissue. | Doctor of Philosophy in Electrical and Computer Engineering (PhD) |
| 2010 | Dr. Zaman used theoretical and experimental methods to investigate molybdenum phosphide as a new catalyst for syngas conversion to alternative fuels such as ethanol and other oxygenates. The new catalyst had higher selectivity to alcohols and lower selectivity towards the undesired product, methane, compared to other molybdenum-based catalysts. | Doctor of Philosophy in Chemical and Biological Engineering (PhD) |
| 2010 | Dr. Wang has developed advanced models of electrical machines for the next generation of electromagnetic transient simulation tools. The new models significantly improve accuracy and efficiency, and as a part of tools widely used in the power industry, will enable development of the future smart electric grid. | Doctor of Philosophy in Electrical and Computer Engineering (PhD) |