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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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Dr. Ferry developed methods of modeling and optimizing the machining process used to manufacture jet engine impellers. During his course of study, he worked closely with Pratt & Whitney Canada, a major gas turbine engine manufacturer. By applying the methods developed in his thesis, he reduced the machining time of a production part by 20%. | Doctor of Philosophy in Mechanical Engineering (PhD) |
| 2008 | Dr. Ali addressed the problem of cross-layer scheduling and radio resource allocation in cellular wireless networks. He argues that combining information available in different layers of the network for resource allocation decisions improves the system performance. | Doctor of Philosophy in Electrical and Computer Engineering (PhD) |
| 2008 | Dr. Hallschmid developed statistical methodologies for automatically customizing processors for low-power portable electronics. These methodologies can be used to build faster, more cost-effective and more energy-efficient portable electronics for industries ranging from health and communications to entertainment. | Doctor of Philosophy in Electrical and Computer Engineering (PhD) |
| 2008 | Dr Chen developed inexpensive backup solutions for computer networks. These solutions successfully maintain service quality in case of failures, thereby dramatically improving user experience on the Internet. | Doctor of Philosophy in Electrical and Computer Engineering (PhD) |
| 2008 | Dr. Alimadadi investigated a number of clock energy recycling techniques to improve the overall power dissipation of high-performance logic circuits. Those recycling methods might be used in many high-performance chip designs, to lower power and save energy. | Doctor of Philosophy in Electrical and Computer Engineering (PhD) |
| 2008 | Dr. Guerrero developed and tested a system in laboratory and clinical settings for identifying deep vein thrombosis. He used ultrasound, which characterizes vessel compressibility and blood flow using novel image processing and sensor data. The system aims to assist medical professionals through a screening procedure which potentially increases disease detection. | Doctor of Philosophy in Electrical and Computer Engineering (PhD) |
| 2008 | Dr Li investigated groundwater seepage in soils like those used in embankment dams. He established a method to assess the onset of internal instability. The method is a new decision-support tool for engineering practice that is now being used by BC Hydro in dam safety evaluation. | Doctor of Philosophy in Civil Engineering (PhD) |
| 2008 | Dr. Li developed a numerical tool to optimize the distribution of tidal current turbines in a farm, and the energy cost of the farm, by formulating a new analytical method to study the hydrodynamic interaction between turbines. This research sheds light in several different disciplines and received a number of awards. | Doctor of Philosophy in Mechanical Engineering (PhD) |
| 2008 | Dr Caron studied the interaction between cooling water and light metal (aluminum and magnesium) surfaces at elevated temperatures. His results can be used as boundary conditions in a mathematical model of the direct-chill casting process. | Doctor of Philosophy in Materials Engineering (PhD) |
| 2008 | Dr. Baumbusch examined the organization of long-term residential care in BC. Her findings illustrate the consequences of a decade of restructuring along with multifaceted demographic factors on the day to day interactions between those who live and work in this complex sociopolitical milieu. | Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing (PhD) |