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The applied sciences – architecture, landscape architecture, engineering, nursing, and planning – change society's conception of what is possible as a matter of course. Applied scientists make dreams real, turn ideas into practice. We embody the interface between present and future.

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.

Mission
We shape the people and the professions that shape the world.
 

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Name Academic Unit(s) Research Interests
Ma, Hongshen Department of Mechanical Engineering Microfluidics; Instrumentation; Cell Sorting; Cell Biomechanics; Circulating Tumor Cells; Malaria and Red Blood Cell Deformability; Single Cell Technologies; Cell Migration and Chemotaxis
Madden, John Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering Electrical engineering, computer engineering, and information engineering; Medical and biomedical engineering; artificial muscle; electrochemical devices; electronic skin; Functional and Intelligent Materials; medical devices; smart materials; supercapacitors; wearables
Madiseh, Ali Norman B. Keevil Institute of Mining Engineering Mining engineering; Numerical modelling and mechanical characterisation; Heat and mass transfer operations; energy systems; Renewable energy systems; Energy storage; Energy decarbonization; Computational Fluid Mechanics and Heat Transfer
Maijer, Daan Department of Materials Engineering Metals and alloy materials engineering; Liquid metal processing; Casting processes; additive manufacturing; Directed Energy Deposition; Powder Bed Fusion; Light Metals Processing; Aluminum Alloys; Titanium Alloys; Mathematical Process Modeling: Heat Transfer, Fluid Flow, Mechanical Deformation
Marti, Jose Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering Computer modelling of response to disasters, Infrastructures Interdependencies Simulation (I2Sim) project, electric power, Energy systems
Martinez, Mark Department of Chemical & Biological Engineering Chemical engineering; Complex fluids; Flow visualization; Fluid mechanics
Mérida, Walter Department of Mechanical Engineering Clean energy, Electrochemical energy conversion, Thermodynamics, Low carbon fuels, Fuel cells and hydrogen
Mesbah, Ali Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering Electrical engineering, computer engineering, and information engineering; Programming languages and software engineering
Meyboom, Annalisa School of Architecture & Landscape Architecture Transportation Infrastructure and Public Space; use of structural behaviour algorithms in the generation of architectural form
Michelson, David Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering wireless communications, Propagation and channel modeling, low profile antenna design, wireless communication system performance, EMI/EMC
Militzer, Matthias Department of Materials Engineering Multi-scale modelling of microstructure evolution, Physical metallurgy of advanced high strength steels
Mirabbasi, Shahriar Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering Analog and mixed-signal intergrated circuits and systems design, intergrated circuit design with an emphasis on high-speed data communication and signal processing applications
Miskovic, Sanja Norman B. Keevil Institute of Mining Engineering Mining engineering; Mineral Processing; multiphase systems; Production and Process Optimization; Optimization, Control and Operations Research; Prefeasibility and Pilot Scale; R&D and Innovation; Technological Innovations; Sensors and Devices; Computational Fluid Dynamics; Critical Elements Extraction; Embedded Sensors; Experimental Fluid Dynamics; High performance computing; IIoT; Industrial Big Data; Minerals Processing; Multiphase Flows
Miskovic, Ilija Norman B. Keevil Institute of Mining Engineering Multi-physics of Geo-materials, Big Data
Mohseni, Madjid Department of Chemical & Biological Engineering Chemical engineering; Water quality engineering; Drinking Water; Chemical Pollutants; Used Water; Clean Technologies; Advanced oxidation; Drinking water quality and treatment; Electrochemical water treatment processes; UV based water purification and treatment; Water re-use; Per- and Poly-fluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS)
Molina Hutt, Carlos Department of Civil Engineering Earthquake engineering, performance-based seismic design, seismic resilience, risk analysis, high-rise buildings, innovative structural systems
Murphy, Enda Department of Civil Engineering Hydraulic engineering; Marine engineering, n.e.c.; Nearshore processes and coastal oceanography; Estuarine oceanography; Coastal and estuarine system dynamics; Nature-based solutions; Whole system thinking; Coastal systems engineering; Transdisciplinary research; Numerical modelling; Physical modelling; Coastal flood and erosion hazard risk
Nagamune, Ryozo Department of Mechanical Engineering Systems control and automation; Manufacturing engineering; control engineering; data-driven modeling and control; robust and linear parameter-varying control; modeling and control of floating offshore wind turbines and wind farms; modeling and control of metal additive manufacturing processes; modeling and control of solar themal systems; modeling and control of automotive engines; optimization
Nair, Prashant Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering Electrical engineering, computer engineering, and information engineering; Reliability, security, and performance-power efficient memory systems; System-level and architecture-level optimization to enable efficient and practical quantum computers
Nasiopoulos, Panos Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering Interactive multimedia (eg, iDTV, DVD), video broadcasting and streaming, multimedia middleware, video indexing and retrieval, digital video watermarking, next generation video and audio processing and compression
Neumann, Oliver School of Architecture & Landscape Architecture Digital Fabrication, Concepts of Context, Wood Construction, Contemporary Architecture Discourse, Digital technology in the building process, contemporary fabrication technologies
Noder, Jacqueline Department of Materials Engineering
Nojeh, Alireza Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering Nanostructures (esp based on carbon nanotubes), controlled nanofabrication, electron emission phenomena, electron microscopy, modeling and simulation of nanoscale systems
Ojukwu, Emmanuela School of Nursing Health sciences; Social sciences; Humanities and the arts; Racial and gender health disparities and inequities; African, Carribbean and Black Immigrant Health; Women, Maternal-Infant, Youth Health; Psycho-social and Socio-ecologic determinants of health; Mental health, HIV/AIDS and other STIs; intersectionality
Oliffe, John School of Nursing Care; Sociology and related studies; Men's Health Promotion; Male Depression and Suicide; Psychosocial Prostate Cancer Care; Smoking Cessation

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Graduate Student Stories

Manpreet Thandi

Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing (PhD)

Using primary care electronic medical record data in British Columbia, Canada to implement an electronic frailty index

Pan Deng

Doctor of Philosophy in Mechanical Engineering (PhD)

Neutrophil inflammatory responses: neutrophil reverse migration and NETosis

Hiroshan Gunawardane

Doctor of Philosophy in Mechanical Engineering (PhD)

A Novel Microscale Soft Actuator for Medical Applications

Khadija Anjum

Doctor of Philosophy in Planning (PhD)

Planning for food security of low-income groups amid rising food price volatility: A gendered analysis

Sara Hosseinirad

Doctor of Philosophy in Electrical and Computer Engineering (PhD)

Automated Closed-Loop System of Anesthesia

Sherry Kiafar

Doctor of Philosophy in Materials Engineering (PhD)

Physical Aging in Thermoset Composites

Uuganbadrakh Oyunkhishig

Master of Applied Science in Mining Engineering (MASc)

Critical analysis of Canadian environmental voluntary approaches in terms of protecting biodiversity: in case of Toward Sustainable Mining Initiative

William Harding

Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing (PhD)

Educational Virtual Reality Simulations
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Recent Publications

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.

 

Influence of carbon and sulfur on austenite grain boundary mobility
Publication: Acta Materialia
UBC Author(s): Matthias Militzer (Materials Engineering / Faculty of Applied Science)
ISSN: 13596454
Volume: 288
Publication Date: 15 April 2025

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Next-generation green intelligent self-sensing geopolymer composites for enhancing construction security and sustainability: A review
Publication: Composites Part B: Engineering
UBC Author(s): Nemkumar Banthia (Civil Engineering / Faculty of Applied Science)
ISSN: 13598368
Volume: 295
Publication Date: 15 April 2025

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Magnetoresponsive Cellulose Nanofiber Hydrogels: Dynamic Structuring, Selective Light Transmission, and Information Encoding
Publication: ACS Nano
UBC Author(s): Orlando Rojas Gaona (Chemical & Biological Engineering / Faculty of Applied Science)
ISSN: 19360851
Volume: 19
Page Range: 14063-14072
Publication Date: 15 April 2025

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Hierarchical model predictive control for energy consumption regulation of industrial-scale circulation counter-flow paddy drying process
Publication: Energy
UBC Author(s): Yankai Cao (Chemical & Biological Engineering / Faculty of Applied Science)
ISSN: 03605442
Volume: 321
Publication Date: 15 April 2025

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The influence of pore structure and fiber orientation on anisotropic mechanical property of 3D printed ultra-high-performance concrete
Publication: Construction and Building Materials
UBC Author(s): Nemkumar Banthia (Civil Engineering / Faculty of Applied Science)
ISSN: 09500618
Volume: 471
Publication Date: 11 April 2025

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Neonatal Sucrose and Internalizing Behaviors at 18 Months in Children Born Very Preterm
Publication: JAMA Network Open
UBC Author(s): Manon Ranger (School of Nursing / Faculty of Applied Science)
Volume: 8
Publication Date: 10 April 2025

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Training of construction robots using imitation learning and environmental rewards
Publication: Computer-Aided Civil and Infrastructure Engineering
UBC Author(s): Tsung-Yuan Yang (Civil Engineering / Faculty of Applied Science)
ISSN: 10939687
Volume: 40
Page Range: 1150-1165
Publication Date: 4 April 2025

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Transient flow-induced deformation of cancer cells in microchannels: a general computational model and experiments
Publication: Biomechanics and Modeling in Mechanobiology
UBC Author(s): James Jingtao Feng (Chemical & Biological Engineering / Faculty of Applied Science)
ISSN: 16177959
Volume: 24
Page Range: 489-506
Publication Date: April 2025

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Polymorphism and Mechanical Behavior in Hot-Pressed 3D-Printed Polyamide Composite: Effects of Pressure and Temperature
Publication: Polymers
UBC Author(s): Sergii Kravchenko (Materials Engineering / Faculty of Applied Science)
Volume: 17
Publication Date: April 2025

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Aseptic loosening is associated with medial tilting and anterior translational migration of the tibial implant in mechanically aligned total knee arthroplasty
Publication: Clinical Biomechanics
UBC Author(s): Antony Hodgson (Mechanical Engineering / Faculty of Applied Science)
ISSN: 02680033
Volume: 124
Publication Date: April 2025

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Cutting mechanics of soft compressible solids – Force-radius scaling versus bulk modulus
Publication: Mechanics of Materials
UBC Author(s): Mattia Bacca (Mechanical Engineering / Faculty of Applied Science)
ISSN: 01676636
Volume: 203
Publication Date: April 2025

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Antithrombotic coating with sheltered positive charges prevents contact activation by controlling factor XII–biointerface binding
Publication: Nature Materials
UBC Author(s): Dana Grecov (Mechanical Engineering / Faculty of Applied Science)
ISSN: 14761122
Volume: 24
Page Range: 626-636
Publication Date: April 2025

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Evaluation of low-cost techniques to detect sickle cell disease and β-thalassemia: an open-label, international, multicentre study
Publication: The Lancet Regional Health - Southeast Asia
UBC Author(s): Boris Stoeber (Mechanical Engineering / Faculty of Applied Science)
Volume: 35
Publication Date: April 2025

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Microstructural characterization to reveal evidence of shock deformation in a Campo del Cielo meteorite fragment
Publication: Materials Characterization
UBC Author(s): Thomas Benjamin Britton (Materials Engineering / Faculty of Applied Science)
ISSN: 10445803
Volume: 222
Publication Date: April 2025

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Seismic properties, calculation method, and equivalent model of internal connection in modular steel building
Publication: Journal of Building Engineering
UBC Author(s): Tsung-Yuan Yang (Civil Engineering / Faculty of Applied Science)
Volume: 99
Publication Date: 1 April 2025

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Towards a more sustainable future: Transitioning from thermochemical to electrochemical processes in clean energy technologies relevant to hydrogen-containing fuels
Publication: Canadian Journal of Chemical Engineering
UBC Author(s): David Wilkinson (Chemical & Biological Engineering / Faculty of Applied Science)
ISSN: 00084034
Volume: 103
Page Range: 1602-1622
Publication Date: April 2025

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Morphological trapping of neurotransmitters in synaptic clefts: A new dimension in neural plasticity
Publication: Biophysical Journal
UBC Author(s): Mattia Bacca (Mechanical Engineering / Faculty of Applied Science)
ISSN: 00063495
Volume: 124
Page Range: 1035-1037
Publication Date: 1 April 2025

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Navigating Workforce Challenges in Long-Term Care: A Co-Design Approach to Solutions
Publication: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
UBC Author(s): Farinaz Havaei (School of Nursing / Faculty of Applied Science)
ISSN: 16617827
Volume: 22
Publication Date: April 2025

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Digital Artifacts of Self-Representation: A Critical Qualitative Analysis of Nursing Memes
Publication: Nursing Inquiry
UBC Author(s): Victoria Bungay (School of Nursing / Faculty of Applied Science)
ISSN: 13207881
Volume: 32
Publication Date: April 2025

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Helping men build better intimate partner relationships: Canadian provider perspectives
Publication: Health Education Journal
UBC Author(s): Emily Ochi (School of Nursing / Faculty of Applied Science)
ISSN: 00178969
Volume: 84
Page Range: 280-292
Publication Date: April 2025

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Youth and young adult cannabis research – Critical approaches to advancing the field
Publication: International Journal of Drug Policy
UBC Author(s): Emily Ochi (School of Nursing / Faculty of Applied Science)
ISSN: 09553959
Volume: 138
Publication Date: April 2025

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Advanced chitosan hybrid dye labels for dynamic monitoring of shrimp and milk freshness
Publication: International Journal of Biological Macromolecules
UBC Author(s): Earl Foster (Chemical & Biological Engineering / Faculty of Applied Science)
ISSN: 01418130
Volume: 302
Publication Date: April 2025

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Understanding Secondary Fragmentation Characteristics in Cave Mining: A Simulation-Based Analysis of Impact and Compression-Induced Breakage
Publication: Geosciences (Switzerland)
UBC Author(s): Davide Elmo (Mining Engineering / Faculty of Applied Science)
Volume: 15
Publication Date: April 2025

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Interventions to support caregivers of older adults undergoing surgery: A systematic review
Publication: American Journal of Surgery
UBC Author(s): Kristen Haase (School of Nursing / Faculty of Applied Science)
ISSN: 00029610
Volume: 242
Publication Date: April 2025

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Graph embedded patch-sense autoencoder with prior knowledge for multi-component system anomaly detection
Publication: Reliability Engineering and System Safety
UBC Author(s): Zhen Wang (Electrical & Computer Engineering / Faculty of Applied Science)
ISSN: 09518320
Volume: 256
Publication Date: April 2025

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Recent Thesis Submissions

Doctoral Citations

A doctoral citation summarizes the nature of the independent research, provides a high-level overview of the study, states the significance of the work and says who will benefit from the findings in clear, non-specialized language, so that members of a lay audience will understand it.
Year Citation Program
2024 Dr. Fukuda developed advanced supported liquid membranes for the efficient recovery of medium-chain fatty acids from organic waste. His work enhances sustainable waste management by converting waste into valuable biochemicals, providing a practical solution to environmental pollution and supporting the circular economy. Doctor of Philosophy in Civil Engineering (PhD)
2024 Dr. Kritharis developed a novel cell-free protein synthesis system (CFPS) for the production of vaccines. He demonstrated that life-saving components can be produced with CFPS. In addition, he significantly reduced the cost of CFPS paving the way for cheaper vaccines with greater access for the developing world. Doctor of Philosophy in Chemical and Biological Engineering (PhD)
2024 Dr. Besworth conducted a mixed methods study evaluating nurse practitioners' perceptions of the quality of virtual care. Contributions included development of a novel instrument measuring quality of virtual care, and key findings that characterized virtual care as being of high quality and supporting a tailored approach to patient care. Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing (PhD)
2024 Endoscopic optical imaging uses optical fibers to reach and detect early cancer in the deep organs of the body. Dr. Tanskanen focused on manipulating the physics of optical fibers to improve these devices. His research resulted in a clearer, and more holistic visualization of early lung cancer, and set the foundation for novel devices in the future. Doctor of Philosophy in Biomedical Engineering (PhD)
2024 Dr.Yacoubian studied the history of humanitarianism at the beginning of the 20th century, focusing on the Armenian Genocide. He explored the intersections between humanitarianism, humanitarian relief work, genocide, nursing, and healthcare delivery. His research highlights the socio-political roles of nurses and relief workers, revealing the modern aspects of humanitarianism during this period. Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing (PhD)
2024 Dr. Zhu investigated the fabrication, characterization and modeling of porous Ge (PGe). Dr. Zhu’s work achieved PGe in both n- and p-type Ge-on-Si by bipolar electrochemical etching method, studied the impact of threading dislocations, and first demonstrated uniaxial optical anisotropic property in PGe, enabling its applications in optoelectronics. Doctor of Philosophy in Materials Engineering (PhD)
2024 Dr. Abouali advanced the numerical simulation of progressive damage and failure in composites by developing a physics-informed neural network for calibration of a damage-plasticity material model. Her research enhances the accuracy of damage predictions and improves the reliability of composite structure designs. Doctor of Philosophy in Civil Engineering (PhD)
2024 Dr. Alizadeh studied the role of physicochemical properties of polymers in solid-liquid separation. He showed that polymers with flexible chains will produce stronger aggregates with improved settling rates. His research highlighted the influence of polymer chain flexibility in behavior of mineral slurries during dewatering process. Doctor of Philosophy in Mining Engineering (PhD)
2024 Dr. Shadi focused on developing a novel method to measure and simulate the use of microwaves to weaken rocks. His research demonstrated that the energy effectiveness of this process could be increased up to 10 times. This approach has the potential to significantly reduce energy consumption, contributing to both environmental and economic benefits. Doctor of Philosophy in Mining Engineering (PhD)
2024 Dr. Mehajabin's research advances Light Field technology by addressing key challenges in video compression, refocusing, and quality assessment. Her innovative contributions enhance immersive media and virtual reality experiences, and provide more accurate and reliable visual data for the self driving car industry, camera guided surgeries, and microscopy. Doctor of Philosophy in Electrical and Computer Engineering (PhD)

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