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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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Dr. Faghani studied the emission formation in natural gas engines focussing on particulate matter emissions. He developed two injection strategies for natural gas engines resulting in very low emissions. The outome of his thesis will aid in the development of natural gas and diesel engines and contribute to the issue of global warming. | Doctor of Philosophy in Mechanical Engineering (PhD) |
| 2016 | Dr. Wang studied fouling in oil processing. He developed mathematical models of high temperature deposition growth involving sulphide corrosion and coking. These models assist us in understanding the fouling mechanism in heavy oil processing at elevated temperatures and calculating the long term corrosion and deposition rates in refinery equipment. | Doctor of Philosophy in Chemical and Biological Engineering (PhD) |
| 2016 | Dr. Mohammadi conducted his research on developing a composite material for electrodes that is used in the extraction process of zinc metal. This composite electrode reduces the cost of the extraction process through decreasing electrical energy consumption and providing better corrosion resistance than conventional electrodes. | Doctor of Philosophy in Materials Engineering (PhD) |
| 2016 | Dr. Abeysekera investigated how to measure tissue elasticity and viscosity. Using 3-D ultrasound his research allowed him to capture images showing changes in soft tissue that might indicate tissue pathologies such as cancer. His methods were used to investigate the soft tissue of the placenta which may benefit in diagnosing pregnancy abnormalities. | Doctor of Philosophy in Mechanical Engineering (PhD) |
| 2016 | Dr. Erfani explored current practices and challenges of mobile app development through a series of empirical and qualitative studies. Based on her findings, she proposed automated techniques to generate state models and detect inconsistencies in multi-platform mobile apps. Her research will provide new ideas and models for mobile app development. | Doctor of Philosophy in Electrical and Computer Engineering (PhD) |
| 2015 | Dr. Mustin investigated several research questions associated with the transport of particles in microfluidic devices. His work provides models that describe the effects of flow field and image filters on the measurement depth in micro particle image velocimetry. He shows that particle motion near walls is hindered by non-hydrodynamic effects. | Doctor of Philosophy in Mechanical Engineering (PhD) |
| 2015 | Dr. Nelsen studied the relationship between various factors and stakeholders, to understand their influence on mine development in BC between 1952 and 2014. Her research demonstrates that along with technical development risk, and environmental and land access issues, federal and provincial politics also play a significant role in BC mine development. | Doctor of Philosophy in Mining Engineering (PhD) |
| 2015 | Dr. Escalante Soberanis advanced the science of wind turbine deployment, for renewable energy production. He partnered with the global turbine manufacturer, Vestas, to develop new approaches to analyse wind data, for the study of wind variations. His results can lead to better control system strategies and enable reduced costs and increased efficiency. | Doctor of Philosophy in Mechanical Engineering (PhD) |
| 2015 | Dr. Jenkins' research focuses on mental health and community-based intervention development. Her findings illuminate how context shapes mental health, and she has contributed to a framework to guide evidence-based action. This research aids in addressing a leading public health challenge through creation of context-relevant mental health interventions. | Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing (PhD) |
| 2015 | Dr. Slangen developed a new apparatus to investigate the soil erosion that is caused by water flowing in and around dams made of earth in British Columbia. The experimental findings yielded two distinct erosion phenomena that may occur within a dam and/or its foundation. Engineers need to consider both phenomena when assessing the safety of dams. | Doctor of Philosophy in Civil Engineering (PhD) |