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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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Dr. Mirshokraie's doctoral studies focused on automated testing of web applications. The evaluation results point to the effectiveness of the proposed techniques in terms of accuracy and error detection capability. Her automated testing methods reduce the tester's time and manual effort, while increasing the reliability of web applications | Doctor of Philosophy in Electrical and Computer Engineering (PhD) |
| 2015 | Dr. Moody examined nurses' practice of judging the cognitive functions of older people in hospital. She found nurses make complex judgments based on interactions with patients, shared nursing knowledge, and social norms related to documentation systems. The research highlights the invisibility of nurses' knowledge, and points to ways to improve care. | Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing (PhD) |
| 2015 | Dr. Banitalebi explored the ways in which the quality of 3D video is assessed. He designed quality metrics and visual attention models for 3D video. His work can help camera and display manufactures and network providers determine 3D capturing parameters, improve 3D playback perceptual quality, and ensure Quality of Service during transmission. | Doctor of Philosophy in Electrical and Computer Engineering (PhD) |
| 2015 | Dr. Fayyazi studied the way in which structures that have deep foundations, such as bridges and high-rise buildings, push against the soil when horizontal pressure from earthquakes or other forces exist. His research covered a wide range of foundations for which limited data exist. His findings contribute to safer and more reliable foundation designs. | Doctor of Philosophy in Civil Engineering (PhD) |
| 2015 | Dr. Wu developed mathematical models to investigate cell responses to external forces. He applied mathematical principles to govern biophysical dynamics and chemical kinetics of the cells. His models help to reveal the mechanisms by which the cells can adapt to complicated environments, as well as protect themselves from external perturbations. | Doctor of Philosophy in Chemical and Biological Engineering (PhD) |
| 2015 | Dr. Ouellet developed a powerful technology that allows scientists to rapidly discover new drugs called aptamers, which are made from short sequences of genetic material. He found that, by applying this technology, new treatments for macular degeneration could be identified. This is now being studied by researchers at UBC's Centre for Blood Research. | Doctor of Philosophy in Biomedical Engineering (PhD) |
| 2015 | Dr. Ramamonjison developed new energy-efficient resource allocation schemes for fifth-generation, or 5G cellular wireless networks. His studies highlight the value of cooperation to support the escalating growth of mobile data traffic while lowering energy costs. His findings will help network operators and vendors design sustainable 5G systems. | Doctor of Philosophy in Electrical and Computer Engineering (PhD) |
| 2015 | Dr. Rahman completed doctoral studies in the field of Electrical and Computer Engineering. She developed mathematical models for nanofiber based sensors, and investigated the effect of fiber density and geometry on device sensitivity. This study is helpful in cost minimization and sensitivity optimization of devices such as bio-hazard gas sensors. . | Doctor of Philosophy in Electrical and Computer Engineering (PhD) |
| 2015 | Dr. Gaudet conducted research into the mechanical properties of high strength steel pipelines, in the heat affected zone caused by welding. He showed the robust nature of the steel at typical pipeline operating temperatures. Dr. Gaudet's work improves our understanding of the mechanical behaviour in the heat affected zones of pipelines. | Doctor of Philosophy in Materials Engineering (PhD) |
| 2015 | Prostate cancer is the second most common cancer in North American men. Dr. Khallaghi developed new methods for 3D ultrasound guidance during prostate biopsies and validated his methods on patient data. His work can potentially facilitate early cancer diagnosis, thereby increasing patient survival rates and quality of life. | Doctor of Philosophy in Electrical and Computer Engineering (PhD) |