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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. Topley conducted research in the field of Electric and Computer Engineering. His innovations focus on new methods for use in dynamic distributed systems. His work contributes to the research in the field and promises to be beneficial for industry. | Doctor of Philosophy in Electrical and Computer Engineering (PhD) |
| 2015 | Dr. Wang studied the corrosion behaviour of niobium alloys used for human bio-implants. He developed several novel surface treatments to increase the effectiveness of implants using these alloys. These studies will assist us to develop the next generation of metallic bio-implants, to improve the function of implants, and increase their lifespan. | Doctor of Philosophy in Materials Engineering (PhD) |
| 2015 | Dr. Ahmadi Motlagh developed a new computer model which uses fewer resources to predict the flow in reactors producing gasoline from heavier hydrocarbons. Lab-scale experiments were conducted, as well as numerical simulations. The study sheds light on the complexities of gas/liquid/particle flow in the liquid injection zone of these reactors. | Doctor of Philosophy in Chemical and Biological Engineering (PhD) |
| 2015 | Dr. Bhatnagar studied spinal cord deformation during injury. He showed how a rodent's spinal cord injury can be quantified and related to the ensuing tissue damage. This work helps us to further understand the link between biomechanics and biology in spinal cord injury, and spans the fields of mechanical engineering, neuroscience and medical imaging. | Doctor of Philosophy in Mechanical Engineering (PhD) |
| 2015 | Dr. Kilic developed a unified mathematical model to predict the optimal conditions of machining parts in a virtual environment. The science-based mathematical model enables the industry to produce mechanical parts more efficiently by eliminating costly physical trials. The results have a wide application in aerospace and machine tool industries. | Doctor of Philosophy in Mechanical Engineering (PhD) |
| 2015 | Dr. He conducted research in UBC's Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering. He developed a novel probe for monitoring electrostatics and flow of particles in reactors used to make polyethylene and other products. His work is expected to help industry to solve static charge problems and improve the behaviour of commercial-scale reactors. | Doctor of Philosophy in Chemical and Biological Engineering (PhD) |
| 2015 | Dr. Mahmoudzadeh developed a solar rechargeable battery. The novel design results in less expensive utilization of solar power with higher energy storage yields, compared with a system of separate solar cells and batteries. It is hoped the solar battery will facilitate wider use of solar energy and reduce global carbon emissions from fossil fuels. | Doctor of Philosophy in Electrical and Computer Engineering (PhD) |
| 2015 | Dr. Archila studied how the direction of shaking during an earthquake affects the seismic behaviour of tall buildings located close to an active fault. His research outcome is an efficient method to estimate the critical demands a building could experience when struck by an earthquake. This will improve design procedures used by structural engineers. | Doctor of Philosophy in Civil Engineering (PhD) |
| 2015 | Dr. Liu studied the high temperature electrochemical behaviour of titanium in UBC's Corrosion Group. Her research findings are helpful in predicting corrosion rates of titanium in the leaching industry. She developed a chemical oxidation method to improve the corrosion resistance of titanium and extend the service time of titanium-made equipment. | Doctor of Philosophy in Materials Engineering (PhD) |
| 2015 | Dr. Samadi addressed the ways in which power plants meet consumer demand for power. Demand Side Management uses different techniques to manage power delivery, mainly by shifting the load from peak hours to off-peak hours. Dr. Samadi proposed algorithms to better utilize the power generating capacity without having to install new infrastructures. | Doctor of Philosophy in Electrical and Computer Engineering (PhD) |