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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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Dr. Alasaad investigated the ways in which users in wireless community networks share the costs of Internet access. He developed a system that enables services, such as content sharing and group communications over the wireless community network. The system can be deployed commercially, and users can enjoy these services in a wide range of conditions. | Doctor of Philosophy in Electrical and Computer Engineering (PhD) |
| 2013 | Dr. Sadeghi developed integrated circuit design techniques for acquiring and processing data in high-temperature applications such as aerospace, automotive, pulp and paper, and oil fields. He proposed inexpensive and simple temperature compensation techniques, and validated them by designing proof-of-concept circuits for existing mainstream technology. | Doctor of Philosophy in Electrical and Computer Engineering (PhD) |
| 2013 | Dr. Badinier studied the mechanical properties of high strength steels dedicated to automotive applications. He proposed a physically-based model to capture the behaviour of that particular family of steels. This model can help steel manufacturers in orienting the development of new products that will be used in tomorrow's cars. | Doctor of Philosophy in Materials Engineering (PhD) |
| 2013 | Dr. Harinath studied control and optimization strategies for industrial processes to minimize energy consumption while maintaining or improving product quality. He developed a process optimization algorithm and applied it to a Thermo-Mechanical Pulping process resulting in a reduction of more than 10% in energy consumption. | Doctor of Philosophy in Electrical and Computer Engineering (PhD) |
| 2013 | Dr. Dezhdar studied the response of high-rise concrete shear-wall buildings under seismic excitation. He developed simplified models that give a better prediction of the seismic demands on concrete shear walls. Dr. Dezhdar's research will contribute to the civil engineers' knowledge of the seismic response of concrete shear wall buildings. | Doctor of Philosophy in Civil Engineering (PhD) |
| 2013 | Dr. Talukdar studied the effects of climate change on concrete infrastructure. He developed a numerical model to determine carbonation rates in structures such as concrete buildings and bridges. His work shows that climate change may leave our infrastructure more vulnerable to carbonation induced corrosion in the future. | Doctor of Philosophy in Civil Engineering (PhD) |
| 2013 | Dr. Kim studied the psychological distress of adults born with congenital heart disease. She found that people who have a perception of inadequate support from family and friends, and who frequently use wishful thinking strategies to cope with stressors, experience a higher level of anxiety and depression. | Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing (PhD) |
| 2013 | Dr. Yi designed and studied a series of new technologies for recovering energy and nutrients from wastewater. He found that by using delicate controls, the new technologies could result in substantial returns in resource recovery. This research contributes to initiatives leading to more sustainable waste management practices. | Doctor of Philosophy in Civil Engineering (PhD) |
| 2013 | Dr. Mansoor developed miniature microscopes in the form of handheld devices and endoscopic catheters. These instruments provide optical images of tissue in real-time that facilitates detection of diseases such as skin and gastrointestinal cancer. His research can help to lower healthcare costs by detecting cancer in its early and most treatable stage. | Doctor of Philosophy in Biomedical Engineering (PhD) |
| 2012 | Dr. Othman studied the melt and processing behaviour of a promising biodegradable thermoplastic. This could be a solution for the large amount of plastic packaging waste throughout the world. The findings from this study can be used in simulations of various processes and to increase the efficiency of the processing and productivity of this biodegradable plastic. | Doctor of Philosophy in Chemical and Biological Engineering (PhD) |