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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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Dr. Cloutier studied the effect of electrochemical promotion on the electrochemical and chemical reforming of methanol for hydrogen production. She demonstrated that electrolysis may be achieved by using less-expensive, non-precious electrolyser anode materials and improved electrolyser performance. Her research may open new doors to the development of electrochemical technologies. | Doctor of Philosophy in Chemical and Biological Engineering (PhD) |
| 2012 | Dr. Francis developed, through the construction of comprehensive mathematical models, a novel technology for the purification of biologically derived pharmaceuticals. These models were used to optimize and scale up the technology to make it applicable industrially where it has the potential to significantly improve productivity in pharmaceutical production. | Doctor of Philosophy in Chemical and Biological Engineering (PhD) |
| 2012 | Dr. Homma examined personal and socio-cultural factors associated with sexual activity among East Asian adolescents. Feeling connected to family, school, and culture substantially reduced the probability of sexual initiation even with risks such as alcohol use and sexual abuse. Results suggest sexual health education should be culturally tailored. | Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing (PhD) |
| 2012 | Dr. Imam studied how wind excites large-scale internal waves in lakes by linking wave excitation to lake bathymetry, stratification, and wind-forcing characteristics. The findings are important to understanding dispersion of nutrients and contaminants in lakes, to designing selective withdrawal facilities for reservoirs, and to sustainable management of our water resources. | Doctor of Philosophy in Civil Engineering (PhD) |
| 2012 | Dr. Ng developed innovative computational methods for analyzing functional neuroimaging data. Through novel integration of prior knowledge in extending existing machine learning and sparse optimization techniques, Dr. Ng's thesis addressed a number of critical challenges hampering our understanding of the functional organization of the human brain. | Doctor of Philosophy in Electrical and Computer Engineering (PhD) |
| 2012 | Dr. Cheung studied the medium access control problem in wireless networks, which include the communications among vehicles and roadside access points. His mathematical modeling and analysis provide guidelines on how to design efficient communication protocols for the next generation wireless networks. | Doctor of Philosophy in Electrical and Computer Engineering (PhD) |
| 2012 | Dr. Alsaifi's research in the field of Chemical and Biological Engineering focussed on the very complex interactions among molecules. The results of his work have been tested successfully and are contributing to improved industrial processes. | Doctor of Philosophy in Chemical and Biological Engineering (PhD) |
| 2012 | Dr. Rizal studied ferromagnetic nanostructures. He subsequently developed highly sensitive magnetic sensors and high-moment biocompatible nanoparticles. The magnetic sensors and nanoparticles have significant potential for application in biomagnetic sensing for the early detection and treatment of chronic diseases such as prostate and lung cancer. | Doctor of Philosophy in Electrical and Computer Engineering (PhD) |
| 2012 | Dr. Yaghoobi has demonstrated a unique light-induced heating mechanism in a carbon-based nanomaterial. This is much more efficient than heating of traditional materials such as metals. Dr. Yaghoobi has also shown the use of this unique phenomenon for electronic and solar cell applications, which could lead to a new generation of electronic devices. | Doctor of Philosophy in Electrical and Computer Engineering (PhD) |
| 2012 | Dr. Shield used laser diagnostic techniques to study the mixing of natural gas and air in internal combustion engines. His novel fuel injection system will speed the development of cleaner burning natural gas engines for trucks and buses, providing a viable alternative to gasoline and diesel that reduces the air contaminants and the greenhouse gas impact of transport. | Doctor of Philosophy in Mechanical Engineering (PhD) |