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The applied sciences – architecture, landscape architecture, engineering, nursing, and planning – change society's conception of what is possible as a matter of course. Applied scientists make dreams real, turn ideas into practice. We embody the interface between present and future.

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.

Mission
We shape the people and the professions that shape the world.
 

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Name Academic Unit(s) Research Interests
Aamodt, Tor Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering computer architecture, optimizing compilers, Computer architecture, Microarchitecture and programming models for energy efficient computer accelerators
Abdin, Yasmine Department of Materials Engineering Materials engineering
Abdulai, Fatawu School of Nursing Clinical nursing, primary (preventive care); Health informatics; human-computer interaction; Health technology design; Informatics/Digital health; Sexual health equity
Abolmaesumi, Purang Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering Electrical engineering, computer engineering, and information engineering; Medical and biomedical engineering; Artificial Intelligence; Biomedical Engineering; Biomedical Technologies; Cancer Imaging; Computer Assisted Interventions; Image Guided Surgery; Machine Learning; Medical Imaging; Surgical Robotics; Ultrasound Imaging
Abughannam, Rana School of Architecture & Landscape Architecture socio-political conditions that govern architecture and urbanity
Adebar, Perry Erwin Department of Civil Engineering Concrete structures, seismic design, high-rise buildings, shear design, evaluation and repair of structures
Altintas, Yusuf Department of Mechanical Engineering Virtual Machining, Computer Control of Manufacturing Systems, CAD/CAM, CNC Design, High Speed Feed Drive Control, Real Time Interpolation and Trajectory Generation for Machine Tools, Adaptive Control, Sensor Fused Intelligent Machining, Metal Cutting Mechanics, Chatter Vibrations in Machining, Piezo -Actuator Based Precision Machining, High Speed Milling, Optimal Machining of Aerospace Parts, Dies and Molds, Automation, Precision Engineering, Electro Mechanical Systems, Modeling and Analysis of Machining Processes, Mechanics, dynamics and control of micro-machining operations
Amini, Kiana Department of Materials Engineering Materials engineering, n.e.c.; Carbon capture engineering; Chemical engineering, n.e.c.; Electrochemical Energy Storage and Conversion; Redox Flow Batteries; In Situ Characterization of Electrochemical Processes; Electrolyte Design and Battery Architecture; Multi-Physics Modeling of Electrochemical Systems
Angeles, Leonora School of Community and Regional Planning, Institute for Gender, Race, Sex and Social Justice Gender analysis, gender mainstreaming and other gender planning related tools, including feminist critiques and perspectives on the intergration of gender and other social axes of difference and diversity in community planning and international development work
Asselin, Edouard Department of Materials Engineering Hydrometallurgy; Materials engineering, n.e.c.; Electrometallurgy; Inorganic chemistry, n.e.c.; Corrosion; Coatings; Electrochemistry
Auxier, Jenny School of Nursing Adaptation, benefits, and usefulness of Perinatal Digital Health Services, Integration of Patient Engagement into Digital Health Services
Bacca, Mattia Department of Mechanical Engineering Mechanical engineering; Medical and biomedical engineering; Solid Mechanics; Biophysics; Soft materials; Fracture Mechanics and Adhesion
Baldwin, Susan Department of Chemical & Biological Engineering Bioprocess engineering, bioremediation, biomedical reaction modelling
Banthia, Nemkumar Department of Civil Engineering Materials engineering, concrete, advanced composite materials, shotcrete, fibre reinforcement, rebound mechanics, kinamatic studies, optimization, supplementary cementing materials in concrete
Barudin, Jessica School of Community and Regional Planning Feminism, Indigenous Planning, EDI perspectives and practice, Health
Bass, John School of Architecture & Landscape Architecture Constested landscapes Globalization and Contested Territory, Infrastructure, Social Equity, Visualization and Community Engagement
Baumbusch, Jennifer School of Nursing long-term residential care, family caregiving, Intellectual Disability, nursing care of older adults
Beck, Sara Department of Civil Engineering Natural environment sciences; Water quality; Innovative water treatment solutions; Ultraviolet disinfection mechanisms; Applications of UV LEDs (light emitting diodes); Water disinfection; Water reuse; Applied environmental microbiology
Berube, Pierre Department of Civil Engineering Water treatment, trace organic contaminants, membrane and advanced oxidation technologies., Drinking water treatment, filtration/membrane processes for water and wastewater treatment, distribution system water quality, advanced oxidation, wastewater reuse
Beznosov, Konstantin Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering Electrical engineering, computer engineering, and information engineering; computer security and privacy; mobile security and privacy; online social networks security and privacy; usable security and privacy
Bi, Xiaotao Department of Chemical & Biological Engineering Chemical engineering; Biomass and Bioenergy; Electrostatics of Powders; Fluidization; Fuel Cells Water Management; Green Engineering; Industrial Symbiosis; Life Cycle Analysis; Multiphase Chemical Reactors; Particle technology
Bigazzi, Alex Department of Civil Engineering Civil engineering; Transport planning; active transportation; Pedestrians; bicycles; travel behaviour; Transportation Systems; motor vehicle emissions; Climate impacts
Binet, Andrew School of Community and Regional Planning Community development / social planning; Community health and care; Equity; Participatory action research; Participatory planning; Public engagement
Boschma, Geertje School of Nursing History of nursing and health care, with special emphasis on mental health and mental health nursing
Britton, Ben Department of Materials Engineering Metals and alloy materials engineering; Manufacturing engineering; Materials characterisation & microstructure; Metallurgy; Electron diffraction & microscopy; Deformation; Microstructure/property models; Manufacturing

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Open Research Positions

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Graduate Student Stories

Andrew David Gunter

Doctor of Philosophy in Electrical and Computer Engineering (PhD)

Reducing wasted time in Field-Programmable Gate Array circuit design compilation

Jess Tran

Master of Applied Science in Mechanical Engineering (MASc)

Justice-Oriented Pedagogies for Informal Engineering Education

Yao Zhang

Doctor of Philosophy in Biomedical Engineering (PhD)

Development of lipid nanoparticle formulations for small molecule and gene delivery

Ryan Yeung

Master of Applied Science in Biomedical Engineering (MASc)

Development and validation of a novel mixed reality and haptics enabled teleultrasound system

Maggie Chong

Doctor of Philosophy in Materials Engineering (PhD)

Composites Engineering

Liam Murdock

Master of Applied Science in Mechanical Engineering (MASc)

Micromanipulator Design for Mandibular Reconstruction Surgery

Alexandra Rousseau

Doctor of Philosophy in Chemical and Biological Engineering (PhD)

Electrochemical modification of cellulose nanocrystals

Esther Roorda

Doctor of Philosophy in Electrical and Computer Engineering (PhD)

Developing sustainable practices in consumer electronic design and repair through community, education and technical design
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Alumni on Success

Arman Hejazi

Master of Applied Science in Chemical and Biological Engineering (MASc) [2021]

Job Title
Electrochemical Engineer

Employer
Agora Energy Technologies Ltd.

Duncan Chambers

Master of Landscape Architecture (MLA) [2021]

Job Title
Urban Farmer and Co-Operator

Employer
City Beet Farm

Michel AlSharidah

Doctor of Philosophy in Electrical and Computer Engineering (PhD) [2013]

Job Title
Assistant Professor

Employer
Public Authority for Applied Education and Training

Michael Wrinch

Doctor of Philosophy in Electrical and Computer Engineering (PhD) [2008]

Job Title
President

Employer
Hedgehog Technologies Inc.

Mehrdad Fatourechi

Doctor of Philosophy in Electrical and Computer Engineering (PhD) [2008]

Job Title
Chief Technology Officer (CTO)

Employer
BroadbandTV Corp

Mohamed Sultan Mohamed Ali

Doctor of Philosophy in Electrical and Computer Engineering (PhD) [2012]

Job Title
Associate Professor

Employer
Universiti Teknologi Malaysia

Samer Al-Kiswany

Doctor of Philosophy in Electrical and Computer Engineering (PhD) [2013]

Job Title
Assistant Professor

Employer
University of Waterloo

Jasna Jankovic

Doctor of Philosophy in Chemical and Biological Engineering (PhD) [2011]

Job Title
Assistant Professor

Employer
University of Connecticut
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Recent Publications

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.

 

Enhancing seismic resilience in modular steel building through three-dimensional isolation
Publication: Engineering Structures
UBC Author(s): Tsung-Yuan Yang (Civil Engineering / Faculty of Applied Science)
ISSN: 01410296
Volume: 323
Publication Date: 15 January 2025

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Evaluating driver-pedestrian interaction behavior in different environments via Markov-game-based inverse reinforcement learning
Publication: Expert Systems with Applications
UBC Author(s): Tarek Sayed (Civil Engineering / Faculty of Applied Science)
ISSN: 09574174
Volume: 260
Publication Date: 15 January 2025

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Influence of buffer on colloidal stability, microstructure, and rheology of cellulose nanocrystals in hyaluronic acid suspensions
Publication: Journal of Colloid and Interface Science
UBC Author(s): Dana Grecov (Mechanical Engineering / Faculty of Applied Science)
ISSN: 00219797
Volume: 678
Page Range: 1194-1211
Publication Date: 15 January 2025

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Calibrated Diverse Ensemble Entropy Minimization for Robust Test-Time Adaptation in Prostate Cancer Detection
Publication: Lecture Notes in Computer Science (including subseries Lecture Notes in Artificial Intelligence and Lecture Notes in Bioinformatics)
UBC Author(s): Purang Abolmaesumi (Electrical & Computer Engineering / Faculty of Applied Science)
ISSN: 03029743
Volume: 15241 LNCS
Page Range: 361-371
Publication Date: 2025

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Advancements in immobilization of cesium and strontium radionuclides in cementitious wasteforms—A review
Publication: Journal of the American Ceramic Society
UBC Author(s): Nemkumar Banthia (Civil Engineering / Faculty of Applied Science)
ISSN: 00027820
Volume: 108
Publication Date: January 2025

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Federated Learning with Local Openset Noisy Labels
Publication: Lecture Notes in Computer Science (including subseries Lecture Notes in Artificial Intelligence and Lecture Notes in Bioinformatics)
UBC Author(s): Xiaoxiao Li (Electrical & Computer Engineering / Faculty of Applied Science)
ISSN: 03029743
Volume: 15092 LNCS
Page Range: 38-56
Publication Date: 2025

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Weather-aware energy management for unmannedaerial vehicles: a machine learning application with global data integration
Publication: Engineering Applications of Artificial Intelligence
UBC Author(s): Walter Merida-Donis (Mechanical Engineering / Faculty of Applied Science)
ISSN: 09521976
Volume: 139
Publication Date: January 2025

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A novel dataset of indoor environmental conditions in work-from-home settings
Publication: Building and Environment
UBC Author(s): Adam Rysanek (School of Architecture & Landscape Architecture / Faculty of Applied Science)
ISSN: 03601323
Volume: 267
Publication Date: 1 January 2025

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Investigation of the notch sensitivity of tailorable long fiber discontinuous prepreg composite laminates
Publication: Composites Part A: Applied Science and Manufacturing
UBC Author(s): Sergii Kravchenko (Materials Engineering / Faculty of Applied Science)
ISSN: 1359835X
Volume: 188
Publication Date: January 2025

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Simplifying Prostate Elastography Using Micro-ultrasound and Transfer Function Imaging
Publication: Lecture Notes in Computer Science (including subseries Lecture Notes in Artificial Intelligence and Lecture Notes in Bioinformatics)
UBC Author(s): Septimiu Salcudean (Electrical & Computer Engineering / Faculty of Applied Science)
ISSN: 03029743
Volume: 15186 LNCS
Page Range: 14-23
Publication Date: 2025

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PIPsUS: Self-supervised Point Tracking in Ultrasound
Publication: Lecture Notes in Computer Science (including subseries Lecture Notes in Artificial Intelligence and Lecture Notes in Bioinformatics)
UBC Author(s): Septimiu Salcudean (Electrical & Computer Engineering / Faculty of Applied Science)
ISSN: 03029743
Volume: 15186 LNCS
Page Range: 47-57
Publication Date: 2025

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Reliability analysis for running safety of vehicle on slab track via an improved second-order fourth-moment approach
Publication: Reliability Engineering and System Safety
UBC Author(s): Tsung-Yuan Yang (Civil Engineering / Faculty of Applied Science)
ISSN: 09518320
Volume: 253
Publication Date: January 2025

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ESCAPE: Energy-based Selective Adaptive Correction for Out-of-distribution 3D Human Pose Estimation
Publication: Neurocomputing
UBC Author(s): Zhen Wang (Electrical & Computer Engineering / Faculty of Applied Science)
ISSN: 09252312
Volume: 611
Publication Date: 1 January 2025

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Wood elasticity and compressible wood-based materials: Functional design and applications
Publication: Progress in Materials Science
UBC Author(s): Orlando Rojas Gaona (Chemical & Biological Engineering / Faculty of Applied Science)
ISSN: 00796425
Volume: 147
Publication Date: January 2025

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Effect of chromium doping on the grain boundary character of WC-Co
Publication: International Journal of Refractory Metals and Hard Materials
UBC Author(s): Thomas Benjamin Britton (Materials Engineering / Faculty of Applied Science)
ISSN: 02634368
Volume: 126
Publication Date: January 2025

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High-entropy strategy to suppress volumetric strain and enhance diffusion rate of Na<inf>3</inf>V<inf>2</inf>(PO<inf>4</inf>)<inf>2</inf>F<inf>3</inf> cathode for durable and high-areal-capacity zinc-ion battery pouch cells
Publication: Nano Energy
UBC Author(s): Mauricio Ponga de la Torre (Mechanical Engineering / Faculty of Applied Science)
ISSN: 22112855
Volume: 132
Publication Date: 15 December 2024

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Experimental study and seismic assessment on base isolated precast concrete frame structure with box connectors
Publication: Engineering Structures
UBC Author(s): Tsung-Yuan Yang (Civil Engineering / Faculty of Applied Science)
ISSN: 01410296
Volume: 321
Publication Date: 15 December 2024

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Gas evolution in self-extinguishing and insulative nanopolysaccharide-based hybrid foams
Publication: Carbohydrate Polymers
UBC Author(s): Orlando Rojas Gaona (Chemical & Biological Engineering / Faculty of Applied Science)
ISSN: 01448617
Volume: 346
Publication Date: 15 December 2024

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Inuit mental health service utilisation in Manitoba: results from the qanuinngitsiarutiksait study
Publication: International journal of circumpolar health
UBC Author(s): Sabrina Wong (School of Nursing / Faculty of Applied Science)
Volume: 83
Page Range: 2413228
Publication Date: 1 December 2024

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Designs and mechanical responses of 3D-printed Ti6Al4V porous structures based on triply periodic minimal surfaces with different iso-values
Publication: Journal of the Mechanical Behavior of Biomedical Materials
UBC Author(s): Rizhi Wang (Materials Engineering / Faculty of Applied Science)
ISSN: 17516161
Volume: 160
Publication Date: December 2024

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Older, gay men's navigation of mental health and substance use challenges: A qualitative exploration
Publication: SSM - Qualitative Research in Health
UBC Author(s): John Oliffe (School of Nursing / Faculty of Applied Science)
Volume: 6
Publication Date: December 2024

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Distracted Walking: Does it impact pedestrian-vehicle interaction behavior?
Publication: Accident Analysis and Prevention
UBC Author(s): Tarek Sayed (Civil Engineering / Faculty of Applied Science)
ISSN: 00014575
Volume: 208
Publication Date: December 2024

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Harnessing multifunctional electrospun nanofibers containing phase change materials for energy-efficient thermal management: A review on recent trends
Publication: Nano Energy
UBC Author(s): Orlando Rojas Gaona (Chemical & Biological Engineering / Faculty of Applied Science)
ISSN: 22112855
Volume: 131
Publication Date: 1 December 2024

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Evaluating ATP testing for distribution system monitoring: comparison to HPC, impact of chlorine quenching, and hold time dependency
Publication: Journal of Biological Engineering
UBC Author(s): Madjid Mohseni (Chemical & Biological Engineering / Faculty of Applied Science)
Volume: 18
Publication Date: December 2024

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Pathway to industrial application of heterotrophic organisms in critical metals recycling from e-waste
Publication: Biotechnology Advances
UBC Author(s): Maria Holuszko (Mining Engineering / Faculty of Applied Science)
ISSN: 07349750
Volume: 77
Publication Date: December 2024

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Recent Thesis Submissions

Doctoral Citations

A doctoral citation summarizes the nature of the independent research, provides a high-level overview of the study, states the significance of the work and says who will benefit from the findings in clear, non-specialized language, so that members of a lay audience will understand it.
Year Citation Program
2024 Dr. Pokhrel studied the role of geothermal energy for global decarbonization potential. He developed numerical models to understand the physical behavior of complex subsurface reservoirs for extracting geothermal energy. Doctor of Philosophy in Mining Engineering (PhD)
2024 Health monitoring is essential to enable timely and appropriate care for newborns. However, this is limited in low-to-middle-income countries due to insufficient resources and health staff. Dr. Grooby examined accessible newborn health monitoring. He developed software to monitor heart and lung health using digital stethoscopes and video cameras. Doctor of Philosophy in Electrical and Computer Engineering (PhD)
2024 Dr. Pourzahedi's research delved into the dynamics of gas propagation inside complex fluids, offering strategies to manipulate gas presence inside such media. Relevant to mitigating greenhouse gas emissions from tailings ponds, understanding gas behavior in these fluids holds significant importance for sustainability and environmental preservation. Doctor of Philosophy in Mechanical Engineering (PhD)
2024 Dr. Schmidt designed and researched methods for efficiently tracking organ surfaces during surgery. He designed multiple algorithms to track tissue motion along with a dataset to evaluate performance for applications of tissue tracking. His research in efficient tracking will enable applications in surgical robotics, such as autonomy. Doctor of Philosophy in Electrical and Computer Engineering (PhD)
2024 Dr. Zaman investigated how state & nonstate actors intervene in disaster resilience planning, exposing disparities between international standards & local contexts using Pakistan as case study. Criticizing top-down governance, her research advocates prioritizing basic human needs alongside resilience for community wellbeing amidst climate crises. Doctor of Philosophy in Planning (PhD)
2024 Dr. Asadi developed sustainable solutions utilizing ion exchange and electrochemical processes for effectively treating per- and poly-fluoro alkyl substances, commonly known as "forever chemicals," from water sources. Doctor of Philosophy in Chemical and Biological Engineering (PhD)
2024 Dr. Purevjav examined current water use practices in two mining regions in Mongolia. Her findings identified processes that help to improve access to water and water quality for local communities. The findings contribute to the discussion of water sustainability in mining regions. Doctor of Philosophy in Mining Engineering (PhD)
2024 Dr. Primbetova has developed methods to produce therapeutic T cells and megakaryocytes using biomaterials and stem cells. Her research enables advancements of cellular therapies for blood-related diseases and genetic conditions. Doctor of Philosophy in Biomedical Engineering (PhD)
2024 Dr. Kourehpaz enhanced seismic risk assessment methodologies for building structures by incorporating site-specific hazard considerations and addressing various sources of uncertainty in risk models. He employed statistical and machine learning methods to improve the accuracy of regional earthquake-induced damage and economic loss estimates. Doctor of Philosophy in Civil Engineering (PhD)
2024 Dr. Rad's research centered on enhancing devices that provide a tactile sense of simulated environments. Her work elevated the quality of interactions and perception in dynamic environments. Her findings hold promise for critical fields like medical training and telesurgery, where interaction precision is vital for patient safety. Doctor of Philosophy in Mechanical Engineering (PhD)

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