Two SALA projects awarded SSHRC funds
Two SALA projects awarded SSHRC funds matthew.wattier Fri, 09/13/2024 - 14:35 SALA External This article originally appeared on UBC Research + Innovation. Strategic Priority Areas...
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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.
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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.
Recent Thesis Submissions
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Design recipe automation for silicon photonics (EECE - MASC)
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Energy distribution of thermal electron emission (EECE - PHD)
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Towards a unified electro-optic circuits co-simulation (EECE - MASC)
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Low-cost scanning electron microscope (EECE - MASC)
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 |
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| 2011 | Dr. Barry explored the interface between land use planning and Aboriginal reconciliation by studying the evolution of a government-to-government relationship in BC's Central Coast. Her work contributes to institutional planning theory by offering new conceptual and methodological tools for examining the strategic importance of macro and micro-level processes and politics. | Doctor of Philosophy in Planning (PhD) |
| 2011 | Dr. Zou developed an integrated model for force prediction in peripheral milling operations. His research on cutting force prediction established innovative approaches to the difficulties in milling relating to edge force, entry and exit effect, and surface slope. | Doctor of Philosophy in Mechanical Engineering (PhD) |
| 2011 | Dr. Mitra proposed and analyzed techniques to minimize interference in next generation communication systems. In particular, advanced signal processing techniques were applied to design low complexity and efficient systems for ubiquitous access. The overall goal of his work was to get us closer to the idea of anytime, anywhere connectivity. | Doctor of Philosophy in Electrical and Computer Engineering (PhD) |
| 2011 | Dr. Saunders developed a non-contact optical diagnostic technique to analyze gas composition in reacting flows. Using this technique it was possible to observe the gaseous reactions of methane/steam reformation at high temperatures. The tools that Dr. Saunders has developed have applications in solid oxide fuel cell research and development. | Doctor of Philosophy in Mechanical Engineering (PhD) |
| 2011 | Dr. Seraj studied the use of water jets for cooling metal plates. In large industrial-scale experiments, he investigated the effect of parameters like jet velocity and number of jets on cooling efficiency. Many numerical models of jet flow conditions were conducted to find suitable turbulent models for industrial water jets. | Doctor of Philosophy in Mechanical Engineering (PhD) |
| 2011 | Dr. Lachapelle showed that the health benefits associated with walking more frequently are accrued by all transit users, whether transit use is a lifestyle choice, or a consequence of not owning a car. Considering walking in public transportation planning may improve population health, enhance access, and strengthen transit infrastructure delivery. | Doctor of Philosophy in Planning (PhD) |
| 2011 | Dr. Azadi developed three novel controller design methods that can significantly improve the performance of control systems. He showed that these methods outperform the conventional controller design methods in various industrial and academic control systems. | Doctor of Philosophy in Mechanical Engineering (PhD) |
| 2011 | Dr. Marechal investigated the deformation mechanisms of one grade of stainless steel. His experiments clarified the link between mechanical properties and controlled parameters such as grain size, microstructure, deformation state. Finally, his results were used to conceive better model of constitutive laws, a tool widely used in any forming operations. | Doctor of Philosophy in Materials Engineering (PhD) |
| 2011 | Dr. McWalter developed an imaging method to study three-dimensional motion of the kneecap in individuals with osteoarthritis. Using this method, she showed that current bracing strategies are not effective at correcting abnormal patellar motion in this population. This work will help to improve treatment strategies for patellar osteoarthritis. | Doctor of Philosophy in Mechanical Engineering (PhD) |
| 2011 | Dr. Rutgers developed techniques for natural Illumination invariant imaging, allowing images to be taken that appear to be substantially free of shadows due to natural illumination, such as the sun. He demonstrated that his techniques improve some important machine vision processes in the presence of strong natural illumination. | Doctor of Philosophy in Electrical and Computer Engineering (PhD) |