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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| 2018 | Dr. Zheng developed a method and process to minimize sludge production in municipal biological wastewater treatment. This method reduces operational costs and environmental impacts. | Doctor of Philosophy in Civil Engineering (PhD) |
| 2018 | Dr. Bsoul innovated a device that can reduce the time and cost to bring new drugs to the market by automating testing drug combinations. The device also has the potential to enable new lines of research in biology, chemistry, and printable electronics. | Doctor of Philosophy in Electrical and Computer Engineering (PhD) |
| 2018 | Dr. Kharazmi studied the role of cutaneous vascular structures in skin lesions. She developed a technology to analyze cutaneous vessels and identify skin abnormalities at an early stage. Her work increases the effectiveness of screening for skin disorders, which will ultimately save lives and reduce healthcare costs. | Doctor of Philosophy in Biomedical Engineering (PhD) |
| 2018 | Dr. Petrov studied sustainability of biomass-based community energy systems. She developed a more accurate impact assessment methodology compared to existing ones in terms of impacts on local air quality, human health and global warming. She then applied this methodology to evaluate techno-economic and social aspects of a UBC bioenergy demonstration plant. | Doctor of Philosophy in Chemical and Biological Engineering (PhD) |
| 2018 | Dr. Jahangiri developed a mathematical model to describe the behaviour of reactors used to produce medical radioisotopes for cancer diagnosis. This research helps us understand the dynamic behaviour of these reactors to improve their performance. | Doctor of Philosophy in Chemical and Biological Engineering (PhD) |
| 2018 | Dr. Seidalinov developed a theoretical model for stress-strain response of soft soil deposits during earthquake events. He implemented his model in a versatile computational framework and validated it in complex loading scenarios. Researchers and engineers can use this tool to evaluate the stability of clay deposits and related infrastructures. | Doctor of Philosophy in Civil Engineering (PhD) |
| 2018 | Dr. Mohamed's doctoral studies focused on improving the quality of bio-fuel and bio-char produced from biomass using microwave heating and natural additives. His findings contribute to the current global effort in developing economically viable technology for the production of liquid bio-fuel and engineered bio-chars for soil applications. | Doctor of Philosophy in Chemical and Biological Engineering (PhD) |
| 2018 | Why are some seniors more susceptible to hip fractures than others? To address this question, Dr. Tang studied patients who had sustained a hip fracture. By combining laboratory and clinical studies from the materials perspective, she improved our understanding of how the hip fractures in a clinical setting. | Doctor of Philosophy in Materials Engineering (PhD) |
| 2018 | Program comprehension is a crucial aspect of software engineering. Dr. Alimadadi proposed automated techniques for facilitating comprehension, helping developers understand the dynamic behaviour and motifs of program execution. Results showed that her methods significantly improve the performance of developers in their everyday tasks. | Doctor of Philosophy in Electrical and Computer Engineering (PhD) |
| 2018 | Dr. Pernechele investigated the reactions between calcined clays and alkaline solutions to produce sustainable cement materials. His research provides understanding and guidelines to tailor the cement properties for various environmental applications, such as water purification and hazardous waste encapsulation. | Doctor of Philosophy in Materials Engineering (PhD) |