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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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Real-time monitoring can have a significant impact on energy conservation. Dr. Rahmatian studied two real-time applications of modern wide-area measurement systems in large-scale power systems. His proposed methods enable current measurement systems to provide real-time monitoring and control of power systems. | Doctor of Philosophy in Electrical and Computer Engineering (PhD) |
| 2018 | Dr. Hosseini developed a criterion for the forming failure of composite materials which challenges a well-known theory accepted since the 1970's. His criterion sheds light on an area of the literature which has been a source of controversy for decades. His model has been successfully validated by the experiments and implemented in commercially available software. | Doctor of Philosophy in Mechanical Engineering (PhD) |
| 2018 | Dr. Sheykhjaberi studied the semi-solid behaviours of two commercial alloys to understand hot tearing - or cracks that start during solidification of a material. She demonstrated that the strength of the material is fraction solid and cooling rate dependent. Results of this project could be used to improve the casting process of automotive parts. | Doctor of Philosophy in Materials Engineering (PhD) |
| 2018 | Dr. Rahman's doctoral studies dealt with interference-limited communication systems. Considering practical design aspects, such as channel state information, he developed techniques to improve power efficiency and performance fairness. His findings will help to advance communication technologies by supporting a variety of communication needs and services. | Doctor of Philosophy in Electrical and Computer Engineering (PhD) |
| 2018 | Dr. Liu conducted a study to investigate how alloy additions affect a structure during homogenization heat treatment and to examine the high temperature strength of the AA6082 alloys. The work could assist the auto industry to replace steel components with aluminum in cars to decrease vehicle weight and reduce their environmental impact. | Doctor of Philosophy in Materials Engineering (PhD) |
| 2018 | Dr. Handlovsky has shown how age, experience, capacity, as well as historical and ongoing discrimination influence the health and illness practices of middle-aged and older gay men. Findings show that to address the health inequities faced by gay men, health promoting efforts must be developed with recognition of men's strengths and capacities amidst discrimination. | Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing (PhD) |
| 2018 | Dr. Mattucci performed a thorough biomechanical investigation and redevelopment of a dislocation spinal cord injury model, to better understand the most common clinical injuries. These improvements will provide future researchers a robust avenue to further investigate the importance of biomechanical factors contributing to spinal cord injury. | Doctor of Philosophy in Biomedical Engineering (PhD) |
| 2018 | Release of antibiotic resistant bacteria from wastewater treatment systems can have serious side effects. Dr. Mohammadali evaluated treated effluent and demonstrated that waste foam is also a reservoir for the generation of resistant microorganisms. These findings will inform the effective monitoring of wastewater and safe disposal of foam. | Doctor of Philosophy in Civil Engineering (PhD) |
| 2018 | Dr. Ebrahimi developed new biodegradable plastics with different topologies and microstructures to replace their environmentally persistent counterparts. Her comprehensive study provides new approaches towards the development of industrially relevant catalysts for the large-scale production of biodegradable and biocompatible plastics. | Doctor of Philosophy in Chemical and Biological Engineering (PhD) |
| 2018 | Dr. Osama introduced a comprehensive framework for identifying, diagnosing and providing solutions for transportation safety issues. He applied this framework in the City of Vancouver, and discovered new insights into bike and pedestrian networks, crash models and hot zones. His work will contribute to policy recommendations for safer active commuting. | Doctor of Philosophy in Civil Engineering (PhD) |