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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| 2015 | Dr. Ouellet developed a powerful technology that allows scientists to rapidly discover new drugs called aptamers, which are made from short sequences of genetic material. He found that, by applying this technology, new treatments for macular degeneration could be identified. This is now being studied by researchers at UBC's Centre for Blood Research. | Doctor of Philosophy in Biomedical Engineering (PhD) |
| 2015 | Dr. Ramamonjison developed new energy-efficient resource allocation schemes for fifth-generation, or 5G cellular wireless networks. His studies highlight the value of cooperation to support the escalating growth of mobile data traffic while lowering energy costs. His findings will help network operators and vendors design sustainable 5G systems. | Doctor of Philosophy in Electrical and Computer Engineering (PhD) |
| 2015 | Dr. Rahman completed doctoral studies in the field of Electrical and Computer Engineering. She developed mathematical models for nanofiber based sensors, and investigated the effect of fiber density and geometry on device sensitivity. This study is helpful in cost minimization and sensitivity optimization of devices such as bio-hazard gas sensors. . | Doctor of Philosophy in Electrical and Computer Engineering (PhD) |
| 2015 | Dr. Gaudet conducted research into the mechanical properties of high strength steel pipelines, in the heat affected zone caused by welding. He showed the robust nature of the steel at typical pipeline operating temperatures. Dr. Gaudet's work improves our understanding of the mechanical behaviour in the heat affected zones of pipelines. | Doctor of Philosophy in Materials Engineering (PhD) |
| 2015 | Prostate cancer is the second most common cancer in North American men. Dr. Khallaghi developed new methods for 3D ultrasound guidance during prostate biopsies and validated his methods on patient data. His work can potentially facilitate early cancer diagnosis, thereby increasing patient survival rates and quality of life. | Doctor of Philosophy in Electrical and Computer Engineering (PhD) |
| 2015 | Dr. Ju developed an advanced optical imaging system to examine the human eye. His work with this innovative 3D and multi-dimensional imaging system resulted in the visualization and detection of ocular internal structures and diseases. His imaging system can be used in a clinical setting, to aid in the diagnosis of various eye disorders. | Doctor of Philosophy in Electrical and Computer Engineering (PhD) |
| 2015 | Dr. Hassan studied how to utilize the wireless spectrum of cellular networks in a more efficient way, using low-cost devices. She used spectrum-sharing techniques to accommodate more cell phone users on the same wireless channel. Her findings can be applied to combat the overloading in phone networks when there are emergencies or natural disasters. | Doctor of Philosophy in Electrical and Computer Engineering (PhD) |
| 2015 | Dr. Hajipour completed his PhD in the field of wireless networks in Electrical and Computer Engineering. He proposed sophisticated and efficient algorithms for allocating system resources in mobile networks. As a result of his research, high-data-rate services can be provided in mobile networks with better quality and lower overhead and complexity. | Doctor of Philosophy in Electrical and Computer Engineering (PhD) |
| 2015 | Dr. Montgomery's research focussed on the impact of air filtration on energy use and air quality in the built environment. His findings showed the potential to improve the air quality in existing buildings while, at the same time, reducing building energy consumption. This work will assist in the design of energy efficient, healthy buildings. | Doctor of Philosophy in Mechanical Engineering (PhD) |
| 2015 | The aluminum alloys used for heat exchangers, such as those found in car radiators, are complex to manufacture. Dr. Babaghorbani engineered the microstructure of those alloys and produced different mechanical properties. Using his results, he developed a model to predict the mechanical properties of the alloys, which will have industrial application. | Doctor of Philosophy in Materials Engineering (PhD) |