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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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Dr. Mohareri completed his doctoral research in the field of Electrical and Computer Engineering. He developed novel systems and methods to integrate advanced imaging for prostate cancer surgical procedures. He proved clinical usefulness of the methods by performing extensive clinical studies and showing improved visualization and surgical workflow. | Doctor of Philosophy in Electrical and Computer Engineering (PhD) |
| 2015 | Dr. Karimfazli studied the buoyancy-driven flow of non-Newtonian fluids. Her research provides insight into various peculiarities of these flows, such as simultaneous development of solid-like and fluid-like features. Her thesis paves the way to understanding various industrial and natural processes ranging from cementing to mantle convection. | Doctor of Philosophy in Mechanical Engineering (PhD) |
| 2015 | Methane emissions from natural gas vehicle exhausts are a major environmental challenge due to the global warming potential of methane. Dr. Gholami Shahrestani studied catalytic methane combustion to remove methane from natural gas vehicle exhausts. His contributions improve the design and lifetime of catalysts used in natural gas vehicle converters. | Doctor of Philosophy in Chemical and Biological Engineering (PhD) |
| 2015 | Dr. Noel studied the potential for artificial devices in fluids to share information by sending molecules. He developed a theoretical model for a device to learn about its fluid environment and how it receives information from other devices. His model will aid in the design of new communication networks, and helps us understand biological communication. | Doctor of Philosophy in Electrical and Computer Engineering (PhD) |
| 2015 | Dr. Chen's doctoral research aimed at simplifying 3D computer modeling for engineering applications. He developed a novel system that allows users to freely manipulate complex 3D engineering models as easily as a child playing with clay. His work finally opens up engineering 3D modeling to users with any modeling skill level. | Doctor of Philosophy in Mechanical Engineering (PhD) |
| 2015 | Dr. Toloui developed a model to evaluate changes in the microstructure of oil and gas pipelines designed for the Arctic. His studies focused on the welds that are critical for the integrity of pipelines. His findings may contribute to improve safety of pipelines by providing deeper insight into microstructure changes at weaker areas of pipelines. | Doctor of Philosophy in Materials Engineering (PhD) |
| 2015 | Dr. Burns conducted his research on the extraction and purification of metals. He developed a new process for extracting uranium from mined ore using a novel electrochemical technique. This process has the potential to both lower the cost of uranium production at a mine site, and reduce the amount of waste generated. | Doctor of Philosophy in Materials Engineering (PhD) |
| 2015 | Dr. Sterling completed her research in Materials Engineering and studied magnesium-neodymium alloys for use in automobiles. She found that neodymium drastically alters the behaviour of magnesium during forming, when the initial heat treatments are varied. These results show new ways to use magnesium to reduce the greenhouse gas emissions of vehicles. | Doctor of Philosophy in Materials Engineering (PhD) |
| 2015 | Dr. Zlatanov completed his studies in the field of Electrical and Computer Engineering and focussed on wireless communications. During his research, he developed novel communication protocols for wireless relay networks. These protocols may have applications in next-generation mobile phones and wireless networks. | Doctor of Philosophy in Electrical and Computer Engineering (PhD) |
| 2015 | Dr. Laliberte explored the influence of socio-economic processes on the mental health of young people. She studied the experiences of thirty youth between fifteen and twenty-eight years of age and from diverse backgrounds, in relation to mental health policy. Her work offers guidance for youth mental health promotion from a socio-economic perspective. | Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing (PhD) |