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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| 2013 | Dr. Phuyal's research focused on developing next generation wireless communication systems. He proposed novel algorithms to efficiently utilize scarce radio resources. These algorithms enable us to provide higher data rates to mobile communication users. They also increase energy efficiency and promote sustainable green communication. | Doctor of Philosophy in Electrical and Computer Engineering (PhD) |
| 2013 | Dr. Xu developed methods for capturing, post-processing, and displaying 3D images and videos. Her contributions have significantly improved the quality of viewing experience of 3D cinemas, 3D home theaters, and 3D mobile devices, providing the viewers with true-to-life experiences. | Doctor of Philosophy in Electrical and Computer Engineering (PhD) |
| 2013 | Dr. Kazemzadeh studied antimicrobial coatings which aim to prevent infections in orthopedic implants. Orthopedic infections are a main challenge in surgery and can cost $50,000 per patient to treat. He successfully developed several approaches for the local delivery of novel antimicrobial peptides loaded into the coatings on titanium implants. | Doctor of Philosophy in Biomedical Engineering (PhD) |
| 2013 | Dr. Aliabadi studied the interaction between a hospital ward ventilation system and the spread of diseases through coughs and sneezes. He investigated the spread of airborne droplets in a ventilated recovery room. His work revealed ways to reduce hospital energy demand while providing a healthy environment for care-givers and patients in healthcare premises | Doctor of Philosophy in Mechanical Engineering (PhD) |
| 2013 | Dr. Haghshenas developed a numerical model to simulate changes in polymer composites during manufacturing. This research helps industries such as aerospace to better predict the final shape of their product, minimize residual forces, and reduce the manufacturing costs of, for instance, Boeing 787 Dreamliner that is made of 50 per cent composites. | Doctor of Philosophy in Civil Engineering (PhD) |
| 2013 | Dr. Dubrawski studied the electrochemistry of nanoparticle generation. He conducted experiments on using them to treat drinking water in rural and Aboriginal communities in Canada and for arsenic removal from well water in rural India. His findings will contribute to nanoparticle science and to global efforts to provide clean and safe drinking water. | Doctor of Philosophy in Chemical and Biological Engineering (PhD) |
| 2013 | Dr. Shafiei studied fuel injection systems. He investigated components of the advanced fuel injection systems required by the clean-burning, high-efficiency engines using combustion mixes containing hydrogen. His research resulted in protective solutions for these components, which will help to create environmentally friendly transportation. | Doctor of Philosophy in Materials Engineering (PhD) |
| 2013 | Dr. Hashmi developed algorithms for resource allocation in next generation wireless technologies such as cognitive radio and cooperative networks. He developed a contract theory-based approach to design a relay selection scheme in presence of asymmetric information in wireless networks. This research illuminates the role of advanced algorithms to improve efficiency of emerging wireless networks | Doctor of Philosophy in Electrical and Computer Engineering (PhD) |
| 2013 | Dr. Leung conducted research in the use of very small volumes of fluid to perform biological experiments. He designed a device that can greatly reduce the cost and improve the effectiveness of many experiment types. He used it to study the genetic differences between individual bacteria in the environment and between single cells in human cancers. | Doctor of Philosophy in Electrical and Computer Engineering (PhD) |
| 2013 | Dr. Khojasteh's research focused on the computerized and automated analysis of tissue images. She developed methods for the improved characterization of cancerous and pre-cancerous tissues by measuring the molecular biomarkers present in the tissues. Her results pave the way for the ultimate goal of personalized treatment and management of cancer. | Doctor of Philosophy in Electrical and Computer Engineering (PhD) |