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. Mahdavi developed a method for segmenting the prostate in ultrasound images. To date, over 1000 cancer patients have been treated using this tool, which has become standard of care at the Vancouver Cancer Centre. Recently she incorporated new imaging methods that measure elasticity to increase prostate imaging contrast and to localize cancer. | Doctor of Philosophy in Electrical and Computer Engineering (PhD) |
| 2013 | Dr. Moghimi developed novel sensing techniques for detecting and exploiting unused frequency bands in wireless networks. He also developed efficient algorithms for increasing the transmission rate of these networks. The results of his research can be used to develop more efficient and reliable wireless communication networks. | Doctor of Philosophy in Electrical and Computer Engineering (PhD) |
| 2013 | Dr. White's research focussed on Toronto's waterfront, and he asked: "'How do planning processes affect the quality and execution of urban design?' Findings showed that innovative policies and regulations were established to achieve design excellence despite a weak jurisdictional context. | Doctor of Philosophy in Planning (PhD) |
| 2013 | Dr. Lecault developed miniature cell culture devices to monitor hundreds of single cells at once. She applied this microfluidic technology to study the growth characteristics of blood stem cells and to screen antibody-producing clones. Her work provides new tools to facilitate stem cell research and to accelerate the development of therapeutics. | Doctor of Philosophy in Chemical and Biological Engineering (PhD) |
| 2013 | Dr. Jha responded to the demand for expanded wireless services. He developed Cognitive Radio, a technique to give unlicensed wireless network users access to bands in the radio spectrum not used by licensed companies, such as Bell Mobility. Cognitive Radio promises to increase the availability of services for next generation wireless networks. | Doctor of Philosophy in Electrical and Computer Engineering (PhD) |
| 2013 | Dr. Nassar examined how light penetration, or attenuation, affects the heating of lakes. She found that accounting for time and wavelength variation in light attenuation is crucial when predicting the heating of lakes. This research illuminates the importance of accurately modeling light attenuation in physical lake models. | Doctor of Philosophy in Civil Engineering (PhD) |
| 2013 | Dr. Anupam Singhal developed technology to discover new antibody proteins for both basic research and therapeutic applications. The technology allows the selection of hundreds of new antibodies in a few days. Future technological refinements should facilitate the discovery of therapeutics for cancer, arthritis, as well as bacterial and viral infections. | Doctor of Philosophy in Chemical and Biological Engineering (PhD) |
| 2013 | Dr. Hughesman developed a powerful model for predicting the stability of chemically modified duplex DNA. He also developed a new technique for sensitive detection of mutations in genomic DNA associated with cancer. Clinical assays based on this technology are now used by the Cancer Genetics Laboratory of the BC Cancer Agency to analyze patient samples. | Doctor of Philosophy in Chemical and Biological Engineering (PhD) |
| 2013 | Dr. Rasuli's study focussed on the function of shovels used in the mining industry. The results of his research contribute to the development of intelligent shovel excavation technology, including the study of diggability in surface mining, the monitoring of interactive forces during excavation, and enhanced safety and productivity during dump-truck loading. | Doctor of Philosophy in Electrical and Computer Engineering (PhD) |
| 2013 | Dr. Lauck studied changes in the quality of life of people with permanent defibrillators implanted for severe heart disease. Physical functioning, mental health, and social functioning improved over time, with significant gender differences. This work contributes to mounting evidence that health care must be delivered in a gender-specific manner. | Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing (PhD) |