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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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Dr. Chiniforoosh has developed a methodology for dynamic average-value modeling and efficient computer simulation of advanced high power electronic converters that enable transformation of the present power systems into the future smart energy grid. | Doctor of Philosophy in Electrical and Computer Engineering (PhD) |
| 2012 | Dr. Alshwawreh studied the way in which copper conductivity changes during the fabrication of electronic devices such as computers and cell phones. He developed a model that shows the effect of temperature on the rate of conductivity change. This model can assist microelectronic companies to produce devices that operate at a faster speed. | Doctor of Philosophy in Materials Engineering (PhD) |
| 2011 | Dr. Kashani examined the use of 3D sensors to improve safety on large mining excavators, and developed a new computer program for capturing 3D images in outdoor scenes. His patented work significantly improves the accuracy of 3D images over the existing methods in the industry. His research has many applications in robotics, the movie and the gaming industries. | Doctor of Philosophy in Electrical and Computer Engineering (PhD) |
| 2011 | Dr. Alam conducted a challenging study on a tiny structure called Carbon nanotube. He researched how electron, an elementary particle of matters, interacts with nanotubes and changes its properties. His findings will contribute to the development of advanced electronic devices and better imaging tools for understanding microscopic structures. | Doctor of Philosophy in Electrical and Computer Engineering (PhD) |
| 2011 | Dr. Forghani developed a computational model to simulate the effect of damage on the behaviour of composite structures. Composites are becoming the material of choice in today's construction of advanced aircraft structures. Therefore, predicting their behaviour under detrimental loads is crucial in design of such structures. | Doctor of Philosophy in Civil Engineering (PhD) |
| 2011 | Dr. Karimi studied failure modes of ignition systems for environmentally-friendly natural gas engines. He developed a mathematical model to describe the importance of temperature and electricity on ignition system performance. His research improved our understanding of complex ignition systems, and allowed increases of durability by a factor of ten. | Doctor of Philosophy in Materials Engineering (PhD) |
| 2011 | Dr. McDonald's study of arthritis in First Nations people and arthritis services in southern B.C. used partnerships to look critically at the nature of health and healthcare issues in Canada. Findings show a gap between a health system focused on physical symptoms and the social determinants of health, and can contribute to future policy decisions. | Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing (PhD) |
| 2011 | Dr. Hormozi studied one strategy to stabilize industrial multi-layer flows. This study makes a bridge between academic research and industrial application. The findings of this investigation can significantly improve the rate of production in the industrial processes such as Co-extrusion, film coating and oil transport. | Doctor of Philosophy in Mechanical Engineering (PhD) |
| 2011 | Dr. Borstad measured the mechanical properties of snow, related to the release of avalanches. He developed a hand-held instrument for predicting these properties in the field, and performed computer simulations of crack development in snow. This research will allow better predictions of the timing and size of avalanches. | Doctor of Philosophy in Civil Engineering (PhD) |
| 2011 | Dr. Ebacher studied how human bone deforms and fractures. His findings point to conditions that alter the ability of our bones to control microcracks which cause bone fragility. The study showed that bone microstucture plays a crucial role in resisting fractures, and it will contribute to initiatives to prevent bone and hip fractures. | Doctor of Philosophy in Materials Engineering (PhD) |