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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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Dr. Huang advanced state-of-the-art computer modelling and simulation of integrated ac-dc power systems. He proposed several new dynamic phasor models of electric machines and line-commutated rectifiers with improved numerical properties. This research facilitates the development of next-generation power system simulation tools. | Doctor of Philosophy in Electrical and Computer Engineering (PhD) |
| 2018 | Dr. Zheng proposed a series of deep learning methods to tackle real world bioinformatics problems. He found that by introducing prior expert knowledge and realistic synthetic data, the data limitation in many bioinformatics problems can be overcome. His work benefits applications including disease diagnosis, patient monitoring and computer aided interventions. | Doctor of Philosophy in Electrical and Computer Engineering (PhD) |
| 2018 | Dr. Amir-Khalili developed computer algorithms to assist clinicians and improve outcomes for patients undergoing complex medical procedures. His contributions include an automated algorithm that locates blood vessels based on movement, and systems for interpreting uncertainties that occur during cancer surgery or radiotherapy interventions. | Doctor of Philosophy in Biomedical Engineering (PhD) |
| 2018 | Dr. Soleimani developed a novel methodology for securing unreinforced masonry walls from collapse during an earthquake. His work has lead to the invention of an advanced sprayable material and a strengthening technique for seismically upgrading walls at schools and hospitals. The new technology aims to save millions of lives worldwide. | Doctor of Philosophy in Civil Engineering (PhD) |
| 2018 | Dr. Wang studied a thermal treatment process to increase the heating value of woody biomass. He used a reactor of unusual geometry leading to improved performance in converting biomass into a material similar to lignite, a low-rank coal. His work demonstrates that biomass has potential to replace a significant amount of greenhouse-gas-emitting fossil fuels. | Doctor of Philosophy in Chemical and Biological Engineering (PhD) |
| 2018 | In today's ever-increasing demand for fast, energy-effecient, and accessible computer accelerators, Dr. ElTantawy proposed techniques to simplify the programming models of such complex accelerators. His findings are vital for increasing the accessibility to energy efficient accelertators in a wider application domains. | Doctor of Philosophy in Electrical and Computer Engineering (PhD) |
| 2018 | Choosing from the many alternative solutions for building design and construction can be a complex undertaking. To address this, Dr. AboMoslim developed a framework for screening and evaluating skyscraper design and construction technologies. This framework contributes toward better decision-making when building skyscrapers in specific geographic areas. | Doctor of Philosophy in Civil Engineering (PhD) |
| 2018 | Dr. Patsa studied the overlap between geothermal and mineral resources using public information. She developed a decision-making framework that can be used to assess whether geothermal merits consideration as an energy source for a mining project. Her research demonstrates that such an assessment is possible even in the absence of specialist data. | Doctor of Philosophy in Mining Engineering (PhD) |
| 2018 | Circulating tumour cells are important targets for cancer research. Dr. Park developed a technology to enrich circulating tumor cells and then isolate them for genome sequencing. She then applied this technology to sequence single circulating tumor cells from patients with prostate cancer. This work will aid with early diagnosis. | Doctor of Philosophy in Biomedical Engineering (PhD) |
| 2018 | An ongoing challenge in the automotive industry is controlling microporosity related defects. Dr. Fan's doctoral studies focused on porosity prediction in wheel casting and developed a method to predict hydrogen macrosegregation during solidification of the casting. This work can help increase overall quality and lower production costs. | Doctor of Philosophy in Materials Engineering (PhD) |