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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.

Mission
We shape the people and the professions that shape the world.
 

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Research Supervisors in Faculty

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Name Academic Unit(s) Research Interests
Oya, Simon Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering Privacy-enhancing technologies; Cybersecurity and privacy technologies; Signal processing for security and privacy; Encryption and cryptography; Mathematical optimization; Privacy; Computer Security; Anonymous communications; Machine learning security and privacy; Searchable encryption; Statistical analysis
Pattabiraman, Karthik Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering Software Reliability, Computer Security, Fault-tolerant computing, Software Security, Computer System Reliability, Computer Failures, Safety-critical computer systems, software failures, software faults, hardware faults, hardware failures
Pawlik, Marek Norman B. Keevil Institute of Mining Engineering Surface chemistry, Adsorption of polymers and surfactants, Process water and reagent chemistry, rheology of mineral suspensions, interparticle and interfacial phenomena
Phani, Srikantha Department of Mechanical Engineering Dynamics of multiscale materials, structures and devices, Applied Mechanics, Micromechanics
Phinney, Alison School of Nursing Capacities of older people for successfully coping with the functional consequences of aging and disease
Ponga de la Torre, Mauricio Department of Mechanical Engineering Spallation in Metals; Sub-linear scaling methods for calculating crystal defects using DFT;
Poole, Warren Department of Materials Engineering Metals and alloy materials engineering; Physical and Mechanical Metallurgy; Aluminum Alloys; Steels; Magnesium alloys; ICME
Poursartip, Anoush Department of Materials Engineering Polymer matrix composite materials
Rahmani, Mona Department of Chemical & Biological Engineering Multiphase and Density Stratified Fluid Mechanics, Fiber Suspensions, Renewable Energy, Hydrodynamic Instability, Mixing
Ramsay, Scott School of Nursing impact of neurological disorders on children and youth, their families, and the health care system; health inequities; health and wellbeing of children and youth
Ranger, Manon School of Nursing Neurodevelopment; Clinical nursing, secondary (acute care); neurodevelopment; Early-adversity; Biomarkers of early stress exposure; Brain development; pain; Prematurity
Ripeanu, Matei Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering Electrical engineering, computer engineering, and information engineering; Computer Systems; Data Analytics; distributed systems; Graph Analytics; High performance computing; Social Networks; Storage Systems
Roecker, Inge School of Architecture & Landscape Architecture Social Equity, sustainable forms of urban habitation, social and cultural entities, urban living and communities, comtemporary programming, cultural context, sustainable building
Roehr, Daniel School of Architecture & Landscape Architecture Sustainable communities, sustainable design, materials and construction, landscape architecture, integration of living roofs as holitstic system for stormwater management
Rogak, Steven Department of Mechanical Engineering Natural sciences; Aerosols, air pollution and climate
Rohling, Robert Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering, Department of Mechanical Engineering Electrical engineering, computer engineering, and information engineering; Medical biotechnology; ultrasound; Robotics
Rojas, Orlando Department of Chemical & Biological Engineering, Department of Chemistry, Department of Wood Science Nanopolysaccharides (based on cellulose, chitin, starches and others); Bacterial nanocelluloses; Cellulose derivatives; Lignins, colloidal lignins, nanolignins and their uses; Renewable biopolymers (hemicelluloses, proteins, chitin and chitosan, alginates and others); Multiphase systems (emulsions, foams, dispersed systems), gels, aerogels; Films, filaments and hybrid materials; Nanocomposites; Bioactive systems; Fiber processing; Pulp and paper
Rubin, Julia Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering Computer engineering; Programming languages and software engineering; Computer Systems; software engineering; Software quality, security, and robustness; program analysis; Adversarial robustness, explainability, and interpretability of ML-based systems; Mobile and cloud software
Russolillo, Angela School of Nursing Health services research; health services use among individuals with psychiatric and substance use disorders
Rysanek, Adam School of Architecture & Landscape Architecture Environmental Systems
Saewyc, Elizabeth School of Nursing Homeless or street involved youth, sexual minority youth, sexual exploitation of youth, discrimination, trauma and resilience., Youth health issues, stigma, violence, trauma, adolescent health, protective factors, sexual minority, homeless, immigrant, indigenous
Salcudean, Tim Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering, School of Biomedical Engineering Biomedical technologies, Haptic interfaces, teleoperation and simulators, medical robotics, imaging and interfaces, optimization-based design, prostate cancer
Salfi, Joseph Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering Quantum Physics; Quantum Information; Solid State Physics; Electronic Transport; Mesoscopic Physics; Nanoelectronicx; Micro Technologies; Nano Technologies; Quantum information science and technology; Quantum computers; Quantum Simulators; Machine Learning; Information security
Satterfield, Blair School of Architecture & Landscape Architecture use of second stream materials in construction, providing designers and the community with greater access to digital design and fabrication processes, and the design and application of energy and material efficient methods for construction
Sayed, Tarek Department of Civil Engineering transportation engineering, Transportation, Full Bayes safety models, Automated safety analysis using computer vision techniques, Safety evaluations, Traffic conflicts techniques, Pedestrian modeling, and ITS

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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.

 

Ultrasonic assisted removal of methyl orange and bovine serum albumin from wastewater using modified activated carbons: RSM optimization and reusability
Publication: Materials Research Express
UBC Author(s): Edouard Asselin (Materials Engineering / Faculty of Applied Science)
Volume: 11
Publication Date: 1 September 2024

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The Commercial Determinants of Men’s Health Promotion: A Case Study of Gambling, Nonnies, and Athleisurewear
Publication: American Journal of Men's Health
UBC Author(s): John Oliffe (School of Nursing / Faculty of Applied Science)
ISSN: 15579883
Volume: 18
Publication Date: September-October 2024

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Ken Walters: Reflections
Publication: Journal of Non-Newtonian Fluid Mechanics
UBC Author(s): Ian Frigaard (Mechanical Engineering / Faculty of Applied Science)
ISSN: 03770257
Volume: 331
Publication Date: September 2024

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Investigating muscle coordination patterns with Granger causality analysis in protrusive motion from tagged and diffusion MRI
Publication: JASA Express Letters
UBC Author(s): S Sidney Fels (Electrical & Computer Engineering / Faculty of Applied Science)
Volume: 4
Publication Date: 1 September 2024

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Tailings storage facilities, failures and disaster risk
Publication: Nature Reviews Earth and Environment
UBC Author(s): Luis Alberto Torres Cruz (Mining Engineering / Faculty of Applied Science)
Volume: 5
Page Range: 612-630
Publication Date: September 2024

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Learning the Nursing Process Through Simulation: From Development to Implementation of a Scenario in Pediatrics
Publication: Clinical Simulation in Nursing
UBC Author(s): Suzanne Campbell (School of Nursing / Faculty of Applied Science)
ISSN: 18761399
Volume: 94
Publication Date: September 2024

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Navigating and negotiating “outness” among 2S/LGBTQ+ youth experiencing homelessness
Publication: Children and Youth Services Review
UBC Author(s): Emily Ochi (School of Nursing / Faculty of Applied Science)
ISSN: 01907409
Volume: 164
Publication Date: September 2024

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Reverse cementing: How can it work?
Publication: Geoenergy Science and Engineering
UBC Author(s): Ian Frigaard (Mechanical Engineering / Faculty of Applied Science)
Volume: 240
Publication Date: September 2024

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Numerical-Experimental Assessment of the Semi-Solid Contraction Behavior of Grain-Refined High Strength Aluminum Alloy, B206
Publication: Metallurgical and Materials Transactions A: Physical Metallurgy and Materials Science
UBC Author(s): Daan Maijer (Materials Engineering / Faculty of Applied Science)
ISSN: 10735623
Volume: 55
Page Range: 3164-3171
Publication Date: September 2024

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Quantitative characterization of bubble stability of foam concrete throughout extrusion process: From yield stress, viscosity and surface tension point of view
Publication: Composites Part B: Engineering
UBC Author(s): Nemkumar Banthia (Civil Engineering / Faculty of Applied Science)
ISSN: 13598368
Volume: 284
Publication Date: September 2024

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Microwave catalytic pyrolysis of solid digestate for high quality bio-oil and biochar
Publication: Journal of Analytical and Applied Pyrolysis
UBC Author(s): Xiaotao Bi (Chemical & Biological Engineering / Faculty of Applied Science)
ISSN: 01652370
Volume: 182
Publication Date: September 2024

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Exploiting natural complexity for substrate controlled regioselectivity and stereoselectivity in tantalum catalysed hydroaminoalkylation
Publication: Green Chemistry
UBC Author(s): Heather Trajano (Chemical & Biological Engineering / Faculty of Applied Science)
ISSN: 14639262
Volume: 26
Page Range: 9729-9736
Publication Date: 30 August 2024

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Single cell glucose-stimulated insulin secretion assay using nanowell-in-microwell plates
Publication: Lab on a Chip
UBC Author(s): Hongshen Ma (Mechanical Engineering / Faculty of Applied Science)
ISSN: 14730197
Volume: 24
Page Range: 4232-4241
Publication Date: 30 August 2024

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Monodispersed Renewable Particles by Cascade and Density Gradient Size Fractionation to Advance Lignin Nanotechnologies
Publication: Small
UBC Author(s): Orlando Rojas Gaona (Chemical & Biological Engineering / Faculty of Applied Science)
ISSN: 16136810
Volume: 20
Publication Date: 22 August 2024

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Classification of Woody Biomass Images Using Neural Networks and Attention Mechanisms
Publication: Industrial and Engineering Chemistry Research
UBC Author(s): Yankai Cao (Chemical & Biological Engineering / Faculty of Applied Science)
ISSN: 08885885
Volume: 63
Page Range: 14942-14952
Publication Date: 21 August 2024

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Scoping review protocol: what is the state of evidence for the use of communication apps with immigrant seniors in long-term care and community settings?
Publication: BMJ open
UBC Author(s): Abdul-Fatawu Abdulai (School of Nursing / Faculty of Applied Science)
Volume: 14
Page Range: e089939
Publication Date: 21 August 2024

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Cold Plasma for the Modification of the Surface Roughness of Microparticles
Publication: ACS Omega
UBC Author(s): Mattia Bacca (Mechanical Engineering / Faculty of Applied Science)
Volume: 9
Page Range: 35634-35644
Publication Date: 20 August 2024

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A feasibility study of sample re-collection in the analysis of selected volatile compounds in breath samples using GC×GC-TOFMS
Publication: Journal of Chromatography A
UBC Author(s): Jane Hill (Chemical & Biological Engineering / Faculty of Applied Science)
ISSN: 00219673
Volume: 1730
Publication Date: 16 August 2024

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Efficient oxygen reduction to alkaline peroxide at current densities up to 500 mA cm<sup>−2</sup> on a gas diffusion electrode with hydrophobic carbon microporous layer: Influence of fluid dynamics and reactor operation on scale-up
Publication: Chemical Engineering Journal
UBC Author(s): Elod Lajos Gyenge (Chemical & Biological Engineering / Faculty of Applied Science)
ISSN: 13858947
Volume: 494
Publication Date: 15 August 2024

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Biophysical profiling of red blood cells from thin-film blood smears using deep learning
Publication: Heliyon
UBC Author(s): Hongshen Ma (Mechanical Engineering / Faculty of Applied Science)
ISSN: 24058440
Volume: 10
Publication Date: 15 August 2024

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Hystereses in flow-induced compression of a poroelastic hydrogel
Publication: Soft Matter
UBC Author(s): James Jingtao Feng (Chemical & Biological Engineering / Faculty of Applied Science)
ISSN: 1744683X
Volume: 20
Page Range: 6940-6951
Publication Date: 13 August 2024

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Enabling data-driven and bidirectional model development in Verilog-A for photonic devices
Publication: Optics Express
UBC Author(s): Lukas Chrostowski (Electrical & Computer Engineering / Faculty of Applied Science)
Volume: 32
Page Range: 29965-29975
Publication Date: 12 August 2024

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Betulin Enables Multifunctional Cellulose-Based Insulative Foams with Low Environmental Impacts
Publication: ACS Nano
UBC Author(s): Orlando Rojas Gaona (Chemical & Biological Engineering / Faculty of Applied Science)
ISSN: 19360851
Volume: 18
Page Range: 20247-20257
Publication Date: 6 August 2024

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Carbothermal reduction between MOF-derived carbon and spent battery powder for metal recovery: Thermogravimetric behavior and kinetic analysis
Publication: Colloids and Surfaces A: Physicochemical and Engineering Aspects
UBC Author(s): Bern Klein (Mining Engineering / Faculty of Applied Science)
ISSN: 09277757
Volume: 694
Publication Date: 5 August 2024

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Effect of size and anisotropy on fracture process zone of coal: An experiment and numerical simulation
Publication: Engineering Fracture Mechanics
UBC Author(s): Davide Elmo (Mining Engineering / Faculty of Applied Science)
ISSN: 00137944
Volume: 306
Publication Date: 5 August 2024

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Recent Thesis Submissions

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
2023 Dr. Masjoudi demonstrated the potential of vacuum-UV advanced oxidation processes as a viable treatment for elimination of micropollutants in potable water reuse. Her research enhances the quality of recycled water, making the reuse strategy more feasible for water-scarce communities. Doctor of Philosophy in Chemical and Biological Engineering (PhD)
2023 Dr. Yirgu studied departure airport choices and their emissions implications. He spatially showed how airports differ in attracting passengers, and determined that aviation emissions cannot be directly reduced through higher airfares. His work improves air service planning and our understanding of price-based environmental policies on aviation. Doctor of Philosophy in Civil Engineering (PhD)
2023 Dr. Li studied the overall segregation and settling behavior of mine tailings suspension, illustrating various settling modes and revealing the mechanisms behind particle segregation in the sedimentation process. His findings can assist mining industries in developing advanced techniques for tailings dewatering. Doctor of Philosophy in Mining Engineering (PhD)
2023 Dr. Trudel's research investigated causes of wellbore leakage in western Canada. The findings of her research will contribute to protection of groundwater and reduction of methane emissions to the atmosphere. Doctor of Philosophy in Mechanical Engineering (PhD)
2023 Dr. Courteau-Godmaire advanced simulations used in composites manufacturing. These structures begin as soft stacks of carbon fibre sheets. When heat and pressure are applied, they solidify, but can also wrinkle. His mechanistic model captures the slippery behavior of these layers, streamlining simulations for better design. Doctor of Philosophy in Civil Engineering (PhD)
2023 Dr. Soltani examined the behavior of materials at the atomistic scale. He used computer simulation of atoms and machine learning algorithms to understand how the dynamic processes derive the evolution of micro-structure of materials and how these processes determine the properties of materials like glasses and metals. Doctor of Philosophy in Materials Engineering (PhD)
2023 Dr. English developed new electrodes for use in the demanding conditions required for the electrochemical treatment of industrial wastewater. This contribution enriches our understanding of how such materials behave, providing insights into how to design more resilient technologies. Doctor of Philosophy in Chemical and Biological Engineering (PhD)
2023 Dr. Moynihan tested the theoretical framework of a nursing intervention designed to reconnect sexually exploited runaway adolescents to supportive family and school relationships. Findings suggest the intervention works as theorized. Promoting supportive relationships may improve health problems, such as emotional distress and substance misuse. Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing (PhD)
2023 Dr. Yiting Tsai developed a Deep Learning model to extract latent features for clinical and bio-engineering problems. He applied the method to two cases involving COVID-19 and Scleroderma patients, which resulted in significantly improved diagnosis accuracy, as well as discovering key biomarkers associated with main disease pathways. Doctor of Philosophy in Chemical and Biological Engineering (PhD)
2023 Dr. Jain studied the application of low-cost air quality sensors, using them as a tool to improve our understanding of how air pollution varies in space and time. Her research also included assessments of how these variations could impact exposure estimates for humans. Doctor of Philosophy in Mechanical Engineering (PhD)

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