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.
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| 2015 | Have you ever tried to do so many things at once that you couldn't get anything done? Dr. Rogers' research into designing computer hardware demonstrates that computer processors suffer from a similar problem. His work on scheduling mechanisms to reuse data in computers improves the speed and energy usage of both smartphones and large scale data centres. | Doctor of Philosophy in Electrical and Computer Engineering (PhD) |
| 2015 | Dr. Rezadehbashi has spent the past five years studying sustainable methods for the treatment of wastewater. She investigated micro-organisms and mechanisms involved in the removal of contaminants. As an environmental engineer, she has contributed to the design, modeling and optimization of biological systems that degrade contaminants. | Doctor of Philosophy in Chemical and Biological Engineering (PhD) |
| 2015 | Dr. Engwayu studied the interaction between quartz and hematite particles during the processing of iron ore. He focussed on mineral flotation systems and applied novel tools to identify optimum conditions for mineral separation. These tools will help improve the efficiency of iron ore processing and the mining industry | Doctor of Philosophy in Mining Engineering (PhD) |
| 2015 | Dr. Li studied lignin, an organic substance found in trees that binds the wood fibres. She demonstrated that lignin can be used as a substitute material in electronic products, lithium-ion batteries and sensors. Her findings contribute, not only to the scientific understanding of biomaterials, but also to the growth of the bio-economy in Canada. | Doctor of Philosophy in Materials Engineering (PhD) |
| 2015 | Dr. Guillén Torres researched the miniaturization of optical rotation sensors using silicon, the top material in electronics. His devices outperform those created in other materials, and the test platforms he created are being used across Canada. His research shows that with proper integration, mini-optical-gyros can be used in consumer electronics. | Doctor of Philosophy in Electrical and Computer Engineering (PhD) |
| 2015 | Dr. Shiah studied integrated circuit design techniques for devices within a cellphone that sense motion. He developed a detailed design flow and verified the proposed techniques by successfully testing prototype chips. His findings can be applied to improve the accuracy and performance of the sensory systems while making them more energy efficient. | Doctor of Philosophy in Electrical and Computer Engineering (PhD) |
| 2015 | Dr. Davaanyam's research advanced the application of High Pressure Grinding Roll, an energy efficient technology used to break up rocks. He developed three laboratory scale tests that allow assessment of the technology in the early stages of a mining project. This technology reduces overall energy usage of mining operations by up to thirty percent. | Doctor of Philosophy in Mining Engineering (PhD) |
| 2015 | Dr. Hoiles completed his doctoral studies in the field of Electrical and Computer Engineering. He constructed predictive models of engineered tethered bilayer lipid membranes. These models provided novel insights into biological membrane dynamics and the development of tethered membrane based bio-sensors. | Doctor of Philosophy in Electrical and Computer Engineering (PhD) |
| 2015 | Dr. Masnadi focused on developing a new type of semiconductor alloy containing the chemical element bismuth. He studied the optical and electronic transport properties of the alloy, using experimental and theoretical approaches. He showed that semiconductors containing bismuth have a wide range of applications in infrared and high frequency devices. | Doctor of Philosophy in Electrical and Computer Engineering (PhD) |
| 2015 | Dr. Alimardani studied electrical power systems. He developed methods for improving the accuracy and performance of a real-time applications in the control centres of utilities. The new methods have enhanced the operation of industrial power systems and made them more robust and efficient, for example at BC Hydro, where they have been implemented. | Doctor of Philosophy in Electrical and Computer Engineering (PhD) |