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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| 2014 | Dr. Ma's doctoral work focussed on development of high strength fibres by co-spinning of polyethylene with carbon nanotube. Through polymer grafting, the compatibility between carbon nanotubes and ultra high molecular weight polyethylene matrix has been greatly improved. Her study may aid further research and development of light weight armour products. | Doctor of Philosophy in Materials Engineering (PhD) |
| 2014 | Dr. Aziznia developed an unconventional and innovative "Swiss-roll" fuel cell architecture aimed at reducing the cost of fuel cell systems. He subsequently applied this innovative design to a variety of fuel cell chemistries. His findings will help to reduce the cost of energy conversion and may open new avenues for fuel cell technology. | Doctor of Philosophy in Chemical and Biological Engineering (PhD) |
| 2014 | Dr. Cordy investigated atmospheric mercury contamination from gold mining in South America. His work provided a means of estimating and visualizing health hazards in cities, and produced a new understanding of the consequences of this phenomenon. | Doctor of Philosophy in Mining Engineering (PhD) |
| 2014 | Dr. Goldie studied the relationships between cardiovascular risk and disease among Canadians with mental health disorders. Using novel measurement approaches, she documented a disparity in cardiovascular health between people with and without mental illness. Her research highlights a need for renewed focus on effective preventative interventions. | Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing (PhD) |
| 2014 | Dr. Gilchrist studied the design and evaluation of laboratory experiments on hip fractures. He compared the outcomes of different test methods and informed researchers of the most appropriate techniques. The results will be applied by researchers developing new screening procedures to identify, and ultimately treat, those at risk of hip fracture. | Doctor of Philosophy in Biomedical Engineering (PhD) |
| 2014 | Dr. Jankhah studied membrane filtration systems, which are used to purify water, but at a relatively high cost. She demonstrated the efficiency of injecting air bubbles of various sizes at various rates for preventing fouling in the filtration systems. Her findings could reduce the operating costs associated with fouling in these systems by 50%. | Doctor of Philosophy in Civil Engineering (PhD) |
| 2014 | Dr. Dahmardeh developed a machining technique to shape laboratory-grown groups of carbon nanotubes, known as forests. Each nanotube is 10 thousand times thinner than a human hair, and machining is done by tiny, fast electrical sparks. The shaped forests can be used in miniature devices such as micro-actuator, sensors and high-power micro-switches. | Doctor of Philosophy in Electrical and Computer Engineering (PhD) |
| 2014 | Dr. Ahmadian conducted research in the area of wireless ultra-wide bandwidth communication between multiple sender and receivers. She has developed pre-filtering techniques for reducing the complexity of signal processing at the receivers. Her work is applicable to multimedia streaming, sensor networks and machine-to-machine communications. | Doctor of Philosophy in Electrical and Computer Engineering (PhD) |
| 2014 | Dr. Zargar studied the influence of time, temperature and composition on high temperature ceramics, called refractories, used in metal-processing furnaces. He developed a processing map to predict refractory properties and reduce processing time and temperature. This research assists industry to develop inexpensive and durable refractories. | Doctor of Philosophy in Materials Engineering (PhD) |
| 2014 | Dr. Penner studied the ways in which unreinforced masonry walls respond to earthquakes. He demonstrated the effects of floor flexibility on wall response and developed a new procedure for the seismic assessment of walls in existing buildings. These findings will help the construction industry to maximize the cost effectiveness of seismic retrofits. | Doctor of Philosophy in Civil Engineering (PhD) |