Environmental engineering

This class comprises research and experimental development in environmental engineering.

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Doctor of Philosophy in Resources, Environment and Sustainability (PhD)

The Institute for Resources, Environment and Sustainability (IRES) at the University of British Columbia (UBC) is a problem-focused and curiosity-driven interdisciplinary research institute and graduate program, with interest and expertise in a wide range of topics under the realm of environment…

Graduate Certificate in Global Mine Waste Management (GCGMWM)

The Graduate Certificate in Global Mine Waste Management is a unique program for mining industry professionals who want to stay up to date with the latest developments in tailings and mine waste management. Recent high-profile failures of tailings ponds in British Columbia and Brazil underline the…

Master of Arts in Resources, Environment and Sustainability (MA)

The Institute for Resources, Environment and Sustainability (IRES) at the University of British Columbia (UBC) is a problem-focused and curiosity-driven interdisciplinary research institute and graduate program, with interest and expertise in a wide range of topics under the realm of environment…

Master of Engineering Leadership in Integrated Water Management (MEL)

The Master of Engineering Leadership (MEL) in Integrated Water Management is entering a period of reflection and evaluation. As of January 2025, the program is paused and not accepting applications. This pause marks a moment of thoughtful consideration on the future direction of the program, with…

Master of Land and Water Systems (MLWS)

Land and water are essential resources required to sustain human needs, including food security, maintenance of environmental goods and services, and all forms of useable energy. Managing land and water as an integrated system provides a framework to aid society to achieve the goals of an improved…

Master of Science in Resources, Environment and Sustainability (MSc)

The Institute for Resources, Environment and Sustainability (IRES) at the University of British Columbia (UBC) is a problem-focused and curiosity-driven interdisciplinary research institute and graduate program, with interest and expertise in a wide range of topics under the realm of environment…

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Hawley, Alyse

Faculty (non-G+PS member)

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Kandlikar, Milind

School of Public Policy and Global Affairs, Faculty of Arts

Faculty (G+PS eligible/member)

Climate change impacts and adaptation; Product life cycle; Environmental policy; Research, science and technology policy; Environmental impacts; Climate Change and energy transition; Technological Risk; Technology and Development

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Mohseni, Madjid

Department of Chemical & Biological Engineering, Faculty of Applied Science

Faculty (G+PS eligible/member)

Chemical engineering; Water quality engineering; Drinking Water; Chemical Pollutants; Used Water; Clean Technologies; Advanced oxidation; Drinking water quality and treatment; Electrochemical water treatment processes; UV based water purification and treatment; Water re-use; Per- and Poly-fluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS)

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Peleato, Nicolas

Faculty (non-G+PS member)

Water quality engineering; Wastewater treatment (including water treatment processes); Drinking Water; Chemometrics; Water quality; Source water monitoring; Machine Learning; Environmental engineering; climate change

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Tu, Qingshi

Department of Wood Science, Faculty of Forestry

Faculty (G+PS eligible/member)

Forestry biomass and bioproducts; Earth and related environmental sciences; Systems engineering; Environmental engineering; Biomass (Energy); Sustainable Development; Modelization and Simulation; Biofuels and bioproducts; climate change; Computational modeling; Forest biorefineries; Industrial ecology; Life cycle assessment; Sustainable bioeconomy; Machine Learning

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Vassos, Troy

Faculty of Applied Science

Faculty (non-G+PS member)

Wastewater treatment (including water treatment processes); Water Reclamation Reuse and Conservation; Water Treatment Technology; Wastewater Resource Recovery; Biosolids Management, Treatment and Resource Recovery; Bioenergy

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Ziels, Ryan

Department of Civil Engineering, Faculty of Applied Science

Faculty (G+PS eligible/member)

Environmental engineering; Genomics; Environmental biotechnology; Anaerobic digestion; Biological nutrient removal; Environmental Systems Engineering; Microbial biotechnology; Microbial ecology; Multi-omics; Resource recovery; Sustainable biological wastewater treatment

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AnnaMaria Zubieta

Student

Master of Applied Science in Chemical and Biological Engineering (MASc)

Detection and Measurement of Organic Contaminants in Water
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Fatemeh Asadi Zeidabadi

Student

Doctor of Philosophy in Chemical and Biological Engineering (PhD)

Electrochemical degradation of per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) from water
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Arman Hejazi

Agora Energy Technologies Ltd.

Master of Applied Science in Chemical and Biological Engineering (MASc)

Development of a point-of-use water treatment system for organic contaminant degradation
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Imranul Laskar

Student

Doctor of Philosophy in Resources, Environment and Sustainability (PhD)

Air Quality, Health, and Climate Impacts of Global Shipping
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Karl Zimmermann

Student

Doctor of Philosophy in Chemical and Biological Engineering (PhD)

Biological ion exchange: the power of biological water treatment
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Neha Sharma-Mascarenhas

Student

Doctor of Philosophy in Resources, Environment and Sustainability (PhD)

Analyzing data and policy outcomes for repair, reuse, and recycling for end-of-life electronics
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Shiva Zargar

Student

Doctor of Philosophy in Forestry (PhD)

Developing an integrated analytical platform for evaluating the role of forest biorefineries in achieving a sustainable bioeconomy
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Varshaa Kumaran

Student

Master of Applied Science in Civil Engineering (MASc)

Comparative study of gravity & passive gravity driven membrane systems with biofilm characterization in drinking water treatment

French Name

Génie de l'environnement

French Description

Cette classe comprend la recherche et le développement expérimental en génie de l'environnement.