In the Media
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Interesting EngineeringUBC, Honda researchers develop robot arm with human skin-like sensors
Electrical and computer engineering researchers Dr. Mirza Saquib Sarwar and Dr. John Madden co-developed a new soft sensor with Honda researchers, which opens the door to a wide range of applications in robotics and prosthetics.
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BC BusinessEntrepreneur of the Year 2023: Tamer Mohamed is finding fact in science fiction with Aspect Biosystems
Tamer Mohamed, UBC electrical and computer engineering alum, is named Entrepreneur of the Year 2023 by BC Business.
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Canadian BusinessIs there a sustainable solution to the lithium-battery shortage?
Chemical and biological engineering professor Dr. David Wilkinson commented on lithium extraction.
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Western Built MagazineBuilding a resilient future: Meeting Canada's urgent quest for safer, greener homes
UBC Okanagan School of Engineering's Dr. Lisa Tobber comments on the need for safer, greener homes to address Canada's affordable housing crisis.
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The TyeeThe potentially high risks of alternative health care
Nursing professor Dr. Bernie Garrett led a study which found that Canadians may be using unproven, dangerous alternative health care treatments. Business professor Dr. David Hardisty commented on the findings of the study.
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Undark MagazineBook excerpt: The future of mining is deeper, darker, and riskier
Mining professor Dr. Scott Dunbar commented on the future of deep mining.
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UBC VP Research and InnovationNew BCKDF funding supports innovation
Two UBCO School of Engineering projects led by Drs. Alyse Kiesser and Lisa Tobber receive $125,000 and $619,000 in funding respectively.
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CTV NewsGreat B.C. ShakeOut: How prepared are British Columbians for a big earthquake?
Civil engineering professor Dr. Tony Yang says B.C. should pay attention to the performance and usability of a building after an earthquake. Currently B.C.’s building codes provide a “minimal level of safety,” allowing people to escape during an earthquake but not preventing damage.
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Toronto StarThese early warning signs of dementia might surprise you, doctors warn
Nursing professor Dr. Lillian Hung and clinical professor of geriatric medicine Dr. Roger Wong discussed the common warning signs of dementia.
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CastanetUBCO researchers hope to prevent catastrophes with next-generation sensors
UBC Okanagan engineering professor Dr. Mohammad Zarifi and graduate student Vishal Balasubramanian are investigating ways to ensure water-resistant coatings do not deteriorate over time.