Strategic Priority Areas: Planetary Health
'Not just hype': Why BC is doubling down on hydrogen to help curb emissions
The Province | | Media coverage
School of Engineering Assistant Professor Dr. Joshua Brinkerhoff said hydrogen is no longer driven by hype but demonstrated test cases and substantial investments.
BC launches class-action lawsuit against makers of ‘forever chemicals’
Toronto Star | | Media coverage
Chemical and Biological Engineering Professor Dr. Madjid Mohseni said forever chemicals are found in many consumer products and have been linked with health and environmental problems.
UBC materials engineering professor awarded Canada Research Chair
| Announcement
Dr. Wenying Liu, Associate Professor in the Department of Materials Engineering at UBC, has been awarded a Tier 2 Canada Research Chair in Battery Materials Extraction.
BC and Alberta agree to become leaders in the hydrogen sector
Radio-Canada (French) | | Media coverage
Mechanical engineering professor Dr. Walter Mérida commented on different aspects of hydrogen production.
UBC unveils new renewable energy district
CTV News Vancouver | | Media coverage
The UBC Smart Hydrogen Energy District (SHED), Canada's first facility to combine hydro, solar and hydrogen energy at a single site, was unveiled on Wednesday.
UBC & global experts grow ‘New Carbon Economy’ to combat climate emergency
UBC Office of Global Engagement | | Media coverage
A Q&A with Mechanical Engineering's Dr. Walter Mérida on the New Carbon Economy, featuring expert comment from Mechanical Engineering's Dr. Alex Tavasoli.
Never rest on your ores: The road to restoring Canada’s mining industry
Forbes | | Media coverage
Norman B. Keevil Institute of Mining Engineering Professor Dr. Scott Dunbar said building a new mine in Canada may be more difficult in the future.
Provincial Design Competition Winner Ready To Make Communities More Sustainable
| Spotlight
Atoussa's experience in environmental engineering and her plans for the future.
New UBC engineering research facility accelerates innovation in BC’s hydrogen energy sector
| Announcement
A $23-million Smart Hydrogen Energy District (SHED) launched today at UBC Applied Science. Equipped with a hydrogen fueling station, this facility is expected to pave the way for breakthroughs in critical energy research.
Robyn's Experience From Working On Fusion Energy To Testing Humanoid Robotics
| Spotlight
Robyn's decision and experience of studying engineering.