Topics: Engineering
Texting trouble: Study finds distracted walkers at higher risk of road injury
Global News | | Media coverage
New research by civil engineering researchers led by Dr. Tarek Sayed found that distracted pedestrians face higher safety risks than undistracted pedestrians when crossing busy roads.
Texting while walking puts pedestrians in danger: UBC engineering study
| Announcement
New UBC engineering research analyzed actual pedestrian interactions with vehicles on busy streets and concluded that distracted pedestrians face higher safety risks compared with undistracted road users.
Three Applied Science doctoral students join UBC's Public Scholars Initiative
| Announcement
Applied Science members Esther Roorda, Michelle Gagnon and Meghna Mohandas have joined UBC's Public Scholars Initiative.
UBC Engineering Alumni Spend an Adventurous Weekend at Qualicum Beach
| Spotlight
Our recent student reunion at Qualicum Beach on Vancouver Island was a tremendous success, thanks to the support of the Alumni Engagement Fund. This long-awaited gathering allowed our group to reconnect and create lasting memories over a delightful…
Bulking and foaming bacteria: Improving wastewater pollution removal
Water Canada | | Media coverage
CIVL's Dr. Ryan Ziels discusses research he co-led on activated sludge processes to help Canada's wastewater treatment processes.
Dr. Tony Yang receives funding from Rogers, Mitacs, and NSERC for 5G-enabled smart construction research
| Announcement
Dr. Tony Yang has been awarded $812,000 in industrial funding from Rogers, Mitacs and NSERC to advance cutting-edge research in 5G-enabled smart construction, robotic automation and AI-driven inspections.
Mentorship: e@UBC's Chang Han puts his heart into in BC startups like CanDry
BC Business | | Media coverage
ECE alumna Maddie Aliasl and CHBE alumnus Hamid Rezaei were recognized for their statup company, CanDry Technologies.
The future of home heating? It’s in the dishwater
The Tyee | | Media coverage
CHBE's Dr. Anthony Lau commented on energy systems that reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Faculty Insight: Dr. Kiana Amini on pioneering electrochemical solutions
| Announcement
MTRL Assistant Professor Dr. Kiana Amini discusses her research developing electrochemical systems aimed at advancing clean energy and promoting environmental sustainability.
Players get ‘sleepy’ brainwaves after soccer headers, UBC study finds
Global News | | Media coverage
Dr. Lyndia Wu's research revealed that impacts from heading a ball slows brain activity and produce brain waves associated with sleep and drowsiness.