Topics: Engineering
Dr. Bernard Laval reappointed as department head
| Announcement
Dr. Laval's new 5-year term will begin July 1, 2025.
Breaking down stereotypes to support women in engineering
| Announcement
Mentorship and promoting diversity are key to growing the number of women in the field, explains Engineering Professor Dr. Sumi Siddiqua.
AI-powered robotics are building smarter structures in B.C.'s backyard
Business in Vancouver | | Media coverage
UBC researchers devising faster, less costly construction methods to build more homes
UBC Okanagan plans to create widespread use of hydrogen as fuel
Global News | | Media coverage
Dr. Will Hughes, Director of the UBC Okanagan School of Engineering, and associate professor Dr. Joshua Brinkerhoff describe the ambition of a cutting-edge hydrogen research lab.
B.C. earthquake highlights Vancouver’s vulnerability should the ‘Big One’ arrive
CTVNews | | Media coverage
Dr. Perry Adebar, a professor of structural engineering, discussed the challenges of preparing for a large-scale seismic disaster in B.C.'s densely populated South Coast.
10-second wake-up call: Earthquake sparks urgent inspections of B.C. infrastructure
Vancouver Sun | | Media coverage
Dr. Tony Yang, a professor in the Department of Civil Engineering, spoke about the region’s susceptibility to earthquakes following a quake in Sechelt felt throughout the Lower Mainland.
UBC researchers team up with builders to expand circular economy
SiteNews | | Media coverage
UBC Okanagan School of Engineering experts are joining forces with Axiom Builders and VEMA Deconstruction to maximize material recovery and reuse in construction.
Net-zero homes are touted as a solution for climate change, but they remain out of reach for most
The Conversation | | Media coverage
Dr. Tony Yang, a professor of structural engineering, and Ehsan Noroozinejad Farsangi, a visiting senior researcher, wrote about the difficulties for most Canadians in building net-zero homes.
From capacitors to CEO: Read about Jonathan’s journey to launching his own company
| Spotlight
Jonathan, inspired by his multi-skilled father, pursued engineering for problem-solving and collaboration. He founded Extropic Energy, modernizing energy systems, merging technical expertise with business and policy for impactful solutions.
UBC researchers collaborating with City of Richmond and industry to reduce construction and demolition waste
| Announcement
Researchers at UBC Okanagan’s School of Engineering and the Materials and Manufacturing Research Institute have embarked on an interdisciplinary project to tackle the environmental challenges posed by construction and demolition waste.