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UBC mechanical engineering professor appointed to Order of Canada

| Announcement

Dr. Yusuf Altintas, a professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at UBC’s Vancouver campus, is one of four UBC community members to be named an Officer of the Order of Canada this week.

Metro Vancouver set to OK contract for Stanley Park water main project

Vancouver Sun | | Media coverage

Civil engineering Adjunct Professor Dr. Troy Vassos said the water main that runs beneath Stanley Park remains critical for the region. 

Germany needs hydrogen in its energy mix—can Canada deliver?

Business in Vancouver | | Media coverage

UBC Okanagan School of Engineering's Dr. Kamiel Gabriel said heat waste from industrial processes could be used to produce hydrogen from water.

Dr. Ryan Ziels wins a 2024 ISME/IWA BioCluster Award

International Water Association | | Media coverage

Civil Engineering Associate Professor Dr. Ryan Ziels has been awarded the Rising Star Prize.

A look at the newest Order of Canada appointments

The Canadian Press | | Media coverage

MECH's Dr. Yusuf Altintas has been appointed an Officer of the Order of Canada.

Scientists discover high-risk form of endometrial cancer—and how to test for it—using AI

UBC News | | Media coverage

SBME and ECE's Dr. Ali Bashashati and his team developed a deep learning AI model that analyzes images of tissue samples collected from patients.

Experts raise concerns over potential cyanide spread after Yukon mine failure

CBC News | | Media coverage

Norman B. Keevil Institute of Mining Engineering Associate Professor Dr. John Steen said cyanide can dissolve in water and can kill wildlife. 

School of Biomedical Engineering wins 2024 Life Sciences BC Award

Yahoo Finance | | Media coverage

The School of Biomedical Engineering has won the Strategic Partner of the Year award.

Seed2Stem Research Program Gives Tomme Lab Experience

| Spotlight

Tomme's experience in first year engineering.

Top Prospects: Leading innovators from the Class of 2024

The Logic | | Media coverage

School of Engineering graduate Liam Krebbers was recognized for his academic excellence.

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