Topics: Research Excellence
German President's visit to UBC highlights clean energy and climate change solutions
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UBC Applied Science research is making waves - with the President of Germany visiting UBC to see the practical solutions that Applied Science researchers are developing to address complex challenges like climate change and clean energy.
Research Excellence Clusters led by UBC Applied Science receive GCRC funding
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Seven Research Excellence Clusters led by UBC Applied Science faculty members will receive funding through UBC's Grants for Catalyzing Research Clusters (GCRC) competition.
UBC Applied Science researchers receive investment from New Frontiers in Research Fund Exploration competition
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This funding supports researchers to conduct innovative high-risk, high-reward interdisciplinary research.
Six UBC Applied Science experts announced as Canada Research Chairs
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Researchers from UBC Engineering and UBC Nursing have been named or renewed as Canada Research Chairs, representing an investment into UBC Applied Science's impactful, innovative work.
Are you addicted to your AI chatbot? It might be by design
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New research from UBC Computer and Electrical Engineering shows some people are developing addictive patterns of AI chatbot use—and it’s affecting their daily lives.
Designing stronger, smarter, more sustainable ships
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UBC researchers, led by Dr. Jasmin Jelovica, are advancing ship design using advanced materials, AI, and high-fidelity modelling to create stronger, more efficient, and sustainable marine vessels.
From lab to launchpad: Manufacturing Canada’s next generation of advanced platforms
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UBC researchers, led by Dr. Anoush Poursartip, are advancing Canada’s manufacturing capabilities by transforming innovative designs into scalable, high-performance platforms using advanced composites, digital manufacturing and AI-driven processes.
UBC research at the frontiers of clean energy
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UBC researchers, led by Dr. Pat Kirchen, are advancing clean energy solutions for Arctic and remote communities by testing low-carbon fuels like biofuels, renewable diesel, and hydrogen in extreme cold conditions to reduce emissions and diesel…
Building Canada's manufacturing resilience: Advanced technologies for Arctic and defence applications
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UBC researchers, led by Dr. Adam Clare, are advancing Canada’s manufacturing resilience through automation, additive manufacturing, and rapid production technologies for Arctic and defence applications.
Engineering resilience: Building secure, integrated systems
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UBC researchers, led by Dr. Karthik Pattabiraman, are developing secure and resilient cyber-physical systems that enable autonomous technologies to operate reliably in extreme environments, even under failure or cyberattack.