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 researchers discover microbes turning food waste into energy
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A team led by UBC Engineering Associate Professor Dr. Ryan Ziels discovered a previously-unknown bacterium that plays a crucial role in the conversion of food scraps to renewable natural gas.
Three UBC Applied Science experts announced as Canada Research Chairs
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Purang Abolmaesumi, Nozomu Yachie and Martino Tran were announced as new and renewed Chairs, representing an investment in UBC Applied Science's research excellence.
Massive wind farms change wind patterns
Earth.com | | Media coverage
Research by UBCO School of Engineering Associate Professor Dr. Joshua Brinkerhoff identifies a critical flaw in how the wind energy industry forecasts wind farm performance.
Fraser Estuary sediment pilot project expands in fall 2025
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The project, led by Dr. Enda Murphy in partnership with Ducks Unlimited Canada, tests whether natural flood barriers can be the solution for protecting Richmond residents from flood risk
Zeroing in on critical minerals
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New sensors, like the ones used by UBC Mining's Bern Klein, can pinpoint profitable ore — and reduce the financial and environmental costs of mining
Additive manufacturing: Faster, cleaner, cheaper
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Layer by layer, new technology developed at UBC Materials Engineering is transforming Canada’s automotive, aerospace and clean energy sectors.
Five UBC Applied Science projects funded through CFI-JELF competition
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These strategic investments by the Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI) support research infrastructure, propel innovation and help institutions attract and retain the very best researchers.
Improving women’s cardiovascular health outcomes in Nepal—and globally
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UBC Nursing's Dr. Rubee Dev is leveraging seed funding to drive research in the leading cause of death among women globally: Cardiovascular disease.