Topics: Research Excellence
Collaboration to advance quantum photonic chip technology
| Announcement
UBC Blusson QMI researchers, led by Lukas Chrostowski, receive over $1 million in funding from NSERC and NRC as part of Canada's National Quantum Strategy.
UBC Applied Science professors receive 2024 Faculty Research Awards
| Announcement
Govind Kaigala of the School of Biomedical Engineering, and Mohammad Arjmand and Shahria Alam of the UBCO School of Engineering have been recognized for their research excellence and scholarly achievements.
BC researchers are turning oil sands waste into carbon fibres
BC Business | | Media coverage
Producing large quantities of the usable green carbon fibres could prove challenging, says Material Engineering's Dr. Yasmine Abdin
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 and FortisBC collaborating on made-in-B.C. hydrogen research
| Announcement
FortisBC’s investment is fueling hydrogen innovation at UBC Okanagan, advancing clean energy research. The new H2LAB explores hydrogen integration into gas systems, supporting B.C.’s climate goals.
UBC researchers awarded $38.1M to lead health research through CIHR's Fall 2024 Project Grant competition
| Announcement
Nursing, biomedical engineering, electrical and computer engineering and mechanical engineering experts among researchers leading CIHR-funded projects.
Research taps into microbial genomics to address mine tailings and global copper shortage
Canadian Mining Journal | | Media coverage
Dr. Sue Baldwin, a professor of chemical and biological engineering, is co-leading a project to tackle the environmental impact of mining tailings.
Nine UBC-led research projects to advance quantum innovation
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Three projects led by electrical and computer engineering experts Olivia di Matteo and Lukas Chrowtoski, as well as Chen Feng from the UBC Okanagan School of Engineering, have been awarded over $2.6 million in NSERC funding.
Canadian scientists have found a way to trap ‘forever chemicals’
The Globe and Mail | | Media coverage
Following a discussion between Dr. Madjid Mohseni and Dr. Johan Foster, both chemical and biological engineers, Dr. Foster developed a catalyst to remove “forever chemicals” from water.
10 impacts UBC Applied Science had in 2024
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A look back at 10 stories that showcase how UBC Applied Science research and discoveries are transforming lives and tackling global challenges.