Topics: Research Excellence

Helping SMEs be more competitive

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The Composites Research Network (CRN), based at UBC, has more than a decade of experience of transforming great ideas into viable manufacturing processes for companies ranging from the world’s largest multinationals to small businesses.

Bringing solutions to market at 5G speed

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A research case study for Institute for Computing, Information and Cognitive Systems (ICICS).

Advancing technology to market

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In January 2023, BPI launched Advancing Technology Readiness (ATR), an industry-driven program that supports the development of investment-attractive biobased innovations. This stage-gate approach de-risks technology for manufacturing, and…

Wildfires: Future-proofing the Okanagan to flourish

Kelowna Capital News | | Media coverage

School of Engineering's Dr. Sumi Siddiqua is researching different materials that can be used to help make structures more safe from wildfire exposure.

Facebook Marketplace is home to steals and deals — and serious trust issues

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UBC Engineering study uncovers insights into Facebook users’ love-hate relationship with online resale platform.

UBC Engineering professor elected to Canadian Academy of Engineering

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Dr. Bhushan Gopaluni, a UBC professor of chemical and biological engineering, is one of 54 new Fellows of the Canadian Academy of Engineering.

Joint venture aims to revolutionize mining

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A research case study for Bradshaw Research Initiative for Minerals and Mining (BRIMM).

BPI and Apple publish white paper on sustainable packaging cushioning

BioProducts Institute | | Media coverage

Researchers from UBC's BioProducts Institute and Apple published a white paper that analyzes the challenges with current consumer packaging and explores more sustainable future solutions through the use of advanced fibre-based materials.

UBC engineering experts win four UBC research awards

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Four UBC engineering researchers — two based at the Vancouver campus and two at the Okanagan campus — are being honoured with this year’s UBC Faculty Research Awards from the Office of the Vice-President, Research and Innovation.

Five UBC engineering experts named Canada Research Chairs

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Dr. Anna Blakney, Dr. Amanda Giang, Dr. Ali G. Madiseh, Dr. Will Hughes and Dr. Carolina Tropini are among this year's new and renewed Canada Research Chairs.

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