Topics: Research Excellence
Will e-bike rebate program get people out of their cars? Here’s what UBC research shows
Vancouver Sun | | Media coverage
UBC’s research on active transportation lab and civil engineering prof. Dr. Alex Bigazzi found that electric bikes help reduce greenhouse gas emissions and congestion. Civil engineering PhD students Amir Hassanpour and Elmira Berjisian were quoted.
Integrated energy systems key to low-carbon future at home and abroad
The Hill Times (subscription) | | Media coverage
Dr. Walter Merida, Applied Science associate dean of research and industrial partnerships, wrote about UBC’s climate action research.
New water treatment zaps forever chemicals ‘once and for all’
The Independent | | Media coverage
Chemical and biological engineering professor Dr. Madjid Mohseni developed a way to eliminate harmful chemicals that usually break down over hundreds of years.
This van takes air pollution testing right to the source
The Weather Network | | Media coverage
Mechanical engineering's Dr. Naomi Zimmerman is researching a cost-effective way to measure air pollution through a mobile laboratory (PLUME).
UBC Applied Science research awarded over $3.7 million from New Frontiers in Research Fund
| Announcement
The Government of Canada has awarded over $3.7 million to research projects led by UBC Faculty of Applied Science-affiliated members through the New Frontiers in Research Fund (NFRF).
Over $10 million in NSERC funding for UBC Applied Science quantum research, engineering training
| Announcement
Over $10 million in NSERC funding have been awarded to UBC Applied Science for quantum computing research and innovative new training programs in biomedical engineering, mechanical engineering, and materials engineering.
New UBC water treatment zaps ‘forever chemicals’ for good
| Announcement
Engineers at the University of British Columbia have developed a new water treatment that removes “forever chemicals” from drinking water safely, efficiently – and for good.
Next-gen mass timber construction key to meeting Canada’s climate change, housing targets
| Announcement
Civil engineering professor Dr. Tony Yang and his team are developing the tools and techniques to build safer, carbon neutral and quake-resilient buildings.
UBC Applied Science and Teck announce $4M for mine tailings research and education
| Announcement
UBC Applied Science and Teck announced a $4 million investment into a new professorship focused on enhancing safety and sustainability in mine tailings management.
UBCO researchers improve cell service by using 'smart' surfaces
Castanet | | Media coverage
UBCO engineering professor Dr. Anas Chaaban is leading research into ways to improve wireless communications using smart surfaces, which can improve network sensing abilities.