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Dr. Juan Abelló wins UBC Killam Teaching Prize

Dr. Juan Abelló wins UBC Killam Teaching Prize

Congratulations to Associate Professor of Teaching Juan Abelló on receiving a 2021-2022 Killam Teaching Prize! Recognizing excellence in teaching, recipients of the Killam Teaching Prize are nominated by students, colleagues and alumni. Dr. Abelló is one of three Applied Science faculty members to receive this prestigious UBC honour. Dr. Abelló is a dedicated teacher both […]

New publication uses deep learning to predict underwater noise

New publication uses deep learning to predict underwater noise

Recent master’s graduate Rachit Gupta and supervisor Associate Professor Rajeev Jaiman have created a three-dimensional deep learning-based computer model to predict unsteady fluid flow, in order to help scientists better understand fluid-structure interaction and ship radiated underwater noise. Underwater noise interferes with the ability of marine animals to do essential activities like communicating, finding a […]

What exactly is air quality, and what affects it in BC?

What exactly is air quality, and what affects it in BC?

UBC Beyond talks to several members of the Rapid Air Improvement Network, an interdisciplinary UBC research project co-led by Dr. Steven Rogak and Dr. Naomi Zimmerman.