Upgrading computational tools for sustainable development
Dr. Amanda Giang co-edits PNAS special feature “Modeling Dynamic Systems for Sustainable Development” alongside collaborators from MIT, Harvard. | MIT Joint Program on the Science and Policy of Global Change: A PNAS special feature shows potential of recent modeling advances to improve sustainability decision-making | Zero hunger. Affordable and clean energy. Reduced inequalities. These are […]
New concept explains how tiny particles navigate water layers, with implications for marine conservation
EurekAlert, Physics.org: A new UBC study published recently in Proceedings of the National Academy of Science has unveiled insights into how microscopic organisms such as marine plankton move through water with different density layers. Researchers Gwynn Elfring and Vaseem Shaik found that density layers, created by variations in temperature or salinity, influence the swimming direction […]
Vancouver odour app chronicles behavioural responses to stink
The initial findings of a UBC research collaboration collecting real-time public reports to map odour across Metro Vancouver have been published. The CBC talks to researcher Dr. Sahil Bhandari about this project lead by Dr. Naomi Zimmerman (MECH), Dr. Amanda Giang (MECH, IRES) and Sarah B. Henderson (SPPH). | CBC: Smell Vancouver publishes initial findings, […]
Energy Engineers’ Role in Advancing Sustainable Solutions
Learn more about our Master of Engineering Leadership program in Clean Energy Engineering | MEL: Energy engineers are at the forefront of the sustainable energy movement, playing a pivotal role in advancing solutions that are environmentally friendly and economically viable. Across the world, the demand for professionals in this field is growing rapidly as industries […]
Professor Yusuf Altintas appointed to Order of Canada
Dr. Yusuf Altintas, a professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at UBC’s Vancouver campus, is one of four UBC community members to be named an Officer of the Order of Canada this week. This is the second highest level of recognition possible from the Order of Canada, and recognizes achievements and merit of a high degree, especially in service […]