Alumni Spotlight: From an interest in automotive mechanics to controls engineer at Blue Origin
Alumnus Steve Zimmerman shares his journey from the Engineering Transfer Program to Mech 2, through undergraduate and master’s studies at UBC Mechanical Engineering, to his career with Blue Origin.
Defence: Hamed Nikookar – July 17, 2025 | 12 PM | Zoom – Characterizing the structure of post-flame agglomerated soot using simulations and experiments
Student name: Hamed Nikookar Date: Thursday, July 17, 2025 Time: 12:00PM Location: Zoom* Title: Characterizing the structure of post-flame agglomerated soot using simulations and experiments *Those who wish to attend should contact G+PS at graduate.doctoral@ubc.ca for the link.
Order of the White Rose (undergraduate or graduate) – Apply by June 17
Order of the White Rose The Applied Science EDI.I Office is now seeking nominations for the Order of the White Rose — a prestigious award for exceptional women in engineering. The Order of the White Rose is an annual Canada-wide scholarship program with a leadership development support. Initiated by Polytechnique Montreal, this program is made […]
Graduate Academic Assistant (GAA) – Ethics Specialist
Application Details Deadline to apply: Applications will be open until the position has been filled – candidates will be contacted on a rolling basis. Application Instructions: Interested applicants are asked to send their CV and a brief statement of interest (optional) to sielmann@mail.ubc.ca as soon as possible. Project Description A part-time graduate academic assistant is […]
Defence: Mewael Isiet – July 2, 2025 | 12:30 PM | GSC 203 – Femtosecond two-pulse laser spall approach for metals and ceramics
Candidate: Mewael Isiet Date: Wednesday, July 2, 2025 Time: 12:30 PM Location: Room 203 of the Graduate Student Centre (6371 Crescent Road)
Congratulations to our 2025 Spring Graduates!
On May 29, 2025 we were excited and honoured to celebrate the accomplishments of all of our spring graduates, as well as award winners who were recognized for their academic, design, and leadership excellence!
Prof. Emeritus Mo Iqbal recognized with award for distinguished service
The UBC Emeritus College has recognized Professor Emeritus Muhammad (Mo) Iqbal as a 2025 recipient of the President’s Award for Distinguished Service. The award honours UBC emeriti who have “displayed exceptional leadership in volunteer community services” since becoming UBC Emeriti, and awardees receive a $1000 prize for donation to their cause of choice. Dr. Iqbal’s […]
Defence: Pan Deng – May 21, 2025 | 1:30 PM | Zoom – Nanowell-Based Single Cell Imaging Assays to Investigate NETosis, Motility, and Drug Screening
Candidate: Pan Deng Date: Wednesday, May 21, 2025 Time: 1:30 PM Location: Zoom Those who wish to attend should contact G+PS at graduate.doctoral@ubc.ca for the link.
Defence: Shenliang Yang – May 13, 2025 | 12 PM | CEME 1203 – Modeling of Residual Stresses in Combined Additive Manufacturing and Machining Processes
Candidate: Shenliang Yang Date: Tuesday, May 13, 2025 Time: 12:00 PM Location: CEME 1203 (6250 Applied Science Lane)
APSC Capstone Project Spotlight – Sleep Stickies: Designing A Portable EEG Device For Children
This Capstone Project Spotlight was originally published by UBC’s Faculty of Applied Science. Alycia Cheng, Elizabeth, Bhavita Jindal, Dainelle Morales, Kendall Mooney, Lindy Shi Community Partner: Dr. Lyndia Wu, Department of Mechanical Engineering Degree: Bachelor of Applied Science Program: Mechanical Engineering Campus: Vancouver Our project EEG (electroencephalography) devices are used to diagnose and monitor epilepsy, sleep disorders, brain […]