UBC Killam Research Prize awarded to Dr. Amanda Giang
In recognition of her contributions to the field of environmental modelling and policy, Assistant Professor Amanda Giang has been awarded a UBC Killam Research Prize, one of the university’s top honours for research. Dr. Giang is one of ten campus researchers to be recognized for their outstanding research and scholarship. A faculty member in the […]
Dr. Kendal Bushe elected Fellow of the Combustion Institute
In recognition of his contributions to the field of combustion research and technology, Associate Professor W. Kendal Bushe has been elected a Fellow of the Combustion Institute. Dr. Bushe is one of nineteen international researchers in the Institute’s 2024 class of Fellows, and is acknowledged for his work on “innovative research on the theory and […]
MECH Research awarded $3.8M support by NSERC Alliance Program
Five projects lead by UBC Mechanical Engineering researchers have been awarded over $3.8 million from the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) Alliance 2022-23 grant program. These projects investigate issues facing Canadians such as sustainability in the energy, transportation and building sectors and innovation in industry. These are among thirty-four UBC Engineering […]
Dr. Amanda Giang named Canada Research Chair in Environmental Modelling for Policy
Assistant Professor Amanda Giang has been named the Tier 2 Canada Research Chair in Environmental Modelling for Policy. The Government of Canada announced the new and renewed Research Chairs on March 13, 2024, providing $191 million for 230 chairs at post-secondary institutions nationwide, alongside $9 million from the Canada Foundation for Innovation’s John R. Evans […]
Driving an electric car is cheaper in some parts of Canada than others
This article originally appeared on UBC News. Electric vehicles are a critical part of Canada’s climate strategy, but a new UBC study highlights how it’s cheaper in some regions than others to drive electric—making it more challenging for certain households to make the switch. Location, location, location The researchers analyzed how far people need to drive their electric […]
UBC Engineering Spotlight: Patrick Kirchen – Developing Sensors And Tools To Monitor Emissions
UBC Engineering | “My research helps industry figure out the practical, immediate things we can do to improve emissions.” When I was a kid, I liked to tinker with things – bikes, vehicles, whatever was around. I realized at a certain point that as an engineer, I could go beyond tinkering to designing and building […]
UBC Engineering Spotlight: Antony Hodgson – Pushing What’s Possible With Orthopaedic Surgery
UBC Engineering | “We always try and identify problems where we can have a meaningful impact. Developing better tools or techniques for orthopedic surgeries can make it more likely that patients will have restored or improved function, better mobility, and less pain. When I started my undergraduate degree at UBC I was enrolled in a […]
CBC interviews Dr. Alex Tavasoli about the future of carbon capture
In CBC Radio’s “What On Earth”, host Laura Lynch explores climate solutions with guest experts and activists. UBC Mechanical Engineering’s Assistant Professor Alexandra Tavasoli was interviewed as one of three experts on carbon capture technology in the January 14, 2024 episode, “War, peace and a changing climate”. After discussing the environmental impacts of war, and […]
Student Experience: The Sky’s The Limit For Alyona
This article is from UBC Engineering Student Spotlights. “People find success in many different areas, and you should study something you want to study for intrinsic reasons.” Alyona Glazyrina Degree: Bachelor of Applied Science Grad year: 2024 Program: Mechanical Engineering Campus: Vancouver Why did you want to study engineering? For the longest time I assumed I would go […]
UBC Engineering Spotlight: Dr. Adam Clare – Using Engineering To Democratize Design
UBC Engineering | “One of the themes throughout my research is the idea of resilience.” Dr. Adam Clare is investigating how manufacturing technologies can help build a more sustainable future. “When I was in secondary school, math and physics almost seemed like an endless video game to me, where everything just got more and more […]