UBC-Seaspan research collaboration investigates impacts of biofuels on climate and health
Over the past year, a unique research collaboration between interdisciplinary experts at the University of British Columbia and local marine transportation company, Seaspan Ferries, is trying to address unanswered questions key to unlocking decarbonization in the marine industry. The collaboration provides an exciting opportunity for four separate research labs to work together, analyzing real-world emissions […]
CityNews speaks to Dr. Tavasoli: How achievable is B.C.’s net-zero emissions goal?
Alexandra Tavasoli, an assistant professor of mechanical engineering at the University of British Columbia, says that compared to the rest of Canada, B.C. is generally putting in more effort to transition to sustainable technologies.
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 […]
Tackling urban freight emissions with improved measurements & models
Photo by Andy Li on Unsplash Researchers Dr. Amanda Giang and Dr. Patrick Kirchen are working to improve urban freight systems emissions through mitigation planning in a new five-year project. Looking at marine, road and rail freight transport, they will develop planning tools that integrate real-world data, allowing government and industry to make informed decisions […]