Research projects advancing solutions for a sustainable BC receive Peter Wall Legacy Awards
The 2025 Peter Wall Legacy Awards have been announced, with multiple UBC Mechanical Engineering researchers receiving support for their work exploring sustainable solutions in decarbonization, energy resilience, and waste reduction through circular economies. Wall Research Awards for faculty have been awarded to projects by Dr. Alexandra Tavasoli, who received an Individual Faculty Award, and by […]
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’s Smart Energy District
It’s about to change the future. Article by Chris Petty, from UBC Trek Magazine. UBC’s Vancouver campus is testing a solar- and hydrogen- driven smart energy system. If you happen to pass the block bounded by Thunderbird Boulevard and Wesbrook Mall on UBC’s Vancouver campus, take note: you are experiencing history being made. That block […]
Dr. Ian Frigaard wins Mason Award for Rheology
The Canadian Society of Rheology has awarded Professor Ian Frigaard the prestigious Stanley G. Mason Award. The Mason Award recognizes contributions to Canadian rheology, and is only awarded once every three years. Dr. Frigaard is the tenth winner of the Mason award, and the second UBC researcher to receive this honour. Dr. Frigaard is cross-appointed […]
Next-Generation HDPI in Diesel Engines
Collaboration Case Study: Next-Generation HDPI in Diesel Engines Overview Westport Innovation Inc. is collaborating with the Clean Energy Research Centre to improve Westport’s unique High Pressure Direct Injection (HDPI) system for diesel engines. Internal combustion engines are the primary system used for industrial transportation and power generation. The significant North American Natural Gas reserves present […]