Improving technology for renewable energy integration and transmission
Researchers at the School of Engineering on the Okanagan campus of the University of British Columbia are modelling and simulating new power electronic converters for renewable energy integration that is pushing the industry forward.
New funding to address flooding mitigation and response in the Okanagan
UBC researchers are partnering with the Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB) to develop new policy and planning tools to address flooding in the Okanagan Valley.
Alumni Profile – Luke Herman BASc ’20 (Electrical)
Luke Herman BASc ’20 (Electrical) is now in the direct-entry PhD program, as a Jacobs Fellow, at the University of California San Diego in Electrical and Computer Engineering with a focus in photonics.
Alumni Profile – Erfan Taatizadeh MASc ’19 (Mechanical)
Erfan Taatizadeh completed his MASc ’19 (Mechanical) in December 2019, and is now pursuing a PhD in Biomedical Engineering at UBC Vancouver.
Students sign integrity pledge
With online learning and assessment taking place this year as a result of COVID-19 physical distancing requirements, School of Engineering students are signing an integrity pledge prior to each exam.
Soft robotic heart valves may change lives
A new synthetic heart valve designed by UBC researchers could be a long awaited advancement in pediatric heart valve replacements.
UBCO teams up with community partners to design medical PPE
With an increased demand for medical-grade personal protective equipment (PPE) during the COVID-19 outbreak, UBC Okanagan’s School of Engineering and makerspaceUBCO have partnered with the Okanagan Regional Library and the Interior Health Authority (IHA) to design and produce 3D printed, medical-grade face shields for front-line health care workers.
Alumni Profile – Mohammad Kamali, PhD ’19 (Civil)
Mohammad Kamali, PhD ’19 (Civil) is a professor in the Faculty of Science, Technology, & Health at Okanagan College.
UBCO professor researching the impact of COVID-19 on travel restrictions
The COVID-19 outbreak has impacted everyone in Canada and around the world. While people are being asked to stay at home and maintain social distancing, a UBC Okanagan professor is collecting data about people’s travel habits.
Alumni Profile – Ermia Aghaie MASc ’19 (Mechanical)
Ermia Aghaie MASc ’19 (Mechanical) is a Materials Engineer at Pacific Particulate Materials Ltd. in Vancouver, BC.