Gord Lovegrove’s commitment to improving communities recognized by EGBC
School of Engineering Civil Engineering Professor Gord Lovegrove is among the recipients of the 2020 Engineers and Geoscientists of British Columbia President’s Award.
Combatting climate change to keep the lights on
As power grids are increasingly being impacted by climate change factors such as forest fires and severe weather, UBC researchers are investigating ways to make power systems more resilient.
Making engines roar: The story of a lost fuel
UBC researchers have laid the ground-work to improve gas turbine engine design through debunking a 40-year old theory used as a basis of understanding how combustion is calculated.
School of Engineering PhD candidate receives prestigious Alexander Graham Bell Canada Graduate Scholarship Award
PhD candidate Levi Bieber develops advanced high-power converter topologies and controls to enable the integration of large-scale renewable energy sources into the AC power grid.
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Abbas Milani named a member of the College of New Scholars, Artists and Scientists
Milani recognized for his leading research in modeling, simulation, and multicriteria optimization of advanced composite/biocomposite materials and their manufacturing processes.
A new real-time method could identify possible E. coli contamination faster
New research from UBC Okanagan could allow lettuce farmers to better identify the risk of contamination in irrigation for their crops.
New test unravels the complexity of textile composites
Researchers at UBC’s Okanagan campus have created a custom-built device to assess the inter-ply resistance of peculiarly shaped, laminated fibre composite structures used to manufacture aerospace parts.
UBC Okanagan helps Arc’teryx stay green and dry with next-generation water-repellent fabrics
A sustainable, non-toxic and high-performance water-repellent fabric has long been the holy grail of outdoor enthusiasts and clothing companies alike.