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.
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.
Meet the 2020/21 ENGSOC Executive Team
Get to know the Executive Team of the 2020-21 Engineering Society of UBC Okanagan
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.
UBCO researchers create liquid-repelling substance that works on all surfaces
Acting like an invisible force field, a new liquid coating being developed by UBC Okanagan researchers may provide an extra layer of protection for front-line workers.
UBCO researchers team up with industry partner to clear the air
UBC Okanagan researchers are collaborating with Kelowna-based Care Health Meditech to develop a new device that isolates and eliminates airborne droplets and germs associated with COVID-19 and other illnesses.
Research collaborations tackle challenges faced by rural BC residents
Supported by the Interior University Research Coalition’s (IURC) Regional/Rural/Remote Communities (R3C) Collaborative Research Grant, three Interior university research teams will address the complex problems faced by British Columbians who live outside large metropolitan areas.
Alumni Profile – Shaylene Dekock-Kruger ’17 (Electrical)
Shaylene Dekock-Kruger (BASc ’20, Electrical) is an Electrical Designer at BC Hydro.