In case you missed it: Watch SoE researchers make their case in three minutes
Earlier this year, School of Engineering PhD students Rubaiya Rumman and Fatemeh Niknahad took the stage at UBC Okanagan’s Three Minute Thesis (3MT) Finals. Their presentations are now available to watch in full. Rumman showed how wood ash could help make lower carbon concrete. She presented just hours after successfully defending her PhD thesis, earning […]
GCRTC guest seminar: Seismic analysis and design of bridges
The Green Construction Research & Training Centre (GCRTC) welcomes bridge engineer Saqib Khan to UBC Okanagan for “Seismic Analysis and Design of Bridges per S6:25—An Introduction,” part of its Beyond the Blueprint guest seminar series. This seminar will explore the principles and practical application of seismic bridge design under CSA S6:2025, including key changes from […]
Making better decisions for more resilient energy systems
How can communities plan for a more sustainable energy future when resources are limited and conditions keep changing? For UBC Okanagan mechanical engineering PhD student Mohammad Reza Khodoomi, the answer lies in using operations research to turn complex challenges into practical decisions. Working with Drs. Babak Tosarkani and Eric Li, Khodoomi studies sustainable supply chains, […]
Join UBCO Engineering: paint the E for Orange Shirt Day
The School of Engineering invites the UBC Okanagan campus and surrounding communities to help paint the E orange in recognition of Orange Shirt Day and the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Observed on September 30, the day is a time to remember the children who never returned home and honour Survivors, their families and […]
Camille Leclerc receives UBC Wall Research Award
Antibiotics save lives, but with antibiotic resistance on the rise, traces left behind in water and food are a growing environmental concern—one that can be difficult to detect and monitor. UBC Okanagan School of Engineering doctoral student Camille Leclerc is developing a potential solution, small enough to fit on a microchip. His research uses microfluidic […]
Dr. Ayşe Alemdar Thomson receives UBC Okanagan Principal’s Staff Award
UBC Okanagan School of Engineering congratulates Dr. Ayşe Alemdar Thomson, Manager, Research and Strategic Initiatives, on receiving the Principal’s Staff Award for Emerging Leadership. The Principal’s Staff Awards celebrate outstanding contributions that go beyond regular responsibilities and make a meaningful impact on the university community. The Emerging Leadership award recognizes individuals who demonstrate leadership through […]
GCRTC panel explores Indigenous knowledge and engineering perspectives on wildfire resilience
As communities across British Columbia confront the growing impacts of wildfire, building resilience requires knowledge and collaboration across disciplines, professions and lived experiences. The Green Construction Research & Training Centre (GCRTC) at UBC Okanagan invites the campus and broader community to an upcoming panel discussion: Indigenous Knowledge, Land-Use, Planning, and Engineering Perspectives on Wildfire Resilience: […]
Crossing continents to build a future in engineering
I’ve always been curious about how things around us work – from something as simple as taking an elevator to the complex systems behind it. That curiosity led to my interest in engineering. I find it fascinating that the calculations and concepts you learn in class can be applied to design prototypes and develop solutions […]
UBC innovation offers a creative solution to cleaning the air
The summer of 2026 brought another challenging wildfire season to the Okanagan, with smoke and poor air quality affecting communities across the region. Against that backdrop, a made-at-UBC innovation is offering a creative approach to cleaner indoor air. Developed at UBC Okanagan and brought to life through student ingenuity, three handcrafted air-filtering art installations have […]
Celebrating engineering alumni, industry and community at UBCO Homecoming
There’s nothing like the start of a new school year to bring people together. It’s a time to celebrate where we’re going, how far we’ve come, and, most importantly, the people who make it all possible. UBC Okanagan’s School of Engineering is inviting alumni, industry partners, current students, faculty and staff to join us on […]