Dr. Zheng Liu to receive SPIE Lifetime Achievement Award, named a Boeing Visiting Professor
UBC Okanagan (UBCO) School of Engineering Professor Dr. Zheng Liu has been recognized with a significant international honour that reflects his extraordinary impact in research, industry engagement and leadership in the field. A Career-Defining Honour from SPIE Dr. Liu is a recipient of the Non-Destructive Evaluation (NDE) Lifetime Achievement Award from SPIE, the international society […]
SoE Community: Join us for tea and conversation
In response to the difficult events unfolding in Iran, across the Middle East and around the world, members of the UBC Okanagan School of Engineering community are invited to come together in support of one another. To create space for quiet connection, reflection and care, the School will host a series of informal tea and […]
UBCO Engineering researchers earn 2025 UBC Killam Research Fellowships
Two researchers within the UBC Okanagan School of Engineering (SoE) have been awarded UBC Killam Faculty Research Fellowships. These awards enable faculty to pursue full-time research during a recognized study leave. Dr. Anas Chaaban and Dr. Mahmudur Fatmi are among the 2025 recipients—ten in all across UBC—of the prestigious fellowships announced today by the Office […]
Celebrating the School of Engineering Administration Team on International Women’s Day
International Women’s Day, observed annually on March 8, celebrates the achievements of women while recognizing the ongoing work toward gender equality. Across Canada and around the world, the day encourages reflection, celebration and continued progress toward more inclusive communities. At UBC Okanagan’s Faculty of Applied Science, School of Engineering, women contribute to the strength of […]
Helping Future Engineers Find Their Voice
Dr. Jing Li is a lecturer in engineering communication. In recognition of International Women’s Day coming up on March 8, 2026, she is one of several women being spotlighted from the School of Engineering. Tell us a bit about yourself. If you had to describe yourself in three sentences, what would you say? I grew […]
Engineering the Future of Safer and Sustainable Buildings
Dr. Lisa Tobber is an assistant professor in civil engineering specializing in structural engineering. In recognition of International Women’s Day coming up on March 8, 2026, she is one of several women being spotlighted from the School of Engineering. Tell us a bit about yourself. If you had to describe yourself in three sentences, what […]
Startup Sprint offers a weekend of innovation and impact
Registration is now open for Startup Sprint 2026, an intensive, high-energy weekend experience held from Mar. 13-14, 2026. This event is designed to help participants transform ideas into impact-driven ventures by tackling real-world challenges at the intersection of STEM, entrepreneurship, and society. Startup Sprint 2026 is free and open to anyone in the community who […]
Beyond Net Zero: Wilden Living Lab Workshop to Share Real-World Performance Insights
The Green Construction Research & Training Centre (GCRTC) is pleased to share details of the upcoming Wilden Living Lab workshop, Net Zero Homes – Performance, Challenges, and Solutions, taking place on February 26. Building on the success of Net Zero Now, this session will present full findings from the Wilden Living Lab’s Next Generation Net […]
Dr. Alexander Uhl receives Humboldt Research Fellowship
UBC Okanagan School of Engineering congratulates Dr. Alexander R. Uhl on receiving the prestigious Alexander von Humboldt Research Fellowship. As part of this internationally competitive fellowship, Dr. Uhl will spend his upcoming sabbatical at Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin (HZB) in Germany, where he will collaborate with Roel van de Krol. Together, they will advance cutting-edge research on […]
Helping hands: UBCO research team develops brace to reduce tremors
UBCO engineers test a lightweight, wearable unit to inhibit involuntary movement
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