Using the power of neutrons to build lighter and more efficient marine engines
UBC Okanagan researchers are using Canadian Nuclear Laboratories to conduct neutron beam testing on marine engine prototypes.
Optimizing composite timber manufacturing processes
New research from UBC’s Okanagan campus looks to improve the manufacturing processes of cross laminated timber at Structurlam’s plant located in Okanagan Falls.
Are kidney stones the key to cleaning up wastewater?
Researchers at the Okanagan Campus of the University of British Columbia are enhancing the effectiveness of a wastewater treatment process known as “struvite precipitation”.
Research flourishes between both UBC campuses
The integration of research across both campuses of the University of British Columbia will be paramount to its success over the next decade.
New faculty at the School of Engineering will explore next-generation surface science and improving optical wireless communications
Two new faculty join the School of Engineering starting in January 2018.
International Collaboration
Dwayne Tannant, professor of civil and geotechnical engineering, has collaborated with researchers from nearly every continent. As a professor, he has supervised graduate students from around the World.
LifeSciences BC Showcase Series 2017
LifeSciences BC held a Showcase Series event at UBC Okanagan on Thursday November 23, 2017. The event was hosted by School of Engineering Director Mina Hoorfar and featured speakers from various health sciences fields. Symposium topics included cutting-edge research and development being done in the Kelowna area.
NSERC Visits UBC Okanagan’s School of Engineering
While on campus the delegates met with students and discussed many of the current design and research projects at both the undergraduate and graduate levels.
Building healthier, more sustainable communities
Building healthier, more sustainable communities will be the focus of an upcoming conference in Kelowna. Faculty from the School of Engineering will be among the featured speakers at the Building SustainABLE Communities: Innovation Through Collaboration Conference being held November 21-24 at the Delta Grand Hotel. Gordon Lovegrove and Ahmed Idris are both scheduled to […]