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.
Patentable ideas highlight Capstone 2018
Of nearly fifty capstone projects presented at the 2018 Capstone poster presentation, two are already in the patent process and two others are nearing that stage.
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”.
Wirelessly efficient power
Researchers at the Okanagan campus of the University of British Columbia have discovered a way to balance power transfer efficiency with power loss due to inactivity in wireless power transfer systems.
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 sensor could change the way liquids are measured and monitored on a micro-scale
Using an innovative type of flow sensor, researchers at the Okanagan campus of the University of British Columbia have uncovered a new way to measure flow rates.
Local Youth Embrace Engineering
Recently, the School of Engineering at the Okanagan campus of the University of British Columbia welcomed students from Vernon Community School to participate in a STEM Fair with select participants given the opportunity to have their projects incubated in a UBC Okanagan research lab. According to School of Engineering Director, Mina Hoorfar, “this initiative was focused […]
Research conducted at UBC Okanagan Recognized by German-Turkish Water Organization
The research from UBC’s Bioreactor Technology Group has been recognized by a German-Turkish collaboration that includes private and public organizations in the water sector.
UBC Okanagan Researcher Appointed as new Associate Director of the Clean Energy Research Centre
Clean Energy Research Centre has appointed Kasun Hewage as its newest Associate Director.