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Dr. Alexander Uhl receives Humboldt Research Fellowship

Dr. Alexander Uhl receives Humboldt Research Fellowship

January 30, 2026

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 […]

Posted in Faculty, Research | Tagged Alexander Uhl, research

Helping hands: UBCO research team develops brace to reduce tremors

Helping hands: UBCO research team develops brace to reduce tremors

January 22, 2026

UBCO engineers test a lightweight, wearable unit to inhibit involuntary movement

The post Helping hands: UBCO research team develops brace to reduce tremors appeared first on UBC’s Okanagan News.

Posted in Faculty, Mechanical Engineering, Media Releases, News, Uncategorized | Tagged Hadi Mohammadi, research

Study offers roadmap for cleaner, lower-cost EV charging in cold weather

Study offers roadmap for cleaner, lower-cost EV charging in cold weather

January 14, 2026

Electrifying cars and trucks can cut greenhouse gas emissions, but […]

The post Study offers roadmap for cleaner, lower-cost EV charging in cold weather appeared first on UBC’s Okanagan News.

Posted in College of Graduate Studies | Tagged Electrical Engineering, engineering, engineering research, Kasun Hewage, research, Sandali Walgama, school of engineering

UBCO innovation blocks nanoplastics release from landfill leachate

UBCO innovation blocks nanoplastics release from landfill leachate

January 8, 2026

Dual-layer system intercepts most micro and nanoplastics before they reach water supplies

The post UBCO innovation blocks nanoplastics release from landfill leachate appeared first on UBC’s Okanagan News.

Posted in College of Graduate Studies | Tagged Civil Engineering, Mahmoud Babalar, research, Sumi Siddiqua

Zinc-ion batteries get a boost from cross-campus research team

Zinc-ion batteries get a boost from cross-campus research team

December 4, 2025

New research leads to a more sustainable, economical option to lithium-ion technology

The post Zinc-ion batteries get a boost from cross-campus research team appeared first on UBC’s Okanagan News.

Posted in College of Graduate Studies, Mechanical Engineering, News, Research | Tagged Batteries, Battery Innovation Centre, clean technologies, Jian Liu, Musanna Galib, research

Student maps where cyclists really go—and why it matters for city planning

Student maps where cyclists really go—and why it matters for city planning

November 25, 2025

Cyclists often stay close to home, take shorter routes when […]

The post Student maps where cyclists really go—and why it matters for city planning appeared first on UBC’s Okanagan News.

Posted in Research, Uncategorized | Tagged Civil Engineering, Mahmudur Fatmi, research, Transportation

Student innovation connects wildfire resilience, safety to home design

Student innovation connects wildfire resilience, safety to home design

November 20, 2025

Two UBC Okanagan engineering students are transforming classroom research into […]

The post Student innovation connects wildfire resilience, safety to home design appeared first on UBC’s Okanagan News.

Posted in College of Graduate Studies, Research | Tagged Civil Engineering, Qian Chen, research

UBCO engineers create new device to improve indoor air quality

UBCO engineers create new device to improve indoor air quality

November 12, 2025

Innovative airflow system outperforms conventional ventilation, reduces infection risk

The post UBCO engineers create new device to improve indoor air quality appeared first on UBC’s Okanagan News.

Posted in Mechanical Engineering, Research, Uncategorized | Tagged Airborne Disease Transmission Research Cluster, Joshua Brinkerhoff, Mojtaba Zabihi, research, Sunny Li

UBCO researchers apply body preservation technique to wood

UBCO researchers apply body preservation technique to wood

November 5, 2025

Researchers test plastination to improve cedar strength and sustainability

The post UBCO researchers apply body preservation technique to wood appeared first on UBC’s Okanagan News.

Posted in Research, Uncategorized | Tagged abbas milani, Madisyn Szypula, Manufacturing, Mechanical Engineering, Olivia Margoto, research, Victor Yang

UBC Okanagan research offers playbook for supply chain resilience

UBC Okanagan research offers playbook for supply chain resilience

October 28, 2025

As global supply chains continue to strain under trade tensions, […]

The post UBC Okanagan research offers playbook for supply chain resilience appeared first on UBC’s Okanagan News.

Posted in Research, Uncategorized | Tagged Babak Tosarkani, Mahsa Mohammadi, Manufacturing Engineering, research

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