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High-tech surveillance safeguards against wildfires

By Sam Charles on October 16, 2020

Researchers at UBC Okanagan and Saudi Arabia’s King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) have developed an innovative wildfire detection method that uses drones and smart technology to detect wildfires.

Posted in SOESpotlight | Tagged Chabaan, KAUST, research, surveillance, Wildfire | Leave a response

New test unravels the complexity of textile composites

New test unravels the complexity of textile composites

By Sam Charles on August 12, 2020

Researchers at UBC’s Okanagan campus have created a custom-built device to assess the inter-ply resistance of peculiarly shaped, laminated fibre composite structures used to manufacture aerospace parts.

Posted in SOESpotlight | Tagged Boeing, Composites, CRN, mechanical, Milani, Rashidi, research | Leave a response

New funding to address flooding mitigation and response in the Okanagan

New funding to address flooding mitigation and response in the Okanagan

By Sam Charles on April 20, 2020

UBC researchers are partnering with the Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB) to develop new policy and planning tools to address flooding in the Okanagan Valley.

Posted in SOESpotlight | Tagged Civil, flood, Flooding, Hewage, Nahiduzzaman, OBWB, Okanagan Basin Water Board, research, Sadiq, water | Leave a response

School of Engineering hosts students from China’s Northwestern Polytechnical University

School of Engineering hosts students from China’s Northwestern Polytechnical University

By Sam Charles on August 30, 2019

Students from Northwestern Polytechnical University (also known as NPU; Chinese: 西北工业大学), in Xi’an, Shaanxi, China, recently visited UBC’s Okanagan campus to participate in an intensive research program led by School of Engineering faculty. The enriched academic content including research activities was targeted at first and second-year NPU students from a variety of disciplines including engineering.  It […]

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School of Engineering welcomes first Canada Research Chair

School of Engineering welcomes first Canada Research Chair

By Sam Charles on June 17, 2019

Bridging interdisciplinary science and composite research, Mohammad Arjmand explores innovations in multifunctional polymer nanocomposites as the first Canada Research Chair (Tier 2) at the School of Engineering. 

Posted in Faculty, SOESpotlight | Tagged Arjmand, Chair, CRC, Polymers, research, Tier 2 | Leave a response

Engineering Assistant Professor Kevin Golovin observes water pooling on a superhydrophobic surface.

UBC Okanagan research makes boating more efficient

By Sam Charles on July 11, 2018

Boats that travel through the water, but don’t get wet. That’s the idea behind new research from UBC’s Okanagan campus that aims to make boats more efficient by creating superhydrophobic—or extremely water-repellent—surfaces

Posted in Faculty, Research, SOESpotlight | Tagged clothing, Golovin, Marine, mechanical, naval, research, school of engineering

Research flourishes between both UBC campuses

Research flourishes between both UBC campuses

By Sam Charles on March 2, 2018

The integration of research across both campuses of the University of British Columbia will be paramount to its success over the next decade.

Posted in Faculty, Research, Spotlight | Tagged Campuses, Integration, Merida, research, Sadiq, school of engineering | Leave a response

Dr. Jonathan Holzman awarded Medal for Distinction in Engineering Education

Dr. Jonathan Holzman awarded Medal for Distinction in Engineering Education

By Sam Charles on April 21, 2017

The Engineers Canada Medal for Distinction in Engineering Education recognizes the awardee’s contributions in engineering education and leadership in Canada.

Posted in Faculty, Spotlight | Tagged engineering education, research, school of engineering | Leave a response

Faculty Video Profile: Dr. Shahria Alam

Faculty Video Profile: Dr. Shahria Alam

By Sam Charles on March 27, 2017

Dr. Shahria Alam and his research team focus on smart materials and their structural applications.

Posted in Faculty, Research, Spotlight | Tagged Alam, research, school of engineering, smart materials | Leave a response

New Faculty Profile: Dr. Zheng Liu

New Faculty Profile: Dr. Zheng Liu

By Sam Charles on January 17, 2017

Dr. Liu recently joined the School of Engineering as Associate Professor, and shares his passion for research.

Posted in Faculty, Spotlight | Tagged new faculty, research, school of engineering | Leave a response

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