New funding to address flooding mitigation and response in the Okanagan
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.
School of Engineering hosts students from China’s Northwestern Polytechnical University
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 […]
School of Engineering welcomes first Canada Research Chair
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.
UBC Okanagan research makes boating more efficient
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
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.
Dr. Jonathan Holzman awarded Medal for Distinction in Engineering Education
The Engineers Canada Medal for Distinction in Engineering Education recognizes the awardee’s contributions in engineering education and leadership in Canada.
Faculty Video Profile: Dr. Shahria Alam
Dr. Shahria Alam and his research team focus on smart materials and their structural applications.
New Faculty Profile: Dr. Zheng Liu
Dr. Liu recently joined the School of Engineering as Associate Professor, and shares his passion for research.
Nobinur Rahman awarded Albert M. Stevens Award
Md. Nobinur Rahman has been awarded the Albert M. Stevens Award in the Master’s category of the 2015-2016 Canadian Transportation Research Forum (CTRF) Student Paper Competition.
SoE Open House welcomes community to campus
The School of Engineering was pleased to host its inaugural Community Open House on Saturday, November 19th, 2016.