Graduate researcher received SRK Canada Scholarship
Shayan Sheikhi Narani, who is currently pursuing a PhD in civil engineering at UBC Okanagan’s School of Engineering, was recently awarded an SRK Canada Graduate Scholarship for the 2021/22 academic year.
Sumi Siddiqua appointed Associate Director, Graduate Studies for the School of Engineering
The School of Engineering is pleased to announce that Dr.Sumi Siddiqua has been appointed as Associate Director, Graduate Studies commencing July 1, 2020.
Alumni Profile – Nurmunira Muhammad, PhD ’19
Having a PhD is the beginning of my new academic journey. It taught me how to be organized, and how to structure scientific research in order to ensure that it leads to significant contributions to the body of knowledge. It’s never-ending work.
Building bone tissue with clay
New research currently underway at UBC Okanagan and Korea Institute of Geoscience and Mineral Resources (KIGAM) aims to develop hybrid nancomposites for bone tissue regeneration literally from the ground up.
New research modernizes rammed earth construction
New research from UBC Okanagan’s Advanced Geomaterials Testing Lab uncovers chemical treatment that improves strength of compressed soil by 25 times.
New research modernizes rammed earth construction
A building method as old as dirt is being re-examined as a ‘new’ and viable modern construction material.