In the Media
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The Province'Not just hype': Why BC is doubling down on hydrogen to help curb emissions
School of Engineering Assistant Professor Dr. Joshua Brinkerhoff said hydrogen is no longer driven by hype but demonstrated test cases and substantial investments.
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Techcouver.comCleantech startup launches out of UBC with specialized carbon fibre innovation
Materials Engineering Assistant Professor Dr. Yasmine Abdin and Bioproducts Institute (BPI)'s Dr. Frank Ko are deploying techniques to create sub-micron fibres.
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CKNW Weekends with Scott ShantzHow to prepare for "the big one"
Civil Engineering Research Associate and Sessional Lecturer Dr. Salman Soleimani-Dashtaki discusses earthquake preparation with CKNW's Scott Shantz.
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The ProvinceCould a Calgary-like water disaster happen in Metro Vancouver?
Civil Engineering Adjunct Professor Dr. Troy Vassos said Metro Vancouver can provide enough water if a major repair of a water main is needed.
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UBC Research + InnovationApplied Science-led projects awarded over $8.7M from NSERC 2024 Discovery Research Program
Forty faculty members from SCARP and Engineering received funding on 41 different projects on transportation planning, the clean energy transition, and more.
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Radio-Canada (French)BC and Alberta agree to become leaders in the hydrogen sector
Mechanical engineering professor Dr. Walter Mérida commented on different aspects of hydrogen production.
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CTV News VancouverUBC unveils new renewable energy district
The UBC Smart Hydrogen Energy District (SHED), Canada's first facility to combine hydro, solar and hydrogen energy at a single site, was unveiled on Wednesday.
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UBC Office of Global EngagementUBC & global experts grow ‘New Carbon Economy’ to combat climate emergency
A Q&A with Mechanical Engineering's Dr. Walter Mérida on the New Carbon Economy, featuring expert comment from Mechanical Engineering's Dr. Alex Tavasoli.
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ForbesNever rest on your ores: The road to restoring Canada’s mining industry
Norman B. Keevil Institute of Mining Engineering Professor Dr. Scott Dunbar said building a new mine in Canada may be more difficult in the future.
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CBC NewsResearchers working to develop device to detect, treat brain cancer
ECE professor Dr. Konrad Walus is part of the research team that received a two-year grant from the Tri-Agency New Frontiers in Research Fund.