In the Media
YahooWhy carbon capture and storage is key to avoiding the worst effects of the climate emergency
Dr. Naoko Ellis, a professor of chemical and biological engineering at UBC's faculty of applied science, discussed carbon capture, utilization and sequestration technology.
- Chatelaine
Can air purifiers really reduce your COVID risk?
Chatelaine spoke to Dr. Steven Rogak, a professor of mechanical engineering at UBC's faculty of applied science, about using air purifiers to reduce COVID-19 risks.
- Global News Hour at 6
Engineers say better forecasting, warnings could protect B.C. from disasters
UBC engineering researchers have released the first report into November's disastrous floods and landslides, and how to potentially avoid more damage in the future.
- Mashable
World's first stretchable and washable battery has arrived
Media featured a new battery developed by UBC researchers that is both flexible and washable.
- 9 News
New Moderna deal to provide '100 million mRNA vaccines on tap' in Victoria state from 2024
Dr. Anna Blakney, a professor at UBC’s Michael Smith Laboratories and school of biomedical engineering, was quoted discussing how mRNA vaccines could be adapted quickly for new variants of the coronavirus, as well as other illnesses.
- Castanet
UBC scientists create flexible, wearable battery
UBC researchers have created a battery that is both flexible and washable. Dr. Ngoc Tan Nguyen, a postdoctoral fellow at UBC’s faculty of applied science, and Dr. John Madden, director of UBC’s Advanced Materials and Process Engineering Lab, were quoted.
- Business in Vancouver
A New Stretch and Wash-Capable Battery Could Substantially Upgrade Wearable Devices
UBC researchers have created a battery that is both flexible and washable. Dr. Ngoc Tan Nguyen, a postdoctoral fellow at UBC’s faculty of applied science, and Dr. John Madden, director of UBC’s Advanced Materials and Process Engineering Lab, were quoted.
- Squamish Chief
Landfill flare installed and operating in Squamish
Dr. Anthony Lau, a professor of chemical and biological engineering at UBC's faculty of applied science, gave comments about methane and landfill flare.
- CNBC
Why Bill Gates invested in this tiny start-up that helps turn lithium into batteries
CNBC highlighted Mangrove, a new company formed by UBC engineering professor Dr. David Wilkinson and members of his research group at the Clean Energy Research Centre. The start-up is working to retrieve as much as 90 per cent of the lithium contained in raw mined material or brine.
- Yahoo
COVID-19 discovery: Researcher in Canada invents coating that can kill virus on a mask, prevents transmission
Dr. Seyyedarash Haddadi, a postdoctoral research fellow at UBCO’s school of engineering, has invented a coating that can be applied to face masks to prevent the transmission of COVID-19.