Topics: Awards
Research Excellence Clusters led by UBC Engineering receive GCRC funding
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Four Research Excellence Clusters led by UBC Engineering faculty members will receive funding through UBC's Grants for Catalyzing Research Clusters (GCRC) competition.
Dr. Peter Zandstra awarded Killam Prize in Engineering
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The $100,000 Killam Prize is awarded to Canadian scholars who embody research excellence. The School of Biomedical Engineering's Director was recognized for his pioneering contributions in stem cell-derived tissue development and therapeutic…
UBC Applied Science professors receive 2024 Faculty Research Awards
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Govind Kaigala of the School of Biomedical Engineering, and Mohammad Arjmand and Shahria Alam of the UBCO School of Engineering have been recognized for their research excellence and scholarly achievements.
UBC researchers awarded $38.1M to lead health research through CIHR's Fall 2024 Project Grant competition
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Nursing, biomedical engineering, electrical and computer engineering and mechanical engineering experts among researchers leading CIHR-funded projects.
UBC Engineering alum receives 2024-25 Alumni Builder Award
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Shola Fashanu, BASc '22, is being recognized for her significant contributions to the UBC Okanagan campus during her time as a student and after graduation.
Dayag Sheykhkarimli awarded the H.L. Holmes Award from the National Research Council of Canada
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Congratulations to SBME postdoctoral researcher Dayag Sheykhkarimli for receiving $100,000/year for two years from the H.L Holmes Award by the National Research Council of Canada.
Applied Science faculty, students receive inaugural Wall Legacy Awards for sustainability research
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Applied Science faculty and graduate students received funding for projects centred around the climate transition, water systems and transportation efficiency.
UBCO engineering professor earns recognition from top professional fellowships
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SOE's Dr. Shahria Alam was awarded the designation of Fellow by the American Society of Civil Engineers, as well as being named a Fellow of the Canadian Society for Civil Engineering.
UBC, Seaspan launch new Chair in Robotics for Marine Vessels
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Dr. Adrien Desjardins was appointed as the Seaspan Chair in Robotics for Marine Vessels.
UBC engineering professor appointed Seaspan chair to advance innovation in marine sector
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Dr. Adrien Desjardins was named Seaspan Chair in Robotics for Marine Vessels, to research and teach in emerging areas such as adaptive sensing and imaging, autonomous navigation and monitoring of natural environments.