Topics: Engineering
UBC Engineering to host Technical Briefing, following major flooding and landslides in BC
| Announcement
A team of UBC Civil Engineering researchers recently conducted an aerial reconnaissance of the November 2021 BC natural disasters and will share preliminary observations in a virtual technical briefing on December 15.
Build B.C.’s supply chain back better, analysts advise
Business in Vancouver | | Media coverage
Dr. Nemy Banthia, a civil engineering professor at UBC’s faculty of applied science, says regardless of who is taking the brunt of the current supply-chain disruptions, the key now will be to build back to a much higher standard.
Stretchy, washable battery brings wearable devices closer to reality
| Announcement
UBC researchers have created what could be the first battery that is both flexible and washable. It works even when twisted or stretched to twice its normal length, or after being tossed in the laundry.
What it will take to rebuild B.C. infrastructure amid flood damages
BNN Bloomberg | | Media coverage
Dr. Nemy Banthia, a civil engineering professor at UBC's faculty of science, says repair and rebuild of damaged infrastructure from climate events will require a rethink of construction practices, including the use of…
BC Natural Disaster Technical Briefing (Online)
Dec 15, 2021 | 8:30am - 10:30am | Event
An Engineering Technical Briefing Based on UBC’s Aerial Reconnaissance UBC Engineering invited government and industry professionals to an online technical briefing, where faculty in the program shared preliminary observations on the natural…
Flooding in B.C. has overwhelmed the sewage systems of smaller communities
The Globe and Mail | | Media coverage
Dr. Pierre Bérubé, a civil engineering professor at UBC’s faculty of applied science, was quoted in an article about the damage caused by the flooding on wastewater treatment plants.
UBC post-doctoral student wins $1.9 million from Prince William, Elon Musk competitions
National Post | | Media coverage
Media reported that UBC postdoctoral chemical and biological engineering student Kevin Kung's invention has won nearly $2M prize money from the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge’s inaugural Earthshot Prize, as…
Powerful new antibacterial coating to be developed by UBC engineering researchers
| Announcement
UBC materials engineering researchers Dr. Amanda Clifford and Dr. Edouard Asselin are developing an advanced copper coating that could help reduce the spread of aggressive infections contracted through contaminated surfaces in hospitals and other…
Clean tech entrepreneur Dr. Vikram Yadav named among top 40 under 40 in Canada
Financial Post | | Media coverage
Dr. Vikram Yadav, a professor of chemical and biological engineering at UBC, has been named one of Canada’s Top 40 Under 40.
UBCO researcher develops mask coating to prevent spread of COVID virus
iNFO News | | Media coverage
Dr. Seyyedarash Haddadi, a postdoctoral research fellow at UBCO's school of engineering, is being recognized for his work in developing a graphene oxide-based material to use as a mask coating to prevent the transmission of the COVID-…