School of Engineering

Engineering doctoral student George Luka says there is an urgent need to develop a fast, flexible, accurate and real-time detection tool to meet the challenge of protecting water consumers.

UBC researchers develop diagnostic tool for detecting cryptosporidium

By Nathan Skolski on February 14, 2019

A handheld 'tricorder' that can test for biological contamination in real-time has been the dream of science fiction fans for decades. And UBC Okanagan engineers say the technology is closer to science fact than ever before.

Posted in Media Releases | Tagged Health, School of Engineering

UBC researchers develop high-level gas detection system

By Patty Wellborn on January 24, 2019

A new gas detector, developed by researchers at UBC’s Okanagan campus, enables highly accurate odour analysis for so many different applications it has been nicknamed the ‘artificial nose.’

Posted in Media Releases | Tagged Learning, School of Engineering

School of Engineering Professor Kasun Hewage.

Thinking smart about energy use

By Nathan Skolski on January 11, 2019

British Columbia is poised to become more energy efficient and sustainable thanks to a new research collaboration announced today between FortisBC and UBC Okanagan. They’ve created a Smart Energy Research Chair position to help optimize energy use in BC and reduce the province’s greenhouse gas footprint.

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UBC professors explain the brilliance behind this year’s Nobel Prize winners

By Patty Wellborn on November 29, 2018

On December 10, thousands of miles away from the Okanagan, world leaders will gather in both Stockholm and Oslo to watch the 2018 Nobel Prizes be officially awarded.

Posted in Media Advisory | Tagged Chemistry, Economics, Irving K. Barber School of Arts and Sciences, Medical Physics, School of Engineering

Mohammad Zarifi, an assistant professor at UBC Okanagan, shows his small biosensor that can be used to provides health care practitioners with a real-time diagnosis of a bacterial infection.

Researchers develop tool for speedy diagnosis of bacterial infections

By Patty Wellborn on November 29, 2018

Using a small and inexpensive biosensor, researchers at UBC Okanagan, in collaboration with the University of Calgary, have built a diagnostic tool that provides health care practitioners almost instant diagnosis of a bacterial infection.

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Engineering Instructor Ray Taheri and his students explain the value of the computer aided design and manufacturing competition.

Engineering One Design Competition Showcase to feature life-saving projects

By Nathan Skolski on November 20, 2018

First-year engineering students at UBC Okanagan have been tasked with solving a pressing need that may save lives.

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Engineering graduate students Tharaka Wanniarachchi and Remy Kennedy-Kuiper are working on a system to keep solar panels clear of ice and snow so they work effectively during winter months.

Exposing power from the sun

By Patty Wellborn on October 29, 2018

Utilizing solar panels is a recognized way to harness renewable power from the sun. But in Canada and other northern climates, the effectiveness of solar panels in the winter months is reliant on removing obstacles like snow and ice.

Posted in Media Releases | Tagged Research, School of Engineering

UBC Okanagan researcher Matiyas Bezabeh is studying the effect of extreme wind loads on tall timber building models at the Wind Engineering, Energy and Environment Research Institute

Creating homes to withstand tornadoes

By Patty Wellborn on October 24, 2018

New research from the UBC’s School of Engineering and Western University provides a roadmap to safer building designs in tornado-prone areas.

Posted in Media Releases | Tagged Business, Research, School of Engineering

Panelists participate in a discussion about entrepreneurship at this Innovation UBC Kelowna Hub opening Thursday.

UBC opens new Innovation Hub in downtown Kelowna

By Christine Zeindler on October 12, 2018

From wearable technology that monitors physical activity to an online rental platform, UBC entrepreneurs showcased their ideas at the opening of the Innovation UBC Kelowna Hub, Thursday.

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