Search of New Director for Clean Energy Research Centre
This message was sent to all CERC members. March 24, 2025 The University of British Columbia, Vancouver campus, seeks outstanding internal UBC candidates for the position of Director of the Clean Energy Research Centre (CERC). CERC is a multidisciplinary research hub with a vision to be a global leader in Research-Development- Demonstration (RD&D) for innovative […]
Urban Freight System Emissions: Improved Characterization for Mitigation Planning
As government authorities, ports, and vehicle operators work to identify pathways to decarbonize freight transportation and support healthy and resilient Canadian communities, there is a need for a more comprehensive understanding of emissions from this sector under real-world operating conditions, and the potential for emissions mitigation through changes to fuels and technologies. This improved understanding […]
Congratulations to the winners of 2024 Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Engineering
Bhushan GopaluniProfessorDepartment of Chemical and Biological EngineeringUniversity of British Columbia Prof. Bhushan Gopaluni is an internationally renowned expert in process data analytics. Hepioneered the development and application of computational algorithms that characterize andoptimize complex industrial processes. These algorithms transform vast industrial data intoactionable knowledge. His research enables industries to maintain global competitiveness amidstescalating energy, environment […]
Congratulations to the winner of 2024 Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Engineering
Dr. Bhushan GopaluniDepartment of Chemical and Biological Engineering, UBC Prof. Bhushan Gopaluni is an internationally renowned expert in process data analytics. Hepioneered the development and application of computational algorithms that characterize andoptimize complex industrial processes. These algorithms transform vast industrial data intoactionable knowledge. His research enables industries to maintain global competitiveness amidstescalating energy, environment and […]
Congratulations on being named an inaugural Highly Ranked Scholar by ScholarGPS
ScholarGPS celebrates Highly Ranked Scholars™ for their exceptional performance in various Fields, Disciplines, and Specialties. Dr. Shahab Sokhansanj’s prolific publication record, the high impact of your work, and the outstanding quality of his scholarly contributions have placed him in the top 0.05% of all scholars worldwide. Listed below is a summary of the areas in […]
CERC members won one of the three awards under Campus as a Living Lab ‘Grand Challenge’:
The Campus as a Living Lab ‘Grand Challenge’ called for visionary approaches to how British Columbia and Canada can effectively respond and adapt to the climate emergency. This year’s competition, attracted faculty and staff from more than 22 academic departments and operational units across UBC Vancouver and Okanagan, resulting in three projects moving forward with […]
Amini, Kiana
Kiana Amini Assistant Professorkiana.amini@ubc.cahttps://mtrl.ubc.ca/kiana-amini/
Zhao, Jiaying
Jiaying Zhao Associate Professor, Department of Pyschology and UBC Sauder School of BusinessCanada Research Chair, UBC Sauder Distinguished Scholarjiayingz@psych.ubc.caHome department: https://psych.ubc.ca/profile/jiaying-zhao/Website: https://zhaolab.psych.ubc.ca/
UBC A PARTNER ON FOUR NEW INITIATIVES FUNDED BY THE CANADA FIRST RESEARCH EXCELLENCE FUND
Dr. Naoko Ellis Co-leading a CFREF Funded project ACCELERATING COMMUNITY ENERGY TRANSFORMATION (ACET) UBC researchers will contribute in multiple ways to ACET’s community-led approach to working with B.C. communities to identify their needs and challenges relating to low-energy transitions.
Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) Funding
Dr. Patrick Kirchen has successfully received funding for his project ” Life-cycle analysis of GHGs and CACs for low-carbon marine fuel options for a RORO vessel in the Salish Sea”, congratulations! Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)