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Professor Nemy Banthia Recipient of the APSC Dean’s Medal of Distinction
Dr. Nemy Banthia has been recognized for his contributions to the advancement of the Faculty's vision, mission and mandate. Read More
UBC Civil In The Media – Are there toxic chemicals in B.C.’s drinking water?
Professor Rachel Scholes has applied to do research on how much of the toxic substances lurk in B.C.’s drinking water. Read More
Professor Nemy Banthia receives $1.5 million from NSERC to develop carbon-neutral materials to rehabilitate Vancouver sewerage
The project will develop carbon-neutral geopolymer materials to coat pipes and manholes. Read More
Mount Polley mine tailings present in Quesnel Lake water eight years after big spill
Although most metal-rich suspended sediment from the disaster has been flushed, some remains in circulation. Read More
UBC Civil led student team aims to build a net-zero student space on campus
Student design team Third Quadrant Design is about to start construction of a new student space on campus that redefines sustainable design. Read More

UBC CIVIL ENGINEERING AT-A-GLANCE

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Ranked Civil Engineering school in Canada^*

Top 25

Civil Engineering schools globally^*

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Research labs and centres

37

Faculty members

*QS World University Rankings by Subject 2022

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Professor Nemy Banthia Recipient of the APSC Dean’s Medal of Distinction

November 1, 2022

UBC Civil In The Media – Are there toxic chemicals in B.C.’s drinking water?

August 11, 2022

Professor Nemy Banthia receives $1.5 million from NSERC to develop carbon-neutral materials to rehabilitate Vancouver sewerage

July 27, 2022

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