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UBC Civil Engineering welcomes Dr. Nimish Pujara as Associate Professor in Coastal Transport Research
His research connects wave dynamics to pollution, ecosystems, and resilience. Read More
UBC-led international team proposes global framework to tackle toxic tire pollution crisis
Researchers call for urgent action on unregulated tire chemicals linked to fish deaths and potential human health risks Read More
Advancing Renewable Energy Through Microbial Research
Dr. Ryan Ziels is collaborating with FortisBC on a research project focused on improving renewable natural gas (RNG) production from organic waste Read More
UBC Civil Engineering Researchers Lead Clusters Advancing Infrastructure Innovation and Disaster Resilience
Dr. Tony Yang and Dr. Carlos Molina Hutt lead GCRC-funded clusters on resilience and infrastructure. Read More
Building Climate-Relevant Skills in Civil Engineering Classrooms
Dr. Tamara Etmannski leads a UBC project integrating carbon literacy into engineering courses to prepare students for climate challenges. Read More

UBC CIVIL ENGINEERING AT-A-GLANCE

#1

Ranked Civil Engineering school in Canada^*

Top 25

Civil Engineering schools globally^*

20

Research labs and centres

32

Faculty members

*QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025

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UBC Civil Engineering Researchers Awarded Federal Funding for Projects Addressing Critical Infrastructure and Climate Priorities

August 11, 2025

UBC Civil Engineering welcomes Dr. Nimish Pujara as Associate Professor in Coastal Transport Research

August 6, 2025

UBC-led international team proposes global framework to tackle toxic tire pollution crisis

July 29, 2025

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