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2026 Keith Robinson in Geotechnical Engineering featured Prof. Misko Cubrinovski from the University of Cantebury

On March 24, 2026, over 100 attendees turned out to listen to Professor Misko Cubrinovski speak on “Learning from Earthquake Case Histories” at the 2026 Keith Robinson Event in Geotechnical Engineering. Prof. Cubrinovski’s talk highlighted how engineers employ a wide range of tools and methods, including field investigations, lab testing, physical modelling of soil structure, […]

New study led by the Scholes Lab links artificial turf fields to lethal chemical threat for salmon

Leach of 6PPD‑quinone into stormwater after installation points to urgent needs for treatment and safer infills

WEFTEC 2025 Winning Student Team present Design to Coquitlam City Council

Students designed a stormwater management solution involving green infrastructure in partnership with Coquitlam and BCWWA.

Dr. Tamara Etmannski named Co-Director of Environmental Engineering

Dr. Tamara Etmannski, with her illustrious journey in academia, is set to embark on a new chapter.

Professor Tony Yang Awarded CAE Fellowship

Dr. Yang’s election to the CAE is a testament to his remarkable contributions and career in the field of engineering

Dr. Amy Kim and Dr. Tarek Sayed receives 2022 UBC Faculty Research Awards

Dr. Amy Kim and Dr. Tarek Sayed are among the 2022 recipients for UBC’s prestigious Killam Research Prize and Accelerator Fellowship.

Dan Kovacek

Sessional LecturerHydrotechnical Engineering Contact Bio Dan Kovacek is a PhD candidate in hydrotechnical engineering supervised by Dr. Steven Weijs in the Department of Civil Engineering. His research interests are focused on the nature of uncertainty in water resources management and hydrology. Dan has over 15 years experience in engineering consulting in British Columbia, primarily supporting […]