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, […]

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

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

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Richmond-based pilot project involving Dr. Enda Murphy aims to rebuild tidal marshes

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WEFTEC 2025 Winning Student Team present Design to Coquitlam City Council

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

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Fraser River sediment pilot advances wetland restoration, coastal protection efforts

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Dr. Tamara Etmannski named Co-Director of Environmental Engineering

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

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Professor Tony Yang Awarded CAE Fellowship

By admin on June 5, 2023

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

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

By admin on March 31, 2023

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

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Excellence in Innovation In Civil Engineering Award awarded to Dr. Pierre Bérubé and collaborators.

Dr. Dharma Wijewickreme receives the 2026 Vancouver Geotechnical Society Award.

Dr Pierre Berube’s partnership with Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council demonstrates the connections between community-owned solutions and reconciliation

Dr. Tarek Sayed renewed as T1 Canada Research Chair

Want an EV for under $5K? Dr. Alex Bigazzi shares his opinion on CBC Radio

Dr. Alex Bigazzi provides insight on better labelling needed to clear confusion concerning autonomous cars in BC

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