Accelerating solutions to transform tomorrow.
Global challenges do not fit neatly into separate categories.
As engineers, nurses, architects and planners, we work with our partners to deliver viable, comprehensive solutions.
Our Approach
People :: Place :: Planet
Solutions at all scales for today and tomorrow. Mobilizing research to protect the environment, build thriving communities, and advance human wellbeing.
Breakthrough Initiatives
National Research Council Canada Partners with UBC on Clean Energy Collaboration Centre
The new centre aims to accelerate the development and integration of clean alternatives to fossil fuelsUBC Renewable Energy Hub
Campus block serves as a "test bed" to showcase innovative clean energy solutionsCarbon-Neutral Coating Protects Concrete Sewer Pipes
Protecting Metro Vancouver's Sewer Infrastructure
World Leading Researchers
Orlando Rojas
PhD, Professor, Canada Excellence Research Chair in BioProducts, Scientific Director BioProducts Institute, UBC
David Wilkinson
PEng, FEIC, FCAE, FCIC, FRSC, Canadian Research Chair in Clean Energy and Electrochemical Technologies; Professor, Chemical & Biological Engineering, UBC
Sabrina Wong
PhD, MSc, BSN, Associate Director, Centre for Health Services and Policy Research; Professor, School of Nursing, UBC
Based on the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals, UBC ranks first in the world in innovation and industry partnerships
(Times Higher Education Impact Rankings)