Four research projects at UNBC received $396,557 in funding through the BC Knowledge Development Fund, the Ministry of Jobs, Economic Recovery and Innovation announced on Sunday.
The funding will be used to purchase state-of-the-art scientific equipment and infrastructure to support research at the university. A total of 120 projects at eight universities throughout B.C. received a total of $30 million in funding, through the BC Knowledge Development Fund.
"This funding ensures UNBC researchers and their colleagues across the province have the latest equipment and technology they need to conduct meaningful and exceptional research programs,” Kathy Lewis, UNBC interim vice-president of research and innovation said in a statement. “Whether the topics are DNA, engineering, climate change or physics, BCKDF supports UNBC researchers to create new knowledge and develop local solutions that have a global impact."
The four projects which received funding are: enhanced infrastructure for wood building vibration and acoustics research, led by Jianhui Zhou ($99,979); a terahertz innovation hub, led by Matthew Reid ($99,969); integrated analysis of myelin gene expression at the DNA, RNA and protein level, led by Kendra Furber ($99,459); and monitoring extreme climate and hydrometeorological events (MECHE), led by Stephen Dery ($97,150).
"These investments - ranging from environmental health to vibration and acoustics research - allow researchers to create new and innovative technology that will improve the lives of people throughout B.C.,” Minister of Jobs, Economic Recovery and Innovation Ravi Kahlon said in a statement.
