Unlocking Nature for a Sustainable Future
Bringing together state of the art research and resources in a unique innovative ecosystem, our aim is to unlock the power of nature to make a positive impact on all sectors from transportation to building to healthcare.
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Catch up on Dr. Edmond Lam's insightful seminar on sustainable alternatives to plastic, now available as a recorded session along with presentation slides.
We’re thrilled to welcome Dr. Cigdem Eskicioglu to the BPI Research Team! Dr. Eskicioglu leads research on advanced wastewater treatment, developing novel...
Congratulations to Dr. Shahab Sokhansanj for winning the 2024 BC Bioenergy Sector Researcher Award by BC Bioenergy Network! His pioneering work in biomass..
Food hydrocolloids are derived from a wide range of natural raw materials, including microorganisms, various land- and sea-grown plants (e.g. seeds-grains, root
This signature event will showcase the latest scientific and technical advances that BPI researchers have accomplished in the field of bio-based...
UBC Vancouver is located on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territory of the Coast Salish Peoples, including the territories of the xwməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), Stó:lō and Səl̓ílwətaʔ/Selilwitulh (Tsleil- Waututh) Nations.
UBC Okanagan is situated on traditional, ancestral, and unceded territory of the Syilx Okanagan Nation. The land has always been a place of learning for the Coast Salish and Syilx peoples, who for millennia have passed on their culture, history, and traditions from one generation to the next.