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REMINDER: Advanced Models and Solutions for Mitigating the Impact of Ship Noise on Marine Mammals

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IOF SEMINAR – October 13, 2023

Advanced Models and Solutions for Mitigating the Impact of Ship Noise on Marine Mammals

Image by Alan Bedding from Pixabay

In the scientific community, it is now well recognized that anthropogenic noise poses serious threats to marine mammals. The main noise sources come from large commercial vessels such as cargo ships, tankers, cruise ships and ferries to small-size watercrafts such as motorized boats, fishing vessels and tugboats. Propeller cavitation, hull vibration and onboard machinery are the three primary sources of ship noise. In the low-frequency noise range (< 200 Hz), the propeller cavitation noise dominates the underwater-radiated noise (URN), which coincides with important frequencies used by whales and fish for their natural activities. In this talk, I will highlight our MELO project focusing on in-house high fidelity CFD and physics-based machine learning (PBML) models for modeling and controlling ship noise. To address this complex multidisciplinary problem of ship noise, the project aims to deliver a better understanding of fundamental physical mechanisms related to turbulent vortex and cavitation dynamics, which are essential elements for the generation of tonal and broadband propeller noise. For far-field noise propagation, we employ our PBML toolbox to create an end-to-end mapping between the ship noise source and the specified location of marine mammals. The proposed framework has a relevance to adaptive ship route optimization as well as the development of URN mitigation technologies.

 

Rajeev K. Jaiman is currently an Associate Professor and NSERC/Seaspan Industrial Research Chair in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of British Columbia (UBC), Vancouver. Prior to his current appointment at UBC, he was an assistant professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the National University of Singapore (NUS). Before joining NUS, he was the Director of CFD Development at Altair Engineering, California. Dr. Jaiman earned his first degree in Aerospace Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology, Mumbai. He received his master’s and doctorate degrees from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign with Computational Science and Engineering option. His research interests broadly include multiphysics simulations, fluid-structure interaction, computational fluid dynamics, data-driven modeling and machine learning.

 

Dr. Rajeev Jaiman
Professor
UBC Mechanical Engineering

Friday, October 13, 2023 – 11:00am  – 11:50 am
HYBRID: AERL Theatre, 2202 Main Mall, UBC Vancouver and
Online over Zoom

IOF community members (students, faculty and staff) do not need to RSVP for this seminar series.

UBC members, alumni, and all others, please RSVP at:
https://oceans.ubc.ca/rsvp-iof-seminars/

National Student Paper Competition for Graduate Students – Apply now! / Concours national d’essais universitaires – Postulez dès maintenant !

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Good day,

 

We hope you are doing well! We are excited to inform you about a fantastic opportunity that could benefit your graduate students engaged in critical Canadian policy matters. The National Student Paper Competition (NSPC) is now open for submission!

 

Why NSPC matters:

  • Opportunities to network and share innovative ideas with the federal public service.
  • Grand prize: 4-month internship with the Government of Canada.
  • Top 5 authors present papers to senior executives.

 

Here are the key details:

 

As a professor or graduate supervisor, your role is crucial:

  • Encourage your students to submit a 1500-word innovative academic paper.
  • Only professors, graduate supervisors or program coordinators can submit papers on behalf of students. 
  • Your expertise can identify impactful ideas that can improve Canadian policies, programs, and public service performance and excellence.

 

Please spread the word by:

  • sharing the NSPC promotional videos with your target student community and peers;
  • encouraging students from equity-deserving groups to participate. Accommodation is available upon request.

 

Please visit the NSPC webpage for detailed info and contact us for questions. Apply now!

 

Thank you for your engagement in fostering the next generation of Canadian public policy leaders. We look forward to your nominations!

 

 

The NSPC Team

 

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Bonjour,

 

Nous espérons que vous allez bien ! Nous sommes ravis de vous informer d’une opportunité fantastique qui pourrait profiter à vos étudiants et étudiantes diplômés engagés dans des sujets critiques de politique canadienne. Le  Concours national d’essais universitaires (CNEU) est désormais ouvert aux soumissions!

 

Importance du CNEU :

  • Opportunités de réseautage et de partage d’idées novatrices avec la fonction publique fédérale.
  • Grand prix : Stage de quatre mois au sein du Gouvernement du Canada.
  • Les cinq meilleurs auteurs présentent leurs essais à des cadres supérieurs.

 

Informations importantes :

 

En tant que professeur·e ou directeur·rice de thèse, votre rôle est crucial :

  • Encourager vos étudiantes et étudiants à soumettre un essai académique innovant de 1500 mots.
  • Seuls les professeurs·res, les directeurs·rices de thèse ou les coordinateurs·rices de programme peuvent soumettre des essais au nom de leurs étudiantes et étudiants.  
  • Votre expertise peut permettre d’identifier des idées percutantes susceptibles d’améliorer les politiques et les programmes canadiens, ainsi que la performance et l’excellence du service public.

 

N’hésitez pas à faire passer le message en :

  • partageant les vidéos promotionnelles du CNEU avec votre communauté étudiante cible et vos pairs;
  • encourageant les étudiantes et étudiants des groupes d’équité à participer. Des mesures d’adaptation sont disponibles sur demande.

 

Veuillez consulter la page Web du CNEU pour des informations détaillées et nous contacter en cas de questions. Postulez dès maintenant !

 

Nous vous remercions de votre engagement à encourager la prochaine génération de leaders en politiques publiques canadiennes. Nous attendons avec impatience vos nominations!

 

L’équipe du CNEU

 

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Open House for Faculty October 19

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CIRS Open House for Faculty

 

Join us for an open house for faculty to meet colleagues from across disciplines working on sustainability-related topics, and learn how units in CIRS can support your teaching and research, over light refreshments.

 

Thursday, October 19, 1-3pm

Centre for Interactive Research on Sustainability (CIRS)

 

Please register here by October 17.

Your hosts at CIRS

  • UBC Sustainability Hub
  • Office of Wellbeing Strategy
  • Centre for Community Engaged Learning
  • Campus and Community Planning
  • Indigenous Research Support Initiative
  • Collaborative for Advanced Landscape Planning
  • Urban Forestry Research in Action
  • Climate Change Health Effects, Adaptation, and resiLience (HEAL) cluster
  • UBC Building Decisions Research Group
  • School of Architecture and Landscape Architecture
  • Pacific Institute for Climate Solutions
  • UBC Psychology
  • UBC Energy and Water Services
  • Institutional Programs Office

 

Unveiling the International Conference on Advances in Health Benefits of Agri-Foods! – OCTOBER 2024

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On behalf of Dr. Thomas Netticadan, Team Leader, Canadian Centre of Agri-Food Research in Health and Medicine

Dear Colleagues and Trainees of Agri-Food Research,

We are thrilled to announce the inaugural International Conference on Advances in the Health Benefits of Agri-Foods, presented by the Canadian Centre for Agri-Food Research in Health and Medicine (CCARM). Get ready for a captivating journey into the world of agri-foods and their potential to revolutionize our health and well-being!

 

???? Save the Date: October 2-4, 2024

Location: Samuel N. Cohen Auditorium, St. Boniface Hospital Albrechtsen Research Centre, Winnipeg, Canada.

 

Join the Frontiers of Agri-Food Health Research:

Hosted by the prestigious CCARM, a collaborative effort between St. Boniface Hospital, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, University of Manitoba, and the University of Winnipeg, this event comes at a time of tremendous public interest in utilizing food to achieve health benefits beyond just providing basic nutritional requirements. The need for new information in this area is high, and it is therefore our pleasure to provide scientific sessions that will highlight the progress in this field.

 

We invite participants to share their research on these topics, or others related to Agri-Food Sciences:

 

  • Innovative plant breeding for bioactive compounds
  • Amplifying pathogen resistance and eliminating toxins in food crops
  • Elevating nutritional value through advanced food processing
  • Cutting-edge techniques for food analysis
  • Unveiling novel health benefits through preclinical and clinical studies

 

???? Empowering the Future:

At CCARM, we believe in nurturing the next wave of researchers. This conference serves as a platform for graduate students and postdoctoral fellows to showcase their remarkable work, connect with peers, and engage in dynamic discussions with like-minded professionals.

 

???? No Boundaries for Knowledge:

As staunch advocates of disseminating knowledge, we’re committed to making this event accessible to all, regardless of financial constraints. There are no attendance fees – our goal is to empower everyone with the gift of learning.

 

???? Hybrid Experience: We’ve Got You Covered!

While we encourage in-person participation for an immersive experience, we understand the importance of inclusivity. Those beyond Winnipeg’s metro area can effortlessly join us through our online link, connecting you to insightful sessions with just a click.

 

???? Stay Tuned:

Mark your calendars for October 2-4, 2024, and keep an eye out for more exciting details heading your way soon.

 

Let’s embark on this transformative journey together, shaping the future of health and agriculture. We can’t wait to welcome you next October!

 

Best regards,

 

Dr. Thomas Netticadan

Team Leader, Canadian Centre for Agri-Food Research in Health and Medicine