Leaders in mining education, research, and industry partnerships. The Norman B. Keevil Institute of Mining Engineering Industry Advisory Committee (IAC) is currently seeking new volunteer members for a two-year renewable term beginning in 2025. UBC Mining Engineering was one of the founding departments of the Faculty of Applied Science in 1915. Since then, it has grown into one of the world’s largest and most advanced centres for undergraduate and graduate mining education and research. It offers broad professional programs integrating courses and work experience focused on engineering principles, earth and mineral sciences, mining and mineral processing, health, safety and environmental…
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2024/07/24
Dr. Luis Alberto Torres Cruz named Teck Professor in Tailings Management and Innovation at UBC’s Norman B. Keevil Institute of Mining Engineering
Dr. Luis Alberto Torres Cruz is joining the Norman B. Keevil Institute of Mining Engineering on 25 July 2024 as the Teck Professor in Tailings Management and Innovation. Dr. Cruz holds a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from the Universidad del Valle in Cali, Colombia and a PhD in Geotechnical Engineering from Wits University in Johannesburg, South Africa. He is a senior lecturer at Wits where his teaching contributions include postgraduate courses on tailings management and critical state soil mechanics. The main driver of his research is the prevention of catastrophic failures of tailings dams. This has led him to…
2024/06/20
Carmen Jensen receives Dean’s Staff Award for Excellence in Student Engagement and Experience!
Carmen Jensen Director, Professional Programs, Norman B. Keevil Institute of Mining Engineering “Shortly after joining UBC mining in summer 2016, I learned that Carmen is one the most approachable, kind and helpful colleagues in our department. I could, and still can, go to her office and ask her for help and advice on departmental and personal matters.” Carmen Jensen’s devotion to supporting students is best portrayed through the two field trips she coordinates for students every year to various mines across the country. She plans the itinerary, books air tickets, hotels, land transport, restaurants and meals, mine visits and more…
2024/05/24
Congratulations to Dr. Davide Elmo: 2023/24 Killam Teaching Prize Recipient!
We are thrilled to announce that Dr. Davide Elmo, Professor, Associate Dean, Students and Professional Development, has been awarded the prestigious Killam Teaching Prize for the 2023/24 academic year. Dr. Elmo is an exemplary role model who has made and will continue to make a significant impact on the culture of teaching and learning at UBC. As one of six Killam institutions, UBC offers yearly awards from the Killam Endowment Fund to faculty and teaching assistants who demonstrate excellence in teaching. The Killam Teaching Prize is awarded annually to faculty nominated by students, colleagues and alumni in recognition of excellence…
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2025/01/25
