The International Mobility Fund (IMF) is awarded to the following recipients:
Ania Aibin, School of Health Sciences
To present a research paper at the prestigious IEEE International Conference on Computing, Networking and Communications in the United States. This collaborative research with students from the Northeastern University and faculty from the BCIT Computing department is aimed at developing an AI-based the framework for creating optimized nurse schedules to reduce emotional and physical fatigue of the nurses. The research project will provide an opportunity for Ania to engage in scholarly activities, foster collaboration among the post-secondary institutions and explore solutions to nursing scheduling challenges.
Anthony Chan, School of Health Sciences
To guest lecture on Clinical Engineering Module at the Singapore Ngee Ann Polytechnic and speak to members of the Singapore Biomedical Engineering Society on Collaboration by Industry and Institution on Biomedical Engineering Education. The visit provides an opportunity for Anthony to gain knowledge of partner school’s curriculum design, pedagogy, and experiential learning methodologies; contribute to the enhancement of BCIT’s educational offerings; and foster meaningful cross-cultural and global collaboration.
Marte Arreola, School of Energy
To teach students at the Staatliche Berufsschule Bad Aibling (BSAIB) in Germany on Computer Numerical Control (CNC) and Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM), using Mastercam software. The visit is an educational exchange between BSAIB and BCIT by providing hands-on, interactive training, showcasing BCIT’s applied education, technical expertise, and instructional capabilities. The collaboration also provides an opportunity for growth and innovation that leads to further joint research projects and knowledge-sharing initiatives.
Maite Bravo, School of Construction and the Environment
To teach a one-week workshop at the Institute for Advanced Architecture (IAAC) in Spain. Maite will lead the workshop in digital tools related to Building Information Modeling, Digital Twins, Artificial Intelligence, and advanced tools for Architectural Visualizations. The visit will provide an opportunity for Maite to participate in potential collaborations, research initiatives, expand his own teaching skills, and gain a better understanding of different perspectives and approaches to architecture.
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Jamie Finley, Applied Research
To showcase an online platform at the STEM Sign Language Summit hosted by the Gallaudet University in Washington, – the only post-secondary institute designed for Deaf and Hard of Hearing students with a bilingual philosophy. Jamie’s prototype online platform allows Deaf Scientists, Hard of Hearing Learners and ASL interpreter to access STEM lexicon resources, alleviate barriers for them and facilitate communication interactions. It will also provide an opportunity for Jamie to learn from world’s experts in STEM sign language, collaborate with other scientists and explore new international partnerships.
Clarence Burlock and Allen Song, School of Construction and the Environment
To deliver technical training and on-site skills practices, held in conjunction with the prestigious Worldskills competition, and organized by the Skills China. The visit provides a diverse range of sessions, presentations from industry experts and leaders in various fields for Clarence and Allen, along with a BCIT student who was awarded a Gold Medal at the Skills Canada competition. Clearance and Allen will gain practical coaching experience to prepare BCIT students for the World Skill competition in France in 2024.
Gheorghe Bonci, School of Construction and the Environment
To undertake a research project at the University of Petrosani in Romania through data field collection and laboratory tests and validation. The activities will provide important and valuable information for Gheorghe to write a text book and manual on Soil and Rock Mechanics that will have a strong practical component to enhance reader experience, and address the needs of both BCIT diploma and undergraduate engineering students in the field of mining geotechnics. The collaboration allows Gheorghe to share his knowledge, work with professors and other technical personnel in the region, and strengthen relationships with partner institutes.
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Mirela Gutica, School of Computing and Academic Studies
To collaborate with an international group of researchers from Canada, Australia, UK and USA. Mirela will lead the Working Group (WG) to conduct research on “Exploring Computing Science Undergraduate Programs’ Admission Procedures with a Diversity and Inclusion Lens”. The WG will present findings and recommendations at the Innovation and Technology in Computer Science Education (ITiCSE) conference at Turku, Finland.
Tiia Manson,School of Construction and the Environment
To teach the International Studio Class at HAWK University at Hildesheim, Germany. Tiia will also discuss with partner schools in Italy and Germany to establish framework for faculty and student exchange, and explore partner institutions’ exchange programs that are a better fit for BCIT students. The collaboration will foster and strengthen academic relationship and enhance Tiia’s understanding of programs for future exchange opportunities.
Michel Labre and Jens Voshage, School of Construction and the Environment
To deliver workshops at HAWK University at Hildesheim, Germany. The focus of the workshops is on cultural heritage, advanced wood technology, sustainability and examining the role that cultural and regional influences have on architectural design and the design process.
Bob Gill,School of Energy
To teach and conduct research at the Punjab Engineering College and the Thapar Engineering College in India. The lecture subjects include Impact of Harmonics and Importance of Signal Processing, Cybersecurity and Software Defined Networking, as well as research on sustainable energy methods. The collaboration between institutions will provide inter-disciplinary opportunities for BCIT Research, Computing, Electrical and Biomedical Engineering departments.
Minoo Shariat-Zadeh, Applied Research
To present the results of SMART FEED study at the17th edition of the Microgrid Global Innovation Forum at London, UK. The study is jointly conducted by BCIT and their partners on a front-end engineering design (FEED) for an off-grid remote community in Canada’s north.
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Jason, School of Computing and Academic Studies
To deliver lectures on the new BCIT Microcredential in Programming Fundamentals at the Southern Labs Institute of Technology in South Africa. The collaboration will increase BCIT’s exposure to new markets and partnerships, as well enable Jason to experience the first-hand environment in which the students are learning and get a deeper appreciation of the African culture and their profound needs.
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Aaron Hunter of School of Computing and Academic Studies
To collaborate with La Trobe University and University of Western Australia on Artificial Intelligence (AI) research. Aaron will work with collaborators from both universities in Australia to develop a mathematical framework, undertake theoretical collaborative research, network with other researchers and deliver public lecture for faculty and students. The collaboration will advance BCIT’s AI research and bring institute’s visibility to the world stage.
Nele Tinck of School of Business + Media
To present in collaboration with partner institution – Artevelde University of Applied Sciences from Belgium at the European Association for International Education (EAIE) conference in Spain. The session will showcase global citizenship education programs at both institutions. The collaboration will enhance BCIT’s role in internationalizing students learning, provide a platform to share best practices and innovative ideas with international partners and enrich students experience through international engagement.
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Nathan Devos, School of Computing and Academic Studies
To deliver a keynote lecture on digital language assessment at the University of Muenster in Germany. This collaboration will bring the BCIT Language Success Team and the Future Skills Centre to the world stage, share our expertise, and expand our network of subject-matter experts in the area of online language assessment and pedagogical intervention for students who have English as an Additional or Foreign Language.
Maite Bravo, School of Construction and the Environment
To collaborate with the Swiss Institute of Technology (ERH Zurich) as an external editor for the publication of the latest research about laser-scanning technology or LiDAR,. The collaborative research will advance BCIT’s profile in ground-breaking international research activities by working with world leading experts. It will also explore a slate of the digital technology to be used and shared for teaching materials for several programs at BCIT.
Sirine Maalej, School of Energy
To collaborate with Ecole Centrale de Lille (ECL) in France and participate in innovative research on Machine Learning Application to Construction and Building. The research collaboration will contribute to the academic and scientific progress at BCIT and curriculum improvement, and enhance the outcome of the current research project involving several BCIT’s schools and facilities department.
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Hazrah Moothoo, Applied Research
To undertake virtually an international research on the Elderberry Collaboration Project. In partnership with the Missouri State University (MSU) and the American Herbal Pharmacopoeia (AHP), this project is to develop and validate a method to international standard that calculates the anthocyanin content in elderberry materials. The collaborative research provides the opportunities for Hazrah working with established international experts in this multidisciplinary field and co-op work term experience for BCIT students.
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Hong Sy, Applied Research
To undertake virtually an international research with multi-laboratories in Canada and the United States on establishing competency in measuring contaminant alcohol levels in fermented beverages.
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Ike Hall, School of Business + Media
To lecture on Entrepreneurship, Business Policy and Organizational Behavior at the HTW Berlin University of Applied Sciences in Germany. This teaching opportunity will provide Ike with exposure to international teaching to a diverse student population, allow him to interact with faculty and students, and conduct research on experiential cases and marking rubrics.
Olga Petrov, School of Construction and the Environment
To lecture on Urban Air Quality in AR2723 Strategies for Sustainable Architecture to undergraduate students at the National University of Singapore (NUS). Olga will also hold discussions with the NUS research group on urban air quality modeling, climate change and other issues associated with rapid urbanization. The visit will help Olga to improve her teaching skills, connect and collaborate with her colleagues in Singapore to conduct research on urban air quality and renewable energy, and lead expanding cooperation between BCIT and NUS.
Bob Gill, School of Energy
To deliver several lectures on Mobile Communications, Antenna Modeling and Designs, Network, and Digital Signal Processing at the Ajman University (AU) in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Bob will also hold the discussions with the colleagues in AU on collaborative research and partnership between BCIT and AU.
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Mark Giltrow, School of Business + Media
To teach Organizational Behavior and Management, and conduct research on Behavioral Economics at the Universidad Catholica Argentina (UCA) in Buenos Aries.
Michel Labrie, School of Construction and the Environment
To present the BCIT approach to teaching sustainability during the European workshops at the Lisbon’s Autonoma University in Portugal. This event will be jointly hosted by BCIT and our partner – the University of Applied Sciences and Arts Hildesheim (HAWK) in Germany, participated by BCIT students and faculty, as well students and faculty from Portugal and Germany.
Ron Kato, School of Construction and the Environment
To teach Architecture Design at the Politecnico di Milano in Italy. The visit will provide more partnership opportunities, strengthen the academic relationship between the two schools, and establish a framework for faculty and student exchange, as well customized learning plans for BCIT students to participate in the exchange program.
Rodrigo Mora, School of Construction and the Environment
To present research papers with two BCIT students at the Conference on Indoor Air Quality, Ventilation and Energy Conservation in Buildings (IAQVEC) in Italy.
Gheorghe Bonci, School of Construction and the Environment
To deliver a series of technical lectures on Open Pit Mining Design, and Open Pit Mine Production, Optimization and Scheduling at the University of Petrosani in Romania.
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Curt Shelton, Counselling & Student Development
To teach an effective cross-cultural, gender-informed approach to counselling therapy for male clients at the Montfort College in Indian. Curt will also teach the Life Review approach to group counselling and its therapeutic benefits at the International Conference on Counselling, Psychotherapy and Wellness in India.
Joe Freeburn, School of Business + Media
To teach a variety of courses and seminars in marketing, sales and entrepreneurship in Belgium at the Artevelde University College.
Judy Findlay, MAKE+, Applied Research
To continue research cooperation and discussion of on-going development of a portable diagnostic lab for tuberculosis with partners in India and Nepal.
Ron McMillan, School of Business
To lecture in “Legal and Ethical Implications of Data Storage in the Internet of Things” at the University of Applied Science and Arts in Switzerland.
Xiaohui Zhang, Natural Health & Food Products Research Group, Applied Research
To deliver lectures and in support of interpreting and assisting a series of courses and workshops provided by Dr. Paula Brown to the students at the Hunan University of Chinese Medicine, China.
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Sanja Garic-Komnenic, School of Computing & Academic Studies
To participate in the Liberal Studies Summer School in Croatia and teach an international cohort of BCIT students and students from two universities in Croatia.
Jody Patterson, School of Construction & the Environment
To participate in three international teaching events at Architecture Field School in Portugal, International Integrated Learning Seminar Workshop in Germany and Interdisciplinary Film School in Croatia.
Olga Petrov, School of Construction & the Environment
To continue research cooperation and discussion of biomass with partners at the University of Belgrade in Serbia. The visit will focus on data collection, processing and analysis for multiple point emission sources.
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Deborah Duffy, School of Business + Media
To conduct research at Artevelde University College in Ghent Belgium to support diversity and inclusion that include language, faith, culture and other aspects, identify strategies to address the challenges, and support the success of our students.
Eric Saczuk, School of Construction & the Environment
To conduct research by collecting standard and multi-spectral aerial images and video from remote Polar Regions. Use data gathered to be incorporated directly into lab and teaching materials in BCIT Geomatics courses, establish long-lasting connections with high-profile researchers, and explore further collaborative research.
Bob Gill, School of Energy
To deliver lectures in PEC University of Technology in India to enhance international experience from teaching to a global cohort of undergraduate students, and explore increased opportunities for BCIT student research and engagement.
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Ana Maria Ferrinho, Student Service Group
To cohost a session of library spaces and student learners experiences during the University of Helsinki International Staff Exchange Week in Finland. Connect with other libraries across Europe to share international trends and issues affecting academic libraries, and explore future research collaborations.
Anthony Chan, School of Health Sciences
To deliver lectures at the Nanyang Polytechnic (NYP) in Singapore, supervise the BCIT Biomedical Engineering (BME) exchange student in NYP working on a collaborative research project, and provide advisory service to the NYP Biomedical Curriculum Technical Review team.
Bishnu Pandey, School of Construction & the Environment
To assist the Nepal Government with the reconstruction within Nepal, following the devastating earthquake that occurred in 2015, through collaborative work on capacity building of the engineering community.
Carol Edwards, School of Business + Media
To deliver guest lectures at the University of Applied Sciences Upper Austria to gain a deeper and broader prospective and international experience from teaching to a global cohort of undergraduate students.
Maureen Connelly, School of Construction & the Environment
To conduct research on acoustic passive ventilation technology for residential application in Australia to gain valuable insights into the technologies acoustical capacities and limits, methods of evaluation, incorporation into prediction modelling, and policy and compliance.
Sanja Boskovic and Serhat Beyenir, School of Energy
To teach Applied Simulation at the Kalmar Maritime Academy of Linnaeus University in Sweden to enhance the level of expertise and explore further collaborations with our partner institution.
Svitlana Kominko, School of Business + Media
To teach Business Administration and Intercultural Management at the Artevelde University College in Belgium to gain a deeper understanding of the European business practices, and applied educational techniques that boost student innovation and creativity from ideation to launching a new business.
Taco Niet, School of Energy
To collaborate with other energy systems researchers around the world at the Open Source Energy Modeling System (OSeMOSYS) Committee meeting in Italy. Provide expertise and guide the development of the OSeMOSYS, as well bring the current state of the art knowledge into the BCIT classroom.
Yvette Jones, Applied Research
To visit Yamagata University (YU) in Japan to continue the collaborative research subjects related to Emerging Sensor and 3-D Printing Technology with YU and expand BCIT research capabilities in the knowledge-based sensor and 3-D printing technology, and further our growing international research collaborations.
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