These are the research labs, centres and teams working on research across the University of Northern British Columbia (UNBC) campus — spanning engineering, physical sciences, life sciences, health and the social sciences. Browse by theme or search by name or principal investigator, and select any team to view its dedicated page.
Physical Sciences, Engineering & Technology
Advanced Building Vibration & Acoustics Laboratory
Researches vibration and acoustics in mass-timber buildings and develops design guidelines for long-span floor systems and occupant comfort.
View team More infoBartels Research Lab
Investigates how rapid environmental change affects forests, ecological communities and species populations to inform forestry and conservation.
View team Official siteComputer Science & Robotics Labs
Teaching and research labs including graphics, networking and robotics labs equipped with microprocessor boards, robotic arms, sensors and vision systems.
View team Official siteEnhanced Rock Mechanics Infrastructure for Energy Resources Research
Offers equipment such as true triaxial test devices to study hydraulic fracturing, rock mechanics and geomechanics for energy resources.
View team More infoHakai Cryosphere Node
Uses remote-sensing technologies including LiDAR to measure snowpack and glacier water and to understand how climate change affects water resources.
View team Official siteHigh Performance Computing Centre (HPC)
Provides high-performance computing clusters to researchers across UNBC; founded in 2000 and used across many disciplines.
View team Official siteHigh-Performance Materials & Matter (MATTER) Team
Studies materials science for environmental remediation, sustainable energy and air quality, and manages the Seawise Biopolymer Processing Lab developing plant-based, eco-friendly packaging.
View team Official siteHydro-Climate Informatics Lab (HCIL)
Develops hydrological forecast systems using advanced modelling, data assimilation and machine learning to predict streamflow and water temperature under climate change.
View team Official siteINFORM Lab
Applies machine learning to intelligent wireless communications, IoT traffic analysis and cybersecurity, including detection of distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks.
View team Official siteMolecular & Population Genetics Lab
Provides DNA sequencing, population genetics and environmental DNA (eDNA) services for analyzing fish, fungi, insects and microorganisms.
View team More infoNorthern Analytical Laboratory Services (NALS)
A hub for scientific analysis in northern BC (founded 2016) with advanced instruments for accredited analyses; hosts the Northern BC Environmental & Climate Solutions…
View team Official siteNorthern BC Near-Infrared Spectroscopy Research Lab (NBC-NIRS)
Uses non-invasive near-infrared spectroscopy and physiological sensors to study brain function and human health during exercise and cognitive tasks.
View team More infoNorthern Soil & Groundwater Remediation Research Laboratory (NORREL)
Studies remediation of soils and groundwater contaminated by petroleum hydrocarbons and salts and develops new remediation techniques.
View team More infoPlant Lab (Plant Biochemistry & Physiology)
Equipped for microscopy, tree-ring measurement, cell quantification, densitometry, chemical analysis and plant experiments in a collaborative environment.
View team Official siteTerahertz Innovation Hub
Develops and applies terahertz (THz) technology for spectroscopic and imaging applications and fosters industrial partnerships within the School of Engineering.
View team More infoTerrestrial & Aquatic Ecology Facilities
Includes the Freshwater Fish Ecology Lab and the Aquatic Animal Holding Facility studying fish thermal preference, physiology and environmental impacts on aquatic animals.
View team More infoTree-Ring (Dendrochronology) Lab
Houses dendrochronology equipment and tree-ring software within the Enhanced Forestry Laboratory.
View team Official siteWildlife and Ecosystem Bioindicators (WEB) Lab
Examines wildlife responses to environmental change using bioindicators such as parasites, hormones and immune function, including work in the Muskwa-Kechika Management Area.
View team Official siteWildlife Tissue Biobank (BC Furbearer Project)
Builds a biobank of furbearer tissue samples (collected via an app developed by Dr. Waqar Haque) supporting research on animal health, genetics, pollutants, hormones…
View team Official siteWood Innovation Research Laboratory (WIRL)
A downtown Prince George facility for building and testing large-scale cross-laminated timber structures, with a strong floor/wall for full-scale structural testing, built to Passive…
View team Official siteNatural Resources, Geography & Environment
Community Development Institute (CDI)
Founded in 2004 to support community, regional and economic development across Northern BC through planning and diversification strategies.
View team Official siteFood Security, Mining Reclamation & Holistic Forestry
Provides greenhouse compartments, instrumentation and field vehicles for research on sustainable agriculture, forestry, mining reclamation and water.
View team More infoMonitoring Extreme Climate & Hydrometeorological Events (MECHE)
Maintains a network of towers, radars and weather stations to observe extreme climate and hydrometeorological events and improve understanding of Northern BC's climate.
View team More infoMountain Snow Hydrology (MOSH) Lab / Snow in Mountains (SiM) Project
Monitors snowpack and energy exchanges in headwater basins using automatic weather stations and remote sensing to study mountain snow, ice, rivers and landscapes.
View team Official siteNatural Resources & Environmental Studies Institute (NRESi)
Connects more than 80 researchers and communities to advance understanding of ecological processes, social values and earth systems through interdisciplinary research.
View team Official siteNorthern Wildlife Ecology & Conservation (NWEC) Lab
Studies the ecology and conservation of northern wildlife and landscapes, including species at risk and conservation management.
View teamPacific Institute for Climate Solutions (PICS)
A knowledge network (established 2008) studying climate impacts and developing mitigation and adaptation solutions with government, civil society and industry.
View team Official siteResearch Forests: Aleza Lake, John Prince & Quesnel River
UNBC's research forests and field stations supporting forestry, ecology, fisheries, geomorphology and socio-economic research, several co-managed with First Nations.
View team Official siteHealth & Human Development
Community Scholars Program
Provides non-profit and charity workers across BC with access to scholarly research portals and librarian support to build community research capacity.
View team Official siteHealth Research Institute (HRI)
Brings together health researchers across UNBC and the Division of Medical Sciences to collaborate on determinants of health, health services, public health and Indigenous…
View team Official siteLearning from Eco-Social Approaches to Public Health (LEAPH) Lab
A collaborative space connecting health, ecosystems and equity through eco-social approaches for planetary and public health.
View team Official siteLifespan Development Research Lab
Studies social, emotional and personality development from childhood to adulthood using positive psychology and a life-span framework.
View teamNational Collaborating Centre for Indigenous Health (NCCIH)
Hosted by UNBC and funded by the Public Health Agency of Canada; focuses on knowledge translation to support First Nations, Inuit and Metis public…
View team Official siteNorthern Centre for Clinical Research (NCCR)
A UBC-UNBC-Northern Health initiative (launched 2022) enhancing clinical and life-sciences research and access to clinical trials for rural and Indigenous communities.
View team Official siteNorthern Hub for Health Research (NHHR)
A proposed facility on Lheidli T'enneh territory providing state-of-the-art spaces for Indigenous-informed health research focused on equity and reconciliation.
View team Official siteSocial Robotics & Human-Centred AI Research
Investigates social robots and human-centred design to enhance well-being and inclusion through autonomous systems and human-robot interaction.
View team Official siteWomen North Network / Northern FIRE
The Northern Feminist Institute for Research & Evaluation is dedicated to greater equality for women in northern, rural and remote communities through gendered health…
View team Official siteInterdisciplinary Innovation & Data Resources
GIS & Remote Sensing Lab
Supports courses and research in Geographic Information Systems and remote sensing.
View team Official siteResearch Data Centre (RDC)
Provides secure access to detailed Statistics Canada microdata for analyses conducted under analyst guidance; typically free for UNBC researchers.
View team Official siteSpark Lab
An innovation hub at the Wood Engineering and Design Centre where students, researchers and the public co-create and prototype community-based ideas.
View team Official siteSustainable Labs Working Group
An initiative implementing green practices in laboratories, offering training and small-grants programs to improve lab sustainability.
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