2025 Researchers of the year

UBC Okanagan is proud to celebrate three exceptional faculty members whose research is driving meaningful change on some of today’s most urgent societal challenges.

The Researcher of the Year awards honour outstanding scholars whose work exemplifies research excellence and makes a lasting impact, locally and globally.

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Meet the Researchers

MOHAMMAD ARJMAND

Recipient in Natural Sciences and Engineering

Engineering next-gen materials to solve global challenges

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BRODIE SAKAKIBARA

Recipient in Health

Empowering patients for better health and wellness after stroke

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Headshot of UBCO Researcher of the Year Michael V. Smith

MICHAEL V. SMITH

Recipient in Social Sciences and Humanities

Queering storytelling—from verse to video, memoir to media

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