Foster Advanced Materials Group

Johan Foster's research group account. Focusing on fibers, nanocomposites and materials

[Foster Advanced Materials Group @UBC_AdvMat]

A big step for sustainable materials: a clean, straightforward method that transforms wood into an ultra-effective EMI shield for 5G/6G-era devices and infrastructure. No harsh chemistry, just smart design and serious performance. @AKASHGONDALIY15 https://t.co/qtfJ1tWt6a

[Foster Advanced Materials Group @UBC_AdvMat]

We are co-organizing the U.S.-Africa conference alongside the Science in the Savannah conference this April. Kindly consider attending or sending team members. This conference is aimed at fostering broad thinking beyond the confines of a single discipline.
https://t.co/eBHnUDyn3F

[Foster Advanced Materials Group @UBC_AdvMat]

Huge congrats to Dr. Akash Gondaliya on successfully defending his PhD. His work advances next-gen wood through smart pathways, including in situ polymerization, silica hybrids, pushing strength, H2O resistance, flame retardancy, and EMI shielding. @UBC @CHBEUBC @AKASHGONDALIY15

[Foster Advanced Materials Group @UBC_AdvMat]

Proud to share our new review in Experimental Eye Research on artificial substitutes for Descemet’s membrane and the corneal endothelium. Congrats to Nan, Francesca, Samin, Magnus, Luigi, Sonia, Roza, and Alfonso for the great teamwork. @UBCBioProducts https://t.co/KF6pV30TbB

[Foster Advanced Materials Group @UBC_AdvMat]

Huge congratulations to Dr. Sreenath Raghunath on a successful PhD defense. His thesis shows how biochar and CNCs tune rheology, strength, and durability in fiber-cement. #newPHD #SustainableMaterials @sreenathr61 @UBCBioProducts

[Foster Advanced Materials Group @UBC_AdvMat]

Congrats to Victoria French on a successful PhD defense at UBC. She grew pure mycelium into materials for pollution control: tunable networks, mask layers and membranes that adsorb heavy metals, and laccase membranes that degrade dyes. #biomaterials #mycelium #newPHD @CHBEUBC

[UBC BioProducts Institute @UBCBioProducts]

🌟 Celebrating Our Summer Undergraduate Researchers! 🌟

This summer, our labs at BPI welcomed an incredible group of undergraduate students, including volunteers, WorkLearn and co-op students.

These talented students have been contributing their energy, ideas, and creativity to our projects, and we’re so proud of the work they’ve done. Let’s celebrate the next generation of researchers and innovators shaping the future.

#UBC #UndergraduateResearch #StudentSpotlight

@ubcappscience @UBCForestry @ubcLFS @CHBEUBC @ubcscience @ubcengineering @UBC

[Foster Advanced Materials Group @UBC_AdvMat]

Learn from nature’s designs! We are creating new materials that are both waterproof + breathable, moving beyond trade-offs. A big leap for outdoor gear, medical fabrics & sustainable clothing. #MaterialsScience #Bioinspiration #Innovation @UBCBioProducts https://t.co/aD8sWCP7vu

[Foster Advanced Materials Group @UBC_AdvMat]

The TAPPI Advanced Renewable Materials (ARM) Division will be part of #TAPPICon2026
A great opportunity to connect with more industry leaders, build collaborations, and showcase cutting-edge renewable materials research. Abstracts due Oct 20th, 2205
https://t.co/wV7tzubgfJ

[Foster Advanced Materials Group @UBC_AdvMat]

Today, we celebrate Dr. Adel Jalaee… who successfully defended his PhD in Chemical and Biological Engineering at UBC! Next-generation materials with applications in construction, automotive, environmental remediation, and beyond.
Congratulations, Dr. Jalaee! @UBCBioProducts

[Foster Advanced Materials Group @UBC_AdvMat]

Congrats to Fernanda and colleagues on the new paper! Bio-based sulfonated nanocellulose membranes outperform PFAS PEMs in redox flow batteries: durable, efficient, and scalable! @UBC @UBC_AdvMat @CHBEUBC @Orlando93842114
https://t.co/isXSqVkwOg

[Foster Advanced Materials Group @UBC_AdvMat]

Congrats to Ruby on her latest paper! Advancing sustainability by doubling CNC yield using green subcritical water tech. Improved thermal stability, and stable aqueous dispersions. A big step for industrial-scale bioproducts! @Rhoubbhie_ @UBCBioProducts
https://t.co/Cwo5YyyD6r

[UBC BioProducts Institute @UBCBioProducts]

🧪 #Spikeless, developed by Johan Foster, Samin Yousefi & team (@UBC_AdvMat), detects #GHB and #ketamine in drinks in just 30 seconds 🍸.

This discreet, #biobased stir stick shifts #DrinkSafety responsibility from individuals to venues—encouraging proactive measures in bars, clubs, and festivals 🌱. Recently covered in @alumniubc Magazine, it's moving toward real-world use via new #startup Sip Secure Technologies Inc. A powerful example of research driving public #impact! 🌟

👉 Learn more: https://t.co/vPFRDyouB6

#PublicHealth #BiobasedInnovation #SustainableDesign #ResearchExcellence @ubcappscience @UBCForestry @ubcLFS @CHBEUBC @ubcscience @ubcengineering @UBC

[Foster Advanced Materials Group @UBC_AdvMat]

Big congratulations to Dr. Ruby Osei Bonus on a successful PhD defence!
Her groundbreaking research on nanocellulose extraction and use in beauty products is advancing the future of sustainable materials. #PhDone #sustainablematerials #WomenInSTEM #UBC

[Foster Advanced Materials Group @UBC_AdvMat]

We were live on the CTV Morning Show today! Great moment for our team as we introduced Spikeless — our drink safety innovation that helps detect drugs in drinks. Help us make venues, social life, and society safer.
#Spikeless #Innovation #CTVNews
https://t.co/BjY7wWzxlM

[UBC Applied Science @ubcappscience]

Introducing Spikeless

Developed by @CHBEUBC Professor Dr. Johan Foster and master's student Samin Yousefi, Spikeless is a seemingly ordinary stir stick capable of detecting common drink-spiking, potentially preventing assaults.

Learn more: https://t.co/8kRHg3Vsz6

[Scott Lear, PhD @DrScottLear]

New stir stick can tell if your drink has been spiked.

Researchers @UBC led by @UBC_AdvMat have developed a simple stir stick that changes colour if your drink contains GHB or ketamine in hopes to reduce sexual assaults.
#publichealth

[Foster Advanced Materials Group @UBC_AdvMat]

Huge congratulations to Dr. Fernanda Brito dos Santos on a successful PhD defence!
Her innovative work on bio-based proton exchange membranes is paving the way for sustainable, high-performance energy storage. #PhDone #CleanEnergy #WomenInSTEM #UBC

[UBC Media Relations @UBCNews]

Researchers at @ubcappscience have developed Spikeless, a seemingly ordinary stir stick capable of detecting common drink-spiking drugs like GHB and ketamine within 30 seconds.

Discover how this simple and discreet tool can potentially prevent assaults: https://t.co/mEHPqAlSr2

[Foster Advanced Materials Group @UBC_AdvMat]

Spoke with Shawn Apel on @CBCMontreal Radio Noon Quebec about destroying PFAS (forever chemicals) and why it matters. Great to highlight the work we’re doing at UBC and ReAct Materials to tackle this head-on. #PFAS #cleantech
https://t.co/NUycbFbwI6
At around 38:30 of the audio.