The Composites research group at UBC has built up a 30 year history in composites manufacturing research in physics-based models of composite materials and the characterization of input materials, end products and defects. The strength of the team has led to long-standing research collaborations with world leading aerospace companies including Boeing and their Canadian supply chain partners, Avcorp Industries.

The team leads nationally through the Composites Research Network (CRN), a knowledge creation, translation and application network, launched in 2012. Due to the success of CRN, the team also lead the Composite Knowledge Network (CKN) which translates world-class composites knowledge from academia to industry to empower Canadian businesses with the knowledge they need to succeed.