Biomedical Engineering: Flexible sensing and wearables
Utilizing flexible sensors and wearables to understand how the human body interacts with the world around us…
Chemical Engineering: Sustainable materials
Development of new bio-based and sustainable products and a better future for us and the planet…
Materials Science: Composite materials development
Creating new composite materials and using the latest design tools to get better products to market…
About Research Group
At the Performance Materials Lab, our mission is to stay at the forefront of new discoveries in the realm of additive, composite, and sustainable materials. Our commitment to both basic and applied materials science and engineering puts us in a unique position to understand, facilitate, and implement these cutting-edge developments. We believe in the power of collaboration and maintain a strong partnership with industry to ensure our research has real-world impact.
Our team is our strength. We are an interdisciplinary group of professionals from diverse fields including material science, chemical and biomedical engineering, mechanical engineering, and electrical engineering. This diversity allows us to approach discovery from multiple angles and fosters innovation. Together, we are working towards a future where new materials science discoveries are seamlessly integrated into industry applications, driving progress and sustainability.
Dr. Roger Tipton
Dr. Roger Tipton, Ph.D., is a professional with over two decades of experience in the industry and academia. His expertise lies in the intersection of materials science and engineering, where he has made significant contributions. His work in additive, composite, and sustainable materials has been recognized globally. Dr. Tipton’s approach to discovery is deeply collaborative, fostering partnerships between research and industry to drive real-world impact.
In addition to his research, Dr. Tipton is also a dedicated mentor. He leads an interdisciplinary team of material scientists, engineers, and researchers at the Performance Materials Lab. His leadership style encourages innovation and fosters a culture of curiosity and learning.
Select Publications
- How I navigated through my midlife PhD, R.B. Tipton, Nature, 2022
- Roger B. Tipton, Dianhao Hou, Zhimin Shi, Thomas M. Weller, Venkat R. Bhethanabotla, Optical interconnects on a flexible substrate by multi-material hybrid additive and subtractive manufacturing, Additive Manufacturing Journal, Volume 48, Part A, 2021
- Digital fabrication of a small diameter polymer optical waveguide, VR Bhethanabotla, TM Weller, RB Tipton, JT Bentley… – US Patent 10,852,479, 2020
- Roger B. Tipton, Dianhao Hou, Eduardo A. Rojas-Nastrucci, Thomas M. Weller, Venkat R. Bhethanabotla, Laser Enhanced Direct Print Additive Manufacturing of Embedded Circular Cross-Section Optical Fiber Interconnects for Board Level Computing Devices, Additive Manufacturing Journal, Volume 34, 2020
About Publications Group
Our group is working at the interface of materials science, electronics, and additive manufacturing with the goal of advancing understanding of sensors and communications devices.
- We specialize in both computational and experimental studies.
- We engage with government agencies and industrial partners to maximize the impact of our work and maximize the benefits to society.
For more information on the research of our group please feel free to contact Roger Tipton.
- New Article Accepted by MRS Advances Journal
We’re proud to share that our research paper, “Consumer Food Waste Upcycled into Lignocellulosic Materials that are Utilized in Polyethylene… Read more: New Article Accepted by MRS Advances Journal - Tipton Research Group Receives Grant for Biocomposite Materials ResearchWe are excited to announce that the Tipton Research Group has been awarded a grant from the Oak Ridge National… Read more: Tipton Research Group Receives Grant for Biocomposite Materials Research
- Celebrating Student Achievements: Dr. Roger Tipton at UNCC Spring 2024 CommencementCharlotte, North Carolina, May 13, 2024 — The University of North Carolina at Charlotte (UNCC) recently held its Spring 2024 Commencement,… Read more: Celebrating Student Achievements: Dr. Roger Tipton at UNCC Spring 2024 Commencement
