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 develop innovative biomaterials and technologies that promote sustainability and address environmental challenges, including clean water. 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
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
- T.L. Powell, J.J. Doughty, Y. Shimabukuro, C.L. Kirschner, R.B. Tipton, Consumer food waste upcycled into lignocellulosic materials that are utilized in polyethene biocomposites, MRS Advances, June 2024
- 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 sustainable biomaterials, contributing to a greener and more sustainable future.
- 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.
- Dr. Roger Tipton to Attend Materials Research Society Annual Conference in Boston
Dr. Roger Tipton, an Associate Professor in Mechanical Engineering and Engineering Science at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte,… Read more: Dr. Roger Tipton to Attend Materials Research Society Annual Conference in Boston - Insights from the Charlotte Aviation Innovation and Research Institute’s Airport Engineering MeetingThis past week, I had the privilege of attending the Charlotte Aviation Innovation and Research Institute’s Airport Engineering Meeting, held… Read more: Insights from the Charlotte Aviation Innovation and Research Institute’s Airport Engineering Meeting
- Research Team Positions for Graduate StudentsJoin Dr. Roger Tipton’s Materials and Sustainability Research Team! Are you a passionate mechanical engineering graduate student eager to make… Read more: Research Team Positions for Graduate Students
