Performance Materials Lab

The William States Lee College of Engineering

Outstanding Undergraduate Research: Evaluating Materials for Hypersonic and Spacecraft Applications

Paul and John Research

One of the most rewarding parts of directing a research laboratory is watching undergraduate students tackle genuinely hard problems and deliver results that advance the field. This semester, Paul Travers and John Tran did exactly that. I am proud to share that Paul and John recently presented their research at the UNC Charlotte undergraduate research … Read more

PML Undergraduate Researcher Presents at NCUR 2026

Sam Phillips Conference Presentation

Performance Materials Laboratory undergraduate researcher Sam Phillips traveled to Richmond, Virginia this month to present original research at the 2026 National Conference on Undergraduate Research (NCUR), held April 13-15 at the Greater Richmond Convention Center in partnership with Virginia Commonwealth University. Sam’s presentation, titled “Modeling the Transport of Forever Chemicals in the Arctic Ocean,” examined … Read more

Dr. Roger Tipton to Engage in Ocean Conservation at UN World Ocean Day and Explorers Club Events

World Ocean Days

Dr. Roger Tipton, a dedicated academic at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte (UNCC) specializing in sustainable materials and ocean pollution, is set to actively participate in two significant events in New York City this June 2025: the United Nations World Ocean Day and an event hosted by the esteemed Explorers Club. As a … Read more

Professor Roger Tipton Engages with Aviation Leaders at SEC-AAAE Conference

SEC AND AAAE

Charlotte, NC, will be hosting the 2025 Southeast Chapter of the American Association of Airport Executives (SEC-AAAE) Annual Conference. This event, will be held at the Westin Charlotte from March 22-25, 2025, bringing together a diverse group of aviation professionals. The SEC-AAAE conference is a key event for those involved in airport management and operations … Read more

Dr. Roger Tipton Invited to Attend the Financial Times Global Boardroom Event

FT Global Boardroom

Dr. Roger Tipton is delighted to announce his invitation to the Financial Times Global Boardroom event, scheduled for December 4 to 6, 2024. This award-winning conference, now in its eighth edition, is set to debate strategies for growth amid ongoing geopolitical, economic, and technological disruption. A Year of Significant Challenges and Opportunities The 2024 Global … Read more

Dr. Roger Tipton to Attend Materials Research Society Annual Conference in Boston

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Dr. Roger Tipton, an Associate Professor in Mechanical Engineering and Engineering Science at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, will be attending the Materials Research Society (MRS) Annual Meeting in Boston from December 1 to December 5, 2024. This prestigious conference brings together leading researchers and industry experts from around the world to discuss … Read more

Insights from the Charlotte Aviation Innovation and Research Institute’s Airport Engineering Meeting

C-Air Conference

This past week, I had the privilege of attending the Charlotte Aviation Innovation and Research Institute’s Airport Engineering Meeting, held on October 7th and 8th, 2024. The event brought together leading experts, engineers, and researchers from around the globe to discuss the latest advancements and challenges in airport engineering. Agenda Highlights 1. Airline Industry Trends: The … Read more

Dr. Roger Tipton’s Explores Innovations in Plastics at NPE2024

Conference

NPE2024 Date: May 6, 2024 Location: Orange County Convention Center, Orlando, Florida Overview NPE2024: The Plastics Show, organized by the Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS), kicked off on May 6, 2024, at the Orange County Convention Center. With over 2,000 exhibiting companies and more than 55,000 expected attendees, this triennial event is the most anticipated plastics exposition in the … Read more