Performance Materials Lab

The William States Lee College of Engineering

Welcome to Charlotte: The 2026 REU Cohort Arrives on Campus

2026 UNC Charlotte REU Students

Nine undergraduate researchers begin their summer at UNC Charlotte, joining research groups across the College of Engineering. One joins the Performance Materials Laboratory. There is something about a first day that never gets old. Nine undergraduate researchers arrived on campus this week to begin the summer Research Experiences for Undergraduates program at UNC Charlotte, and … Read more

From the Shop Floor to the Sensor: Marley Magnotta’s Work on Wearable Gloves for Worker Health and Safety

Marley Sensor Glove

Good engineering solves real problems for real people. Marley Magnotta’s undergraduate research this semester did exactly that, and she presented it with the confidence and clarity of someone who understands both what she built and why it matters. At the UNC Charlotte undergraduate research symposium, Marley presented her project titled “Wearable Flexible Sensors for Injury … Read more

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