We are thrilled to announce a significant milestone achieved by the collaborative efforts of researchers from the University of South Florida, Oregon State University, the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, and Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. The United States Patent and Trademark Office has officially granted U.S. Patent 12,050,343 for a […]
Research
We’re proud to share that our research paper, “Consumer Food Waste Upcycled into Lignocellulosic Materials that are Utilized in Polyethylene Biocomposites,” (DOI: 10.1557/s43580-024-00897-y) has been published in MRS Advances Journal. This marks a significant milestone for the Performance Materials Lab and our commitment to sustainability. Our team, including Troy Powell, […]
In the world of engineering and innovation, collaborations often lead to groundbreaking advancements. Such was the case when Dr. Roger Tipton, a renowned figure in the field of mechanical engineering and engineering science from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte1, visited Dr. Ravinder Dahiya, a distinguished professor in the Electrical and […]
Today, we are celebrating the remarkable accomplishments of Lyn Comer, a talented graduate student at Penn State’s department of Meteorology and Atmospheric Sciences. The world of meteorology and atmospheric science is a captivating realm where the forces of nature are unraveled and understood. I was fortunate today to see Lyn […]
I was fortunate to get a tour of the Polymer Center of Excellence in Charlotte North Carolina. The Polymer Center of Excellence, a hub of innovation and research that is a state-of-the-art facility that houses world-class laboratories, advanced research equipment, and a vibrant community of scientists, engineers, and students devoted […]
Dr. Roger Tipton, an experienced adventurer and nature enthusiast, has recently become a member of The Explorers Club, a prestigious organization dedicated to advancing the exploration of land, sea, air, and space. Tipton’s passion for exploration began at a young age, as he spent his childhood exploring the woods and […]
Roger Tipton is working at the University of Glasgow this week with Dr. Ravinder Dahiya’s group to collaborate on flexible electronics research. I have been so impressed by the history and legacy of this University. Founded in 1451, the University of Glasgow has literally been a beacon on the hill […]
After the AIChE conference, I took a day and visited MIT for the first time. What an interesting place. Toured the campus and had pizza for lunch. The highlight of my trip was a visit to the Media Lab. I have been a fan of the work they do there […]
Our new manuscript, Optical interconnects on a flexible substrate by multi-material hybrid additive and subtractive manufacturing, has been accepted by Additive Manufacturing Journal. I would like to thank the co-authors (Dianhao Hou, Zhimin Shi, Thomas Weller, and Venkat Bhethanabotla) for all our hard work in getting this important research published in […]
Congratulations to the newly minted Dr. Iyer! I have worked in the lab with Abhijeet for years and he is a great guy and we wish him the best in everything he does in the future.