We are thrilled to announce that Dr. Roger Tipton has been awarded a National Science Foundation (NSF) grant to conduct an initial survey of water contamination across the Arctic region. This groundbreaking research will span from Alaska to Norway, traversing the North Pole, and is set to commence in September […]
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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 […]
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, […]
We are excited to announce that the Tipton Research Group has been awarded a grant from the Oak Ridge National Lab and Newell Brands. This generous funding will support our ongoing research into biocomposite materials. About the Grant This grant represents a significant investment in the future of sustainable materials. […]
On February 1, 2024, Professor Roger Tipton visited Dr. Caitlyn Clarkson at Oak Ridge National Lab’s Manufacturing Demonstration Facility to discuss sustainable biocomposite materials. Dr. Clarkson is an associate staff scientist in the Sustainable Manufacturing Technologies Group at ORNL’s Manufacturing Demonstration Facility. The Sustainable Manufacturing Technologies Group focuses on the development of […]
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 […]
We are thrilled to announce that Professor Roger Tipton’s Performance Materials Lab has secured a grant to conduct research on durable high temp ceramic thin films and their applications in harsh environments. The grant, titled “Durable High Temp Ceramic Thin Films: Fabrication, Characterization, and Applications”, will support the lab’s efforts […]
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 […]