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, […]
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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.
We would like to congratulate the team of Roger Tipton, John Bentley, Eduardo Rojas, Tom Weller, and Venkat Bhethanabotla on their new patent, Digital Fabrication of a Small Diameter Polymer Optical Waveguide that was issued by the US Patent Office on December 1, 2020. Patent number 10,852,479 B1 is a […]