The William States Lee College of Engineering
The Performance Materials Lab (PML) at UNC Charlotte is excited to announce the next phase of our ongoing research into coastal water health. Our partners at the Sustainable Seas Institute (SSI) have successfully returned from their ten-day expedition through the Lesser Antilles, delivering a critical new dataset directly to our shoreside facilities. A Collaborative Success … Read more
I’m back in the lab at UNC Charlotte after an incredibly rewarding time at the AIChE Annual Meeting in Boston! This premier event for chemical engineers is always a fantastic opportunity to dive deep into the latest research and network with colleagues, and this year was no exception. What I Learned The technical program was … Read more
North Carolina is woven with a rich history of textile manufacturing, a legacy of innovation and craftsmanship that continues to shape our state. It was a pleasure to visit the NC State College of Textiles, a leading institution that is carrying this tradition forward into the 21st century. His visit was a fantastic opportunity to … Read more
I’m excited to share insights from a recent expedition that my team and I from the Sustainable Seas Institute undertook in the beautiful waters of Martinique. As the Chief Scientist on this cruise, and a faculty member here at the University of North Carolina Charlotte, it’s always a privilege to lead such impactful research, and … Read more
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
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
Dr. Roger Tipton is excited to announce that he will be a member of the ASTM subcommittee F15.81 on Per-and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances. The Mission of ASTM Subcommittee F15.81 The ASTM Subcommittee F15.81 operates under the jurisdiction of ASTM’s consumer products committee (F15). Our mission is to develop standards that provide guidance on how to prepare and … Read more
Great visit to the University of North Carolina Charlotte last week to speak with junior and senior engineering students on Sustainability, Life Cycle Analysis, and Circular Economy. I was really impressed by the students and the University is just a beautiful place.