We are excited to announce that Dr. Tipton has been appointed to the board of directors at the Polymer Center of Excellence. This is a great honor for me, and I am looking forward to serving in this role. The Polymer Center of Excellence is a world-renowned organization that is […]
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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 […]
We’re thrilled to share news from Dr. Roger Tipton’s lab at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte! Dr. Tipton recently had a productive meeting with Dr. Rainer Lohmann, a distinguished expert in environmental chemistry at the University of Rhode Island (URI). This meeting wasn’t just a friendly chat; it […]
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 […]
I am very excited be teaching MEGR 3171: Mechatronics I during the upcoming fall semester. This is a great new course that offers an important introduction to the interdisciplinary field of mechatronics, which combines mechanical, electrical, and computer engineering principles. Mechatronics I focuses on the foundational concepts necessary for understanding […]
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 […]
Dr. Roger Tipton is thrilled to be teaching Measurements and Instrumentation once again this semester. This essential course in mechanical engineering lays the groundwork for understanding how to generate and utilize data to inform decision-making processes. With over 110 students enrolled, this promises to be an exciting and dynamic class. Dr. Tipton […]
Dr. Roger Tipton is delighted to announce his invitation to the Financial Times Global Boardroom event, scheduled for December 4 to 6, 2024. This award-winning conference, now in its eighth edition, is set to debate strategies for growth amid ongoing geopolitical, economic, and technological disruption. A Year of Significant Challenges […]
Dr. Roger Tipton, an Associate Professor in Mechanical Engineering and Engineering Science at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, will be attending the Materials Research Society (MRS) Annual Meeting in Boston from December 1 to December 5, 2024. This prestigious conference brings together leading researchers and industry experts from […]
This past week, I had the privilege of attending the Charlotte Aviation Innovation and Research Institute’s Airport Engineering Meeting, held on October 7th and 8th, 2024. The event brought together leading experts, engineers, and researchers from around the globe to discuss the latest advancements and challenges in airport engineering. Agenda […]