The William States Lee College of Engineering
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
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 dedicated to advancing the science … Read more
What does it look like when a high school science class connects live with researchers working at the top of the world? On September 24, students in Craig Arkfeld’s Environmental Science class at Hough High School in Cornelius, North Carolina, found out firsthand. Dr. Roger Tipton, Professor of Mechanical Engineering and director of the Performance … Read more
First-Time Author Publishes Groundbreaking PFAS Data We’re thrilled to announce the publication of a significant new paper, “Temporal Dataset of Emerging and Legacy PFAS Concentrations (ng/L) in 11 Inland Watersheds (Lakes, Rivers, Islands) and Median PFAS Concentrations Across 14 Seas and Oceans Over Multiple Time Periods.” This marks a major milestone, as it’s the first … Read more
The research team led by Dr. Roger Tipton and Dr. Rainer Lohmann is about to embark on a new expedition to the Arctic as part of an NSF project. From September 5 to September 25, 2025, our team will travel from Longyearbyen, Norway, across the North Pole, to Nome, Alaska. This journey, aboard the icebreaker … 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
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 was a crucial step in … 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
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 and designing integrated engineering systems. … 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