Faculty researchers honored for funding, research successes

Faculty researchers from W.S. Lee College of Engineering were joined by fellow faculty from across UNC Charlotte as they were honored for leading research projects with $1 million or more in active, external funding in 2024.

The group was recognized by Chancellor Gaber at a celebration on Wednesday, March 27 on the UNC Charlotte campus. The Chancellor noted their instrumental role in the University’s move to top-tier research university status.

“Certainly $1 million is a significant amount of money,” said Vice Chancellor for Research and Civil Engineering Professor, John Daniels. “Really though, it’s so much more than the dollars. It’s what those dollars are going toward.”

Engineering faculty made up nearly one quarter of all the 46 faculty honored in the $1MM Research Circle. Their grants originate from notable funding sources including National Institutes of Health, the National Science Foundation, federal and state agencies and more.

Following are the William States Lee College of Engineering faculty who were honored at the 2025 event:

While not formally named, the following engineering Co-PIs work on the relevant projects and are recognized by the college: