In the Media

Niner Engineering alumnus Aaron Kramer ’16 will join Haas Factory Team as the crew chief for Cole Custer and the No. 41 NASCAR Cup Series team in 2025. To read the article, visit Racing America. This news is also covered by Speedway Media and MSN.

Niner Engineering alumnus Travis Peterson ’12 has joined Spire Motorsports as the new crew chief for the No. 71 Chevrolet Camaro driven by Michael McDowell. To read the article, visit Racing America.

UNC Charlotte’s William States Lee College of Engineering is again among the nation’s top graduate engineering programs, according to U.S. News & World Report‘s latest rankings. To read the article, visit the Lincoln Herald.

WSOC spotlights Niner Engineer Jordan Landis ’24 and her microplastics research. Together with Charlotte Water, Landis is working to improve water quality. To watch the video, visit WSOC.

WBTV’s Jamie Boll asked Sukumar Kamalasadan, Duke Energy Distinguished Professor of Electric Power Engineering, about his latest research in power grid efficiency and reliability as we move toward renewable sources. Hear what Kamalasadan is exploring (and get a behind-the-scenes peek into his lab) at WBTV.

Niner Engineering researchers Sepehr Sabeti and Omidreza Shoghli part of team conducting a study to explore and improve advanced worker-centered safety systems. To read the article, visit the Crossroads blog.

Sukumar Kamalasadan, Duke Energy Distinguished Professor of Electric Power Engineering, is featured on Spectrum News for receiving an NC Innovation grant for energy research. To watch the video, visit Spectrum News (segment begins at 3:08).

Abasifreke Ebong, professor of electrical and computer engineering, speaks with WCNC about solar panels. To read the article, visit WCNC.

Niner Engineer Kumar Arumugam ’15, ’21, who worked in UNC Charlotte’s Center for Precision Metrology, helps bring mass measurement to the masses in his role as chief mechanical engineer at NIST. To read the article, visit the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST).

Rob Cox, associate director of EPIC, speaks with WSOC about battery technology and electric fleet vehicles.