In the Media
Niner Cliff Daniels runner-up in NASCAR Cup Series Regular Season Championship
As crew chief for the No. 5 Hendrick Motorsports team, Cliff Daniels became runner-up in the 2024 NASCAR Cup Series Regular Season Championship. To read the article, visit Sports Rush.
Mechanical engineering student wins NASCAR race
Niner Engineer Layne Riggs won his first NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race at Milwaukee Mile. To read the article, visit NASCAR.
Niner Aaron Kramer to serve as crew chief for NASCAR driver Cole Custer
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.
UNC Charlotte researching algae to remove microplastics from water
Algae Planet is spotlighting Niner Engineer Jordan Landis ’24 for studying the presence of microplastics in city wastewater through a partnership with Charlotte Water. To learn more about the research, visit Algae Planet.
Niner Travis Peterson hired as NASCAR Cup Series Crew Chief with Spire
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.
College ranking amplified across North Carolina
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.
Niner Engineer Jordan Landis hopes to use algae to remove microplastics from water
Together with Charlotte Water, Niner Engineer Jordan Landis ’24 is working to improve water quality by studying the presence of microplastics in city wastewater–and how algae may be the answer to getting rid of microplastics altogether. To read the full article or watch the video, visit WSOC.
Kamalasadan speaks about latest research in power grid efficiency
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.
Augmented reality could make work zones safer—if the tech works for the workers
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.
Kamalasadan wins NC Innovation grant for energy research
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).