In the Media

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.

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.

A team of Niner Engineering students has been spotlighted by the American Journal of Transportation for their senior design project. The seniors worked with Charlotte-based Fontaine Modification over the last year to develop a device that will improve efficiency when removing seats from Freightliner MD 114SD and M2 trucks as they are converted for use […]

Frontstretch speaks with Niner Engineer Layne Riggs, a NASCAR Truck Series driver who will compete full-time for Front Row Motorsports in 2024. To view the interview, visit Frontstretch.

UNC Charlotte is spotlighted in Mecklenburg County news for playing a critical role in supplying talent for the electric vehicle and clean energy sector and supporting the EV industry through its North Carolina Battery Complexity, Autonomous Vehicle and Electrification Research Center, (BATT CAVE). To read the full article, visit the Mecklenburg County news site.