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In a first-of-its-kind project to study one of the planet’s last unexplored environments, Roger Tipton, UNC Charlotte research associate professor of mechanical engineering and engineering science, is leading a team of researchers from multiple universities that will investigate contaminants in the Arctic’s pristine waters.
This summer, senior Myla Marve experienced firsthand the incredible amount of construction and engineering necessary to maintain and expand one of the world’s busiest airports.
Sukumar Kamalasadan leads groundbreaking research in power grid efficiency Imagine the power going out unexpectedly at a hospital—computers shutting down, life-saving equipment stalling, and lights going dark. Backup generators and other emergency systems may help temporarily, but they are not a long-term solution. Even a routine scenario, such as a busy urban intersection, becomes a […]
“As North Carolina’s urban research university, we are uniquely positioned to invest in our state’s future,” said Chancellor Sharon Gaber.
UNC Charlotte’s William States Lee College of Engineering enters the 2025-2026 academic year with record-breaking enrollment, an expanded leadership team, nearly 30 new faculty and staff and new academic opportunities including an aerospace concentration.
Charlotte engineering alumna Jennifer Pagán is tackling clean water locally, globally.
Minhaj Nur Alam, assistant professor of electrical and computer engineering and director of the Quantitative Imaging and AI Laboratory, is leading groundbreaking work in AI-assisted diagnostics for retinal diseases.
Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories donates equipment to help prepare students for workforce UNC Charlotte’s William States Lee College of Engineering announces a significant partnership with Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL), the global leader in energy grid automation and protection. SEL, whose equipment is used as the industry standard by companies in more than 170 countries around the […]
Junior Andrei Vince, a computer engineering major, recently collaborated with Assistant Professor of Architecture Sabri Gökmen on a project that blends artificial intelligence with architectural design. Vince, alongside computer science student Aidan Oh, earned a stipend and gained hands-on experience exploring the intersection of engineering and architecture. Their challenge: use AI to quickly produce a 3D architectural […]
The University’s Carolinas Engine for Grid Modernization is one of 29 semifinalists in the U.S. National Science Foundation’s Regional Innovation Engines (NSF Engines) competition — selected for a virtual site visit from more than 300 initial applicants.