research

Moving across the globe – making industry impact
Nneka Ubi, M.S. in Construction and Facilities Engineering, Spring 2024

Engineering a strong experience based in hands-on research
Aidan Restelli, B.S. in Mechanical Engineering with a concentration in biomedical engineering, Spring 2024

Niner Engineer Ogungbire has been named a 2024 Lifesavers Traffic Safety Scholar
Niner Engineer Abimbola Ogungbire has been named a 2024 Lifesavers Traffic Safety Scholar and recently attended the Lifesavers Conference on Roadway Safety.

Fifteen Engineering PI’s in Inaugural $1Million Research Circle
Researchers from across UNC Charlotte who lead initiatives with $1 million or more in active external funding were recognized during a reception on Wednesday, March 27. Almost one quarter of the recognized researchers are PI’s from the William States Lee College of Engineering, including Wei Fan who has more than $5 million in active external research grants.

Charlotte AIR Institute partnership celebrated with reception and art dedication
William States Lee College of Engineering celebrated the launch of the Charlotte Aviation Innovation and Research Institute (AIR) Thursday evening with a recognition of partners, an art unveiling and a student research showcase.

NSF Spotlights Tabkhi for Thought Leadership in AI
The National Science Foundation has featured Hamed Tabkhi, associate professor of electrical and computer engineering, as its first Featured PI spotlight for the Smart & Connect Communities Virtual Organization.

Electrifying Innovation
BATT CAVE, UNC Charlotte’s research center, is embracing — and guiding — the future of battery technology.

First phase of ‘Engineering North Carolina’s Future’ faculty additions amplify Charlotte’s groundbreaking research efforts
The “Engineering North Carolina’s Future” initiative, backed by transformative investments by the N.C. General Assembly, has ignited a surge of teaching and research excellence at UNC Charlotte. As part of its plan to use this investment, the W.S. Lee College of Engineering has expanded its capabilities with an initial recruitment of three new faculty members.

“It can’t be done” isn’t in the Niner Engineer playbook
Sarah Stellwagen, assistant professor in the Department of Biological Sciences within the College of Science, had an issue. The microscopic spiderwebs she researches are best studied in their native environment—or at least under the right conditions, which include temperature and humidity. But it wasn’t easy to get accurate readings with her microscope in the lab, whose temperature is often stuck at around 70°F with humidity that can fluctuate dramatically depending on the weather.

UNC Charlotte paves the (run)way for innovations in the aviation sector
UNC Charlotte’s William States Lee College of Engineering, in conjunction with Charlotte Douglas International Airport, has established a one-of-a-kind partnership, the Charlotte Aviation Innovation and Research Institute, or Charlotte AIR. This new research institute is designed to explore solutions for the aviation sector and airport infrastructure industry through innovation and workforce development.