Performance Materials Lab

Research Vessel Dawn off Coast of Dominica

Mission complete! We’ve returned from 10 days in the Lesser Antilles—sampling waters from St. Lucia to Guadeloupe. From navigating the "Nature Island" of Dominica to spotting sea turtles, the expedition was a success. Now, the samples hit the lab. #UNCC #NinerResearch #CleanWater #OceanScience

Huge congrats to Md. Shah Arafin on earning his M.S. degree! We're doubly thrilled: Arafin is staying with the Performance Materials Lab to start his Ph.D.! He'll continue his vital work on advanced composite materials for clean water research. So proud! #Graduation #PhDJourney

Huge congratulations to Shrushti Gandas for presenting her incredible research at the UNC Charlotte Undergraduate Research Symposium! The work being done by our students is truly impactful. #UNCCharlotte #49erResearch #UndergraduateResearch #ResearchSymposium #StudentSuccess

Fantastic work by Sam Phillips at the Honors College Undergraduate Research Symposium at UNC Charlotte! Presenting your research is a huge accomplishment, and we are so proud of the dedication and hard work Sam demonstrated. #HonorsCollege #UNCCharlotte #49erExcellence #ResearchLife #SamPhillips

Huge congrats to our very own lab member, Shrusti Gandas, who did an outstanding job presenting Biomedical Club activities.to the Mechanical Engineering Alumni Council this week! Well done, Shrusti! #ME #MechanicalEngineering #BiomedicalClub #StudentLeadership #AlumniEngagement #Research

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During my trip to AIChE in Boston, I took time to visit Material Science Departments at MIT and Harvard. It's clear that the future lies at the intersection of materials, computation, and sustainability. #MaterialsScience #Engineering #MIT #Harvard #AIChE #Boston #Academia #Innovation #DrRogerTipton

Just back from the AIChE Conference in Boston! Learned new things in materials & sustainable tech. Beyond the amazing technical sessions, it was fantastic to reconnect with so many old friends and make some wonderful new connections. #AIChE #ChemicalEngineering #Boston #Innovation #DrRogerTipton

Dr. Roger Tipton of @UNCCoE joined the board of the Polymer Center of Excellence! Dr. Tipton brings 20+ years of expertise in sustainable materials, additive manufacturing, and bio-based products.

#Polymers #Sustainability #MaterialsScience #UNCCharlotte #AdvancedManufacturing #Charlotte

We’re excited to introduce the 2025 Performance Materials Lab team — a group of curious, creative, and determined researchers exploring how materials perform under real-world conditions. #UNCC #Engineering #MaterialsScience #ResearchExcellence

A Journey to the Top of the World: Science on the Brink of a New Era Students, faculty, and staff are invited to an exciting presentation by Dr. Roger Tipton, who will share insights from their recent expedition to the Arctic. Discover how the Arctic is shaping the fu...

I'm excited to announce I'll be giving a talk about our recent expedition to the North Pole! I'll share jaw-dropping photos, tales of navigating the Arctic ice, and what it was like at the very top of the world. campusevents.charlotte.edu/event/a-jour...

#NorthPole #Exploration #Adventure #Science

The environment here is stunning, but the work is serious—understanding the local water quality is vital for the community and our planet's health. Big thanks to the locals for their support!

#WaterResearch #NomeAlaska #Sustainability #EnvironmentalScience #DrRogerTipton #CleanWater

Great news for environmental science! Our colleague, Md Shah Nawaz Arafin, has published his first paper, providing groundbreaking data on PFAS "forever chemicals." #PFAS #ForeverChemicals #EnvironmentalScience #Research

#plasticpollution #marinedebris #oceanplastic #trashfreeseas #oceanexploration | UNC Charlotte College of Engineering Take a second (or 49) to learn how Roger Tipton is developing a first-ever understanding of the Arctic waters. #plasticpollution #marinedebris #oceanplastic #trashfreeseas #oceanexploration

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Breaking the ice: A rare dive into the Arctic’s secrets - Inside UNC Charlotte 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...

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So excited to be back on campus at @unccharlotte for the first day of school! Nothing beats the energy of a new semester and the opportunity to connect with a new group of students. Let's make it a great year! 🟢⛏️ #UNCC #FirstDayOfSchool #CollegeLife

So proud of undergraduate researcher Aditya Pinapati for his important work this summer on biomaterials! . Keep an eye on this rising star! 🌟 #UndergraduateResearch #Biomaterials #UNCC #FutureInnovator

So proud of our undergraduate researcher, Spencer Carpentier, for his incredible work this summer! Research using flexible sensors has huge implications for improving ergonomics and safety. Great job, Spencer! 👏 #UndergraduateResearch #SafetyScience #Ergonomics #UNCC

What an inspiring experience at this year's UNCC Summer Undergraduate Research Symposium! ✨ It was an immense pleasure to mentor Franck, an exceptional student who dove deep into the critical issue of ocean water pollution. #UNCC #UndergraduateResearch #OceanScience #WaterPollution

Land Ho - Martinique

Just back from an incredible 10-day expedition to Martinique aboard the R/V Dawn! 🌊 As Chief Scientist with the Sustainable Seas Institute and faculty at UNC Charlotte, was a privilege to lead a team investigating water quality and mangrove ecosystems. #MarineScience #WaterQuality #Martinique

Dr. Roger Tipton to Attend Materials Research Society Annual Conference coefs.charlotte.edu/rtipton2/202...

Thrilled to announce Dr. Roger Tipton’s NSF grant for groundbreaking Arctic water contamination survey! 🌊🧊 Key goals: Mapping Contaminants, Identifying Sources, and Policy Support. Exciting times ahead for Arctic research! 🌍 #NSFGrant #ArcticResearch #EnvironmentalScience