UNC Charlotte College of Engineering

Congratulations to Richard Boswell '06 BSME & crew chief of #14 Stewart-Haas team for winning his first Cup level race at the Southern 500. Another , Cliff Daniels '10 BSME & crew chief of #5 Hendrick car, congratulated his fellow Niner after the race with a big bear hug. Thanks for making this Labor Day weekend even better!

https://sportsnaut.com/under-the-full-weight-of-an-impending-closure-stewart-haas-racing-responds-to-the-moment/

How do we "shop local"? With support from the NC Manufacturing Extension Project, our college is able to include small businesses in our senior design program, right alongside our Fortune 500 partners. Small businesses often are not able to financially support our program, but the NC MEP resources open up more opportunity. To learn how this comes to life, go behind the scenes with us to our partner, Cloister Honey.

Third Place Video CLOISTER_FILLER This was the third place winner in the Best Project Video Competition at the Spring 2023 UNC Charlotte Senior Design Expo

There's nothing better than having our students back on campus.

Niner Engineer Layne Riggs WINS NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Race! Layne, congratulations on your first career win! You made history as the first NASCAR winner set to earn a UNC Charlotte engineering degree. Way to raise that bar, Layne!

Layne Riggs WINS!

Zorn Compressor | Pneumatech

The first week back, and students are already deep into hands-on learning! In the Basic Electrical Mechanics class, students used pipe cleaners and beads to understand nodes, series, and parallel circuits.

We are just a few days into the new semester and our Niner engineers are already making waves! Excited to see what the future holds.

THANK YOU to GKN Automotive for their generous gift of equipment from a robotic assembly line. Now, Niner Engineers will get even more hands-on experience with the same advanced automation technology used in industry. Just another way our Niners are becoming !

Yet another NASCAR Cup Series Crew Chief from our program. Congratulations to Niner Engineer Aaron Kramer '12 on your continued success!

Aaron Kramer to Serve as Cole Custer Crew Chief at Haas Factory Team… Aaron Kramer to Serve as Cole Custer Crew Chief at Haas Factory Team in 2025 Aaron Kramer, the current lead engineer of the No. 17 RFK Racing team, will…

A new academic year is only days away. Can't wait to see everyone on Monday!

Niner Engineer Kumar Arumugam helps bring mass measurement to the masses in his role as chief mechanical engineer at NIST. As an alumnus who worked in our own Center of Precision Metrology, Kumar is another example of how our grads .

NIST Brings Mass Measurement to the Masses NIST has delivered a portable and highly accurate instrument for measuring mass to the U.S. Army, marking the first time in the U.S. that this technology is available outside of NIST.

WSOC spotlights Niner Engineer Jordan Landis '24 and her microplastics research. Together with Charlotte Water, Landis is working to improve water quality. Way to , Jordan!

UNC Charlotte research hopes to use algae to remove microplastics from water

WBTV's Jamie Boll asked our own Dr. Sukumar Kamalasadan about his latest research in power grid efficiency and reliability as we move toward renewable sources. Hear what Dr. K. is exploring (and get a behind-the-scenes peek into his lab).


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Congratulations Dr. Brigid Mullany for becoming the newest Fellow with the international Society of Manufacturing Engineers. Well deserved recognition of her 20+ years experience and outstanding contributions to the manufacturing profession!



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Jordan Madren, Jr. Mechanical Engineering major with a concentration in Motorsports is interning at Hendrick Motorsports as a Composites Technician Apprentice. In Hendrick's Composite Shop, Jordan makes carbon fiber parts for NASCAR Cup and Xfinity Series cars, ensuring safety components like seats and headrests meet SFI certification.

"Charlotte’s motorsports program with Professors Stover & Fox, along with the general mechancial engineering courses, have been really helpful, providing me a good groundwork for working with the teams. They helped me better understand the engineering drawings for the carbon fiber parts we produce at HMS The engineering mindset allowed me to suggest changes or adjustments to the parts themselves or the carbon fiber layup process."

Congratulations to Daniel Saraphis, Niner Engineer researching in BATT CAVE, on being named NC Space Grant Fellow! Way to , Daniel!
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Colin Eaton, soph. Mechanical Engineering major with concentration in Motorsports, is interning with Alpha Prime Racing in Mooresville. As an Assistant Engineer, Colin manages the simulator for drivers Brennan Poole and Ryan Ellis, and engineers for the part-time car, the 45. He collaborates with his crew chief, develops race strategies, handles car setup, and logs driver comments and serves as pit support during races.

"Creating a resume and discussing job interviews in the college's MAPS program was invaluable. I used that resume in my Alpha Prime interview, and have been with them since October."


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Jason Bird, concentrating in Biomedical Engineering, is interning with UNC Health Prosthetics and Orthotics, shadowing clinicians as they treat patients and modifying devices, such as replacing defective parts.

Jason credits Charlotte for his preparation: "The Helping Hand Project at UNC Charlotte, mentored by Dr. Chi, was my first exposure to the prosthetic field. The club's aim to provide custom 3D-printed prosthetic arms to children sparked my interest. My classes, especially Mechanics of Human Locomotion taught by Dr. Nigel Zheng, helped me understand anatomy, technical terms, and how forces are distributed in the body during motion."

"Experiences in the lab are invaluable when solving real-world problems. They provide a fast filter that allows narrowing of the potential solution space to happen quickly.”

Niner Engineer Osborne Martin ’99, ’03 Ph.D. Mech Engineering
Director and Principal Engineer, Intel

Meet Aditya Nayak, a Junior Systems Engineering major interning at BMW in Spartanburg, SC this summer! As a Project Management and Parts Integration Engineer, Aditya works on unreleased prototype vehicles, including coding programs for parts management. He proudly shares, "Our car released just recently, the new BMW X3! I am super proud to have worked on it."

Aditya credits UNC Charlotte for his preparation: "The extensive systems engineering courses, wonderful advisors, and amazing career fairs helped me build the connections and skills needed for this internship. Clubs like 49ers Racing gave me hands-on experience that impressed in my interview."

Throwback to our Senior Design Expo here at UNC Charlotte, where our students are on their way to be .

“My degree was pivotal in getting to the next level in my career. My education and experience was the missing piece for me to accelerate. After completing studies, I had a sense of ‘I can actually make a difference.’ ”

- Niner Engineer Mario Valdez '15 Ph.D. Mechanical Engineering
R&D Engineer in Weapons Digital Enginering Strategy
Los Alamos National Labs

Earlier this month, we were proud to host the 2024 NC Battery Technology Conference here on campus. With participants from leading research and industry partners, the event included a tour of the !

"I know that my work matters because it contributes to ensuring the safety of people.”
- Niner Engineer Tiffany Lemmons '07, '12 M.S. Electrical Engineering
Deputy Cheif Engineer, Metrology and Calibration Program
NAVAIR Naval Air Systems Command

is again among the nation’s TOP graduate engineering programs, earning even higher recognition this year for our strong and growing research talent.

https://engr.charlotte.edu/2024/06/17/engineering-graduate-programs-earn-higher-recognition-in-u-s-news-rankings/

's Dr. Youxing Chen was a recent recipient of the prestigious NSF CAREER Award for his study on 3D interfaces under radiation. For more about his award and groundbreaking research in nuclear energy, visit https://zurl.co/kfQM

What do a cell phone, airplane and industrial turbine have in common? They all rely on measurements to work properly. Learn how these Niner Engineers landed in this field of metrology (the study of measurements) and the impact they are making.



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Congratulations to Riley Felts on her HIGH achievement! Balancing her Masters in Civil Engineering with her 49ers Athletics is no small job. Cheering for you Riley from the College of Engineering!

Felts Finishes National Runner-Up on Day Two of NCAA Championships - Charlotte Athletics EUGENE, Ore. — Senior Riley Felts finished as the national runner-up in the pole vault to highlight the Charlotte track and field team's performance on day two of the 2024 NCAA Track and Field Championships on Thursday.

Congratulations to Adeniyi Adeleke, who has been awarded the ZEISS scholarship, based on his use of their metrology equipment and how it helps develop his engineering skills.

“Ultimately, I aim to become a leader in the field of metrology, making significant contributions to the advancement of industrial standards.”

Ade, we'll cheer for you every step of the way as you and set that gold standard.

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