Departmental News
UNC Charlotte Researchers Opening New Field of Optics with Freeforms
UNC Charlotte researchers have worked in the field of freeform optics for more than 10 years. In that time, numerous advances have been made that are now creating a whole new world of optical applications and fundamentally changing the way optical devices are designed. Undergraduate students, graduate students and alumni from the Lee College of […]
From Student to Faculty Member, Freeform Optics is Constant for Dr. Joseph Owen
Through his undergraduate studies, senior design project, graduate thesis, summer internships, a job and now a position as a research faculty member, the one constant for Dr. Joseph Owen has been freeform optics. He has learned about them, made them, applied them, measured them and is now researching how to advance them to the next […]
Bharatkumar S. Joshi Memorial Scholarship Announces First Recipient
Arnab Baruah was recently announced as the first recipient of the Bharatkumar S. Joshi Memorial Scholarship, named in memory of Associate Professor Dr. Bharatkumar S. Joshi of the William States Lee College of Engineering. Baruah is currently working on his dissertation, “Ultra Low Power Wireless Transceiver for Wearable Medical Devices.” His research is primarily focused […]
Making the Most of Space in Space
Future space missions will reach greater distances and span longer durations. Design of spacecraft and habitats to better accommodate habitability functions will be more important than ever. To achieve this, mission planners and spacecraft designers now need tools to help them better define habitable volume and identify mission and programmatic risks. Volume directly drives mass […]
Student Video Profile: Tucker Bisel
With UNC Charlotte graduates accounting for roughly 10 percent of all NASCAR engineers, the University’s Motorsports and Mechanical Engineering programs are shaping the racing landscape. The programs also unlock worlds of opportunity for students like Tucker Bisel, who’s putting the pedal to the metal on a newly discovered passion. This video was filmed with a […]
NAMAB Recognizes Members for Service
The National Ash Management Advisory Board (NAMAB) recognized members for distinguished service. Professor Susan Burns from Georgia Tech, Professor Lawrence Sutter from Michigan Tech and Professor Garrick Louis from the University of Virginia each received awards as they rotated into emeritus status. Also rotating but not present at the meeting were Dr. Patricia Galloway from […]