Research

The University of North Carolina at Charlotte has been awarded esteemed Research 1 – or R1 –  status by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. It is the highest recognition that a doctoral university can receive.  The prestigious classification, indicating “very high research activity,” affirms UNC Charlotte as an elite research institution. With […]

Laura Peter, executive director of the UNC Charlotte Office of Research Commercialization and Partnerships, shares her experiences with research, how she supports student and faculty research, and what excites her about the current achievements and potential opportunities at Charlotte. Explain your role at UNC Charlotte.  My role is to champion innovation and drive forward a […]

Ya-yu Lo, professor of special education and child development, and her doctoral advisee Morgan Nichols were recognized by the Council for Exceptional Children for their work in the field of emotional and behavioral health. Lo received the North Carolina CEC Distinguished Service Award for the Division of Emotional and Behavioral Health for her research on behavioral […]

UNC Charlotte’s National Center of Academic Excellence in Cybersecurity for Cyber Research recently was reaffirmed through 2030 by the U.S. National Security Agency. One of only 93 universities in the U.S. to hold this designation, UNC Charlotte was a member of the NSA’s inaugural cohort of Centers of Academic Excellence for Cybersecurity Research when the […]

UNC Charlotte is leading in defining the future of artificial intelligence. As the Charlotte region’s educational AI leader, the University is advancing AI research, education and ethical implementation to drive innovation with real-world impact. The launch of the Charlotte AI Institute (CLT AI Institute) formalizes UNC Charlotte’s position as a hub for cutting-edge discovery, interdisciplinary […]

Franz W. Kellermanns, a faculty member in the Belk College of Business, again ranked first in the nation and fourth worldwide for family business research in an annual assessment by Texas State University. UNC Charlotte earned the No. 2 spot nationally and was ninth among universities worldwide. Texas State University released the Family Business Research Productivity […]

Ishwar Aggarwal, a research professor in physics and optical science, was elected to the National Academy of Inventors 2024 Class of Fellows. He will be inducted during the NAI’s 14th annual meeting in June. Aggarwal, who joined UNC Charlotte in 2011, has been issued 104 U.S. patents with more applications in process. Prior to the University, he […]

Timing COVID-19 booster shots correctly could greatly enhance their effectiveness, according to a new study conducted by researchers from UNC Charlotte and the Yale School of Public Health. Their results show that the optimal schedule for administration of a COVID-19 booster vary significantly depending on one’s geographic location and past infection experiences. This variation indicates […]

2024 marks the fourth year of economic growth in North Carolina since the COVID-19 pandemic recession of 2020, even as Hurricane Helene’s destruction in the western part of the state dampened the state’s overall economy in the fourth quarter. “Unlike coastal areas, most businesses and households in the western part of North Carolina do not […]

Brigid Mullany, professor of mechanical engineering in the William States Lee College of Engineering, has been elected as a 2024 Fellow with the Society of Manufacturing Engineers in recognition of her outstanding contributions to the social, technological and educational aspects of manufacturing. Mullany, who serves as the college’s first associate dean for research, is helping to prepare […]