Faculty Excellence

Pinku Mukherjee and Matthew W. Parrow have been named to the 2026 Class of Senior Members of the National Academy of Inventors, a recognition honoring academic inventors whose work has made a measurable impact through patents, commercialization and mentorship. “The induction of these faculty members is an extraordinary achievement and a powerful recognition of the […]

UNC Charlotte’s Botanical Gardens were featured in the article, “If You Are Visiting North Carolina This Stunning Botanical Garden Is An Absolute Must See,” by Positive Bloom. The Gardens, as part of the Klein College of Science, host three garden sites with sixteen collections, including the rare Titan Arum, also known as a corpse flower. […]

Established in 1949 and presented annually by the UNC System, the O. Max Gardner Award honors a faculty member who has made “the greatest contribution to the welfare of the human race” during the current academic year. It is the system’s highest faculty honor, and nominees may come from any of its 17 institutions. Jordan […]

Klein College of Science (KCOS) faculty members were recently featured in the Niner Times article, “UNC Charlotte marks 1 year as R1 institution with research growth and innovation.” As of Feb. 13, UNC Charlotte has officially celebrated one year as a Research 1 (R1) institution. According to the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, […]

Susan Trammell, Ph.D., professor of physics and optical science, joined Spectrum News 1 to discuss how NCInnovation is helping advance her research from the lab into real-world applications. In May 2025, Trammell received a research and development grant from NCInnovation. The nonprofit organization helps bridge the gap between academia and industry by advancing research from […]

Jordan Poler, Ph.D., professor in the Department of Chemistry, is the winner of the “Best Scientist” category of Queen City Nerve Critics’ Pick Winners: Best in the Nest 2025 list.  Poler has been recognized as a leader in advanced water purification solutions. At UNC Charlotte, his research group focuses on nanomaterials and membrane science, and […]

Greg Gbur, Ph.D., professor in the Department of Physics and Optical Science, was among the experts interviewed for the BBC’s CrowdScience podcast episode, “Answers to even more questions.” In this episode of CrowdScience, presenter Caroline Steel called upon experts to help answer bonus questions submitted by listeners. After listening to the episode “Why can’t my […]

Danillo Augusto, Ph.D., associate professor in the Department of Biological Sciences, discussed his lab’s new $3.7 million grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) in The Charlotte Post. The Augusto Lab is working on an immunomics project using new methodology and approaches to study human immune responses and autoimmune disease. The team is using […]

Andrew Goff, lecturer of biological sciences in the Klein College of Science, is a finalist for the 2025 UNC Charlotte Teaching Excellence Award for non-tenured faculty. Goff is an energetic educator whose passion for biology and dedication to students have shaped him into a standout instructor and mentor at UNC Charlotte. Trained as a scientist […]

Susan K. Michael, senior lecturer of chemistry, was selected as the University marshal for UNC Charlotte’s first-ever summer commencement ceremony, held on Saturday, August 9. Faculty are selected for this distinguished role based on their leadership and service to the campus community, and faculty excellence in their teaching and professional achievements. She was recognized last […]