The Center for Polymer and Advanced Composites (CPAC), housed in Auburn University's Samuel Ginn College of Engineering, is an interdisciplinary research and development center that advances polymer and composite engineering. CPAC focuseson research, graduate education and collaborative outreach opportunities to advance economic growth in Alabama and the Southeast.
Serving as a focal point on campus for polymer and composites research, the center fosters interdisciplinary collaboration among academic units across the university, including the aerospace, biosystems, chemical, industrial and systems, and mechanical engineering departments, as well as the School of Nursing and the Colleges of Veterinary Medicine, Agriculture, Human Sciences and Sciences and Mathematics.
CPAC’s interdisciplinary research, education, and technology transfer in the areas of polymer synthesis, multifunctional polymers and composites, polymer & composite materials processing, mechanics and design, is an evolving research ecosystem continuously seeking opportunities to connect, support, collaborate, and lead projects that have real-world impact.
Activities at CPAC are supported by external sources, including grants, cooperative agreements, contracts, and industrial contracts. Funding sources have included, for example, the National Science Foundation (NSF), the Department of Energy (DOE), the Federal Transportation Authority (FTA), the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and industrial companies representing materials suppliers, and end users in the aerospace, automotive, and consumer goods industries among others. Most importantly, CPAC is supported by the Auburn Family both on and off campus continuing a long tradition of work, hard work.
Message from the Director
Welcome to the Center for Polymers & Advanced Composites. Founded in 2015 to continue to advance the research and education in Polymer & Fiber Engineering, CPAC continues to grow and have impact in a broad range of application areas. It has been my pleasure leading CPAC since 2023, growing our facilities, advancing our educational programs in Polymer & Fiber Engineering, and establishing new collaborations and partnerships at the regional, national and international levels.
At CPAC, we are dedicated to equipping students for successful careers in academia, industry, and government. Our students have the opportunity to collaborate with visiting peers, faculty, and researchers from diverse disciplines, both nationally and internationally. We believe that nurturing proactive engineers is best accomplished through an immersive, hands-on learning experience where research is integral to their education and students can tackle real-world issues.
As we continue to foster our growth and momentum, I encourage you all to reach out for more information, with collaborative ideas or opportunities to interact with our diverse students and faculty at Auburn, or to show interest in further supporting our Center.
War Eagle,
Bryan
Bryan Beckingham
Director, Center for Polymers and Advanced Composites
Chemical Engineering
228 Ross Hall
bsb0025@auburn.edu
