21st Century Design & Manufacturing
Our Expertise
The Center for Composite Materials is an internationally recognized Center of Excellence for interdisciplinary research, education, and technology transfer in the areas of materials and synthesis, multifunctional materials, processing science, mechanics and design, sensing and control, and simulation.
Shape the Future of Composites
SPARC connects industrial partners from small, medium, and large companies with CCM’s multidisciplinary research teams to solve real-world challenges in composite materials, while promoting commercialization, entrepreneurship, and workforce development.
The Next Generation of Composites
Education & Training
At CCM, 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.
Latest News
Advani named ICCM World Fellow
Dr. Suresh Advani, Unidel Pierre S. du Pont Chair of Engineering, has been honored as a World Fellow by the International Committee on Composite Materials (ICCM), one of the highest recognitions in the composites community.
Upcoming Events
Feb
11
2026
CCM CONNECTS: Research Series
Join us for the next session of our CCM Research Series, where cutting-edge composite materials research takes center stage.
February 11, 2026 | 11:00 AM
UD-CCM, Room 106, 101 Academy Street
Mar
9-12
2026
ANTEC
ANTEC® 2026 is where you will find the latest breakthroughs in plastics technology, advanced polymer research, and next-generation processing solutions.
March 9, 2026 – March 12, 2026
Wyndham Grand Pittsburgh Downtown
600 Commonwealth Pl
Pittsburgh, PA 15222-1003
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Mar
10-12
2026
JEC World
Featuring ground-breaking solutions, unique manufacturing and business opportunities, JEC World is a networking hub of creativity, vision and action.
March 10, 2026 – March 12, 2026
Paris, France
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Mar
11
2026
CCM CONNECTS: Research Series
Join us for the next session of our CCM Research Series, where cutting-edge composite materials research takes center stage.
March 11, 2026 | 11:00 AM
UD-CCM, Room 106, 101 Academy Street
