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
Mar
30-2
2026
DMC 2025
Visit us at Booth #911 to learn more about our cutting-edge research in advanced composites, materials science, and next-generation manufacturing technologies.
March 30, 2026 – April 2, 2026
Caribe Royale Orlando in Orlando, Florida
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Apr
8
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.
April 8, 2026 | 11:00 AM
UD-CCM, Room 106, 101 Academy Street
Apr
27-30
2026
SAMPE
Make sure you don’t miss out on your opportunity to learn, network, and get an up-close look at the trends and technologies transforming the industry.
April 27, 2026 – April 30, 2026
Seattle, WA
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May
1
2026
May
13
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.
May 13, 2026 | 11:00 AM
UD-CCM, Room 106, 101 Academy Street