Master AI-driven textile engineering at America's premier academy for smart materials, wearable computing, and adaptive fabric technologies.
Our interdisciplinary programs merge deep textile knowledge with cutting-edge AI, machine learning, and quantum computing applications for material science.
Students work alongside faculty on active projects funded by NSF, DARPA, and leading textile manufacturers from day one.
Direct partnerships with Nike, Under Armour, Google ATAP, and medical device manufacturers ensure relevant, career-ready training.
State-of-the-art clean rooms, nanofabrication labs, and quantum simulation clusters enable breakthrough research in programmable matter.
12 Months | Full-Time
Develop fabrics that sense, react, and adapt to environmental stimuli. Cover conductive fibers, embedded sensors, and responsive material systems.
18 Months | Full-Time
Build intelligent garments that learn from wearer behavior. Integrate edge AI, biometric monitoring, and predictive health analytics into clothing.
14 Months | Full-Time
Engineer materials that morph, self-heal, and optimize their properties in real-time. Shape-memory alloys, chromic compounds, and programmable matter.
10 Months | Full-Time
Master computational design and digital manufacturing for textiles. From parametric pattern generation to automated robotic weaving systems.
Bidirectional brain-computer interface woven into a soft headband. Enables thought-controlled device operation with 94% accuracy.
Continuous cardiac monitoring through conductive polymer threads. Detects arrhythmia 48 hours before clinical symptoms appear.
Temperature-responsive uniform for extreme environments. Automatically adjusts insulation from -40°F to 120°F operational range.
Living fabric engineered from photosynthetic bacteria. Generates 2W per square meter while sequestering atmospheric carbon.
Quantum-dot embedded optical fibers for unhackable communication. Enables secure data transmission through wearable networks.
Programmable reflective surface technology. Any garment becomes a dynamic display with 360° visible AR projection capability.
Ready to shape the future of intelligent materials? Connect with our admissions team for program details, campus tours, and application guidance.
Located in the heart of Charlotte's emerging tech district, our campus connects students with Fortune 500 partners and startup accelerators.