Clemson research awards jump 78%, reach institutional milestone

Clemson University amassed more than $282 million in competitive research awards in fiscal year 2023, spurring heightened levels of innovation and workforce development made possible through scholarship and discovery. The $282 million invested by federal agencies and institutional collaborators marks […]

Clemson, U.S. Army GVSC reach mobility R&D milestone

Clemson researchers realized a crucial milestone for the University’s $58M landmark virtual prototyping research center with a two-day technology review for the United States Army DEVCOM Ground Vehicle Systems Center (GVSC).

Clemson University forms new school as globe switches to electric vehicles

The new School of Mechanical and Automotive Engineering puts the departments of mechanical engineering and automotive engineering under one umbrella, better positioning Clemson for innovation and education in a number of fields, including mobility, energy and advanced manufacturing, all cornerstones of the South Carolina economy.

Service beyond the soldier: Rachelle Hales advocates for Clemson’s military-affiliated community

Clemson University has 1,120 veterans and military-connected students currently enrolled in classes — nearly two-thirds are either spouses or dependents. Rachelle Hales, a native of Columbia, has always called South Carolina home, even when she was traveling the country as […]

Meet the researcher: Dr. Zoran Filipi

In today’s new reality of smarter, more connected vehicles, there is no better place to witness rapid transformative innovation than in the mobility sector. With global expertise in autonomy, prototyping and propulsion, Clemson’s automotive engineering department is driving this innovation […]

A partnership for the future: Clemson, U.S. Army to develop next generation of autonomous vehicle tools, prototyping

Automotive autonomy technology is changing economies and global industries – and is also a driving force behind military modernization. Bringing these self-driving vehicles to life on- and off-road requires new concepts and algorithms to be tested expeditiously and cost-effectively – all of which happen through virtual prototyping. This key enabler for autonomy is the focus behind a new $18 million center housed at the Clemson University International Center for Automotive Research (CU-ICAR) and a research partnership with the U.S. Army Ground Vehicle Systems Center (GVSC).