Carlyle Brewster has been named acting associate dean for research for Clemson University’s College of Agriculture, Forestry and Life Sciences (CAFLS), effective Monday, November 17, 2025. He will also serve as acting director of the Clemson University Experiment Station, which oversees agricultural and natural resources research across South Carolina.
Brewster succeeds Paula Agudelo, who has served as associate dean for research and director of the Experiment Station since 2019. Currently chair of the Department of Plant and Environmental Sciences, Brewster joined Clemson in 2018 after nearly two decades as a faculty member at Virginia Tech, where he served as graduate program director in the Department of Entomology. He holds a doctorate and a master’s degree in entomology, both from the University of Florida, as well as a bachelor’s degree in agriculture from the University of the West Indies in Trinidad.
“Dr. Brewster brings a collaborative and research-driven perspective to this role,” said Matt Holt, dean of the College of Agriculture, Forestry and Life Sciences. “His experience as a department chair and deep understanding of the research enterprise make him well-suited to guide the Experiment Station and the College’s research programs during this time of transition.”
In this acting role, Brewster will lead efforts to coordinate research across CAFLS departments and Research and Education Centers.
“CAFLS has a strong tradition of research that serves South Carolina’s people, industries and natural resources,” Brewster said. “I look forward to supporting our faculty, staff, students and our statewide partners.”
About the Clemson University Experiment Station
The Clemson University Experiment Station drives discovery that fuels innovation, strengthens communities and grows South Carolina’s economy. As part of the College of Agriculture, Forestry and Life Sciences, the Experiment Station advances research that sustains South Carolina’s agricultural and natural systems while improving lives and livelihoods. Through statewide research and education centers and on-campus laboratories, Clemson scientists turn ideas into solutions that enhance the health of people, ecosystems and industries across the state and beyond.
