As a founding member of Clemson University’s Wood Utilization + Design Institute, Albright’s work contributes to wood-based construction materials’ design advancements. His research focuses on different applications of prefabricated light-framing and mass timber systems, including those with cross-laminated timber.
A leader in her field, Apon explores the performance, improvement and evaluation of parallel and distributed systems, and utilizes various cloud-computing architectures in order to solve important scientific and industry-related problems.
Every year, the White House releases an economic report. If you look in the chapter on international trade, Scott Baier and his co-author’s information can usually be found there. Baier is a nationally recognized thought leader in economics whose research consistently has a real-world impact on trade policy.
Whether it’s food safety, shelf stability or the creation of nutrition fact panels, Baker’s expertise in food science, nutrition and the culinary arts addresses food safety from a unique scientific and health-conscious perspective – without sacrificing flavor.
Optical fibers are used in a growing range of applications central to modern life from communications, defense and medicine. Ballato has spent his career researching fiber optic development by looking at materials and how they influence light.
Mental health is a critical component of overall well-being. Brooke Bennett addresses the impact social media has on body image and weight stigma and how those affect health and well-being. Through her work, she identifies the ways in which digital technology negatively impacts the health of its users.
While many insects are beneficial, they’re typically not wanted anywhere you commonly frequent. At Clemson, Benson has dedicated his life to figuring out how to control these unwelcome intruders, studying the insects invading the places we live, work and play.
As the power of social media continues to grow every day, Boatwright provides in-depth insight into social media analytics and analyzing how influential social media accounts are discussing important topics on both a macro and micro level.
Due to the changing landscape of workplaces, there is now increased attention on the mental health needs of workers across the nation. Thomas Britt explains the importance of prioritizing mental health in the workplace for those in high-risk occupations.
Vehicle design is more than engines, electronics and aesthetics — for Johnell Brooks, it’s also about crafting the interaction among drivers, passengers, vehicles and environments for safer, accessible and enjoyable travel. Brooks’s research focuses on designing vehicles and transportation systems with the human experience in mind.
By keeping his finger on the pulse of national and global job markets and the professional aspirations of today’s college students, Neil Burton equipped his team to deliver the best career services in the nation through helping Clemson students achieve their goals after graduation.
Marine communities are one of the most threatened ecosystems on the planet, as coral reefs are becoming increasingly damaged, also known as coral bleaching. Michael Childress provides in-depth insight into how marine heat waves impact the health and function of coral reefs and marine life.
With experience in higher ed., industry and public service, Clayton can speak to trends in advanced STEM education, economic and workforce development. His work spans public-private partnership development, corporate engagement, business development, market research, financial services, transportation and nuclear engineering.
As a recognized expert in forest health and a wide range of invasive species, David Coyle examines nonnative fauna and flora and teaches both professionals and the public management or eradication strategies for these pests.
Dean works to impact health care through basic and applied science. She has established Clemson’s first high-complexity CLIA-certified clinical diagnostics lab on campus, which can run up to 9,000 COVID PCR saliva-based tests per day.
Feeser’s research into the histories of place and community with respect to intertwined cultures and environments has had global impact, redefining perceptions from the tourism industry in Hawaii to colonial indigo production and use in the American South.
In understanding the importance that hunger and nutrition play in human health, rural sociologist Leslie Hossfeld has dedicated her career to facilitating change and creating access to one of the world’s most basic needs: food.
Jason Hurdich reaches thousands of people daily across various social media platforms. His mission is to enlighten the public about the vibrant Deaf culture. At Clemson, he excels as a lecturer in teaching about American Deaf Culture and American Sign Language (ASL) to his students. Hurdich is a Deaf native ASL signer.
Faiza Jamil’s research focuses on the underlying reasons for teacher behavior and career decisions as well as how student-teacher interactions influence a child’s learning and development. Her experience studying real-world examples of schools and teachers in crisis allows her to shed light on what makes a resilient school that can provide equitable and safe education amid economic or social disruption.
Technology is changing how the world does business, and manufacturing is no exception. Johnson stays ahead of trends through research on topics ranging from robotics and virtual reality to artificial intelligence and lightweight materials.
An expert in digital brand building, intellectual property law and entrepreneurship, Johnson is a recognized leader throughout the country. She has led national discussions about the science of going viral, digital literacy, patents and Black inventors.
The visionary behind Call Me MISTER®, Jones has grown the program into a nationally renowned model. Today it serves more than 33 colleges and universities across 10 states and has more than 600 program participants driving change in the classroom.
Joseph focuses on how the design of the physical health care environment impacts the health, well-being and safety of occupants and supports doctors, nurses and other health care providers as they provide patients with safe and comfortable care.
Agricultural research and technological advances can mean the difference between success and failure for farms, both new and established. Kirk’s research aids farmers by building tools to assist them in working smarter, not harder. His work in precision ag seeks to develop methods and technologies to increase farm efficiency and productivity utilizing a host of technology.
Social media, gaming and other online communications have benefits, but when these platforms are used to bully others, people young and old can feel they are unable to escape bullying behavior. Kowalski studies how bullying and cyberbullying overlap, what motivates this behavior and what parents and educators can do to mitigate the negative effects of bullying and cyberbullying.
Genetic diversity of crops can aid food security, improve human health and provide cropping systems sustainability. By exploring genetics, Kresovich seeks to understand how traits impact plants’ resilience and nutrition to advance agriculture.
Pat Layton, forestry professor and WU+D director, explores mass timber construction, especially utilizing Southern yellow pine cross-laminated timber. She’s been central in policy creation and the development of several high-profile mass timber buildings in South Carolina.
As a developmental psychologist with a masters in legal studies, Limber’s research and writing focuses on psychological and legal issues related to bullying among children, as well as youth participation and children’s rights.
An internationally recognized leader in the social media forensics and data monitoring field, Linvill identifies inauthentic behavior produced by troll farms and the propagation of misinformation and disinformation intended to persuade the public.
Mackay is one of the world’s leading authorities on the genetics of complex traits, a field of study that leads to cures for terminal illness in children, preserving the health of the elderly and restoring the health of people with drug addictions.
With more than a dozen patents, Marcus is world-renowned in the fields of physics, chemistry and spectroscopy, and his discoveries have fueled innovations in health care, national defense, advanced materials and other industries.
As the founding dean of the Harvey S. Peeler Jr. College of Veterinary Medicine, Dr. Marks is leading the effort to increase the number of veterinary clinicians and scientists to positively impact people and animals in South Carolina and beyond. His expertise is in general veterinary topics, small animal internal medicine and small animal emergency medicine.
With nearly three decades of experience in education and industry, Laine Mears’s work spans advanced controls for manufacturing, assembly processes, human-machine interaction, Industry 4.0 and national advanced manufacturing trends.
Murray-Tuite explores how communities respond to disasters and the challenges of evacuation — from the timing of a warning to the infrastructure of the affected community, destination pathway and back again. She examines disasters and hazards, evacuation modeling, emergency response and resilience.
Landscape architecture plays a pivotal role in the evolution of cultures, societies and the environment, especially in times of crises like a pandemic. Nassar’s understanding of landscape architecture and its effect on civilization spans history and the globe.
Navis explores stakeholder mobilization, emphasizing how an entrepreneur’s language and behaviors shape stakeholders’ reactions. He also examines how processes and results are altered when entrepreneurs exhibit overconfidence and narcissism.
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