Graduate Students
Change the World
The College of Engineering, Computing and Applied Sciences offers graduate degrees in traditional disciplines and critical focus areas for both in-person and online graduate students. Both our research and applied degree programs are united by a singular mission: to create a stronger, cleaner, healthier, and more sustainable future for all.
At Clemson, your graduate degree will do more. It will mean more.
Graduate Programs
Do you want to do more?
From preventing cyber attacks to keeping our waterways healthy and becoming the pioneer of biomaterials, here in the College of Engineering, Computing and Applied Sciences (CECAS) at Clemson University, we’re asking the real question.
The program boasts some of the most sophisticated research centers, laboratories, and instrumentation in the Southeast thanks to more than $65.4 million annually that comes into CECAS as competitively sponsored research grants.
Masters Programs
Clemson University had nearly 3500 students enrolled in a graduate master's program in Fall 2020. Of those, over 750 were part of the CECAS college. Some of our most popular programs are in the fields of automotive, mechanical and industrial engineering. Computer Science ranked among the top 4 within the college.
Doctorate Programs
Over 700 students opt to pursue a doctorate each year, both on campus and across the state. With some of our programs, students are able to have a direct entry into a Ph.D. program without obtaining a master's degree first. Top programs are bioengineering, electrical and computer engineering, and mechanical engineering.
Certificate Programs
Clemson University offers a wide range of certificates to further your professional development. Whether you want to build on your existing foundation or expand into a new area, we offer programs in several formats across the state. Classes are in Clemson, Greenville, Anderson, Charleston, and online.
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Surpass Expectations
The College of Engineering, Computing and Applied Sciences' variety of academic programs include online studies and research-focused degrees. Classes are offered across the state with campuses in Clemson, Greenville, Anderson, and Charleston.
Steps to ApplyOur Experts
Leaders in Their Field
We have researchers and scientists who are experts in their field. From advanced manufacturing to cybersecurity, our faculty members are leaders in innovation. When the pandemic brought the world to a slow, our researchers were at the forefront of keeping us safe and positioning the economy for growth. For research highlights on Clemson University's experts or to inquire about views on breaking trends shaping the world, please visit the Clemson News site.
University Experts
Connect With Faculty
Academic Professors and Researchers
Our faculty and staff are dedicated to helping you succeed, with award-winning faculty serving as mentors and advisors throughout your studies. The extensive focus on innovation allows graduate students to join faculty in exciting research opportunities.
Faculty MembersVirtual Info Sessions
Clemson University and the College regularly host graduate workshops, professional development opportunities, and invited speakers.
Register for an Event
The College of Engineering, Computing and Applied Sciences is excited to help you explore all of the opportunities awaiting you at Clemson. Whether you're considering joining our graduate community or have already taken the next step in accepting admission, these virtual events are designed to connect you with the resources, people, and pathways that will shape your academic and professional future.
Our faculty, staff, and industry partners are eager to share their expertise and experiences with you, helping you discover how Clemson can help you advance your goals and make meaningful contributions in your field. We look forward to meeting you and supporting you as you explore what lies ahead.
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Industry Career Opportunities
Date & Time: September 17th, 9am-10am EST
Description: An introduction to CECAS graduate programs and preparation for careers in industry.
Research Opportunities | Register
Research Opportunities
Date & Time: October 15th, 12-1pm EST
Description: An introduction to CECAS graduate programs with an emphasis on MS-thesis and Doctoral degrees
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Application FAQs
Date & Time: November 19th, 9am-10am EST
Description: An introduction to CECAS graduate programs, FAQs and important tips when completing your application
M.S. Programs | Register
M.S. Programs
Date & Time: January 12-1pm EST
Description: An introduction to CECAS graduate programs with an emphasis on MS programs.
International FAQs | Register
International Student FAQs
Date & Time: February 11th, 9am-10am EST
Description: An introduction to CECAS graduate programs, FAQs for international students
Admitted Students | Register
Admitted Student Meet & Greet
Date & Time: April 15th, 9-10am EST
Description: An introduction to CECAS graduate programs with an opportunity to connect with admitted students and student support staff.
Graduate Contacts
MELISSA SMITH
Associate Dean for Graduate Studies
Phone: (864) 656-2119
Email: smithmc@clemson.edu
The Associate Dean for Graduate Studies leads a team focused on supporting current graduate students in their progress toward their degrees. A goal of the office is to see more underrepresented students complete the undergraduate curriculum successfully to become masters and Ph.D. students in the next five years, with a more ambitious goal of those same students becoming professors, doctors, and leaders in their chosen disciplines.
DR. MELISSA SMITH, a professor of electrical and computer engineering, joined Clemson in 2006. She received her Ph.D. in 2003 in electrical and computer engineering from the University of Tennessee, where she specialized in performance modeling for high-performance computing systems. Prior to joining Clemson University, she was a research associate at Oak Ridge National Laboratory. Smith received the YMCA Stratford Award for Diversity and Inclusion in 2017.
ANDREW EDMUNDS
Executive Director for Recruitment and Outreach
Phone: (864) 656-0915
edmund2@clemson.edu
Since 2012 Andrew has supported students in engineering and science at Clemson University in various roles. Andrew possesses many professional skills and experiences with prior work in academic advising, undergraduate recruitment, student affairs, and industry partnerships. His research interests include the future of higher education, university-industry partnerships, experiences of part-time graduate students, and the policies and practices of land-grant institutions. An alumnus of Clemson University (’12, ’14, ’22), Andrew is as passionate about expanding access to higher education as he is about supporting student-athletes on the field.
KAREN THOMPSON
Director of Graduate and Transfer Student Recruitment
Phone: (864) 656-2543
kt@clemson.edu
Student support, transition and customer service are Karen's specialties. She focuses on developing strategic partnerships between academic institutions that can benefit students and streamline the transfer process in STEM majors. She gives students personalized advice and increased awareness of opportunities for their educational, career, social, and emotional growth. Her rewards are those students who return at graduation to share their success stories.
JEREMIAH FARMER
Director of Graduate Student Services
Phone: (864) 656-9783
mjfarme@clemson.edu
Working with the associate dean, Jeremiah leads the graduate student services community of practice in CECAS, while working to improve the experience of both the graduate students and the network of staff throughout the college who support those students. He has worked in student services within the college since 2018, earning a master’s degree from Clemson (’21), and is on track to complete a Ph.D. from Clemson in 2026.
Faculty Coordinators by Department
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Faculty Coordinators
AUE Contacts Automotive Engineering Program Name Email Automotive Engineering (M.S., Ph.D.) Yunyi Jia yunyij@clemson.edu Bioe Contacts Bioengineering Engineering Program Name Email Bioengineering (M.S., Ph.D.); Medical Device Reprocessing (M.S.) Agneta Simionescu agneta@clemson.edu Bioengineering (M.ENG.) Lawerence Boyd lmboyd@clemson.edu ChBE Contacts Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering Program Name Email Chemical Engineering (M.S., Ph.D.) Eric Davis ericd@clemson.edu CE Contacts Civil Engineering Program Name Email Civil Engineering (M.S., Ph.D.) Pamela Marie Murray-Tuite CEGraduate@clemson.edu SOC Contacts School of Computing Program Name Email Biomedical Data Science and Informatics (M.S., Ph.D.) Aaron Masino amasino@clemson.edu Computer Science (M.S.),
Master of Applied Computing (MAC)Carlos Cabrera cabrer3@clemson.edu Computer Science (Ph.D.) Federico Iuricich fiurici@clemson.edu Digital Production Arts (M.S., MFA) Eric Patterson ekp@clemson.edu Human-Centered Computing (Ph.D.) Andrew Robb arobb@clemson.edu ECE Contacts Electrical and Computer Engineering Program Name Email Electrical Engineering (MEng, M.S., Ph.D.) Harlan Russell harlanr@clemson.edu Computer Engineering (M.S., Ph.D.) Harlan Russell harlanr@clemson.edu ESE Contacts Engineering and Science Education Program Name Email Engineering and Science Education (Ph.D., Cert) Eliza Gallager egallag@clemson.edu EEES Contacts Environmental Engineering and Earth Sciences Program Name Email Biosystems Engineering (M.S., Ph.D.) Christophe Darnault cdarnau@clemson.edu Environmental Engineering and Science (M.S., Ph.D.) Mark Schlautman mschlau@clemson.edu Hydrogeology (M.S.) Ron Falta faltar@clemson.edu Environmental Health Physics (M.S.) Tim DeVol devol@clemson.edu IE Contacts Industrial Engineering Program Name Email Capital Projects Supply Chain (online MEng) Raul Chavez-Negrete rachave@clemson.edu Systems Engineering (Cert, MEng) Kapil Madathil kmadath@clemson.edu MSE Contacts Materials Science and Engineering Program Name Email Materials Science and Engineering (M.S., Ph.D.) Olga Kuksenok okuksen@clemson.edu ME Contacts Mechanical Engineering Program Name Email Mechanical Engineering (M.S., Ph.D.) Huijuan "Jane" Zhao hzhao2@clemson.edu COMSET Contacts Center for Optical Materials Science and Engineering Technologies Program Name Email Photonic Science and Technology (M.S., Ph.D.) Judson Ryckman jryckma@clemson.edu
Graduate Resources at Clemson
3 Minute Thesis
Graduate students representing every college summarize and explain the relevance of their research in three minutes or less and are judged on clarity, presentation, and more. The competition allows students to develop and hone the communication skills they need as professionals, but often don’t focus on as part of their usual studies.
For Brennan Ferguson, pursuing her Ph.D. has been as much about personal growth and support as it has been about research, thanks to the community she found at Clemson.
“I knew before I started my Ph.D. that the journey towards a doctorate would be filled with ups and downs. No matter which school I attended, instruments would break, and experiments would not always go as planned. However, at Clemson University the amazing support I have received from the faculty, staff, and students make even the challenging days so much better and brighter. There is a true sense of community here that helps you navigate through all the unexpected twists and turns of your Ph.D. journey.”
Brennan FergusonEnvironmental Engineering and Earth Sciences
Training & Development
By choosing Clemson, you're joining a community of internationally renowned educators, researchers, and scholars. You'll participate in innovative research in some of the world's most sophisticated labs, discover solutions to local, regional, and global challenges, and engage in service activities worldwide.
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