Associate Dean of Research & Graduate Studies

Dr. R. Larry Dooley

Dr. R. Larry Dooley is the associate dean of engineering and science for research and graduate studies. Formerly the department chair for bioengineering, Dr. Dooley earned his B.S. in Mechanical Engineering at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. He completed his master’s and doctoral work in bioengineering Clemson University. His areas of research interest include scientific visualization, computation modeling, advanced manufacturing techniques, and microstructural engineering of materials.

Reporting to the dean of Engineering and Science, the associate dean of engineering and science for research and graduate studies coordinates the college’s various graduate-level activities — including oversight of the college's research centers, alliances and institutes. The associate dean for research and graduate studies assists in the coordination of research activities for the college by identifying and cultivating possible research opportunities. The associate dean approves the GS-2 forms for the college, along with coordinating the Graduate Teaching Assistant Certification Seminar and the Testing Program.

The associate dean is also responsible for the allocation/reallocation of existing space within the college and for planning and facilitating renovations of existing space.

The associate dean also oversees the master’s degree programs offered externally.

For more information, please contact Dr. Dooley at:
Email: dooley@clemson.edu
Telephone: (864) 656-3200
Fax: (864) 656-0859
Address: 114 Riggs Hall, Box 340901
Clemson University
Clemson, S.C. 29634-0901