Clemson chemistry professor named Fellow of international science group

Published: December 17, 2012

By Evan Lybrand

CLEMSON — Clemson University professor Ken Marcus has been named a Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science.

Marcus is a professor of analytical chemistry at Clemson. He earned his bachelor’s from Longwood College and his Ph.D. in analytical chemistry from the University of Virginia. He received the 2001 S.C. Governor’s Award for Excellence in Science Research, and in 2010, he was named a Fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry. He has been published in multiple journals and is a member of the editorial advisory board for four international journals. 

As an analytical chemist, Marcus develops instrumentation for the determination of components in various materials. He is an expert in the use of microplasma sources in atomic spectroscopy. The technique allows scientists to analyze a diverse array of materials. His laboratory develops novel polymer fibers for the separation, analysis and purification of proteins.

"Obviously, I am quite honored to be listed among some of the brightest people in this country," said Marcus. "I am proud of this acknowledgement to my research group's contributions to science as a whole. It is also a reflection of the individual successes of the graduate students that I have had the pleasure work with over the last 26 years. It is very satisfying." 

Marcus will be named in the new Fellows induction ceremony in Boston in February.

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The American Association for the Advancement of Science is a non-profit international organization dedicated to advancing science worldwide. Founded in 1848, it serves 10 million individuals around the world as well as 261 societies. Every year the association council elects members who have made efforts for the advancement of science to be named Fellows.