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Discover the R1 Research Impact

When you choose to research at Clemson, you gain access to the resources of a Carnegie R1 research institution. Our active Extension and public service network, state-of-the-art innovation campuses and robust programs empower high-impact researchers to create the work they’ve always dreamed of.

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DEVELOPING
NEXT-GENERATION BATTERIES

Batteries found in everyday items contain an electrolyte layer made of polymers and organic liquids, which are susceptible to overheating and catching fire. Dong Hou, assistant professor of materials science and engineering, is investigating how using ceramic-based material, which is more heat resistant, could help make standard batteries safer, more durable and more sustainable.

How Clemson researchers aim to improve battery performance
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"Batteries in everything from electric vehicles to phones and laptops could become more stable and longer lasting over their lifetime. Because the degradation of the battery will be much lower than a conventional battery, you will not have to worry about overheating from heavy use."

Dong Hou,
Assistant Professor
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Clemson Research by the Numbers

Innovation Clusters

Clemson’s innovation clusters represent the primary areas where the University has a rich history of expertise and new research opportunities designed to benefit our state and country.

  • Advanced Materials
  • Cyberinfrastructure and Big Data Science
  • Energy, Transportation and Advanced Manufacturing
  • Health Innovation
  • Human Resilience
  • Sustainable Environment
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Industry Partners

Clemson University faculty, staff and students provide expertise, state-of-the-art research facilities and the determined spirit required to create innovative answers for today’s industries.

Corporate Partnerships and Strategic Initiatives
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Faculty Research Support

Clemson attracts and retains leading researchers by remaining committed to allocating funds, personnel and exclusive opportunities for researchers. Discover the programs and initiatives that provide Clemson researchers with grants, major research equipment and more.

Review Clemson’s Research Initiatives
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TRANSFORMING PEDIATRIC CARE

A team of researchers led by Lee Sierad M ’09, Ph.D. ’14 and Dan Simionescu, the Harriet and Jerry Dempsey Professor of Bioengineering, is developing a heart valve that would help children born with heart defects avoid multiple high-risk surgeries. Their work addresses a significant challenge in pediatric cardiology, as young patients require an implant that will grow with them over time.

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A MEDICAL BREAKTHROUGH

The ExpandValve device is specifically designed for infants and implanted shortly after birth. It features highly elastic tissue leaflets stitched onto an expandable stent. As the child grows, the valve would be balloon-expanded through a minimally invasive procedure, reducing the need for major surgeries and offering better long-term outcomes.

The lifesaving potential of the ExpandValve

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