Coulter School of Engineering and Applied Sciences Newsletter: July 2024

Coulter School of Engineering and Applied Sciences Newsletter: July 2024

Message From the Dean

Greetings from Clarkson University, and welcome to the July edition of the Wallace H. Coulter School of Engineering and Applied Sciences Newsletter. This month, we’re highlighting research on an innovative PFAS mitigation technique as well as the development of advanced technology for deep tissue imaging. We also look at some recent honors for our students and professors. Please enjoy reading our latest news!

— Bill Jemison, Dean of the Wallace H. Coulter School of Engineering and Applied Sciences / Tony Collins Professor of Innovative Engineering Culture

Innovative PFAS Mitigation

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Shoulders-up close-up of Yang Yang in light blue open-collared shirt.

Assistant Professor of Civil & Environmental Engineering Yang Yang has published research in Nature Water, a sister journal of Nature focusing on water sustainability. Yang's team developed an innovative non-thermal, cost-effective method of near-complete defluorination and mineralization of PFAS in various types of wastewater.
Read More About This Research

Seo Leads Journal Issue

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Close-up of Jihoon Seo in black, open-collared shirt.

Assistant Professor of Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering Jihoon Seo will lead the Electrochemical Society Journal of Solid State Science and Technology in publishing a focus issue honoring Professor Emeritus S.V. Babu. Seo will lead a team of guest editors from companies like Intel, Micron, Applied Materials, Ebara and Entegris in the issue to celebrate Babu’s 80th birthday.
Read More About This Focus Issue

Deep Tissue Imaging

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Close-up portrait of Xiaocun Lu in white, open-collared shirt

Assistant Professor of Chemistry & Biochemistry Xiaocun Lu has been awarded an Engineering Research Initiation grant from the National Science Foundation. The award will support his pioneering research to develop advanced biophotonic technology for deep tissue imaging that could overcome the limitations of traditional imaging methods such as MRI, CT, and ultrasound imaging. 
Read More About This Research

Levinus Clarkson Award

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Chest-up photo of Miles Compani in green and gold commencement regalia with green mortarboard hat

Engineering & Management senior Miles Compani was honored with the Levinus Clarkson Award at Commencement. Selected for the $1,000 award by a vote of the full University faculty, based on his scholarship and promise of outstanding achievement, he is now pursuing a PhD in engineering science and a master’s in engineering management.
Read More About Miles
 

Departments and Organizations

Departments and Organizations

Departments and Organizations

Fostering Sustainable, Inclusive Innovation

Transforming society through cross-disciplinary scholarship that addresses pressing industry and environmental needs requires intentional leadership at all levels. At the same time, the departments and organizations powering Clarkson University’s progress operate with a broad perspective — one that takes who we are, what we do and why we do it into account.

Through this two-part strategy, we consider all the ways we can enrich the world — from research, discoveries and entrepreneurial drive to our partnerships — and simultaneously invite both undergraduate and graduate students to meaningfully contribute.

As a result, the rigorous, hands-on technical education for which we’re known equips our graduates to surge ahead in the workforce, spurs sustainable economic development and attracts diverse, determined students and faculty ready to roll up their sleeves and collaboratively devise solutions. Our impact, as well, is two-fold — growing our presence as a private, national research university and launching the careers of individuals who go on to lead their respective fields with a similar mindset.

Learn more about how our departments and organizations embody our commitment to igniting advancement through research, building a better world for all and supporting the success of the next generation.

Our Influence and Impact

High research activity

Research Activity

According to the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education

Top 10

in the nation for students who come from the bottom fifth of incomes and rise to the top fifth as adults, according to the New York Times.
 

Among the Top

universities in the nation in social mobility, according to U.S. News & World Report.

Our Structure

Clarkson continues to evolve its educational model, from the real-world preparation we extend to students to the industry relationships that support our research and help working professionals upskill. Meet the individuals evaluating, expanding and strengthening the value of a Clarkson degree.

University Leadership

Learn more about the president, faculty and staff composing the University’s executive council, leadership council and board of trustees.

Organizational Chart

Clarkson’s culture of discovery bridges multiple disciplines and research specialties. Search by school, department, organization or center to learn more about the faculty and staff shaping our collaborative campus and broadening our scholarly output.

Our Shared Community

We are all Golden Knights, ready to push the boundaries of theory and technology to see what they uncover. Understand how Clarkson fosters innovation through diversity and promotes an equitable, inclusive environment where all individuals, regardless of background, have a place to thrive and make their mark. 

 

About DEI at Clarkson

Institute for a Sustainable Environment

Creating a better world for all means preserving the one we have. Clarkson strives to become a net-zero greenhouse gas emissions institution by 2025. Along the way, we take influence from our surroundings to protect our planet’s air, water and habitats, reduce environmental contamination and public health threats, and propose more sustainable industry practices.

 

Sustainability at Clarkson

Resources for the Clarkson Community

We seek out faculty ready to amplify Clarkson's mission, all while giving students the tools to guide their own inquiry. 

Human Resources Office

The Human Resources Office attracts, develops and retains a diverse, world-class workforce equipped to drive scholarly and industry advancement through research and innovation.

University Libraries

The University Libraries connect students, faculty and staff with an expansive catalog of articles, books, journals and databases, plus the tools for conducting research.

Academic Calendar

This resource lists all major academic events for the upcoming school year. Review all dates for semester, quarter and graduate health science programs.

News and Events

We proudly broadcast our accomplishments — whether from students, faculty or a distinction earned by the University. See the Clarkson community’s recent achievements, as well as upcoming events for our three locations.

Office of Information Technology

The Office of Information Technology (OIT) connects the Clarkson community through infrastructure and support services that enhance student learning and power our classrooms and research endeavors.

Institutional Research

The Office of Institutional Research serves as a centralized location for the collection, management and analysis of Clarkson's data and information. Staff also help with survey creation and administration, as well as other ad-hoc requests for data as needed.