Davis Research Group – Clemson University

PhD Student Missoury Lytle Receives 2022 Award of Excellence for the Advancement of Women

Eric Davis — Wed, 11 May 2022 07:59:19 +0000

Congratulations to PhD student Missoury Lytle, who was the graduate student recipient of the 2022 Award of Excellence for the Advancement of Women, which was awarded by Clemson University’s Commission on Women. Check out her story here “Ph.D. student Missoury Lytle helps bring women together.” Unfortunately, Missoury was unable to attend the awards reception as … Continue reading

Undergraduate student Jaden Stutts receives 3rd place at MSED poster session

Eric Davis — Mon, 10 Jan 2022 02:34:13 +0000

Congratulations to undergraduate researcher Jaden Stutts who received 3rd place at the Materials Science & Engineering Division (MSED) undergraduate poster session at the 2021 Fall AIChE Meeting in Boston, MA! Jaden presented her research on lignin-containing soft composites. Congrats again Jaden!!

New GAANN Program Selected for Funding by the Dept. of Education

Eric Davis — Sun, 17 Oct 2021 19:02:36 +0000

The GAANN Program titled, “GAANN: Molecular Engineering for Sustainably and Health (MESH)”, was selected for funding by the Department of Education. This program provides funding for at least 5 PhD students for a duration of 3 years. Prof. Davis will serve as the Director and Drs. Getman and Birtwistle will serve as co-Directors of the … Continue reading

Congratulations to PhD student Keturah Bethel who presented her work at the “Soft Matter for All” Virtual Conference

Eric Davis — Sun, 17 Oct 2021 18:58:11 +0000

Congratulations to PhD student Keturah Bethel who was 1 of 12 researchers selected to present their work at this year’s “Soft Matter for All” Virtual Conference hosted by University of Delaware, Princeton University, and the University of Chicago. Great job Keturah!

Prof. Davis receives funding from the SC EPSCoR Scientific Advocate Network (SAN) Program

Eric Davis — Mon, 21 Jun 2021 14:58:41 +0000

Prof. Davis was recently award a grant from the SC EPSCoR Scientific Advocate Network (SAN) Program for his proposal titled, “Closing the Gap of Underrepresented Minorities and Women in Polymer-Related Research”. Funding from this award will go to support undergraduate research on stimuli-responsive soft composites.

Congratulations to Dr. Allison Domhoff for her recent publication in Macromolecules

Eric Davis — Wed, 20 Jan 2021 19:09:15 +0000

Congratulations to former PhD student Dr. Allison Domhoff for her most recent publication in Macromolecules titled, “Enhanced Proton Selectivity in Ionomer Nanocomposites Containing Hydrophobically Functionalized Silica Nanoparticles“.

Congratulations to PhD student Nick Gregorich for his recent publication in Journal of Materials Chemistry A

Eric Davis — Wed, 20 Jan 2021 19:06:30 +0000

Congratulations to PhD student Nick Gregorich for his recent publication in Journal of Materials Chemistry A titled, “Novel Composite Hydrogels Containing Fractionated, Purified Lignins for Aqueous-Based Separations“. This was Nicks’s first publication – congrats Nick!

First Two PhD Graduates From Davis Group Return for Hooding Ceremony

Eric Davis — Mon, 30 Nov 2020 14:12:42 +0000

Drs. Allison Domhoff (right) and Apoorv Balwani (left), the first two PhD graduates from the Davis Group, returned to attend the PhD Hooding Ceremony held in Greenville, SC at the Ben Secours Center.

Davis Group Welcomes Newest PhD Student Missoury Lytle

Eric Davis — Tue, 28 Jul 2020 18:54:24 +0000

A warm welcome to Missoury Lytle, who recently joined the Davis Group as a new PhD student!

Prof. Davis takes over as Director of the CBE Clemson GAANN Program

Eric Davis — Tue, 28 Jul 2020 18:52:21 +0000

With Prof. Mark Blenner leaving for the University of Delaware in Spring 2021, Prof. Davis has taken over as Director of the CBE Clemson GAANN Program on molecular engineering in sustainability and health.