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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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ENGINEERING THE FUTURE OF DISASTER RESPONSE

Graduate automotive engineering students developed Deep Orange 16 in response to the real-world challenges faced during Hurricane Helene. The vehicle can maneuver autonomously, deliver emergency supplies, transport injured passengers to safety and more.

Explore Deep Orange 16’s mission-driven design
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"Deep Orange pushes us to think like real-world engineers. We are not just learning theory but solving complex, high-stakes problems that prepare us to lead in the industry from day one."

Rohit Godse,
automotive engineering M ’25 and Deep Orange 16 project lead

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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A NEW UNDERSTANDING OF THE HOST-MICROBE RELATIONSHIP

Antonino Malacrinò, an assistant professor of biological sciences, and a team of researchers have uncovered the benefits of studying plants and animals with their microbiomes — or the communities of bacteria, fungi and viruses that live on, in and around them. This approach could offer new insights into growth, disease resistance and response to environmental stresses.

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Shifting conventional wisdom

Traditionally, researchers study plants and animals away from their microbiomes. Malacrinò explains that studying them together as a single system, called the holobiont, could lead to a better understanding of disease, improve food production and mitigate the effects of climate change.

Learn more about this new approach to agricultural research

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