Dr. Robert Prucka - Interim Chair
Robert Prucka, the Alan Kulwicki Professor of Automotive Engineering, joined the Automotive Engineering faculty in August 2008 as an Assistant Professor at the CU-ICAR campus. Robert earned his Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Michigan in 2008. His research and teaching interests include the design, control, calibration, performance and emissions of advanced powertrain systems.
- American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) Membership
- Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) Fellow Membership
- SAE Ralph R. Teetor Educational Award in 2017
- Murray Stokely Award for Excellence in Teaching in 2015
- Led Deep Orange 15, 12 and 9 vehicle-prototyping projects
Department Administrators and Staff
| Name | Title | |
|---|---|---|
| Robert Prucka | Interim Department Chair | rprucka@clemson.edu |
| Trae King | Director of Computing & Network Services | lking2@clemson.edu |
| Jen Groff | Office Manager | jshattu@clemson.edu |
| Cristina Shorts | Program Manager | cristis@clemson.edu |
Please view the complete list of faculty and staff below in our department directory.
Department Directory
The Department of Automotive Engineering has over 200 graduate students and will welcome its first set of undergraduate students for the new B.S. in Automotive Engineering. The department has 35 faculty members and 20 administrative, technical, and research staff members. The Department's Advisory Board is composed of individuals who assist the department in its mission. The Board meets twice a year.
Academic Contacts
The Clemson University Automotive Engineering Bachelor of Science degree is designed to provide students with engineering science and design knowledge. We offer Master of Science degrees in Automotive Engineering (thesis, non-thesis, and internship options) and an Automotive Engineering Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree.
Please visit our tour page for information on campus tours, virtual meetings, and department visits.
Jeremiah Farmer
Student Services Manager
mjfarme@clemson.edu
Chali Thompson
Undergraduate Student Services Coordinator
chrislt@clemson.edu
Heather Tomlinson
Graduate Student Services Coordinator
hdowell@clemson.edu
Advisory Board
The Department of Automotive Engineering's Advisory Board is represented by industry partners advising on professional trends related to automotive engineering students.
