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Electrical and Computer Engineering

The Holcombe Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering is one of the largest and most active at Clemson. Our faculty's diverse research expertise crosses disciplines, often partnering with other departments and colleges within the university.

Commercialization

Clemson University Research Foundation (CURF) serves as a strategic bridge between cutting-edge academic research and technological innovation in the electrical and computer engineering domain. Our core mission is to transform advanced research discoveries into market-ready technologies that address complex industry challenges.

Industry Research

For Industry Professionals: CURF offers a comprehensive gateway to Clemson's robust electrical and computer engineering research ecosystem. We provide seamless access to licensing opportunities for emerging technologies, facilitate collaborative research partnerships, enable direct engagement with faculty and student researchers, and support early-stage technology scouting in advanced computing, signal processing, embedded systems, and emerging technological domains.

Our collaborative model creates a sustainable research infrastructure where industry-sponsored research directly feeds back into academic innovation, ensuring continuous technological advancement and practical problem-solving.

By strategically supporting researchers and bridging academic-industry boundaries, CURF accelerates the translation of groundbreaking electrical and computer engineering research into real-world technological solutions.

Graduate Research

For Graduate Students: CURF provides comprehensive intellectual property (IP) management and commercialization support, empowering graduate students to translate their research into viable technological solutions. We offer specialized guidance in:

  • Identifying commercially promising research outcomes
  • Navigating complex IP protection strategies
  • Connecting academic innovations with potential industry partners
  • Developing entrepreneurial skills beyond traditional academic research

For those interested in learning more about the commercialization process, CURF provides opportunities for graduate students with paid graduate internships and fellowships. You will work closely with CURF professionals and learn about the processes involved in technology transfer from start to finish, including patent protection, technology maturation, marketing, licensing, and more.

The Holcombe Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering is one of the largest and most active at Clemson. Our faculty's diverse research expertise crosses disciplines, often partnering with other departments and colleges within the university.