Christopher L. Kitchens

Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering
Clemson University, 127 Earle Hall, Clemson, SC 29634

ckitche@clemson.edu; Tel. (864) 656-2131

Auburn University (Chemical Engineering), Ph.D., 2004
Appalachian State University (Chemistry), B.S., 1999

Appointments

Clemson University

2012-Present, Associate Professor of Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering

2010-Present, Adjunct Professor in Environmental Toxicology

2006-2012, Assistant Professor of Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering

Georgia Institute of Technology

2004-2006, Post-Doctoral Researcher, Dept. of Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering

Research Interests

Prof. Kitchens’ research involves advanced materials development for technological advancement in the fields of nanotechnology, renewable resources, membranes and smart materials. Our research is focused on the synthesis, processing, and application of surface-modified nanomaterials using tailored chemical functionalities. We also employ materials processing with tunable fluids, the design of stimuli-responsive materials, and neutron scattering characterization techniques. Dr. Kitchens has many educational and outreach activities focused on Nanotechnology, Green Chemistry, and Green Engineering.