Zumbrunnen selected for NAE's Frontiers of Engineering

David Zumbrunnen (at right, standing), professor of mechanical engineering, was chosen to participate in the Symposium on Frontiers of Engineering organized by the National Academy of Engineering (NAE). The three-day event brings together engineers from industry, academia, and government, aged 30 to 45, who are performing leading-edge research and technical work. Participants are invited after a competitive nomination and selection process. The number of participants is kept at 100 to maximize opportunities for interaction.

"Frontiers of Engineering is a rare opportunity for outstanding young engineers to meet one another and delve into new topics for possible future collaboration," said William. A. Wulf, NAE president.

"I feel privileged to be invited to participate," Zumbrunnen remarked. "The opportunities to explore possible links among significant developments at the frontiers of engineering and represent Clemson are what professors dream about." Zumbrunnen's research group is developing new automated processes capable of producing a variety of materials that may be used in biomedical applications, electronic display screens, improved plastic products, and recycling.