The School of Civil and Environmental Engineering and Earth Sciences (SCEEES) is pleased to announce the winners of the 5th round of the SERCEEES TIGER (Stimulating Exploratory Research in Civil and Environmental Engineering and Earth Sciences Transformative Initiative for Generating Extramural Research) grant funds!
This internal research competition celebrates innovative, interdisciplinary research proposals that have the potential to catalyze externally-funded research and elevate collaborative scholarship across SCEEES and Clemson University.
After an engaging series of presentations and a rigorous review process, two teams stood out for the originality of their ideas and the promise of their research direction. These teams will receive SERCEEES TIGER funding to support exploratory research activities that will strengthen their ability to pursue competitive external proposals.
2025 SERCEEES TIGER Grant Recipients
A Human-Centric Forward-Looking Planning Framework for Utility Levels of Service under Emerging Droughts in the Southeastern United States
Principal Investigator: Dr. Chung-Yi Lin (CE)
Co-Investigators: C. Prakash Khedun (CAFLS), Choa Fan (CE), and Dawoon Jeong (CAFLS)
This project proposes a novel, human-centered framework to support planning for water utility service levels under future drought conditions. Its interdisciplinary approach aims to bridge engineering, environmental science, and community resilience in addressing water security challenges that are increasingly relevant across the southeastern United States.
ReARM: Reducing Environmental and Agricultural Runoff via Mechanistic Solutions
Principal Investigator: Ashish Manandhar
Co-Investigators: Huan Chen (EEES), Debora Rodrigues (EEES), and Chung-Yi Lin (CE)
The overall goal of this project is to evaluate hydrothermal treatment as a manure management approach to mitigate antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in livestock manure and agroecosystems. This research holds promise for advancing sustainable land-water management practices, with implications for ecosystem health, water quality, and agricultural productivity.
We extend our heartfelt congratulations to Dr. Lin, Dr. Manandhar, and their research teams for their outstanding proposals and commitment to advancing cross-disciplinary research at Clemson University and SCEEES. We would also like to thank the members of the SCEEES Research Committee for their review and facilitation of the grant.
Thank you to all participating teams for their thoughtful presentations and contributions to a vibrant culture of inquiry and collaboration within SCEEES. Each proposal exemplified the depth of scholarship and the innovation present within our school and departments.
To see a list of proposals visit this BLOG POST
Please note that the earliest date at which the 5th round of SERCEEES TIGER grant funds will be released to awardees is July 1, 2026. This timeline aligns with internal university processes and ensures proper fiscal planning for supported research activities.
