A South Carolina native, Dr. Hawkins was born and raised in the small town of Johnston. His Clemson journey began as an undergraduate, earning a B.S. in Ceramic Engineering in 1999. After graduation, he worked in Spartanburg in the fiber optic cable industry before returning to Clemson to pursue graduate studies. He earned his M.S. […]
Congratulations to Dr. Wade Hawkins on his promotion to Associate Research Professor in Clemson University’s Department of Materials Science and Engineering!
August 19, 2026