Biography: 

Dr. Ramy Harik, a Fulbright Alumni, is a Professor of Automotive Engineering at Clemson University and the Director of the Clemson Composites Center. Ramy is the principal investigator of the neXt (new and emerging X technologies) research team. His education joins Mechanical, Manufacturing (MS) and Industrial Engineering. He authored two books: “Introduction to Advanced Manufacturing” and “Manufacturing vs Corruption: Who Wins?”. He was granted more than 15 million USD in funding from NASA, Boeing, NSF, Toray, SCRA, Siemens. He is the recipient of the 2021 Distinguished Undergraduate Research Mentor award, the 2018 Samuel Litman Distinguished Professor and the 2016 Outstanding Young Educator Award. He was listed as amongst the 20 most influential professors in Smart Manufacturing by SME’s Smart Manufacturing Magazine in 2020.

About Clemson University:

Founded in 1889, Clemson University is a top-ranked public, land-grant research institution located in Clemson, South Carolina. Dedicated to teaching, research, and service, the university offers rigorous academic programs across seven colleges, with notable strengths in engineering, science, agriculture, and business. Clemson holds the Carnegie R1 classification for very high research activity, driving significant innovation and economic development. Known for its vibrant "Clemson Family" spirit, deep military heritage, and nationally prominent NCAA Division I athletics, Clemson prepares its students for global leadership and impact.