Dr. Matthews' expertise is in using novel supercritical carbon dioxide methods for deactivationg allergenic proteins, as well as sterilizing and disinfecting invasive medical instruments, biomaterials and tissue engineering scaffolds. We have been funded by NIH to develop technology for cold sterilization as well as abatement of indoor allergens. A separate area of expertise is in developing chemical hydride technology for storage and delivery of hydrogen to fuel cells.
Biographical Profile
College
College of Engineering & Comp.
Department
Chemical Engineering
Tenure Status
Tenured
International Activity
International Activities
Yes
Type of Activity
Research, Teaching
Countries
Italy, England
Description
6-week temporary lecturer at the University of Trento. Lectures at the University of Trento, University of Padova, and University of Nottingham. Authorship with collaborators in Italy.
Institution/Entity
University of Trento, University of Padova, and University of Nottingham
Institutional Focus Areas
Biomedical Sciences, Future Fuels
Extended Residence in Foreign Country
No
Speaks Non-English Language
No
Interest Background
Do you include students in your research?
Undergraduates and Graduates
Interest Keywords
Sterilization, disinfection, allergens, allergies and asthma, chemical hydrides
Institutional Focus Areas
Biomedical Sciences, Future Fuels
Personal Focus Areas
Abatement of indoor allergens, Hydrogen storage for fuel cells, Professional development for graduate students
Professional Preparation(Education & Training)
Dates
Institution
Location
Degree
Field of Study
05/1984 - 12/1986
Texas A&M University
College Station, Texas
PhD
Chemical Engineering
1984
Texas A&M University
College Station, Texas
MS
Chemical Engineering
1979
Texas A&M University
College Station, Texas
BS
Chemical Engineering
Memberships & Professional Activities
Dates
Type
Description
Institution/Entity
01/1986
Membership
American Institute of Chemical Engineers
01/1987
Membership
American Society for Engineering Education
01/1989
Membership
American Chemical Society
Positions & Appointments
Dates
Description
Institution/Entity
08/1986 - 07/1993
Assistant Professor, Chemical Engineering Department
University of Wyoming
07/1993 - 11/1993
Associate Professor (tenured), Chemical Engineering Department
University of Wyoming
01/1994 - 08/1996
Assistant Professor, Chemical Engineering Department
University of South Carolina
08/1996 - 08/2001
Associate Professor (tenured), Chemical Engineering Department
University of South Carolina
08/2001
Professor, Chemical Engineering Department
University of South Carolina
08/2003 - 05/2009
Adjunct Professor, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
University of South Carolina
08/2006 - 12/2010
Chair, Chemical Engineering Department
University of South Carolina
06/2011 - 09/2017
Associate Dean for Research and Graduate Programs
University of South Carolina, Engineering & Computing
09/2017
Vice Dean and Senior Associate Dean for Research and Graduate Programs
University of South Carolina, Engineering & Computing
Recognition Awards, Honors, & Fellowships
Dates
Type
Description
Foundation/Entity
2003
Award
Golden Key Honor Society Award for Creative Integration of Research and UG Education; Teaching + Creative Activities
Golden Key Honor Society
2007
Award
ASEE/Chemical Engineering Division, William Corcoran Award for Best Paper in Chemical Engineering Education; scholarly award
American Society for Engineering Education
2011
Award
Fellow of the American Chemical Society
American Chemical Society
2018
Award
Joseph M. Gibbons Outstanding Teacher Award
Joseph M. Gibbons Outstanding Teacher
2020
Award
Michael J. Mungo Graduate Teaching Award
University of South Carolina
2011
Honor
Sloan Foundation Compact for Faculty Diversity Mentor of the Year
Sloan Foundation
2013
Honor
Fellow of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers
American Institute of Chemical Engineers
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