David A. Bruce

David A. Bruce is Professor and Department Chair of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering at Clemson University's College of Engineering, Computing and Applied Sciences. His research focuses on catalysis, kinetics, mass transfer, and molecular modeling, with applications in sustainable energy and materials.

Key research areas include:

• Development of heterogeneous catalysts for methane dry reforming and syngas-to-alcohols conversion
• Selective transformation of lignin/cellulose into value-added chemicals
• Supercritical water and sonochemical waste treatment technologies
• Diffusion phenomena in polymers/catalysts
• Quantum mechanics modeling of catalyst structure-activity relationships

His publication record demonstrates consistent focus on catalytic reaction engineering, with recent emphasis on sustainable chemical processes (2015-2024). Articles frequently integrate experimental kinetics with computational modeling and advance renewable fuel/chemical production from biomass and greenhouse gases.