Suzanne Roat

Dr. Suzanne Roat is a Professor of Practice in Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering at Clemson University's College of Engineering, Computing and Applied Sciences. With 28 years of industry experience in oil and gas, she specializes in translating technical operations into financial terms for strategic decision-making. Her expertise includes supply chain optimization, process design, and energy systems management.

Before joining academia, Dr. Roat held technical and commercial roles at Chevron Corporation across five countries, focusing on refining optimization, production systems, and project evaluation. She teaches process design and unit operations courses, bridging industry experience with engineering education.