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Dr. Adam Melvin is an Associate Professor in the Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering at Clemson University's College of Engineering, Computing and Applied Sciences. He leads the Melvin Research Group, focusing on microfluidics, cancer biology, and peptide-based biosensors.
His research spans single-cell analysis of proteasome/DUB activity in ER+ breast cancer and multiple myeloma, 3D tumor microenvironment modeling with co-culture systems, and algal chemotaxis studies using microfluidic platforms. He has developed β-hairpin peptides for PROTACs and machine learning-integrated droplet microfluidics for high-throughput screening.
His publications since 2018 focus on
- Fluid shear stress effects on cancer cell phenotypes
- 3D spheroid co-culture systems
- Peptide stability and cargo delivery
- Algal chemotaxis and ciliary dynamics
Dr. Melvin has received prestigious awards including the NSF CAREER Award, Dow Chemical Excellence in Teaching Award, and LIFT2 Grant. He has contributed significantly to engineering education through scenario-based academic integrity videos and K-12 outreach programs. His lab at Clemson hosts numerous undergraduate researchers through programs like Creative Inquiry and SPRI.
