Brian Clowers

Professor Brian Clowers is a faculty member in the Department of Chemistry at Washington State University (WSU). His research focuses on advancing ion mobility spectrometry (IMS) and mass spectrometry (MS) techniques, particularly in gas-phase ion behavior analysis. Key areas include carbohydrate structure determination, threat detection, and environmental analysis. He holds a Ph.D. from WSU and completed postdoctoral work at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory and the University of California, Davis.

• Education:
• Ph.D. in Chemistry, Washington State University (2005)
• Postdoctoral Fellowships at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (2006–2008 and 2006)

Research interests emphasize hybrid IMS-MS methodologies for applications in bioanalysis, environmental monitoring, and national security. His group develops open-source instrumentation and chemometric data analysis tools. Major contributions include ion funnel trap technology licensed to Agilent Technologies and ExcellIMS, and patents on particle-based drug detection and vapor detection systems.

Publications highlight advancements in ion mobility separation techniques, protein analysis, and environmental contaminant detection. His work bridges fundamental ion chemistry with practical applications, supported by grants and collaborations in instrumentation innovation.