Philip J. Brown

Philip J. Brown serves as a Professor in Clemson University's School of Materials Science and Engineering, where he has held a faculty position since January 2002. His academic career spans fiber science, membrane technology, and textile engineering with significant contributions to advanced material fabrication.

His educational foundation includes:

• Ph.D. from the University of Leeds, England, UK (1991)
• B.S. from the University of Leeds, England, UK (1987)

Dr. Brown's research focuses on cutting-edge fiber and membrane technologies, with primary expertise in polymer membranes, textile chemistry, and photonic fibers. His work encompasses deep groove capillary surface channeled fibers, polymeric photonic crystal fibers, hollow fiber membranes (including phase inversion analysis), electrospinning of nanofibers, and UV laser applications for self-cleaning fabrics. His investigations extend to dry jet wet spinning, melt spinning of multi-component materials, and synthetic fiber crosslinking.

His early-2000s publications reveal consistent emphasis on industrial applications of fiber science, particularly in membrane characterization for gas separation, chemical modification of acrylic fibers, and optical monitoring systems for liquid coatings. This work bridges fundamental material properties with practical textile manufacturing solutions.

His scientific recognition includes:

• Young Fiber Scientist of the Year, The Textile Institute (1989)

No information was found regarding student advising or research grants. His professional activities appear centered on individual research contributions within materials science rather than team-based laboratory operations.