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Virginia Davis

Chemical Engineering

Dr. Daniel F. and Josephine Breeden Professor

328 Ross Hall

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Education

Ph.D. Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Rice University
M.S. Chemical Engineering, Tulane University
B.S. Chemical Engineering, Tulane University

Research Interests

Self-assembly of nanomaterials
Rheology
Lyotropic Liqud Crystals
Additive Manufacturing
Polymers and Nanocomposites

In The News

Professor in chemical engineering leads USDA grant to stir agricultural interest among middle schoolers

Virginia Davis is principal investigator on the USDA/National Institute of Food and Agriculture grant.

Auburn Engineering dean and chemical engineering professor named American Institute of Chemical Engineers fellows

AIChE fellow candidates are nominated by their peers and must have significant chemical engineering experience, have demonstrated long-term excellence in the profession and held Senior membership in the society for at least three years.

Eight innovative projects receive 2024 internal awards

External NewsEight innovative projects have been named recipients of Auburn University’s internal research and creative works funding awards programs for 2024.

Auburn Engineering among co-sponsors at recent STEM-focused Alabama Science and Engineering Fair

More than 220 sixth- through 12th-graders answered these questions – and more — via poster presentations on April 13, and competed for nearly $15,000 in prizes, at the Alabama Science and Engineering Fair at Auburn University.

Engineering students among the winners at March 26 Auburn Student Research Symposium

Daniel Meadows, a graduate student in chemical engineering, won second place among all university graduate students in the STEM division for his oral presentation

Student in mechanical engineering wins top prize, $2,350 at Graduate Engineering Research Showcase

Ryan Pollard, a first-year graduate student, earned 'Best in Show' honors for his oral and poster presentation, "A Kinematics-Based Approach to Future Joint Angle Prediction."

Interdisciplinary faculty team aims to expand plastic recycling options with NSF award

An interdisciplinary faculty team aims to expand the portfolio of recyclable plastics with their research into multilayer plastics, which make up the majority of food-packaging material.

NSF grant to allow professors to study how nanomaterials disperse in liquids

Two Auburn Engineering professors are using a National Science Foundation grant to gain a fundamental understanding of how nanomaterials called MXenes disperse in liquids.

Auburn chemical engineering professor receives Breeden Professorship

Virginia Davis, who most recently held the Alumni Professorship in the Department of Chemical Engineering, has been named the Dr. Daniel F. and Josephine Breeden Professor. A college-wide honor, the Breeden Professorship is reserved for faculty who demonstrate exceptional commitment to their students, research and service.

Gov. names chemical professor, two engineering alums to AL STEM Council

Gov. Kay Ivey recently announced the establishment of the Alabama STEM Council and named three individuals with Auburn Engineering ties as council members.

Faculty exploring advanced biosensors with State of Alabama grant funding

Auburn University faculty members from the Departments of Chemical Engineering and Forestry and Wildlife Sciences are exploring the use of nanocellulose in the development of such low cost, rapid, point of care/use biosensors with an award from the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs (ADECA).

Tomorrow’s Community Innovators offers underrepresented youth new perspective on STEM

Hosted and facilitated by the Office of Engineering Student Services on the campus of Auburn University, the Tomorrow’s Community Innovators camp offered more than 20 middle school and high school students exposure to engineering concepts and challenges through an unconventional approach.

3 Auburn engineers recognized with university-wide faculty awards

Auburn Engineering faculty members Shiwen Mao, Pradeep Lall and Virginia Davis were honored for their research endeavors and mentorship at the Auburn University Faculty Awards ceremony.

Auburn team receives grant to improve STEM education in the Southeast

An Auburn University team has been awarded a $650,000 three-year grant to improve science, technology, engineering and mathematics, or STEM. engineering in the Southeast.