Virginia Davis

Chemical Engineering
Dr. Daniel F. and Josephine Breeden Professor
328 Ross Hall
334.844.2060
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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

Keywords/Tags

Rheology Thermal Properties Nanocomposites for Printing Dispersions Melts & Thermosets

In The News

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).