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Symone Alexander

Research Profile

Chemical Engineering

Assistant Professor

222 Ross Hall

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Education

Ph.D. Macromolecular Science and Engineering, Case Western Reserve University
B.S. Chemical Engineering, Howard University

Research Interests

Decoding dietary fiber assemblies
Multi-functional materials for the absorption of metabolic toxins
Creative manufacturing for environmental remediation
Uniting mechanics & functionality in soft biomaterials

In The News

Assistant professor of chemical engineering among 30 U.S. scientists selected for NAE symposium in Hong Kong

Symone Alexander is one of 30 U.S. engineers selected to attend the National Academy of Engineering’s China–America Frontiers of Engineering Symposium April 13–16 in Hong Kong.

Graduate student in chemical engineering earns Excellence in Innovation Award

Harrish Kumar Senthil Kumar has spent his last three years at Auburn researching multilayer polymer plastics and finding more efficient recycling methods.

Research Experience for Undergraduates provided opportunities for students to conduct research related to chemical engineering

The summer program aimed to help students develop important professional skills related to research, including giving elevator pitches, writing abstracts and creating scientific presentations.

Assistant professor in chemical engineering part of first Alabama Biomanufacturing Program cohort

Symone Alexander, assistant professor in the Department of Chemical Engineering, is creating a safer alternative to synthetic nanofibers by extracting cellulose nanofibers from pecan shells.