David Paul Harper
Dr. Harper has a broad background in the manufacturing, designing, and characterization of natural composite materials. His formal training is in the design, manufacture, and mechanics of structural composite materials. Throughout his provisional career, his focus is on making new materials from renewable, plant-based sources. He has specific expertise in coupling natural and synthetic materials including the spectroscopic and mechanical evaluation of interfaces, which is reflected in his publications. Dr. Harper also has a strong interest in lignin and carbon-based materials for energy storage, structural reinforcement, filtration, and remediation.
We are developing highly engineered nanostructured carbon using lignin as a feedstock. These materials are engineered for composites, catalysts, energy storage, contaminant sorption, and biomedical applications.
We are helping industry to reduce their environmental footprint by engineering an end-of-life strategy for existing processes. We are using recyclable, compostable, earth abundant, and renewable materials to replace fossil or mined raw materials.
I am working with students to gain first hand experience in producing and testing renewable materials in the laboratory. My focus is to train new generations of students to be leaders in the bioeconomy.
2506 Jacob Drive
Knoxville, TN 37996-4570
- PhD, Civil Engineering, General, Washington State University, 2003
- Masters, Civil Engineering, General, Washington State University, 1998
- Bachelors, Physics, General, West Virginia Univ Morgantown, 1995
David Paul Harper
2506 Jacob Drive
Knoxville, TN 37996-4570
- PhD, Civil Engineering, General, Washington State University, 2003
- Masters, Civil Engineering, General, Washington State University, 1998
- Bachelors, Physics, General, West Virginia Univ Morgantown, 1995
Dr. Harper has a broad background in the manufacturing, designing, and characterization of natural composite materials. His formal training is in the design, manufacture, and mechanics of structural composite materials. Throughout his provisional career, his focus is on making new materials from renewable, plant-based sources. He has specific expertise in coupling natural and synthetic materials including the spectroscopic and mechanical evaluation of interfaces, which is reflected in his publications. Dr. Harper also has a strong interest in lignin and carbon-based materials for energy storage, structural reinforcement, filtration, and remediation.
We are developing highly engineered nanostructured carbon using lignin as a feedstock. These materials are engineered for composites, catalysts, energy storage, contaminant sorption, and biomedical applications.
We are helping industry to reduce their environmental footprint by engineering an end-of-life strategy for existing processes. We are using recyclable, compostable, earth abundant, and renewable materials to replace fossil or mined raw materials.
I am working with students to gain first hand experience in producing and testing renewable materials in the laboratory. My focus is to train new generations of students to be leaders in the bioeconomy.