He also engages in research on deformation processes in metal alloys with the university’s Center for Advanced Non-Ferrous Structural Alloys and the Advanced Steel Processing and Products Research Center. His research interests include alloy development, material deformation and fabrication processes, and the use of experimental and modeling methods to examine the effect of material processing history and microstructure on mechanical properties and performance. Clarke’s experiences prior to this include consulting metallurgical engineer for Engel Metallurgical, senior engineer for Caterpillar, and postdoctoral researcher at Los Alamos National Laboratory, where he is also a visiting scientist.