James Adams
President's Professor,
School for Engineering of Matter, Transport and Energy
Other ASU affiliations
Health Through Microbiomes Faculty
Neuroscience (PhD) program
Health Through Microbiomes Researchers
Biodesign Center for Health Through Microbiomes
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Phone: 480-965-3316
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ENGRC 281 TEMPE, AZ 85287-6106
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Mail code: 5701Campus: Tempe
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Long Bio
James Adams is a President's Professor in the School of Engineering of Matter, Transport and Energy (SEMTE) and the undergraduate program chair for materials science and engineering in the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering at Arizona State University.
Professor Adams has done extensive research in developing computational models of materials and applying those models to the study of properties of materials. He also directs the Autism/Asperger's Research Program at ASU with focus on biomedical issues, including nutritional deficiencies, heavy metal toxicity and bacterial/yeast overgrowths in the gut.
Education
- Ph.D. Materials Science and Engineering, University of Wisconsin-Madison 1987
- M.S. Materials Science and Engineering, University of Wisconsin-Madison 1986
- B.S. Physics, Duke University 1984
Research Activity
- Adams,James Brewster*. Optimized Prenatal Supplement for Preventing Autism. ASU FDN(6/1/2015 - 5/31/2016).
- Adams,James Brewster*. Healthy GFCF Modified Atkins Diet for Treating Seizures in Autism (ASUF 30005962). ASU FDN(1/1/2014 - 12/31/2015).
- Petuskey,William T*, Adams,James Brewster, Krajmalnik-Brown,Rosa. The human gut microbiota and its viruses: keys to treating Autism. NORTHERN AZ UNIV(10/1/2013 - 6/30/2015).
- Sharma,Renu*, Adams,James Brewster, Crozier,Peter. In Situ Characterization of the Nanoscale Catalysis During Anodic Redox Processes. DOE-CHICAGO(8/15/2007 - 8/14/2011).
- Adams,James Brewster*, Adams,James Brewster*. Modelling Dislocations in Metals. LAWRENCE LIVERMORE NATL LAB(12/21/2004 - 11/30/2007).
- Adams,James Brewster*. Developing Novel Coatings. White Elec. Design Corp(10/1/2004 - 5/31/2005).
- Adams,James Brewster*. Mercury Release from Dental Amalgams. WALLACE RSRCH FNDTN(7/30/2004 - 7/29/2005).
- Crozier,Peter*, Adams,James Brewster, Sharma,Renu. IN-SITU ATOMIC LEVEL STUDIES OF REDOX AND SINTERING PROCESSES IN CERIA AND CERIA ZINCONIA. NSF-ENG(10/1/2003 - 9/30/2007).
- Adams,James Brewster*. ADHESION, LUBRICATION, AND WEAR OF ALUMINUM. NSF-MPS(7/1/2001 - 6/30/2005).
- Anderson-Rowland,Mary Ruth*, Adams,James Brewster, Reyes,Maria A., Wagner,Michael. SEP: TECH GIRL: A WEBSITE FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL GIRLS INTERESTED IN SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY. NSF-EHR(1/1/2001 - 6/30/2003).
- Adams,James Brewster*. NATURAL CONVECTION AND THERMAL RADIATION ON MULTI-COMPONENT TRANSPORT AND CHEMISTRY IN MOCVD. CFD RESEARCH CORP(3/27/2000 - 6/26/2000).
- Adams,James Brewster*. CREATION OF QUANTUM-DOT STRUCTURES IN SIO2. MATERIALS RESEARCH SOCIETY(11/22/1999 - 5/15/2000).
- Adams,James Brewster*. CHEMISTRY OF CATALYST FOR LEAN-BURN INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINES. DOE-SAN FRANCISCO(9/1/1999 - 5/31/2004).
- Beaudoin,Stephen*, Adams,James Brewster, Burrows,Veronica Ann. FUNDAMENTAL INVESTIGATIONS OF THE PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL PROCESSES INVOLVED IN CHEMICAL - MECHANICAL POLISHING: GOALI. NSF-ENG(9/1/1999 - 8/31/2003).
- Adams,James Brewster*. QUANTUM CHEMISTRY MODELLING OF CVD. MOTOROLA, INC(8/15/1999 - 3/15/2000).
- Chizmeshya,Andrew V*, Adams,James Brewster, Mckelvy,Michael J. ATOMIC LEVEL MODELING OF CO2 DISPOSAL AS A CARBONATE MINERAL: A SYNERGETIC APPROACH TO OPTIMIZING REACTION PROCESS DESIGN. DOE(8/1/1999 - 7/31/2001).
- Anderson-Rowland,Mary Ruth*, Adams,James Brewster, Baker,Dale Rose, Burrows,Veronica Ann, Evans,Donovan L, Holbert,Keith Edwin, Houston,Sandra L, Jannasch-Pennell,Angel, Middleton,James Arthur, Pizziconi,Vincent B, Rollier,Dwayne A, Urban,Joseph Edward, Wells,Valana Lorraine. WISE INVESTMENTS. NSF-EHR(2/1/1999 - 7/31/2004).
- Evans,Donovan L*, Adams,James Brewster, Anderson-Rowland,Mary Ruth, Holbert,Keith Edwin, Kawski,Matthias, Moor,William C, Rajan,Subramaniam Dharma, Rankin,Robert Lawrence. THE FOUNDATION COALITION (YEAR 6). TEXAS ENGINEER EXPERIMENT STAT(10/1/1998 - 9/30/1999).
- Blaisdell,Stephanie Lynn*, Adams,James Brewster, Anderson-Rowland,Mary Ruth, Baker,Dale Rose, Burrows,Veronica Ann, Holbert,Keith Edwin, Houston,Sandra L, Pizziconi,Vincent B, Rollier,Dwayne A, Urban,Joseph Edward, Wells,Valana Lorraine. WISE INVESTMENT. AZ BOARD OF REGENTS(4/15/1998 - 9/30/1999).
- Adams,James Brewster*. MODEL FOR THIN FILM GROWTH. UNIV OF ILLINOIS - CHAMP/URBAN(10/1/1997 - 9/30/2002).
- Adams,James Brewster*. MODELLING ADHESION & ADHESIVE METAL TRANSFER TO IMPROVE ALUMINUM PROCESSING. NSF-MPS(4/15/1997 - 9/30/2002).
- Adams,James Brewster*. PYI MATCHING FUNDS FROM FORD. FORD FDN(3/10/1997 - 12/31/1999).
- Adams,James Brewster*. PRESIDENTIAL YOUNG INVESTIGATOR AWARD-TRANSFER FROM UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS. NSF-MPS(8/15/1996 - 1/31/1998).
Courses
2026 Fall
| Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|
| BIO 492 | Honors Directed Study |
| BIO 493 | Honors Thesis |
| MBB 492 | Honors Directed Study |
| MIC 492 | Honors Directed Study |
| MIC 495 | Undergraduate Research |
| CHE 792 | Research |
| MSE 792 | Research |
| MSE 795 | Continuing Registration |
| MSE 799 | Dissertation |
| CHE 795 | Continuing Registration |
2026 Summer
| Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|
| BIO 495 | Undergraduate Research |
| CHE 792 | Research |
| CHE 792 | Research |
| MSE 795 | Continuing Registration |
| BIO 495 | Undergraduate Research |
2026 Spring
| Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|
| BIO 492 | Honors Directed Study |
| BIO 493 | Honors Thesis |
| MBB 493 | Honors Thesis |
| MIC 493 | Honors Thesis |
| MIC 495 | Undergraduate Research |
| MBB 495 | Undergraduate Research |
| BIO 495 | Undergraduate Research |
| MSE 792 | Research |
| MSE 795 | Continuing Registration |
| MSE 799 | Dissertation |
| CHE 792 | Research |
| CHE 799 | Dissertation |
| MSE 490 | Capstone Design Project II |
| BIO 493 | Honors Thesis |
| MSE 792 | Research |
2025 Fall
| Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|
| BIO 492 | Honors Directed Study |
| BIO 493 | Honors Thesis |
| MBB 492 | Honors Directed Study |
| MIC 492 | Honors Directed Study |
| MIC 495 | Undergraduate Research |
| CHE 792 | Research |
| MSE 792 | Research |
| MSE 795 | Continuing Registration |
| MSE 799 | Dissertation |
| CHE 795 | Continuing Registration |
2025 Summer
| Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|
| BIO 495 | Undergraduate Research |
| CHE 792 | Research |
| CHE 792 | Research |
| MSE 795 | Continuing Registration |
| BIO 495 | Undergraduate Research |
2025 Spring
| Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|
| BIO 493 | Honors Thesis |
| BIO 492 | Honors Directed Study |
| MBB 493 | Honors Thesis |
| MIC 493 | Honors Thesis |
| MIC 495 | Undergraduate Research |
| MBB 495 | Undergraduate Research |
| BIO 495 | Undergraduate Research |
| MSE 792 | Research |
| MSE 795 | Continuing Registration |
| MSE 799 | Dissertation |
| CHE 792 | Research |
| CHE 799 | Dissertation |
| MSE 490 | Capstone Design Project II |
| BIO 493 | Honors Thesis |
2024 Fall
| Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|
| BIO 492 | Honors Directed Study |
| BIO 493 | Honors Thesis |
| MBB 492 | Honors Directed Study |
| MIC 492 | Honors Directed Study |
| MIC 495 | Undergraduate Research |
| CHE 792 | Research |
| MSE 792 | Research |
| MSE 795 | Continuing Registration |
| MSE 799 | Dissertation |
| MSE 489 | Capstone Design Project I |
| FSE 100 | Introduction to Engineering |
2024 Summer
| Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|
| BIO 495 | Undergraduate Research |
| CHE 792 | Research |
| CHE 792 | Research |
| MSE 795 | Continuing Registration |
| BIO 495 | Undergraduate Research |
2024 Spring
| Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|
| BIO 493 | Honors Thesis |
| MBB 493 | Honors Thesis |
| MIC 493 | Honors Thesis |
| MIC 495 | Undergraduate Research |
| MBB 495 | Undergraduate Research |
| BIO 495 | Undergraduate Research |
| MSE 792 | Research |
| MSE 795 | Continuing Registration |
| MSE 799 | Dissertation |
| CHE 792 | Research |
| MSE 490 | Capstone Design Project II |
| MSE 493 | Honors Thesis |
| BIO 493 | Honors Thesis |
| MSE 792 | Research |
2023 Fall
| Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|
| BIO 492 | Honors Directed Study |
| BIO 493 | Honors Thesis |
| MBB 492 | Honors Directed Study |
| MIC 492 | Honors Directed Study |
| MIC 495 | Undergraduate Research |
| CHE 792 | Research |
| MSE 792 | Research |
| MSE 795 | Continuing Registration |
| MSE 799 | Dissertation |
| BIO 495 | Undergraduate Research |
| MSE 489 | Capstone Design Project I |
2023 Summer
| Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|
| BIO 495 | Undergraduate Research |
| CHE 792 | Research |
| MSE 795 | Continuing Registration |
| BIO 495 | Undergraduate Research |
2023 Spring
| Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|
| BIO 492 | Honors Directed Study |
| BIO 493 | Honors Thesis |
| MIC 493 | Honors Thesis |
| MIC 495 | Undergraduate Research |
| MBB 495 | Undergraduate Research |
| BIO 495 | Undergraduate Research |
| MSE 792 | Research |
| MSE 795 | Continuing Registration |
| MSE 799 | Dissertation |
| MSE 490 | Capstone Design Project II |
| BIO 493 | Honors Thesis |
| MSE 792 | Research |
| MSE 492 | Honors Directed Study |
2022 Fall
| Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|
| BIO 492 | Honors Directed Study |
| BIO 493 | Honors Thesis |
| MIC 492 | Honors Directed Study |
| MIC 495 | Undergraduate Research |
| MSE 792 | Research |
| MSE 795 | Continuing Registration |
| MSE 799 | Dissertation |
| MSE 489 | Capstone Design Project I |
| FSE 100 | Introduction to Engineering |
2022 Summer
| Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|
| BIO 495 | Undergraduate Research |
| MSE 795 | Continuing Registration |
2022 Spring
| Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|
| BIO 492 | Honors Directed Study |
| BIO 493 | Honors Thesis |
| MIC 495 | Undergraduate Research |
| MBB 495 | Undergraduate Research |
| BIO 495 | Undergraduate Research |
| MSE 792 | Research |
| MSE 795 | Continuing Registration |
| MSE 799 | Dissertation |
| MSE 490 | Capstone Design Project II |
| BIO 493 | Honors Thesis |
| MSE 792 | Research |
2021 Fall
| Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|
| BIO 492 | Honors Directed Study |
| BIO 493 | Honors Thesis |
| MIC 495 | Undergraduate Research |
| MSE 792 | Research |
| MSE 795 | Continuing Registration |
| MSE 799 | Dissertation |
| BIO 495 | Undergraduate Research |
| MSE 489 | Capstone Design Project I |
| FSE 100 | Introduction to Engineering |
| BIO 492 | Honors Directed Study |