Douglas S. Clark

Douglas S. Clark is a Chancellor's Professor in the Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering at the University of California, Berkeley. He serves as a CBE Faculty member and leads the Clark Lab.

• Education: B.S. from University of Vermont (1979), Ph.D. from California Institute of Technology (1983)

Research Interests: His work focuses on biochemical engineering, including enzyme technology, biomaterials, and bioenergy. Current projects investigate structure-function relationships in artificial metalloenzymes (with John Hartwig), extremophilic microorganism adaptation, protein design for advanced biomaterials, and metabolic engineering for CO2 conversion into fuels and chemicals.

Scientific Awards:

• Presidential Young Investigator Award (1986)
• Most Appreciated Faculty Member, AIChE Student Chapter (1995)
• Amgen Award in Biochemical Engineering (2003)
• James E. Bailey Award (2014)
• D.I.C. Wang Award (2019)
• Member, National Academy of Engineering (2019)

Leadership & Recognition: Clark is Editor-in-Chief of Biotechnology and Bioengineering (1996-present) and has received multiple teaching accolades. His research spans industrial and environmental applications, emphasizing biocatalysis and sustainable technologies.