William F. Baker

William F. Baker is an Adjunct Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Northwestern University's McCormick School of Engineering. His expertise lies in structural engineering systems for supertall buildings and long-span roof structures, notably pioneering the Buttressed Core structural system. He holds a BS from the University of Missouri and an MS from the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign.

Education:

• MS Civil Engineering, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign (IL)
• BS Civil Engineering, University of Missouri, Columbia (MO)

Research Focus: Innovations in high-rise building design, structural systems for extreme heights, and advanced architectural engineering solutions. His work emphasizes practical applications in global supertall building projects.

Awards & Recognition:

• ASCE OPAL Lifetime Award for Design (2011)
• IStructE Gold Medal (2010)
• Fritz Leonhardt Preis (2009)
• Fazlur Rahman Khan Medal (2008)

Professional Affiliations: Fellow of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) and Fellow of the Institution of Structural Engineers (IStructE).