William Clark

William Clark is a Professor of Engineering Practice at Purdue University's Davidson School of Chemical Engineering and Director of the Professional Master's Program. He also serves as an Adjunct Clinical Professor of Medicine at Indiana University School of Medicine. He holds a B.S. in Chemical Engineering from Purdue University (1982), an M.D. from Indiana University School of Medicine (1986), and an M.S. in Chemical Engineering from Purdue (1994). His research bridges engineering principles with clinical nephrology, focusing on extracorporeal blood purification techniques, renal replacement therapies, and hemodialysis optimization. Recent work includes standardizing nomenclature for extracorporeal therapies and exploring their applications in critical care, particularly during pandemics. His interdisciplinary approach addresses challenges in toxin removal, membrane technology, and clinical guidelines for dialysis. Despite no listed awards, his contributions to bridging chemical engineering and medicine are notable.

Education:

• B.S., Chemical Engineering, Purdue University, 1982
• M.D., Indiana University School of Medicine, 1986
• M.S., Chemical Engineering, Purdue University, 1994

Research Interests: Combining biomedical engineering with nephrology to advance renal therapies. Key areas include extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO), hemodialysis technology, and clinical applications of engineering principles in critical care.

Publications Trends: Clark’s work emphasizes standardization in renal replacement therapies, pandemic-era organ support, and optimizing dialysis through material science. His articles reflect a focus on translational research between engineering and clinical medicine.