William Dupps

William Dupps, MD, PhD is a Professor of Ophthalmology at the Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine and Professor of Biomedical Engineering at Case Western Reserve University. He specializes in corneal transplantation, cataract surgery, and refractive surgery. His research focuses on corneal biomechanics and improving surgical outcomes through computational modeling.

Educations:

• Bachelor’s in Chemical Engineering, Purdue University (1992)
• Master’s and PhD in Biomedical Engineering, The Ohio State University (1995, 1998)
• M.D. with Honors, The Ohio State University (2000)
• Ophthalmology Residency, University of Iowa (2004)
• Cornea & Refractive Surgery Fellowship, Cole Eye Institute (2006)

Research Interests: Dr. Dupps leads the Ocular Biomechanics and Imaging Laboratory, investigating keratoconus biomechanics and refractive surgery innovations. His work integrates engineering principles with clinical practice to enhance surgical precision and patient safety.

Awards & Recognition:

• Teacher of the Year, Cole Eye Institute (2010)
• Early Career Innovation Award, Cleveland Clinic (2008)
• Listed in Who’s Who in Medicine and Science

Grants & Industry Relations: Supported by NIH, National Keratoconus Foundation, and others. He consults for Alcon, Inc., and holds patents in refractive surgery technologies.

Labs & Teams: Directs the Cornea and Refractive Surgery Fellowship Program at Cole Eye Institute and leads the Ocular Biomechanics Lab.