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William R. Cluett is a Professor at the University of Toronto's Department of Chemical Engineering & Applied Chemistry within the Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering. He holds a B.Sc. from Queen’s University and a Ph.D. from the University of Alberta, and is a licensed Professional Engineer (P.Eng). Currently serving as Dean’s Advisor on Innovations in Undergraduate Education, Cluett bridges engineering principles with systems biology in his research.
- B.Sc., Queen’s University
- Ph.D., University of Alberta
Cluett's research spans traditional process control and design, extending into systems biology where he collaborates with Professor Krishna Mahadevan. His work focuses on integrating engineering methodologies with biological systems, including multiscale modeling, dynamic metabolic engineering, and computational toxicology.
His publications highlight trends in applying control theory to metabolic networks, developing algorithms for genome-scale modeling, and designing bistable cell factories. These contributions reflect interdisciplinary efforts between chemical engineering and computational biology.
Scientific Awards & Recognitions:
- Fellow of Engineers Canada (2021)
- Medal for Distinction in Engineering Education (2021)
- OCUFA Teaching Award (2020)
- President’s Teaching Award (2018)
- Sustained Excellence in Teaching Award (2016)
- Bill Burgess Teacher of the Year Award (2014)
- Fellow, AAAS (2009)
- Fellow, Chemical Institute of Canada (1998)
- Syncrude Canada Innovation Award (1997)
Cluett has contributed to major grants and collaborative projects in systems biology and metabolic engineering. He actively advises on undergraduate education innovations and maintains strong affiliations with the Department of Chemical Engineering & Applied Chemistry.
