Thomas Duever

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Dean, Faculty of Engineering and Architectural Science Professor Faculty of Engineering and Architectural Science Toronto, Ontario tom.duever@torontomu.ca Office: (416) 979-5000 ext. 555140

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Dr. Tom Duever is a highly respected senior academic administrator and accomplished researcher who joins Toronto Metropolitan University (formerly Ryerson) from the University of Waterloo. During his nine-year tenure as chair of Waterloo’s Department of Chemical Engineering, Dr. Duever led the de...

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Bio/Research

Dr. Tom Duever is a highly respected senior academic administrator and accomplished researcher who joins Toronto Metropolitan University (formerly Ryerson) from the University of Waterloo. During his nine-year tenure as chair of Waterloo’s Department of Chemical Engineering, Dr. Duever led the department toward unprecedented growth and championed initiatives which contributed to the international reputation of both the department and faculty. He was instrumental in the creation of the multidisciplinary nanotechnology undergraduate program and also negotiated the establishment of Waterloo’s Dubai campus in the United Arab Emirates and its associated chemical engineering program. Dr. Duever also oversaw the creation and realization of ‘E6’ – Waterloo’s dedicated, 5,400-square-metre state-of-the-art chemical engineering research building – and the move of faculty members into Waterloo’s renowned Quantum Nano Centre.

As an internationally recognized researcher, Dr. Duever has more than 70 articles in journals and conference proceedings to his credit. He is a prolific presenter who has shared his research findings and insights on chemical engineering at more than 80 conferences, lectures and seminars worldwide. He has also supervised the research projects of more than 30 graduate students.

Dr. Duever is a registered Professional Engineer in Ontario and a fellow of the Chemical Institute of Canada. He previously served as chair of the Association of Canadian Chairs of Chemical Engineering. He holds PhD, master’s and bachelor degrees in chemical engineering from the University of Waterloo.


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