Dr. Thomas Willett

Associate Professor

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Biography

Professor Willett’s research interests concern mechanics of engineering skeletal biomaterials and tissues. He specializes in Bone Tissue Mechanics, developing an improved understanding of the mechanisms that determine mechanical behavior and failure of bone, including the effects of collagen modifications due to aging, disease, and irradiation. His research also focuses on engineering bone-inspired materials for skeletal reconstruction. He has made significant contributions to the fields of mechanics, biomedical materials, bone mechanics - especially fracture mechanics, and additive manufacturing. He has been actively involved in the Canadian Biomaterials Society and has received multiple awards for his outstanding performance in the Faculty of Engineering. Willett teaches various courses in biomedical engineering and mechanical engineering, including physics, prototyping, and biomechanics. His academic background includes a Doctorate in Biomedical Engineering from Dalhousie University and a Master's and Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering from Queen's University.

Research Interests

Awards

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Faculty of Engineering Excellence in Graduate Supervision Award

2024-01-01
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Faculty of Engineering Distinguished Performance Award

2024-01-01
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Faculty of Engineering Outstanding Performance Award

2022-01-01
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Faculty of Engineering Outstanding Performance Award

2019-01-01
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Faculty of Engineering Distinguished Performance Award

2016-01-01

Courses

BME 181 - Physics 1: Statics BME 261 - Prototyping, Simulation Design BME 461 - Biomedical Engineering Design Workshop 2 BME 462 - Biomedical Engineering Design Workshop 3 BME 488 - Special Topics Biomechanics BME 553 - Introductory Mechanics BME 588 - Special Topics Biomechanics SYDE 181 - Physics 1: Statics SYDE 740 - Selected Topics Human Systems SYDE 780 - Selected Topics Engineering Sciences

Requirements for University of Waterloo

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:90
Prerequisites
Honours Bachelor's degree in Psychology or related field Strong background in Statistics
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Specialization Notes

Includes fields like Clinical, Cognitive, Developmental, and Industrial/Organizational Psychology.