Jay Bailey | |
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 James E. Bailey in 1986 | |
| Born | James Edward Bailey 1944 |
| Died | 9 May 2001 (aged 56–57) |
| Alma mater | Rice University |
| Known for | metabolic engineering |
| Spouse | Frances Arnold (divorced) (1987-1991) |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Chemical engineering |
| Institutions | ETH Zurich |
| Doctoral advisor | Fritz Horn |
| Notable students | Douglas S. Clark Chaitan Khosla |
James Edward Bailey (1944 – 9 May 2001), generally known as Jay Bailey, was an American pioneer of biochemical engineering, particularly metabolic engineering. He was said to be "the most influential biochemical engineer of modern times".[1] In a special issue of a journal dedicated to his work, the editor said "Jay was one of biochemical engineering's most creative thinkers and spirited advocates, a true innovator who played an enormous role in establishing biochemical engineering as the dynamic discipline it is today".[2] His numerous contributions in biotechnology and metabolic engineering have led to multiple awards including the First Merck Award in Metabolic Engineering.[1]
He is commemorated in the James E. Bailey Award for Outstanding Contributions to the Field of Biological Engineering,[3] by the AIChE Society for Biological Engineering.
- ^ a b Gregory Stephanopoulos (2001) Metabolic Engineering vol 3, 393–394 "In Memoriam, Jay Bailey 1944-2001"
- ^ D. S. Clark (2002) Biotechnology and Bioengineering vol 79, no 5, page 483 "In Appreciation:James E. Bailey, 1944–2001"
- ^ James E. Bailey Award for Biological Engineering