Brian Bauer

Brian Bauer is a Professor of Practice at Cornell University's Smith School of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering.12 He is a seasoned international energy industry executive with extensive experience in oil, natural gas, chemicals, and renewables across the United States, Asia, and Europe.1

Education and Background

Brian Bauer holds:

• B.S. in Chemical Engineering from Cornell University
• M.B.A. in Finance and Operations from the University of Chicago1

Professional Experience

Throughout his career, Brian has:

• Managed several international businesses in the energy industry
• Developed expertise in operations, strategy, business development, mergers and acquisitions, major project management, corporate governance, and organizational change1

Current Roles and Interests

At Cornell University, Brian:

• Teaches courses related to climate & energy, food & agriculture sustainability, entrepreneurship & innovation, leadership, and emergency response1
• Has been actively involved in Cornell's entrepreneurship ecosystem, designing and running programs for climate and food & agriculture startups1
• Continues to mentor startups1

Additionally, Brian serves on the Boards of:

• The Paleontological Research Institute
• The Sciencenter

In these roles, he focuses on climate and science education.1

Brian Bauer's LinkedIn profile confirms his position as a Professor of Practice at Cornell University, where he describes his role as "Building programs for and teaching...".3