Gerard Ostheimer

Gerard Ostheimer is a prominent figure in the sustainable energy and biofuels sector. He is the founder and CEO of Biofuture Workshop, a company that promotes the use of sustainable bio-based solutions to accelerate the Energy Transition and foster the Circular Carbon Economy.1 Currently, he serves as the Manager of the Clean Energy Ministerial Biofuture Campaign, working to enable the substitution of sustainable bio-based fuels, chemicals, and materials for their fossil-based equivalents.13

Dr. Ostheimer has a strong academic background, holding a Ph.D. in Molecular Biology from the University of Oregon and having completed postdoctoral work in Cancer Systems Biology at MIT.12 His career spans various roles in research, policy, and industry:

1. He previously served as a Science Advisor for the U.S. Department of Agriculture, contributing to the Global Bioenergy Partnership Indicators of Sustainable Bioenergy Production and Use.12

2. He co-founded Global Biofuture Solutions, Inc., where he held the position of Global Strategic Officer.2

3. He served as the Global Lead for Sustainable Bioenergy for Sustainable Energy for All, promoting sustainable bioenergy solutions through international partnerships.2

4. Dr. Ostheimer co-founded below50, an initiative working to deploy the world's most sustainable low carbon fuels.2

In his current role with the Clean Energy Ministerial Biofuture Campaign, Dr. Ostheimer focuses on creating high-functioning public-private partnerships to foster the deployment of solutions for global energy access and increasing the use of renewables through sustainable bioenergy production and use.3 His expertise in communicating science and technology to policymakers is a valuable asset in his work to accelerate the transition to a low-carbon bioeconomy.3