Jordi T Francis Clar

Jordi T Francis Clar, PhD, serves as an Associate Researcher at the Great Lakes Bioenergy Research Center since November 2022, focusing on agricultural and chemical research as a product/process engineer. Previously, Jordi worked at John Deere as a Product Engineer II, where responsibilities included analyzing industry needs and advancing technologies from Proof of Concept to Minimum Viable Product. Jordi's academic background includes a PhD in Biological/Biosystems Engineering and a Master's degree from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, complemented by an entrepreneurial bootcamp. Earlier professional experience includes roles as a Teaching Assistant, Research Assistant at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, and leadership positions in hospitality and agriculture.