Aaron T. Dossey
Technical Project Manager (Strategy, Partnerships & Research Programs) @Hamm Institute For American Energy
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WORK HISTORY
Technical Project Manager (Strategy, Partnerships & Research Programs) @Hamm Institute For American Energy
Oklahoma City, OK, US
Leading development and execution of multidisciplinary initiatives at the intersection of energy, water, agriculture, and emerging technologies within a $50M+ research institute.Current focus areas include:• Produced water treatment, reuse, and resource recovery—advancing practical, scalable solutions to reduce environmental impact and unlock new agricultural and industrial applications• Operating at the nexus of energy and food, and energy and agriculture — including integration of energy systems with food production, such as geothermal applications and AI/data center waste heat utilization for controlled environment agriculture• Cross-sector collaboration spanning academia, industry, policy, and nonprofit partners to accelerate real-world deployment of innovative technologiesWork emphasizes economically viable, near-term solutions that can be implemented at scale to improve resource efficiency, sustainability, and resilience across interconnected systems.
EDUCATION
University of Florida
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Oklahoma State University
Bachelor's of Science, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
ABOUT AARON T. DOSSEY
I am not JUST a scientist. I am not JUST an industry pioneer. I am not JUST the “bug guy.”I work at the intersection of biotechnology, agriculture, and energy systems—translating science into real-world solutions for some of the most critical challenges facing humanity. Ph.D. in Biomedical Science & Biochemistry. Author of Insects as Sustainable Food Ingredients (Elsevier, 2016). Textbook author and author of 40+ peer-reviewed publications. International keynote speaker (7 countries, 3 continents: U.S, Mexico, Peru, Cuba, UK, Italy, South Korea). Inventor and patent-holder. Founder of a biotech company and nonprofit institute.I build companies while advancing science, lead nonprofits while shaping policy, and operate across sectors to deliver real-world impact. Energy–Water–Food SystemsAt the nexus of energy, water, and food, I focus on practical, scalable solutions. At the Hamm Institute for American Energy, I work on produced water reuse, geothermal applications, and integration of energy systems with agriculture.This includes transforming large-scale waste streams (e.g, produced water, data center heat) into valuable resources—supporting water conservation, agricultural productivity, and resilient food systems. Founder, All Things Bugs LLC the first wholesale insect ingredient company; developed patented Griopro®; secured $5M+(Gates, USDA, DARPA, OCAST); worked with Nestlé, PepsiCo, General Mills.🧬 Founder, Invertebrate Studies Institute a vision for a Biodiversity Biotech “Biodome”—combining an insect zoo with genomics, drug discovery, and conservation. Policy & GovernmentAuthor of U.S. House Resolution (2010) for National Postdoc Appreciation Week; co-founded UF Office of Postdoctoral Affairs; former Democratic Committeeman (Alachua County, FL). MediaIMDb: for BBC’s Life, Reagan, Let Them Eat Bugs. Featured in Newsweek, Forbes, Dan Rather. Lifelong grower of 200+ rare plant/fruit species. Focus: Energy–Water–Food Nexus | Produced Water | Waste Heat → Agriculture | Geothermal | Sustainable Protein | Biodiversity & GenomicsAlso a musician ( trumpet), karaoke aficionado, and gardener. I partner with executives, investors, policymakers, and collaborators across energy, agriculture, and biotech. A••••••••@gmail.com | 35••••••43
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