Chief Scientist, Fortescue Metals Group Ltd.
Bart Kolodziejczyk is a polymath and innovator whose portfolio includes two technology companies and three not-for-profit organizations. Currently, Bart is a Chief Scientist for a major resources company. Previously, he has held roles including Visiting Professor, and Chief Technology Officer. Bart has also advised the UN, NATO, OECD, G20, and EU on science, technology, innovation, and policy and was named one of MIT Technology Review’s Innovators Under 35 for his work on conductive polymers and biosensors. Dr. Kolodziejczyk has several patents to his name. Beyond his current intrapreneurial activities, Bart is actively involved in his local community, providing his skills and free-time towards volunteering, mentorship, and science-related education. Bart has appeared in numerous publications, including ABC, Forbes Magazine, Business Insider, and many more. Kolodziejczyk is an active member of the Global Young Academy and IUCN, Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts, among others. Bart enjoys traveling and kite surfing.