Carlos Bazan, B.Sc., MBA, M.Sc., M.Sc., Ph.D., P.Eng.
Engineering Chair in Entrepreneurship
Civil Engineering, Business Administration, Computational Science
EN3032, Department of Civil Engineering
Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science
Memorial University of Newfoundland
St. John's, NL A1B 3X5, Canada
Tel: (709) 864-8943, E-mail: carlos.bazan@mun.ca
Dr. Bazan is currently Assistant Professor and Engineering Chair in Entrepreneurship with the Faculty of Engineering & Applied Science at Memorial University. His research work lies at the intersection of academia, innovation and entrepreneurship; it is concerned with turning academic research outcomes into successful businesses, e.g., via translational research & development. Outside of academia, Dr. Bazan has extensive C-level management experience in both the for-profit and not-for-profit business worlds. He worked as Chief Financial Officer and Member of the Board of Directors for many years in both California and Paraguay. Dr. Bazan is also a serial entrepreneur and has started or helped start several businesses in a wide range of industries.
2009 Ph.D., Computational Science, San Diego State University & Claremont Graduate University, San Diego, CA
2003 M.Sc., Business Administration, San Diego State University, San Diego, CA
1991 M.Sc., Numerical Methods, Polytechnic University of Catalonia, Barcelona, Spain
1989 MBA, Catholic University of Asuncion & INCAE Business School, Asuncion, Paraguay
1987 B.Sc., Civil Engineering,Catholic University of Asuncion, Asuncion, Paraguay
2017 – Present Assistant Professor & Engineering Chair in Entrepreneurship, Memorial University of Newfoundland, Canada
2013 – 2017 Project Manager, Memorial University of Newfoundland, Canada
2008 – 2013 Adjunct Professor & Research Scientist, San Diego State University & Rees-Stealy Research Foundation Laboratory, San Diego, CA
2004 – Present Lead Consultant, San Diego, CA
2002 – 2006 Chief Financial Officer & Member of the Board of Directors, Pangea Foundation, San Diego, CA
1997 – 2001 Member of the Board of Directors, Texaco Paraguay DPSA, Asuncion, Paraguay
1993 – 2001 Lecturer & Researcher, Catholic University of Asuncion, Asuncion, Paraguay
1987 – 2001 Co-Founder, Chief Financial Officer & Member of the Board of Directors, Solpar DPSA/Grupo Beta SA, Asuncion, Paraguay
1987 – 2001 Lead Consultant, Carlos Bazan Consulting, Asuncion, Paraguay