Summary
Michael Chae is a strategic leader with 13 years of experience building partnerships and commercializing circular and clean technologies, now serving as Director of Enterprise Partnerships at the University of Alberta. He combines a PhD in Molecular Genetics with hands-on program management and business development experience across academia, standards bodies, and industry—helping translate applied research into revenue-generating products and collaborations. Michael has led cross-disciplinary teams and stakeholder relations at institutions like NAIT and the Biomass Energy Network, and sits on the Hydrogen Alberta board, signaling deep sector credibility in hydrogen and bio-based solutions. Known for a performance-driven, organized approach, he leverages scientific rigor and sales-savvy to bridge research, regulation, and market adoption—often surfacing commercial opportunities that others overlook.
13 years of coding experience
10 years of employment as a software developer
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Molecular Genetics, Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Molecular Genetics at University of Alberta