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Bart Kolodziejczyk joined Boston Consulting Group in March 2022. He is a leader in the firm's work on hydrogen and clean technologies. Bart advises clients from around the world on hydrogen, batteries, clean technologies, and decarbonization—with an emphasis on decarbonization strategy, project development, and optimization; and investment in emerging technologies and revenue streams.

Over the last 15 years, Bart has worked in the solar and wind industry, as well as for hydrogen and cleantech startups. Before joining the firm, Bart served as Chief Scientist for Fortescue Metals Group Ltd., the fourth-largest iron ore producer globally. Previously, he held roles including Visiting Professor and Chief Technology Officer.

Bart has also advised the United Nations, NATO, OECD, G20, World Energy Council, World Economic Forum, SAE International, and European Commission on science, technology, innovation, and policy. Bart holds several patents and has been published in and appeared on numerous media outlets, including SBS, BBC, ABC, Forbes Magazine, Business Insider, and many more. He is an alumnus of the Global Young Academy, an active IUCN Commission Member, a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts, Fellow of the Institution of Engineering and Technology, Fellow of the Explorers Club, and a Fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry, among others. Bart is actively involved in his local community, providing volunteering, mentorship, and science-related education.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

EDUCATION


  • PhD, materials engineering, Monash University 
  • PhD, microelectronics, École des Mines de Saint-Étienne 
  • MSc, renewable energy science, University of Iceland 
  • MSc, geographic information systems and earth observation for environmental modeling and natural resource management, Lund University 
  • MSc, European studies, University of Gothenburg 
  • MSc, IT project management, Stockholm University 
  • MSc/BSc, engineering and mechanical engineering, Rzeszow University of Technology 

HONORS AND AWARDS

  • Order of Australia for service to science in the field of hydrogen energy, 2022 
  • MIT Technology Review’s Innovators Under 35  
  • Advance Award in Sustainability 

Publications and Videos

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G20 Italy 2021, International Coordination and Policy Instruments to Promote a Hydrogen Economy: A Focus on the Steel-making Industry

Hydrogen has been gaining momentum as a part of a decarbonization strategy, but technology and manufacturing lack scale and government support.
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The future of sustainability: carbon recycling through the power of the sun

US scientists are experimenting with carbon recycling technologies using solar power to efficiently recycle carbon dioxide to ethanol.
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Hydrogen power is safe and here to stay

Hydrogen is still underused as a clean energy source partly because of public perception. But it has been proven to be safer than most commonly used fuels.