Seth Michael Barna
Seth Barna holds a Ph.D. in Environmental and Energy Engineering Management from GW. He received his master’s degree in Environmental Science and Policy from Columbia University in NYC and has bachelor's degrees in Biology and Environmental Sciences from the University of Virginia.
Director, Chemical Products and Technology
American Chemistry Council, Washington, DC (June 2011 - November 2013)
- Managed 10 environmental research and advocacy groups, including; bio-based chemistry, lithium materials, and metal catalysts
- Coordinated research on hydraulic fracing, hydrogen fuel, and oxygen combustion
Program Manager
Ozone Transport Commission, Washington, DC (January 2006 - June 2010)
- Developed for air-quality policy for the Northeast States
- Managed Stationary & Area Source, Mobile Source, and Modeling Committees
Biological Laboratory Technician
University of Georgia, Athens, GA (November 2002 - October 2003)
- Applied the tools of molecular biology and biotechnology to develop and use animal models in environmental and biomedical research
- Designed and performed novel genetic and toxicological experiments for observing DNA damage
Quality Control Technician
Shenandoah's Pride Dairy, Springfield, VA (June 2002 - November 2002)
- Performed testing according to Standard Methods for Dairy Laboratory Examination
- Complied with Association of Official Analytical Chemists (AOAC) specifications
Barna, Seth Michael. Toward the Development of a Solar Prosumer Culture: Testing the Effectiveness of Simulation Models. Diss. The George Washington University, 2022.
Barna, Seth M., Jonathan P. Deason, and Ekundayo Shittu. "Solar energy prosumer decision-making: Developing a simulation framework for enabling cognitive learning in energy management." IIE Annual Conference. Proceedings. Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers (IISE), 2020.
George Washington University
School of Engineering and Applied Science, Environmental and Energy Management, Engineering Management (Ph.D.) Washington, DC (August 2016 - May 2022)
- Published innovative research on distributed renewable energy with a financial model showing 22% ROI
- Completed a doctoral dissertation on a solar simulation showing 30% improvement in solar energy mindset
- Developed a patent-pending simulation model integrating solar, storage, and energy sales
- Assisted in the establishment of an Energy Resilience Certificate with seven courses for finance professionals
- Earned several merit-fellowship awards in Engineering Management and Systems Engineering
- Mentored graduate students as the teaching assistant for the engineering master's degree capstone course
Columbia University
School of International and Public Affairs, Environmental Science and Policy, Master of Public Administration (M.P.A.), New York City, NY (May 2004 - July 2005)
- Research focused on the Climate Stewardship Act proposals 2003-2005
- Capstone Project provided technical research for the New York City Hybrid Taxi Program with NRDC
University of Virginia
School of Arts and Science, Bachelor's Degrees in Biology & Environmental Sciences, Charlottesville, VA (August 1998 - June 2002)
- Concentrations in Organismal Biology and Field Ecology