Jacques Chirazi

Jacques Chirazi is a certified biomimicry professional and founder of Biomimicry Switzerland and Biomimicry San Diego. He has managed the California City of San Diego’s Clean Technology Program since 2007. His focus is to create economic growth while fostering sustainability. One emerging initiative is to bridge clean technology with biomimicry. With a passion for learning about the natural world and understanding how nature could transform the corporate environment, his long-term vision is to create new business models and financial instruments to accelerate the commercialization of biomimetic solutions. He currently teaches sustainability and clean technology to business students at the University of California, San Diego Extension. He is a LEED Green Associate, Certified Energy Manager and Renewable Energy Professional.