Paul Doucette is the Hydrogen Program Officer at the University of Houston. In that role, he is leading the university’s efforts to grow the hydrogen ecosystem in Texas and establish the University of Houston as a thought leader in this important energy transition space. He recently retired from Baker Hughes where he served as the Global Energy Transition Executive and General Manger for Policy, Funding, Stakeholder Engagement and Knowledge Management. In that role, he interacted with key stakeholders around the globe to help chart the strategic direction of the company, particularly regarding the energy transition and low-carbon future.