Cesar Bandera
Associate Professor · Entrepreneurship Education
New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT)About
Cesar Bandera is an Associate Professor of Entrepreneurship at the Martin Tuchman School of Management, New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT). Holding the Leir Endowed Chair for Entrepreneurship and NJIT Master Teacher title, he combines academic expertise with real-world experience as a serial entrepreneur and founding partner of an m-health company serving organizations like the CDC, NIH, and EPA. His roles extend to being a National NSF I-Corps Instructor, Associate Editor for IEEE and IJMN journals, and leadership involvement in AACSB and USASBE committees.
- Education:
- Ph.D. in Systems Engineering, University at Buffalo (1990)
- M.S. in Computer Engineering, University at Buffalo (1985)
- Certification, Harvard Business School Executive Development (1996)
Bandera's research focuses on entrepreneurship pedagogy, technology-driven business incubation, and mobile healthcare. His work bridges AI, knowledge management, and societal impact, emphasizing digital entrepreneurship and cultural dimensions in business education. Recent research explores hybrid employment models, startup pivoting strategies, and AI in entrepreneurial ecosystems.
His publications highlight trends in entrepreneurial motivation analysis, social capital's role in venture survival, and mobile technology applications for public health. Awards include the NASA Space Act, NIH recognition, multiple patents, and grants totaling over $8.5MM from NSF, CDC, and NJCOM. He mentors Ph.D. students in Business Data Science and contributes to global entrepreneurship education frameworks.
- Key Scientific Awards:
- NASA Space Act Award (1999)
- NIH Seed Fund Success Story (2021)
- Leir Research Prizes (2017, 2016)
- NSF ART Grant ($6MM, 2023)
- Kauffman Foundation Researcher Award (2014)
Bandera has secured significant grants, including SBIR awards from CDC and NIEHS, and serves on editorial boards and accreditation panels. His interdisciplinary work spans AI-driven entrepreneurship, m-health systems, and educational innovation, reflecting collaborations with institutions like Seton Hall University and leadership in translational engineering.
