Mr. Andrew Buchok holds a Bachelor of Science in Wind Energy (2014) and a Master of Business Administration (STEM MBA, 2015) from Texas Tech University. Additionally, he has completed the Graduate Certificate in Wind Energy in both Technical and Managerial tracks. Mr. Buchok, is an expert in the Renewable Energy project development area. He has been with the Renewable (formerly Wind) Energy Program since 2016, and has extensive connections with the Renewable Energy project development professionals.

He teaches junior-level courses in Renewable Energy Technology, Finance, and Economics. At the senior level, he teaches Renewable Energy Project Development courses that prepare students for careers as developers, analysts, and site operators. Mr. Buchok also teaches the study abroad to Peru course typically during Spring, which is one of the global component requirements for students to graduate in the program. His visits to Peru are of great service to the rural local communities since the assignments students are involved in result in creating microgrids and systems that provide grid-intended electricity and access to water.  

Mr. Buchok is a member of the first Curriculum Development Committee in the Renewable Energy program that advises the faculty group on curriculum improvements. His research on the relationship between ocean wave heights and uncertainty in wind energy resource availability received the Best Poster Award at the 2017 American Wind Energy Association (AWEA) Wind Power Expo.