Aaron Corsi Instructional Assistant Professor
- Beverage Management and Hospitality Operations
- Brewing Science and Fermentation Technology
- Viticulture, Enology, and Wine Quality
- Distillation Science and Spirits
- Beverage Quality Assurance and Analytical Testing
- Beverage Entrepreneurship and Product Development
- Emerging Beverage Markets and Industry Trends
Dr. Aaron Corsi brings more than three decades of hospitality industry experience to the Conrad N. Hilton College of Global Hospitality Leadership at the University of Houston, where he has served on the faculty since 2011. His professional background spans hospitality management, beverage production, executive leadership, and entrepreneurship.
With brewing experience dating back to 2002, Dr. Corsi is the founder of 8th Wonder Brewery and 8th Wonder Distillery in Houston, Texas, where he served as brewmaster, distiller, and production operations manager. He oversaw all aspects of manufacturing, including product development, ingredient procurement, equipment maintenance, and production management.
His professional background also includes serving as Chief Operating Officer of a multistate hemp company with an extensive e-commerce presence and retail distribution across multiple states, overseeing manufacturing, supply chain operations, and product development.
Dr. Corsi is also the founder of Texas Quality Lab, which provides analytical testing and quality assurance services to the beverage industry, supporting product quality, consistency, and regulatory compliance.
Earlier in his career, he held restaurant management and operational leadership positions in the United States and Europe, developing extensive experience in hospitality operations and international business practices.
Dr. Corsi earned his Ph.D. from Texas A&M University, where his research focused on grape chemistry and wine quality. His academic interests bridge beverage science, hospitality management, and entrepreneurship, with particular emphasis on fermentation, beverage production, quality assurance, and emerging industry trends.
At Hilton College, he teaches undergraduate and graduate courses in beverage management, beer appreciation, purchasing, leadership, and entrepreneurship. His teaching emphasizes experiential learning, industry applications, and connecting scientific principles with business operations. He also serves as faculty advisor to the University鈥檚 Brewing Club, supporting student engagement in brewing science and the beverage industry.