Dr. Alex Glaser

Biography

Alex Glaser is a professor at Princeton University, where he holds positions in the School of Public and International Affairs and the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering. His research primarily focuses on innovative approaches to nuclear verification, the end of fissile material production, and the challenges associated with nuclear disarmament. He has been pivotal in co-directing the Program on Science and Global Security since 2016. Glaser's work includes experimental and conceptual research on nuclear verification, addressing technical policy analysis in arms control and nonproliferation. He is recognized for his contributions to the field, being elected as a Fellow of the American Physical Society in 2020 and receiving prestigious awards for his work on nuclear arms control. His publications explore aspects of nuclear disarmament, such as societal verification and nuclear warhead measurements. Glaser is also involved in educational efforts, teaching courses that merge technology with policy in the context of nuclear security and sustainability. He has collaborated with various international organizations, contributing to discussions on global nuclear security challenges. As a researcher, he emphasizes reducing risks associated with nuclear materials and fostering international cooperation in disarmament efforts.

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