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Scott Kemp is an Associate Professor of Nuclear Science and Engineering at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and director of the MIT Laboratory for Nuclear Security Policy. His research integrates physics, politics, and history to develop strategies for creating resilient societies. His primary focus is on weapons of mass destruction and energy security, particularly the vulnerabilities of U.S. critical infrastructure, including electricity, gas, and water systems. Kemp's current investigations also encompass the strategic implications of hypersonics and advanced conventional weaponry. He teaches energy policy courses and advises students in the MIT Energy Studies Program. Additionally, he is a member of the advisory board for MIT's International Policy Lab and serves on the President's Committee for Distinguished Fellowships. He earned his undergraduate degree in physics from the University of California, Santa Barbara, and his Ph.D. in Public International Affairs from Princeton University. Kemp is a Fellow of the American Physical Society and has received the Sloan Research Fellowship in Physics, as well as the School of Engineering's Spira Award for Excellence in Teaching.