Arianne Collopy

Arianne Collopy is a Senior Technical Analyst and Professor of Policy Analysis at the RAND School of Public Policy. Her work bridges complex systems analysis, military acquisition, and aerospace technology to address defense and homeland security challenges.

• Education: PhD in Design Science (University of Michigan), M.S. in Aerospace Engineering (University of Maryland), M.S. in Operations Research (University of Alabama in Huntsville), B.S. in Chemistry (California Institute of Technology)

Collopy specializes in mixed-methods approaches, integrating design science, systems engineering, and aerospace engineering principles to analyze socio-technical systems and organizational complexity. Her recent work focuses on the U.S. Space Force, emphasizing modeling/simulation, capability requirements, and science & technology processes.

Current research trends include enhancing defense technology through lifecycle management, AI workforce development, and resilient space system design. Collopy’s methodologies prioritize interdisciplinary collaboration and optimization frameworks.

Affiliations: RAND Corporation, RAND School of Public Policy.