Carol R. Kuntz

Carol R. Kuntz is a Professorial Lecturer (Part-time) at Georgetown University and George Washington University, specializing in the policy implications of artificial intelligence and strategic technologies. She concurrently serves as an Adjunct Fellow (Non-Resident) in the Strategic Technologies Program at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS). With over 30 years of service in the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD), Dr. Kuntz held pivotal roles including Homeland Security Adviser to the Vice President of the United States post-9/11, leading initiatives like the Domestic Nuclear Detection Office and Project Bioshield. Her career included strategic planning during the post-Cold War era and integrating biotechnologies into DOD’s biodefense programs.

Education: PhD in Political Science (MIT), MPA (Princeton University), BA (Cornell University).

Her research focuses on AI ethics in warfare, biodefense strategies, and national security policy. Recent publications explore responsible defense AI leadership and genomic technology governance. Dr. Kuntz has been honored twice with the Secretary of Defense Medal for Meritorious Civilian Service.

Key contributions include shaping chemical/biological/nuclear defense policies and adapting military strategies to technological shifts. Her work bridges academia, government, and think tanks to address 21st-century security challenges.