Edward W. Chan

Edward W. Chan is a Senior Operations Researcher and Professor of Policy Analysis at the RAND Corporation and RAND School of Public Policy. His work focuses on applying process mapping, failure mode analysis, and mathematical modeling to security and preparedness challenges across national security, homeland security, and public health emergency domains.

• Doctorate in Operations Research from Cornell University
• Expertise in Military Health Care, Homeland Security, Climate Change Risk
• Specializes in Decision Support Tools and Framework Development

Research interests include:

• Military Medical Systems and Aeromedical Evacuation
• Critical Infrastructure Protection
• Climate Adaptation for National Functions
• Emergency Response Optimization
• Operational Logistics

Recent work spans climate change impact on infrastructure (2023-2025), military recruitment strategies (2024), and post-disaster recovery systems (2020). He has developed frameworks for cybersecurity risk prioritization and climate adaptation strategies.

Key educational background:

• Bachelor's, Master's, and Ph.D. in Operations Research from Cornell University