James Fan

James Fan is a Management Scientist at RAND Corporation and Professor of Policy Analysis at the RAND School of Public Policy. His expertise spans defense economics, military procurement, and personnel management. He holds a Ph.D. in Supply Chain and Information Systems from Pennsylvania State University, with prior roles including Assistant Professor at the Naval Postgraduate School and Postdoctoral Research Fellow at Johns Hopkins University's Carey Business School.

Research focuses on optimizing military operations through economic analysis and game theory applications. Recent work addresses combat support readiness in agile combat employment and systemic challenges in DoD software/IT systems. His methods include policy workshops, simulation modeling, and expert interviews.

Publications emphasize practical military applications of policy analysis. No scientific awards noted, though contributions to defense strategy are significant. Advises on military manpower and acquisition policies without listed formal students or grants.