Soren Ashmall

Dr. Soren Ashmall serves as an Adjunct Professor at Capitol Technology University, teaching Business, Math, English, and Social Sciences. Retired U.S. Marine Corps Lieutenant Colonel with 21 years of service, he held senior roles including Vice Chairman at Marine Corps Headquarters, directing intelligence operations and managing multimillion-dollar budgets. Active in higher education governance, he chairs the Faculty Advisory Council for the Maryland Higher Education Commission. His career spans academia, military leadership, corporate business development, and real estate.

Education:

• Ph.D., Capitol Technology University, 2020
• M.A., University of Southern California, 1985
• B.A., University of California Los Angeles, 1983 (Magna Cum Laude, Phi Beta Kappa)

Research Interests: Focuses on the intersection of military strategy, critical infrastructure security, and educational technology integration. Explores unmanned systems in maritime environments, veteran student support systems, and historical military operations analysis. Active in accreditation standards development for business curricula.

Publications & Recognition: Authored studies on Gulf War military operations and UUV technology challenges. Recognized for academic excellence with Valedictorian honors and multiple military commendations including the Meritorious Service Medal.

Leadership & Service: Spearheads accreditation initiatives as Academic Liaison to Middle States Commission. Leads national workgroups on applied baccalaureate programs and technology integration in education. Maintains affiliations with organizations including AAUP, NACE, and AFCEA.

Professional Diversity: Holds real estate licensure, NCAA basketball coaching certification, and extensive certifications in military intelligence operations, cybersecurity, and project management.