Alexander Glaser

Dr. Alexander Glaser is a Professor at Princeton University, with dual appointments in the School of Public and International Affairs and the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering. He co-directs the Program on Science and Global Security and is a Fellow of the American Physical Society (2020). His work bridges technical analysis and policy, focusing on nuclear arms control, nonproliferation, and next-generation nuclear energy systems.

Research Interests:

• Nuclear arms control and verification technologies
• Fissile material monitoring and international security
• Climate change mitigation through nuclear energy innovation
• Autonomous robotic systems for radiation detection
• Virtual reality applications in disarmament

Scientific Awards:

• Fellow, American Physical Society (2020)
• 100 Leading Global Thinkers (Foreign Policy Magazine, 2014)

Key Contributions:Co-authored Unmaking the Bomb (MIT Press, 2014), developed VR documentaries like On the Morning You Wake (Sundance/SXSW 2022), and pioneered zero-knowledge protocols for warhead verification. His research spans nuclear forensics, reactor design analysis, and synthetic satellite imagery for monitoring.