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Andrew Lauland is a Senior International/Defense Researcher and Professor of Policy Analysis at the RAND School of Public Policy. He holds dual roles as an academic and researcher, focusing on homeland security, emergency management, and climate change impacts on critical infrastructure. His expertise includes crisis leadership, public safety technology, law enforcement strategies, and disaster response, with a strong emphasis on data-driven performance management systems.
Education: Graduate of Georgetown University and Harvard University's Kennedy School of Government.
Research Interests: Climate change risks to National Critical Functions, pandemic preparedness, critical infrastructure resilience, cyber incident response, and law enforcement innovation. His work bridges policy analysis with practical applications, such as designing FEMA's Vanguard Executive Crisis Leaders Program and improving emergency management frameworks.
Notable Contributions:
- Developed Maryland's "Homeland Security Stat" performance management system.
- Led assessments of climate change threats to critical infrastructure through RAND's Homeland Security Research Division.
- Authored strategies for disaster recovery in U.S. Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico post-hurricanes.
- Advocated for technology integration in law enforcement (e.g., wearable tech, broadband communication).
Grants and Advising: His research has been applied to federal and state policies, including improving emergency management systems and mitigating risks from technological and climatic threats. He has advised on public safety strategies during crises such as Hurricane Katrina and the 2020 pandemic.
Labs/Teams: Active in the RAND Homeland Security Research Division and collaborates with federal agencies like FEMA and the Department of Homeland Security.
