Carol R Kuntz

Carol R Kuntz serves as an Adjunct Professor in the Science, Technology and International Affairs (STIA) program at Georgetown University, teaching courses on artificial intelligence policy implications. She concurrently holds an adjunct fellowship at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) in the Strategic Technologies Program. With over 30 years of U.S. Department of Defense experience, she specializes in adapting national security frameworks to technological disruptions.

Her academic credentials include:

• Ph.D. in Political Science from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology
• MPA from Princeton University
• B.A. with Honors from Cornell University

Dr. Kuntz's research bridges defense strategy and emerging technologies, focusing on AI governance in military contexts and biotechnological threats. Her work analyzes autonomous weapons ethics, genome editing risks, and WMD defense systems through interdisciplinary lenses spanning computer science, political theory, and public health policy.

Recent publications examine AI integration in warfare and genome manipulation governance, revealing consistent themes of proactive policy design for technological existential risks. These studies highlight her strategic approach to anticipating security vulnerabilities before crises emerge.

Her accolades include:

• Secretary of Defense Medal for Meritorious Civilian Service (awarded twice)

Dr. Kuntz's government leadership encompassed directing Project Bioshield and the Domestic Nuclear Detection Office, demonstrating extensive grant management and interagency coordination expertise. Her academic mentorship leverages decades of high-stakes policy implementation experience.

At CSIS, she contributes to strategic technology assessments while maintaining active academic roles. Her career trajectory—from Cold War defense planning to AI policy—exemplifies continuous adaptation to evolving security paradigms through institutional collaboration.