Jared Mondschein

Jared Mondschein is a Professor of Policy Analysis at the RAND School of Public Policy and a Physical Scientist at RAND Corporation. His work focuses on emerging technologies' intersection with foreign policy, artificial intelligence governance, supply chain resilience, and strategic technology competition. He holds a Ph.D. in Chemistry from Penn State University and a B.S. in Chemistry from Union College.

Previously, he served at the U.S. State Department's Office of the Special Envoy for Critical and Emerging Technology, leading initiatives on AI infrastructure and advanced materials policy. His research emphasizes deepfake detection challenges, semiconductor supply chain vulnerabilities, and China's defense industrial base analysis.

Key publications highlight systemic vulnerabilities in defense technology ecosystems, AI-generated disinformation countermeasures, and smart city implementation challenges. His commentary appears in major media outlets including the New York Times and Los Angeles Times.

Mondschein's interdisciplinary approach bridges scientific expertise with policy analysis, addressing national security implications of technological advancements. He actively contributes to shaping U.S. strategies for managing risks in globalized technology sectors.