Jon Peha

Jon Peha is a full professor at Carnegie Mellon University's College of Engineering, holding dual appointments in the Departments of Engineering and Public Policy and Electrical and Computer Engineering. He has held significant roles in government, including Chief Technologist at the FCC and Assistant Director at the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy. His research focuses on the intersection of technical and policy aspects of information networks, with emphasis on spectrum management, cybersecurity, vehicular networks, and public safety communications. Peha has advised policymakers on critical issues like network neutrality, broadband access, and emergency response systems. He earned his Ph.D. from Stanford University and B.S. from Brown University, and holds prestigious fellowships from IEEE and AAAS. His work has influenced national and international policies, including contributions to the FCC's National Broadband Plan. Current projects include enhancing wireless service through spectrum sharing and improving communications resilience during disasters.

Education: Ph.D. (Electrical Engineering, Stanford), B.S. (Electrical Engineering & Computer Science, Brown).

Key affiliations include CyLab Security and Privacy Institute, Information Networking Institute, and Center for Wireless & Broadband Networking. Awards include the FCC Excellence in Engineering Award and Brown Engineering Medal. His publications span technical advancements and policy analyses, addressing challenges from vehicular networks to digital rights management.