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Jonathan P. Caulkins is the H. Guyford Stever University Professor of Operations Research and Public Policy at Carnegie Mellon University's Heinz College and a member of the National Academy of Engineering. He specializes in systems analysis of problems pertaining to drugs, crime, terror, violence and prevention.
His educational background includes:
- Bachelor of Science and Master of Science in systems science from Washington University
- S.M. in electrical engineering and computer science from MIT
- Doctorate in operations research from MIT
Dr. Caulkins' research focuses on drug policy analysis, particularly cannabis legalization, optimal control, reputation management, human trafficking, and black markets. He has taught quantitative decision-making on four continents to students from 50 countries across all academic levels. His recent work examines how cannabis use has evolved from primarily recreational/weekend use to being part of daily routines for approximately 40% of current users.
His notable awards include:
- David Kershaw Award from the Association of Public Policy Analysis and Management
- Robert Wood Johnson Health Investigator Award
- INFORMS President's Award
Dr. Caulkins serves as past Co-director of RAND's Drug Policy Research Center and founding Director of RAND's Pittsburgh office, continuing to collaborate with RAND on drug policy projects. He teaches courses including Optimization, Decision and Risk Modeling, and Decision Analysis at CMU.
