Timothy P. Sorensen

LTC Timothy P. Sorensen serves as Professor of Military Science at Rutgers University, where he develops future military leaders through the Army ROTC program. His career spans 20+ years in the U.S. Army with combat deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan, specializing in armored warfare, intelligence operations, and air defense strategy.

Education:

• Lehigh University: BS in Business and Economics, Minor in International Relations
• Kansas State University: MS in Adult Education

Research Focus: Sorensen's expertise centers on military tactics, intelligence analysis methodologies, armored unit operations, air defense systems optimization, and adult learning frameworks for military training. His work integrates combat experience with academic pedagogy.

Professional Recognition:

• Bronze Star Medal (2 awards)
• Meritorious Service Medal (5 awards)
• Combat Action Badge
• German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge (Gold)
• Knowlton Award (Military Intelligence excellence)
• St. Barbara Award (Field Artillery/ADA achievement)

Leadership Experience: Commanded units across global operations including Tank Platoon Leader (Iraq), Company Commander (305th MI Battalion), Senior Intelligence Advisor (Afghanistan), and Assistant Chief of Staff for Air & Missile Defense (Europe).