Craig M. Koerner, Ph.D.

Professor Strategic and Operational Research Department

Biography

Dr. Koerner is a research professor in the Strategic and Operational Research Department within CNWS, where he is technical director of Halsey Alfa. He specializes in the study of conventional warfare between high technology powers from World War One onwards; his current research centers on the character of warfighting in the near future to 2030. He has contributed to numerous classified studies on military operations and technology. He holds a Ph.D. in economics from the University of Chicago, and was a senior economist at RCF Inc. before coming to the war college.

Contact Information

(401) 856-6048

Reveal Email

Areas of Expertise

A2/AD
Economics
Military Technology
Operational Warfare
Wargaming
Weapon Systems
WWI
WWII

Professional Highlights

2003

Professor, NWC

Co-director of a tactical/operational military operations research and war gaming group specializing in conflict in maritime scenarios between near-peer, technologically co-equal powers.

Education

Ph.D., University of Chicago, 2001, Economics

M.A., University of Chicago, 2001, Economics

A.B., UCLA, 1979, Economics

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