Edward Chan is a senior operations researcher at RAND and a professor of policy analysis at the RAND School of Public Policy. He applies techniques such as process mapping, failure mode analysis, and mathematical modeling to a variety of readiness and preparedness problems in the security arena, be that national security, homeland security, or biosecurity and public health emergency preparedness. He has led studies on military medical care including planning expeditionary care and aeromedical evacuation, increasing hospital surge capacity, and examining options for maintaining clinical currency. He has conducted vulnerability analyses on aviation security, maritime security, and personnel screening. He has developed performance measures in the areas of homeland security, public health, and hospital preparedness. Chan earned his Bachelor's degree, Master's degree, and Ph.D. in operations research from Cornell University.
Ph.D. in operations research, Cornell University
