Colby Peyton Steiner

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Associate Physical Scientist
Santa Monica Office

Education

Ph.D. in physical chemistry, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; B.S. in chemistry, University of California, Berkeley

Overview

Colby Steiner is a physical scientist at RAND with a background in laser, quantum, and solid-state physics. At RAND, his work has focused on issues regarding command and control, communications, electronic warfare, directed energy, space systems and acquisition, cybersecurity, and logistics for the Air Force.

Steiner received a Ph.D. in physical chemistry from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and a B.S. in chemistry from the University of California, Berkeley. He previously worked at the Lawrence Berkeley National Lab and the Air Force Research Lab.

Research Focus

Honors & Awards

  • Spotlight Award, August 2018, RAND

Publications