Jeffrey M. Alexander has over 30 years of experience in policy, strategy, and research on national and regional efforts to advance science, technology, and innovation. His professional experience includes positions at SRI International (the former Stanford Research Institute) and the Research Triangle Institute (RTI International). His research and analysis in measuring and evaluating R&D and innovation programs have been funded by the National Science Foundation, the National Institutes of Health, the Department of Energy, the Department of Commerce, the Department of Defense, and NASA, among other agencies. He has also conducted projects for state and regional governments, companies, and philanthropic foundations, and national governments in Asia, Europe, and the Middle East.
Alexander received his doctorate in Management and Technology from The George Washington University School of Business. He holds a bachelor’s degree in International Relations from Stanford University, where he also received honors in Science, Technology, and Society. He has given lectures and taught courses in technology transfer and commercialization, and new venture financing.