Rob Barrett

Rob Barrett has a diverse work experience spanning various fields and roles. Rob is currently working at Alphy as an AI Architect and Developer. In 2022, they also worked as a Physics Professor - Adjunct at Calvin University, where they taught sophomore-level Electricity and Magnetism courses.

From 2012 to 2021, Rob served as the Chief Programming and Innovation Officer at The Colossian Forum, where they developed intellectual and strategic vision, executed programming, and led forums to transform the ways Christians engage divisive topics of faith, science, and culture.

Prior to that, they worked at the University of Goettingen as a Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Early Jewish Monotheisms. From 2007 to 2009, they were a Lecturer at Westminster Theological Centre, where they developed and taught courses in Old Testament and Hebrew.

Rob also has industry experience, having worked at IBM Almaden Research Center from 1991 to 2004 as a Research Staff Member, where they conducted world-class research in various technical fields and was responsible for all aspects of the research timeline.

Rob started their career as a Physicist at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory in 1987 and worked as a Jr. System Analyst at Inter-National Research Institute from 1982 to 1984, where they contributed to the development of real-time data integration, display, and analysis systems for the US Navy.

Rob Barrett has a diverse education history. Rob started their academic journey in 1983 at Washington University in St. Louis, where they pursued a Bachelor of Science degree in Physics and Electrical Engineering. Rob completed their undergraduate studies in 1987.

Following their undergraduate degree, Rob attended Stanford University from 1987 to 1991, where they obtained a PhD in Applied Physics. This period of their education focused on the practical applications of physics.

After a significant gap, Rob returned to their studies in 2000 at Regent College. Rob completed their Master of Arts degree in Christian Studies (Old Testament) in 2001. This phase of education showcased their interest in religious studies and biblical research.

In 2004, Rob embarked on another PhD journey. This time, they attended Durham University for three years, until 2007, to pursue a PhD in Theology. Here, they delved deeper into the study of religion and theological concepts.

Overall, Rob Barrett's educational journey includes a Bachelor's degree in Physics and Electrical Engineering, two separate PhDs in Applied Physics and Theology, respectively, and a Master's degree in Christian Studies (Old Testament).