Benjamin Zalisko

Benjamin Zalisko is a highly experienced professional in export control and nonproliferation, currently serving as a Senior Export Control Analyst with AMERICAN SYSTEMS on the OUSD R&E Economic Security Team since October 2023. Previously, Zalisko held the position of Senior Technical Advisor at CRDF Global, where advisory roles included program design and international nuclear technology summits. Notable earlier roles include Director of Technology and Alliance Management at Solugen, Senior Program Analyst at the U.S. Department of State, and an AAAS Science & Technology Policy Fellow at the Department of Defense. Zalisko's extensive academic background includes a PhD and MS in Chemistry from the University of Chicago, complemented by significant research experience at various prestigious institutions.