Brian Castner

Brian Castner serves as the Head of Crisis Research at Amnesty International, overseeing research on conflict and crisis management while also fulfilling the role of Deputy Program Director for the Crisis Response Program. Castner has extensive experience as a military ordnance and operations expert, investigating war crimes and human rights abuses globally. As an accomplished author, works include memoirs and historical narratives published by major houses like Doubleday and Arcade. Prior writings have appeared in prestigious outlets such as the New York Times, Washington Post, and The Atlantic. Castner's expertise in explosive ordnance disposal was honed during service as an officer in the United States Air Force and further developed through roles as a consultant and curriculum developer. Academic credentials include a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from Marquette University and a Master of Science in Fire and Emergency Management from Oklahoma State University.