Manoj Mahajan

Manoj Mahajan, Ph.D. serves as the Director of the Stony Brook Defense & Intelligence Innovation Fund at Stony Brook University, where responsibilities include executive-level business development outreach and philanthropic engagement focused on defense and intelligence initiatives. In addition, Manoj holds the position of Senior Research Scientist and Associate Professor, directing programs related to defense and intelligence R&D and fostering university-industry collaborations. A Guest Senior Scientist at Brookhaven National Laboratory, Manoj's expertise spans multiple departments, including Computational Science Initiative and Environmental Science. Previous experience includes roles as an R&D Scientist and Intelligence Officer at the United States Department of Defense, leading various strategic programs. Educational credentials encompass a Ph.D. in Engineering/Technology Policy from Stony Brook University, alongside a Master's degree in Technology Systems Management and additional qualifications in conflict and international security.