Walter Copan

Dr. Walter G. Copan is the Vice President for Research and Technology Transfer at the Colorado School of Mines and co-founder of the Renewing American Innovation Project at the Center for Strategic and International Studies. With extensive leadership experience, they previously served as Under Secretary of Commerce and Director of the National Institute of Standards and Technology. Dr. Copan has held executive roles in various organizations, focusing on innovation, technology transfer, and commercialization across diverse sectors. Currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Physical Chemistry at Case Western Reserve University, they are recognized for their expertise in intellectual property and strategic business development.