Alan J Cohen has a diverse work experience in various organizations. Alan J'smost recent role is as a Program Director at the National Science Foundation (NSF), where they are part of the new Technology-Innovation-Partnerships Division, focusing on the Innovation Engines program. Prior to joining NSF, they were the Director of the Office of Innovation Management at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, where they built partnerships between academia and industry. Alan J also served as the Director of Business Development & Partnerships at PETROLERN LLC, where they focused on geothermal energy, downhole tools, AI-powered digital marketplaces, and carbon storage. Additionally, Alan has held positions at Belmont Technology, the Department of Energy, the Office of Fossil Energy, Lumina Technologies, Headwave Inc, and Ecopetrol America Inc. In these roles, they have been involved in business development, strategic partnerships, scientific advisory, and consulting.
Alan J Cohen has a PhD in Chemical Physics from Harvard University. Additionally, they have earned an M.A. in Physics from Harvard University and a BSc in Chemistry from McGill University. No specific start or end years are provided for these degrees.
Current role
Director, Business Development & Partnerships at Affle
Director - Business Development & Partnerships at Backgrounds Online
Director Business Development & Partnerships at SteadySense
Director, Business Development & Partnerships at Tier IV
Director- Business Development & Partnerships at Coffee 'N Clothes