Thomas Ehrenreich

Thomas Ehrenreich is a Senior Physical Scientist at RAND, with a robust background in physical sciences and engineering within defense and technology sectors. Prior experience includes serving as a Program Manager at DARPA, overseeing a $250 million portfolio in Directed Energy and Quantum Sensors, and holding various roles at the Missile Defense Agency, including Sensor Development Product Manager and Senior Scientist. Additional expertise includes significant contributions to the development of cutting-edge laser technologies while working for prominent organizations such as Leidos, Q-Peak Inc., and Nufern. Thomas Ehrenreich holds a Master's degree in Physics from Aarhus University and a PhD in Physics from Kansas State University, underpinning a strong academic foundation for extensive research and development efforts throughout a diverse career.