Dr. Carl Rhodes
DIRECTOR – ROBUST POLICY
Dr. Carl Rhodes has 25 years of experience delivering policy analysis and actionable recommendations for senior government and military leaders in both Australia and the United States. Carl has worked as a researcher, leader, and manager of policy analysis efforts and worked on a range of topics involving defence technology, defence acquisition, military and national security strategy, and military personnel issues.
Carl worked at RAND Corporation from 1997-2021 and held several management positions during his tenure. He became director of RAND Australia in 2018. In that role, he delivered high-quality analysis for senior leaders and substantially grew the capabilities of the Canberra office. Carl received his Ph.D. in chemical engineering from Caltech, where his thesis examined the modeling of nonlinear systems for process control.
Carl is a co-author of Veteran Industry Partnership’s contribution to a Defence Strategic Review 2022 submission.
Experience
RAND Australia
As the Director of RAND Australia, Carl identified policy research opportunities for Australian clients at the commonwealth and state levels, delivered and disseminated high-quality research and analysis on Australian policy issues, and lead the RAND Australia office in Canberra.
RAND Corporation
Carl managed a program that recommends modernization and operational priorities for achieving an effective, flexible, and affordable United State Air Force for the 21st century.
 
Apr 2003 – Oct 2005
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