Dr. David Catarious
Analyst and Project Director
CNA

Dr. David Catarious is an Analyst and Project Director at CNA, a non-profit think tank which provides analysis and solutions for national security leaders and public sector organizations. Dr. Catarious is currently directing a group analysts and twelve senior retired flag and general officers in examining the Department of Defense’s role in achieving a more energy-secure future. He was also a co-author of the pivotal CNA report National Security and the Threat of Climate Change. Dr. Catarious recently authored a chapter of the book Ideas for America’s Future: Core Elements of a New National Security Strategy. His focus on environmental security spans the areas of climate change, national security, energy security, and homeland security.

Prior to joining CNA, Dr. Catarious worked on energy and environmental policy issues for Rep. Ed Markey as a Congressional Science Fellow for the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS). While on the Hill, Dr. Catarious focused specifically on the issues of climate change, energy independence, biofuels, renewable energy, and the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge.

Dr. Catarious holds a doctorate in biomedical engineering from Duke University as well as masters and bachelors degrees in mathematics from Virginia Tech. He is also a Fellow and Principal of the Truman National Security Project.

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