Research Associate
[email protected]
Monterey, CA
831.647.3559
Areas of Research
- Nuclear nonproliferation issues in Eastern Europe and Eurasia
- Securing nuclear and radioactive material
- Open-source analysis and new tools
- North Korean, Soviet, and Russian missile technology
Education
Michael earned his BA in History at the University of Evansville. He went on to earn his MA in Nonproliferation and Terrorism Studies from the Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey in 2015.
CNS Work
- Forecasting Russian Military Innovation: The Role of Soviet “Zombie Weapons”
This seminar video outlines the methodology behind this forecasting project and describe its major results to date. - Putin’s War with Ukraine: Voices of CNS Experts on the Russian Invasion
A compendium of CNS expert analysis and commentary on the nuclear ramifications of the war, as well as educational materials for expert and general audience. - The day Middlebury graduate students detected the start of the Russia-Ukraine war
From that moment forward, all other CNS OSINT work in the office screeched to a halt. This night was the first time my work was in response to a real time crisis. - Russia’s novel strategic weapons: staying ahead of the Americans?
Examining public data, declassified intelligence, and commercial satellite imagery, the authors identify drivers behind Russia’s pursuit of weapons systems. - Putin’s Novel Delivery Systems
WEBINAR: Analyzing Russian military innovation. - 34 Years after the Chernobyl Disaster
WEBINAR: Examining the challenges and prospects for the exclusion zone. - Assessing Fire Damage in the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone
Satellite imagery analysis and assessment of the intense blazes in the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone. - CNS Publishes New Tools Education Courses Online
Topics include satellite imagery analysis, geographic information systems, virtual reality 3D simulation, and more. - Technical and Political Insights into North Korea
Warring words, nuclear tests, and increased missile capabilities: CNS experts on the developments and implications. - Tracking Radioactive Sources in Moldova through Social Media
In collaboration with NARNRA, CNS researchers use social media and network analysis to locate radiological sources in Moldova.
