Introduction
Dr Ana Alecsandru is a Research Fellow and coordinator of the UK Project on Nuclear Issues (PONI) at RUSI. Her research interests include nuclear weapons policy, in particular nuclear arms control and the impact of emerging technologies on arms control. She is also a founding member of the Emerging Voices Network. The purpose of the Emerging Voices Network is to form a consultative, solutions-focused body of young experts on nuclear issues which will develop recommendations to improve nuclear weapons policy making.
Prior to RUSI, she worked in nuclear policy and research in the International Security Programme at Chatham House and the University of Birmingham.
Dr Alecsandru holds an MA in Security Studies and an MA in Research Methods from the University of Birmingham. She completed her BSc (hons) in International Relations at the University of Bath. For her PhD research, she was awarded a studentship by the UK Economic and Social Research Council.
Expert
Dr Ana Alecsandru is a Research Fellow and coordinator of the UK Project on Nuclear Issues (PONI) at RUSI. Her research interests include nuclear weapons policy, in particular nuclear arms control and the impact of emerging technologies on arms control. She is also a founding member of the Emerging Voices Network. The purpose of the Emerging Voices Network is to form a consultative, solutions-focused body of young experts on nuclear issues which will develop recommendations to improve nuclear weapons policy making.
Prior to RUSI, she worked in nuclear policy and research in the International Security Programme at Chatham House and the University of Birmingham.
Dr Alecsandru holds an MA in Security Studies and an MA in Research Methods from the University of Birmingham. She completed her BSc (hons) in International Relations at the University of Bath. For her PhD research, she was awarded a studentship by the UK Economic and Social Research Council.
Fields of expertise: Strategic planning, Youth