Steve S. Sin, Ph.D.

Steve Sin
Associate Research Scientist & Director, Unconventional Weapons & Technology Division
Adjunct Professorial Lecturer, School of International Service, American University
Adjunct Instructor for Forensic Sciences, Oklahoma State University
Chief Academic Officer, Platinum East
University of Maryland
Investigator
Staff
Phone
(301) 405-6656
Biography:

Dr. Steve S. Sin an associate research scientist and director of the Unconventional Weapons and Technology Division (UWT) of START at the University of Maryland. He develops, leads, and manages large interdisciplinary research projects spanning across a broad range of national and homeland security challenges. His research projects have been sponsored by offices and agencies such as the OUSD (I&S), DARPA, DTRA, NSA, DOD Basic Research Office, DHS CWMD Office, and TSA. His research areas include adversary decision modeling; operations in the information environment; insider risk management and Mitigation; irregular warfare; countering weapons of mass destruction; and Northeast Asia regional security.

Prior to joining START, Dr. Sin served as the Senior Research Associate and Section Chief at the National Center for Security & Preparedness (NCSP) at University at Albany (SUNY), a strategic partner with the New York State Division of Homeland Security & Emergency Services (DHSES). His professional experience also includes a career as a U.S. Army Officer. He holds a Ph.D. in political science from the University at Albany (SUNY) and is fluent in Korean, Japanese, and Mandarin Chinese.

Background

Education:
  • Rockefeller College of Public Affairs & Policy, University at Albany, State University of New York, Ph.D., Political Science, December 2017
  • Defense Language Institute, Diploma with Honors, May 2005
  • The University of Texas at Austin, Bachelor of Arts, Government, May 1995
Honors:
  • President’s Award for Leadership in Academic Leadership, University at Albany (SUNY) 2014
  • University Award for Excellence in Teaching by a Graduate Instructor, University at Albany (SUNY) 2013
  • Outstanding Graduate Student Service Award, Rockefeller College of Public Affairs & Policy, University at Albany (SUNY) 2013
  • Outstanding Teaching Assistant Award, Rockefeller College of Public Affairs & Policy, University at Albany (SUNY) 2012
  • Provost Award, Defense Language Institute, Monterey, CA 2005
Professional Experience:
  • Director, Unconventional Weapons & Technology Division, START, University of Maryland, 2018 – Present
  • Adjunct Professorial Lecturer, School of International Service, American University, 2019 – Present
  • Lecturer, Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice, University of Maryland, 2016 – Present
  • Adjunct Professor, College of Emergency Preparedness, Homeland Security and Cybersecurity, University at Albany (SUNY), 2017 – 2020
  • Adjunct Professor, Colin Powell School for Civic and Global Leadership, The City College of New York, 2015
  • Senior Researcher, START, University of Maryland, 2014 – 2018
  • Adjunct Professor, Rockefeller College of Public Affairs & Policy, University at Albany (SUNY), 2013 – 2016
  • Senior Research Associate, NCSP, 2013 – 2014
  • Subject Matter Expert Instructor, National Center for Security & Preparedness (NCSP), University at Albany (SUNY), 2011 – 2020
  • Research Associate, NCSP, 2011 – 2013
  • Commissioned Officer, U.S. Army, 1995 – 2010

Researcher on START Projects

Selected Publications

Another Tool in the Arsenal (Research Brief)

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