Homeland Security and Faculty Expertise: University of Maryland

Homeland Security and the University Of Maryland

Dr. Gregory B. Baecher

Gregory B. Baecher

Glenn L. Martin Institute Professor of Engineering
Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering
University of Maryland, College Park

Ph.D. 1972, Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Expertise: Infrastructure protection, particularly concerning waterways.

Credentials

Dr. Baecher has served on various National Research Council committees including: water security planning for the Environmental Protection Agency; committee on science and technology for countering terrorism, and the water science and technology board. He is a member of the National Academy of Engineering

Phone: 301-405-1972
Address: Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering
University of Maryland
College Park MD 20742
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Faculty

Listed by Area of Expertise
Listed Alphabetically

Faculty Expertise Areas

Critical Infrastructure Protection

Biological and Chemical Countermeasures

Emergency Preparedness & Response

Domestic and Foreign Policy

Borders and Transportation

Standards and State / Local Government

Nuclear and Radiological Countermeasures

Linguistics and Languages

High Explosives Countermeasures

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The University of Maryland ranks among the top 20 public research universities in the nation and is the closest in proximity to the nation's capital. Maryland is uniquely positioned to address issues of homeland security with its highly ranked programs in public affairs, science and technology and its strong ties to nearby federal agencies and research laboratories. Our distinguished faculty includes members who have served as senior government officials and public policy experts, as well as leading experts in arms control and nuclear and biological weapons.