Summary
Nadav Cohen is a seasoned science and technology leader with over 30 years of professional and managerial experience across government, industry, and academia, currently on a professional sabbatical while advising on strategic tech diligence. He leads the Science and Technology Unit at Israel’s Directorate of Defense Research & Development and has steered electromagnetics, photonics, and quantum technology programs for more than a decade. As Acting Head of the Israel National Quantum Initiative and a former adjunct professor, he blends deep technical expertise (PhD in Electrical Engineering) with policy and program-level impact. His work sits at the intersection of emerging technologies and national security strategy, demonstrated by a visiting senior fellowship researching those exact linkages. Known for translating advanced research into operational capability, he brings a rare mix of hands-on R&D credibility and high-level strategic judgment. Based in Tel Aviv, he balances public-sector stewardship with ongoing engagement in defense-focused innovation and advisory roles.
9 years of coding experience
2 years of employment as a software developer
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD Electrical Engineering, Doctor of Philosophy - PhD Electrical Engineering at Tel Aviv University