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About the Halcyon Institute

       Halcyon Institute analysts are former members of the US Special Operations Community who developed their applied critical thinking skills while serving as operators, scholars, and intelligence officers. Over the past three decades, we have worked some of the most intractable, complex, and fundamental national security challenges our Nation has faced.

       Continuing to serve, we now use these  skills to provide unique perspectives that challenge conventional wisdom and  question assumptions on a wide range of topics, including: public policy,  geopolitical affairs, dual use technology, international conflict, and national security.

       Our goal throughout is to produce well researched, thought-provoking products that will help inform decision-makers, create  constructive debate, and to challenge our thinking before our adversaries do.

Meet the Team

Dr. Ken Brown

Former Naval Officer and Intelligence Professional with extensive experience in the Special Operations community. He  currently serves with the Office of the Chief Digital and  Artificial Intelligence Officer in the Department of Defense. Dr. Brown holds a Ph.D. in Government and International Relations with a specialization in International Security, a Juris Doctor, and a MA in National Security Studies.

Dr. Mark Grzegorzewski

Assistant professor of cybersecurity at Embry Riddle University in the Security Studies and International Affairs Department. He is also a non-Resident Army Cyber Institute Fellow and is affiliated with the Irregular Warfare Center and the National Intelligence University. He has worked for over 10 years in the Department of Defense, 7 of those years at U.S. Special Operations Command. He holds a Ph.D. in Political Science/Government with a specialization in International Security and a MA in Global Affairs along with a graduate certificate in Globalization Studies.  

Dr. George Philippidis

Associate Dean of Research and Director of the Sustainable Energy concentration at the University of South Florida's Patel College of Global Sustainability (PCGS). He is a Fulbright Specialist Scholar and an expert in biofuels  and bioproducts. He holds a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering and a MBA. He has authored numerous publications and 11 patents in clean technologies and has developed graduate courses in renewable energy and sustainability. 

Dr. Michael Spencer

Assistant professor and Director of Sustainability Policy at University of South Florida in the Patel College of Global Sustainability. He is also the founder and Director for the Halcyon Institute.  He holds a Ph.D. in Government and International Affairs with a specialization in International Security, MA in International Relations, MBA, Masters in International Management. He is also a former Navy SEAL.


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