The Georgia Tech Research Institute External Advisory Council advises the organization on strategies and programs which will help GTRI meet challenges and attain goals. The Council is composed of proven national and local leaders in industry, research and academia.

External Advisory Council

Joseph Bankoff
Professor of the Practice and Former Chair, Georgia Tech
Joe Bankoff
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Raheem Beyah
Dean, College of Engineering, Georgia Tech
Raheem Beyah
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Rafael Bras
Professor, School of Civil and Environmental Engineering
Rafael Bras
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Phil Breedlove
Former Commander, EUCOM & Supreme Allied Commander Europe
Gen. (RET) Phil Breedlove
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Shan Cooper
Chair of the GTRI External Advisory Council
Shan Cooper
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Scott Fouse
Former Vice President Advanced Technology Center Lockheed Martin
Scott Fouse
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Deborah Frincke
Associate Laboratories Director for National Security Programs
Deborah Frincke
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Deborah Gracio
Associate Laboratory Director, PNNL
Deborah Gracio
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Will Roper
Founder and CEO, Istari Digital
Will Roper
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Honorable Paul Schneider
Former Deputy Secretary, Department of Homeland Security
Honorable Paul Schneider
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Honorable John Young
Former Undersecretary Defense Acquisition Technology & Logistics
Honorable John Young
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