David Dausch

David Dausch, PhD, Vice President of Engineering & Advanced Technology at RTI International, leads a multi-disciplinary team of more than 120 scientists and engineers who perform research in energy, environmental, and biomedical solutions for public and private sector clients. The team develops novel technologies and provides laboratory and engineering technical services that advance innovative energy solutions, improve human health, support military service members, mitigate environmental risk, and create a more sustainable future. Dr. Dausch has over 30 years of experience in R&D and technology commercialization. He led technology transfer and innovation capacity-building programs in the Middle East and helped launch a startup technology accelerator in the region focused on energy, advanced materials and sensor systems. He has also managed R&D and commercialization programs in the biomedical and microelectronics sectors. His work has been published in more than 100 scientific and technical publications and presentations and in 17 U.S. patents.