Dr. Sue Caskey is a distinguished member of the technical staff and a research and systems analyst at Sandia National Laboratories, bringing nearly 30 years of international security expertise to her role. She also serves as an adjunct professor in System of Systems (SoS) Engineering at Old Dominion University (ODU).
As a founding member of Sandia’s Global Chemical and Biological Security program, Dr. Caskey has played a pivotal role in supporting physical and procedural security assessments and improvements across more than 30 countries. Currently, she leads analytical projects focused on global threat prioritization and risk assessment within the chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN) domain, including the integration of emerging technologies. Her work is instrumental in supporting cooperative threat reduction efforts for the U.S. Department of State, Department of Energy, and Department of Defense, where she develops novel tools and models to address both current and emerging threats.
Dr. Caskey has also established a cross-cutting working group at Sandia dedicated to global analysis and data management, further enhancing the organization’s capabilities in systems analysis. Her academic credentials include a Master of Engineering (M.E.) and a Ph.D. in Systems Engineering from ODU, along with dual Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degrees in Biology and Computer Science from the University of New Mexico.
In addition to her research, Dr. Caskey actively mentors others in systems analysis and security, conducting analyses in complex and chaotic domains. She is involved with professional organizations such as IEEE, INCOSE, and the Society for Risk Analysis, where she continues to contribute to the advancement of the academic and professional systems community. Dr. Caskey’s commitment to integrating science and technology into security frameworks positions her as a leading figure in the field of systems analysis and international security