NGNikolas Gardner
@nikolasgardner
Specialist in strategic studies, and the impact of new technologies on contemporary conflicts.
CanadaWhat I'm looking for
I have a Ph.D. in History/Strategic Studies from the University of Calgary. My career spans over two decades, during which I have held prestigious positions at the UAE National Defense College, the Royal Military College of Canada, and the USAF Air War College. My expertise lies in military history, strategic thinking, and the impact of modern technologies such as AI on contemporary conflicts.
Throughout my career, I have contributed significantly to the field through numerous publications, including books and refereed articles. I have also been actively involved in curriculum development and teaching graduate seminars on topics such as international security and comparative defense strategies. My commitment to fostering academic excellence is reflected in my leadership roles, including serving as the Academic Director of the Grand Strategy Program at the USAF Air War College.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Contractor
Outlier AI
Jan 2025 - Present (6 months)
Generated specialized prompts to assess and enhance reasoning capabilities of AI models. Contributed to the development and improvement of artificial intelligence systems.
Associate Professor, Professor
UAE National Defense College
Jan 2016 - Dec 2024 (8 years 11 months)
Supported the establishment of a US-model professional military education institution. Progressed from Associate Professor to Professor, contributing significantly to academic programs.
Associate Professor
Royal Military College of Canada
Jan 2011 - Dec 2016 (5 years 11 months)
Held the Class of 1965 Endowed Chair in Leadership. Contributed to academic research and teaching in military history and strategic thought.
Assistant, Associate Professor
USAF Air War College
Jan 2006 - Dec 2011 (5 years 11 months)
Served as Academic Director for the Grand Strategy Program. Taught graduate seminars in strategic thinking, global security, and leadership.
Lecturer, Politics and Contemporary History
University of Salford
Jan 2002 - Dec 2006 (4 years 11 months)
Lectured in Politics and Contemporary History. Developed and led programs in contemporary military and international history.
Instructor, History
Mount Royal College
Jan 2000 - Dec 2002 (2 years 11 months)
Instructed history courses, including conflict and European society and Canada in international perspective. Supervised student research projects.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
UCUniversity of Calgary
Ph.D., History/Strategic Studies
Completed a doctoral degree focusing on History and Strategic Studies. The program provided in-depth knowledge and research skills in these fields.
WUWilfrid Laurier University
M.A., History
Grade: distinction
Achieved a Master of Arts with distinction in History. This program deepened understanding of historical methodologies and research.
UWUniversity of Waterloo
B.A. (Hons.), History
Grade: Hons.
Obtained a Bachelor of Arts with Honors in History. The curriculum provided a strong foundation in historical analysis and critical thinking.
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