Alejandro de la Puente
About
Alejandro was AIP’s Student Engagement Officer and served as the Director of the Society of Physics Students from May 2024 to January 2026.
Before joining AIP, de la Puente held a senior civilian analyst position within the Office of the Secretary of Defense at the Pentagon. He focused on analyses and studies to inform decision-makers, department-wide process improvement, and digital transformation initiatives, as well as workforce training and development.
A high-energy physicist turned public service-oriented professional, Alejandro de la Puente earned bachelor’s and master’s degrees in physics at Florida International University and a doctorate in physics at the University of Notre Dame.