Keith Runge

Dr. Keith Runge is the Knowledge Transfer (KT) Director at NewFoS. He earned his undergraduate degree in physics, chemistry, and mathematics from Thiel College in 1983 and completed his Ph.D. in Physics at the University of Florida in 1993. With over 20 years of industry experience, he founded and led BWD Associates, LLC from 2004 to 2023.

Since joining NewFoS as KT Director in November 2023, Dr. Runge has been driving the organization’s three core knowledge transfer objectives: fostering integration of research and education among members, translating scientific breakthroughs into industry-ready technologies, and informing society and policymakers to address critical societal challenges.