Dr. Albers has 30 years experience in the development and management of high technology with collaborations between the United States and international industry, government agencies, and universities. With experience at three NASA field installations and NASA headquarters, he has managed organizations as large as 1000 employees and budgets of more than $100M. He is first author of over 45 publications. in various areas including knowledge and technology management.
He has led the development of the Technology & Innovation Management program in the School of Business at Pacific Lutheran University (PLU) and has taught at PLU since 1996.
He has been a senior consultant for the Carlson Group and was head of his own management consulting company. Specialty areas in teaching include: Knowledge Management, Strategic Management of Technology, Technology Commercialization and Transfer, Information Systems Management, Operations Management, Innovation and Change Management. His educational background includes an MBA in Management, Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, MS in Engineering Science, BS in Aeronautical Engineering, and a Certificate in Technology & Innovation Management.