Dr Charlotte Peet

Head of Joint Effects Royal Navy

I am the Head of Joint Effects and Targeting for the Royal Navy Operations Directorate, working as part of the Operational Advantage Centre. My primary role is to support the planning and delivery of Maritime operations, with a specific focus on co-ordinating and integrating kinetic and non-kinetic capabilities. I am the RN’s operational lead for information activities, offensive cyber and electromagnetic activities, special, and space-based capabilities, human security, and targeting. My background is varied, but at heart I am a scientist. Immediately prior to taking my current role, I spent 6 years working for the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory as Joint Effects Operational Analyst and Science Advisor. During this time, I was involved in a range of research projects, trials, and wargames, and deployed numerous times in support of military exercises and operations. My work within the Defence scientific community was recognised and in 2021 I was awarded a Ministry of Defence Chief Scientific Advisor Special Commendation. Prior to joining Defence, I was active in the field of Policing and Forensics for over 11-years. I spent time in Academia designing modules, teaching undergraduate students, and conducting research, but I have also worked in front-line policing providing scientific support to criminal investigations. I have a slight obsession with learning and studying, and I gained my initial MSc and PhD in Chemistry, then later obtained an MA in Education and Psychology.