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Trk/Sess # Trk/Sess Name Org FName Org LName Phone Email Bio Rec Updated Org Updated Confirm
1.0 Science and Aerospace Frontiers (Plenary Sessions) David Woerner 818-393-2000
Cell:626-497-8451
dwoerner@ieee.org Chair, IEEE Aerospace Conferences, Board of Directors; Conference Chair 1997, 2002-04, & 2006-11. Currently a manager on Mars Science Laboratory mission, JPL. Was Chief Engineer of the avionics, Mars Pathfinder mission. Worked on many deep space missions including Galileo, Cassini, and Magellan. Recipient of NASA`s Exceptional Service Medal. 1/25/2010 3/30/2009 10:11:51 AM 4/1/2010 10:14:41 AM
2.0 Space Missions, Systems and Architectures Christopher Stevens 818-354-5545
Cell:818-216-7642
christopher.m.stevens@jpl.nasa.gov Program Manager, NASA`s New Millennium Program (space flight technology validation). Previously: Manager of JPL’s Space Instruments Implementation Section. Ph.D., USC. 1/25/2010 3/30/2009 10:11:51 AM 4/1/2010 10:14:41 AM
2.0 Space Missions, Systems and Architectures Marina Ruggieri +39-06-7259 7451
Cell:+39 3204391843
ruggieri@uniroma2.it Full Professor Telecommunications, University Roma Tor Vergata. Director CTIF_Italy. President AESS, Editor IEEE Transactions on AES. VP AFCEA Rome Chapter. Author of 280 papers & 8 books. 1/25/2010 3/30/2009 10:11:51 AM 4/1/2010 10:14:41 AM
2.01 Accelerating Evolution – Spacecraft Propulsion Technology and Mission Design Lee Johnson 818 354 9878
Cell:818-687-9932
lee.k.johnson@jpl.nasa.gov Research Technologist at JPL, Associate Faculty in Aeronautics at Caltech, Chief Scientist for AFRL Advanced Spacecraft Propulsion Flight Projects. Active in applied plasma physics, advanced spacecraft propulsion, novel spacecraft instrumentation & innovative systems integration. 1/25/2010 3/30/2009 10:11:51 AM 4/1/2010 10:14:41 AM
2.02 Space-Based Sensor Networks Tanya Vladimirova +44 1483 689137
Cell:+44 7769647286
t.vladimirova@surrey.ac.uk Reader EE Department, University of Surrey. Leads the VLSI Design and Embedded Systems Research Group at the Surrey Space Centre. Primary research interests are hardware design, on-board image processing, distributed computing and space-based sensor networks. 1/15/2010 4/6/2008 10:35:38 AM 4/1/2010 10:15:02 AM
2.03 Technologies for Safe Lunar Landing Sohrab Mobasser 818-354-0748
Cell:818-468-9882
sohrab.mobasser@jpl.nasa.gov Senior Member of JPL Engineering Staff. More than 26 years of aerospace industry experience on planetary missions from Jupiter`s Galileo to the Mars Pathfinder. Current interests are in new technology development for autonomous attitude determination 1/19/2010 9/17/2007 8:29:04 AM 4/1/2010 10:15:07 AM
2.04 Access to Space and Emerging Mission Capabilities Linda Herrell 818-354-0328
Cell:818-257-1705
Linda.Herrell@jpl.nasa.gov Systems Engineer on JPL flight projects for instruments, spacecraft, and both deep-space and earth-orbiting NASA missions. Extensive mission design and development experience from Pre-Phase A through launch and operations. Prior mechanical engineering experience and computer modeling for thermal, fluids and structural analysis. 1/30/2010 3/21/2007 10:34:41 AM 4/1/2010 10:15:20 AM
2.04 Access to Space and Emerging Mission Capabilities Eleni Sims 505-846-8147
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sam.sims@aero.org Sr. Member of the Technical Staff, The Aerospace Corporation. Provides technical support to the DoD Space Test Program (STP), architecting Science and Technology (S&T) missions to be flown by STP and chairing the US Government STP Rideshare Working Group. 1/30/2010 4/9/2009 3:25:26 PM 4/1/2010 10:15:20 AM
2.05 System and Technology Challenges for Landing on the Earth, Moon and Mars Robert Manning 818 393-7815
Cell:818 645-7250
robert.m.manning@jpl.nasa.gov Engineering Fellow at JPL. Currently leading the MSL Fault Protection team on Mars Science Lab. Formerly Mars Program Chief Engineer at JPL, EDL Development Manager for MER (Mars Exploration Rovers), Systems Engineering Manager for MER, Mars Pathfinder 1/17/2010 5/19/2005 5:42:03 PM 4/9/2010 8:13:11 AM
2.05 System and Technology Challenges for Landing on the Earth, Moon and Mars Ian Clark 404 894 7783
Cell:818 359 4965
ian.clark@gatech.edu Visiting Assistant Professor, Guggenheim School of Aerospace Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology. Oversees EDL research group in the Space Systems Design Laboratory. Also serving as a systems engineer, EDL and Advanced Technologies Group, Jet Propulsion Laboratory. 1/17/2010 4/11/2010 5:49:57 PM 4/9/2010 8:13:11 AM
2.06 Radiation Issues and Modeling for Deep Space Missions Lawrence Heilbronn 865-974-0982
Cell:510-734-5120
lhheilbronn@gmail.com Ph.D. Nuclear Physics, Michigan State University, 1991 Current position: Assistant Professor, University of Tennessee (since 2008) Areas of research: Experimental nuclear physics, neutron measurements, radiation detection, radiation shielding in space, radiological engineering, transport model calculations 4/1/2010 12:48:52 PM 4/7/2010 10:29:38 PM 4/1/2010 10:15:27 AM
2.06 Radiation Issues and Modeling for Deep Space Missions Lembit Sihver +46-31-7722921
Cell:+46 73 079 4223
sihver@chalmers.se Professor of Nuclear Science and Engineering, Head of the Nuclear Science and Engineering Group at Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden. Adjunct Research Professor at Roanoke College and Texas A&M University, USA. Major research areas are heavy ion physics, particle and heavy ion transport, space radiation shielding, space dosimetry, and nuclear fuel. 4/1/2010 12:48:52 PM 3/25/2009 10:09:07 AM 4/1/2010 10:15:27 AM
2.07 mm-Wave and Quasi-Optic Aerospace Technologies Tommaso Rossi +39 06 72597283
Cell:-+39 3358374382
tommaso.rossi@uniroma2.it Assistant Professor of Digital Signal Processing and Signals for Biomedical Applications, University of Rome "Tor Vergata". His research activity is focused on EHF Satellite Telecommunications, Satellite & Inertial Navigation Systems, Satellite Constellations and DSP. Ph.D. in Telecommunications and Microelectronics. 1/12/2010 3/21/2007 10:46:46 AM 4/1/2010 10:16:22 AM
2.07 mm-Wave and Quasi-Optic Aerospace Technologies Vittorio Dainelli +39-6-43612578
Cell:+39-3484367394
v.dainelli@rheinmetall.it Space systems development manager at Rheinmetall Italia SpA, Roma (Italy). More than 30 years of experience in design, development, management of microwave, mm wave systems, subsystems including MMICs, MEMS, Quasioptic devices for ground, naval, space applications. Degree cum laude in EE, PhD in Automatic control systems. 1/12/2010 3/26/2007 10:28:45 AM 4/1/2010 10:16:22 AM
2.08 Mission Design for Spacecraft Formations Giovanni Palmerini +39-06-4991-9760
Cell:+39-366-6750164
giovanni.palmerini@uniroma1.it Associate professor of Aerospace Guidance and Navigation Systems, Univ. of Rome “La Sapienza”, teaching also Aircraft Navigation at Univ. of Bologna. Consultant for Italspazio, visiting scholar at Stanford Univ, participant in the UNISAT microsat program. PhD Aerosp.Eng., Univ.Rome; AIAA, ION and AAS Member. 4/1/2010 10:16:47 AM 5/7/2003 3:01:16 PM 4/1/2010 10:17:02 AM
2.09 Mobility and Robotics Systems for In Situ Exploration Richard Volpe 818-354-6328
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volpe@jpl.nasa.gov Manager of the Mobility and Robotic Systems Section (347) at JPL. Key section capabilities include vision, sensor processing, advanced controls, man-machine interfaces, simulation, and system design, primarily for rovers. Research interests include natural terrain mobile robots, real-time sensor-based control, manipulation, robot design, software architecture, and path planning. 1/20/2010 7/13/2006 9:42:56 AM 4/1/2010 12:50:40 PM
2.09 Mobility and Robotics Systems for In Situ Exploration Wayne Zimmerman (818) 354-0234
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wayne.f.zimmerman@jpl.nasa.gov Chief Engineer, JPL Instruments/Science Data Systems Division, responsible for trouble-shooting flight instrument design/ implementation problems, and designing integrated robotic/instrument platforms. 25 years experience in robotics/instrument design. Project Element Manager for Mars `01 Rover/Robotic Arm and Phase A Phoenix Scout RA/bio-barrier. B.S., Case Institute of Technology; M.S., USC. 1/20/2010 5/2/2002 11:08:54 AM 4/1/2010 12:50:40 PM
2.10 Deep Space, Earth and Discovery Missions Nick Chrissotimos 301-286-8212
Cell:301-775-4353
nicholas.g.chrissotimos@nasa.gov 28 years of project/program management experience at the Goddard Space Flight Center. Currently Associate Director of Flight Projects for Explorers & Heliophysics where he is the Program Manager for Explorers, Living With a Star and Solar Terrestrial Probes. 4/1/2010 10:17:21 AM 4/14/2010 2:53:18 PM 4/14/2010 2:55:34 PM
2.10 Deep Space, Earth and Discovery Missions James Graf 818-354-4765
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James.E.Graf@jpl.nasa.gov Deputy Director at JPL for Earth Science and Technology Directorate. Formerly, Manager of JPL’s Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter Project and the Quick Scatterometer Mission, an Earth-orbiting satellite. Recipient of NASA`s Outstanding Leadership Medal and Aviation Week`s 1999 “Laurel for Space.” BSE, Princeton University; MS, Colorado State University. 4/1/2010 10:17:21 AM 3/17/2004 8:45:24 PM 4/14/2010 2:55:34 PM
2.11 Missions &Technologies for In Situ Exploration & Sample Return Patricia Beauchamp 818-354-0529
Cell:818-645-2479
patricia.m.beauchamp@jpl.nasa.gov Program Technical Manager, JPL Strategic Missions and Advanced Concepts, working on Outer Planets Flagship Missions. Previously, Program Manager, Planetary Science Instrument Development Office; Leader, Center for In situ Exploration and Sample Return; Project Manager, Miniature Integrated Camera Spectrometer (MICAS) Project on DS1. Ph.D., Chemistry, Caltech. 1/16/2010 4/1/2010 10:17:29 AM
2.11 Missions &Technologies for In Situ Exploration & Sample Return Ying Lin (818) 393-6381
Cell:(818) 439-3094
ying.lin@jpl.nasa.gov ROSES Planetary Instrument Development Manager, Planetary Science Instrument Development Office, JPL. Ph.D., University of Arizona. 1/16/2010 6/13/2008 5:58:30 PM 4/1/2010 10:17:29 AM
2.12 Future Space and Earth Science Missions Patricia Beauchamp 818-354-0529
Cell:818-645-2479
patricia.m.beauchamp@jpl.nasa.gov Program Technical Manager, JPL Strategic Missions and Advanced Concepts, working on Outer Planets Flagship Missions. Previously, Program Manager, Planetary Science Instrument Development Office; Leader, Center for In situ Exploration and Sample Return; Project Manager, Miniature Integrated Camera Spectrometer (MICAS) Project on DS1. Ph.D., Chemistry, Caltech. 1/25/2010 5/2/2008 3:57:49 PM 4/1/2010 10:30:00 AM
2.12 Future Space and Earth Science Missions Robert Gershman 818 3545113
Cell:714-4883164
robert.gershman@jpl.nasa.gov Assistant Program Manager, JPL Constellation Office. Previously at JPL: Planetary Advanced Missions Manager; Deputy Manager, Galileo Science and Mission Design Office; Supervisor, Mission Engineering Group. 1/25/2010 4/1/2010 10:30:00 AM
2.13 Instruments for In-Situ and Sample Return Missions Paula Grunthaner 818-354-0360
Cell:-
paula.grunthaner@jpl.nasa.gov Principal Member of the Technical Staff, Jet Propulsion Laboratory, with 30+ years experience in advancing new technologies for in situ space science instruments in various line, flight project, and program management roles. Cog E on Phoenix MECA Wet Chemistry Laboratory and currently leading development of instruments focused on soil chemistry. 3/25/2010 4:39:17 PM 4/3/2010 8:53:27 PM 4/1/2010 10:31:42 AM
2.13 Instruments for In-Situ and Sample Return Missions Stephanie Getty 301-286-9760
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Stephanie.A.Getty@nasa.gov Spectrometer instrumentation engineer at NASA`s Goddard SFC. Prior to joining GSFC, she held a postdoctoral research position in the Physics Department at University of Maryland. Her interests include miniaturized analytical instruments for planetary science. PhD 3/25/2010 4:39:17 PM 4/11/2010 12:40:41 PM 4/1/2010 10:31:42 AM
2.14 Space Debris Mitigation and Removal William Devereux 240-228-6509
Cell:301-943-6907
will.devereux@jhuapl.edu Supervisor, Engineering and Technology Branch, Space Department, JHU/APL. Background in the development of GPS-based missile and spaceborne tracking and navigation systems. BSEE from the University of Maryland, MSEE from Johns Hopkins. 4/1/2010 10:29:40 AM 4/11/2010 12:55:44 PM 4/1/2010 10:30:07 AM
2.14 Space Debris Mitigation and Removal Marshall Kaplan 240 228-7663
Cell:202 258-6133
marshall.kaplan@jhuapl.edu First studied space junk retrieval in 1970 and was instrumental in the safe reentry of Skylab. Has over four decades of academic and industrial experience. Author of the text, Modern Spacecraft Dynamics and Control. Fellow of the AIAA and holds advanced degrees from MIT and Stanford University. 4/1/2010 10:29:40 AM 4/5/2010 3:25:08 PM 4/1/2010 10:30:07 AM
2.15 Space-Based Solar Power Transfer Ossama Abdelkhalik 906 487-3503
Cell:-
ooabdelk@mtu.edu Assistant Professor, Michigan Tech University 4/13/2010 10:34:31 AM 4/20/2010 5:47:13 AM 4/13/2010 10:38:00 AM
2.15 Space-Based Solar Power Transfer Seyed (Reza) Zekavat 906 487-2071
Cell:906-370-7597
rezaz@mtu.edu Associate professor Michigan Tech. Research interests are wireless communications, signal processing, and localization systems. Active tpc chair and on Editorial board of IET Sensor Networks. Authored two books. 4/13/2010 10:34:31 AM 4/13/2010 11:55:48 PM 4/13/2010 10:38:00 AM
3.0 Antenna Systems and Technologies Mark Thomson 818-354-9523
Cell:818-983-1575
mark.w.thomson@jpl.nasa.gov Supervisor, JPL Advanced Deployable Structures Group. Develops large deployable structures and related satellite system architectures. Six antennas with apertures to 15-meters on-orbit including Inmarsat, Thuraya, MBsat and RadarSat. Ten patents. 1/14/2010 3/14/2007 10:31:13 AM 4/12/2010 9:38:14 AM
3.0 Antenna Systems and Technologies Farzin Manshadi 818-354-0068
Cell:818-486-4312
Farzin.Manshadi@jpl.nasa.gov JPL Spectrum Manager, leading spacecraft frequency selection, radio frequency interference analysis, frequency coordination, and long term spectrum planning activities. Previously, JPL supervisor of design & development of the microwave antennas at the NASA Deep Space Network. Ph.D. EE UCLA 1/14/2010 3/14/2007 10:31:13 AM 4/12/2010 9:38:14 AM
3.01 Phased Array Antennas Systems and Beamforming Technologies Mark Gatti 818-354-2123
Cell:626-497-8439
mgatti@jpl.nasa.gov Section Manager, Communications Ground Systems. BSEE NMSU, MSEE CSUN. 1/14/2010 3/14/2007 10:31:13 AM 4/12/2010 9:38:14 AM
3.01 Phased Array Antennas Systems and Beamforming Technologies Janice Rock 256-876-1426
Cell:256.337.8838
janice.rock@us.army.mil Research engineer US Army, Redstone Arsenal. Main area of research is in phased arrays with other interests in thermal management, RF MEMS, semi-conductor antennas & chip-level component integration issues. BSE & MSE EE Univ. of Alabama, Huntsville 1/14/2010 3/14/2007 10:31:47 AM 4/12/2010 9:38:14 AM
3.02 Ground and Space Antenna Technologies and Systems Farzin Manshadi 818-354-0068
Cell:818-486-4312
Farzin.Manshadi@jpl.nasa.gov JPL Spectrum Manager, leading spacecraft frequency selection, radio frequency interference analysis, frequency coordination, and long term spectrum planning activities. Previously, JPL supervisor of design & development of the microwave antennas at the NASA Deep Space Network. Ph.D. EE UCLA 1/14/2010 5/1/2002 1:20:24 PM 4/1/2010 11:58:28 AM
3.02 Ground and Space Antenna Technologies and Systems Vahraz Jamnejad (818) 354-2674
Cell:(818) 468-9422
Vahraz.Jamnejad@jpl.nasa.gov Principal Scientist, Electromagnetics & Microwave Engineering, JPL/NASA, California Institute of Technology. Responsibilities: research, development, design & analysis of spacecraft and ground antennas and microwave feed network systems. Areas of interest & expertise: electromagnetic theory, microwaves & optics, reflector & phased arrays, numerical electromagnetics. Ph.D., EE, Univ of Illinois, Urbana 1/14/2010 5/1/2002 9:38:03 AM 4/1/2010 11:58:28 AM
3.03 Deployable and Active Antenna Technologies and Systems Mark Thomson 818-354-9523
Cell:818-983-1575
mark.w.thomson@jpl.nasa.gov Supervisor, JPL Advanced Deployable Structures Group. Develops large deployable structures and related satellite system architectures. Six antennas with apertures to 15-meters on-orbit including Inmarsat, Thuraya, MBsat and RadarSat. Ten patents. 4/1/2010 2:31:12 PM 4/1/2010 3:05:49 PM 4/11/2010 10:14:42 PM
3.03 Deployable and Active Antenna Technologies and Systems William Imbriale 818-354-5172
Cell:818-523-8328
imbriale@jpl.nasa.gov Senior Research Scientist developing Antenna Technology at JPL. Returned from a Sabbatical at Cornell contributing to the design of the US version of the Square Kilometre Array (SKA); the next generation Radio Telescope. Continue to support the SKA work at JPL. IEEE Fellow. 4/1/2010 2:31:12 PM 3/27/2008 9:29:31 AM 4/11/2010 10:14:42 PM
3.04 Antenna Technologies for Mobile Satellite Communication & Navigation Terminals Thomas Cwik (818) 354-4386
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cwik@jpl.nasa.gov Associate Chief Technologist at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory. Technical contributions in Earth science instrument technologies, advanced electromagnetic modeling and development of microwave and microdevice sub-systems, integrated modeling and design of instrument systems and the application of parallel computation to engineering design. 4/16/2010 9:31:10 PM 3/27/2008 9:32:00 AM 4/12/2010 9:38:02 AM
3.04 Antenna Technologies for Mobile Satellite Communication & Navigation Terminals Harmen Schippers +31 527 248635
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schipiw@nlr.nl Senior scientist, National Aerospace Laboratory NLR, the Netherlands. Areas of interest: computational electromagnetic methods, design and integration of airborne antennas. Involved in several European research projects for development of airborne SATCOM antennas. Ph. D. in applied mathematics, University of Technology Delft. 4/16/2010 9:31:10 PM 3/27/2008 9:32:54 AM 4/12/2010 9:38:02 AM
4.0 Communication & Navigation Systems & Technologies Phil Dafesh 310-336-8733
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philip.a.dafesh@aero.org Director, Digital Communication Implementation Dept., The Aerospace Corporation. Interests: communication signal processing, software defined radio applications and technology, GPS signal development and GNSS receiver technology. 1/19/2010 3/19/2007 10:08:48 AM 3/31/2010 1:28:38 AM
4.0 Communication & Navigation Systems & Technologies Shirley Tseng 714-832-5373
Cell:949-300-1899
shirleytseng@earthlink.net Application Architect, MorganFranklin Corporation, consulting on design and implementation of large-scale, satellite and terrestrial multimedia networks. Satellite design, development, test, Hughes; satellite operations & ground station design, GE 1/19/2010 3/19/2007 10:08:48 AM 3/31/2010 1:28:38 AM
4.01 Evolving Space Communication Architectures Shervin Shambayati (818)354-1280
Cell:(818)434-0461
shervin.shambayati@jpl.nasa.gov Senior member of Telecommunications Architecture Group at JPL with over 16 years of experience. 1/19/2010 3/19/2007 10:08:48 AM 3/31/2010 1:28:38 AM
4.01 Evolving Space Communication Architectures Robert Cesarone (818)354-8385
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robert.j.cesarone@jpl.nasa.gov JPL program management, strategy development, and long range planning, telecommunications, mission operations, and architectural options, NASA`s Deep Space Network. Lead trajectory and maneuver engineer, Voyager 2 flybys, Uranus/Neptune. BS, Mathematics, MS, Aeronautical/Astronautical Engineering, Univ. of Illinois. 43 published articles. Associate fellow, AIAA; NASA Exceptional Service Medal. 1/19/2010 5/15/2003 11:31:31 AM 3/31/2010 1:28:38 AM
4.02 Communication Protocols and Services for Space Networks Loren Clare (818) 354-1650
Cell:(818) 237-0621
Loren.P.Clare@jpl.nasa.gov Supervisor, Communications Networks Group, JPL. Research interests: space networks, wireless communications protocols and services, self-organizing systems, network systems design, and modeling and analysis. Ph.D., System Science, UCLA, 1983. 1/22/2010 5/12/2004 3:02:33 PM 3/31/2010 1:28:44 AM
4.02 Communication Protocols and Services for Space Networks Steven Berson +1 310 336 3474
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Steven.Berson@aero.org Engineering Specialist, The Aerospace Corporation Supporting Space and Ground systems in computer networking, especially Quality of Service. Previously Computer Scientist at USC Information Sciences Institute. Ph.D. UCLA Computer Science. 1/22/2010 4/8/2009 11:59:37 AM 3/31/2010 1:28:44 AM
4.03 Military Satellite Communication Technologies James Hant (310) 336-1388
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james.j.hant@aero.org Associate Director of the Modeling and Simulation Department, Aerospace Corporation. M.S. and Ph.D., Electrical Engineering, UCLA , 1996 and 2000. Works on the analysis, simulation, modeling, and design of satellite communication networks. 1/23/2009 3/27/2008 2:28:36 PM 3/31/2010 1:29:01 AM
4.04 Navigation and Communication Systems for Exploration Dipak Srinivasan 443-778-7107
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dipak.srinivasan@jhuapl.edu Assistant Section Supervisor, RF Systems Engineering Section, Space Department, JHU/APL. Currently the RF Subsystem Lead Engineer for the Radiation Belt Storm Probes Mission, Radio Science Engineer and RF Analyst for the MESSENGER Mission to Mercury. BSEE, M.Eng.EE, Cornell University, MS Applied Physics. Johns Hopkins. 1/22/2010 7/2/2008 10:44:00 AM 4/9/2010 1:30:22 AM
4.04 Navigation and Communication Systems for Exploration Patrick Stadter 410-598-6316
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patrick.stadter@jhuapl.edu Principal Professional Staff at JHU/Applied Physics Laboratory and Chief of Research, Development, and Engineering for APL National Security Space Programs. BSEE from Notre Dame, MSEE from Johns Hopkins, Ph.D. from Penn State. 1/22/2010 6/16/2005 11:51:00 PM 4/9/2010 1:30:22 AM
4.05 Relay Communications for Space Exploration. Charles Edwards (818) 354-4408
Cell:818.687.8623
chad.edwards@jpl.nasa.gov Chief Telecommunications Engineer for the Mars Exploration Program, focusing on the architecture and implementation of an evolving relay infrastructure at Mars to support in situ exploration. 3/31/2010 1:32:55 AM 4/13/2010 11:52:36 PM 4/5/2010 9:04:17 AM
4.06 Planetary Surface Communication Network Denise Ponchak 216-433-3465
Cell:-440-570-8049
Denise.S.Ponchak@nasa.gov Communications Networks and Architectures Branch Chief, NASA Glenn Research Center. Involved in advanced research and development of next-generation, aeronautic and space-based information systems to meet future NASA mission needs with a strong focus on aeronautical communications; simulation and modeling; and, internet protocols and standards development. 4/1/2010 5:17:28 PM 3/18/2009 3:06:14 PM 4/1/2010 5:18:35 PM
4.07 Space Communication Systems Roundtable Shirley Tseng 714-832-5373
Cell:949-300-1899
shirleytseng@earthlink.net Application Architect, MorganFranklin Corporation, consulting on design and implementation of large-scale, satellite and terrestrial multimedia networks. Satellite design, development, test, Hughes; satellite operations & ground station design, GE 3/25/2009 12:00:49 AM 3/25/2009 12:02:37 AM 4/3/2010 9:25:43 AM
4.08 Innovative Techniques in Deep Space Communications Karl Fielhauer 240-228-3147
Cell:301-821-2636
karl.fielhauer@jhuapl.edu Lead engineer responsible for the MESSENGER RF communication system and flight operations. Supervisor of the RF Systems Engineering Section of the RF Engineering Group at JHU/APL. 1/23/2009 10/10/2007 4:19:06 PM 4/5/2010 12:50:05 AM
4.08 Innovative Techniques in Deep Space Communications Christopher DeBoy 443-778-5237
Cell:410-365-2916
chris.deboy@jhuapl.edu Group Supervisor, RF Engineering Group, Space Department at JHU/APL. Telecommunications System Lead Engineer for the New Horizons Mission to Pluto and the Solar Probe Plus mission. BSEE, Virginia Tech; MS, Johns Hopkins University. 1/23/2009 6/9/2005 10:11:34 PM 4/5/2010 12:50:05 AM
4.09 Deep Space Navigation Methods Amir Emadzadeh 310.825.2647
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amire@ee.ucla.edu Research Assistant,Electrical Engineering Department, UCLA. Rsearch interests are estimation theory, control theory, and signal processing. B.S. Isfahan University of Technology. M.S. Sharif University of Technology. Ph.D. EE UCLA 4/5/2010 12:46:00 AM 4/3/2010 12:48:28 PM 4/5/2010 12:47:39 AM
4.10 Communication System Analysis & Simulation Yogi Krikorian 310-336-1793
Cell:818-795-5923
Yogi.Y.Krikorian@aero.org Senior Engineering Specialist in the Communication Architectures Department. Interests in development of dynamic communication link and data throughput analysis for interplanetary and earth missions. 10/8/2008 9:18:06 PM 5/11/2004 2:12:41 PM 3/31/2010 1:29:26 AM
4.11 Wideband Communications Systems Dave Taggart 310-336-4211
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david.a.taggart@aero.org Senior Engineering Specialist, The Aerospace Corporation. Previously at TRW Systems and Hughes (Satellite Communications). Current interests include Homeland Security communications, launch vehicle communication systems, communications and digital signal processing analysis and simulations, and satellite communication systems. B.S., M.S., and Ph.D., Engineering, UCLA. 1/25/2010 5/12/2004 3:08:19 PM 3/31/2010 1:29:32 AM
4.12 Communications and/or Related Systems: Theory, Simulation, and Signal Processing Dave Taggart 310-336-4211
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david.a.taggart@aero.org Senior Engineering Specialist, The Aerospace Corporation. Previously at TRW Systems and Hughes (Satellite Communications). Current interests include Homeland Security communications, launch vehicle communication systems, communications and digital signal processing analysis and simulations, and satellite communication systems. B.S., M.S., and Ph.D., Engineering, UCLA. 1/25/2010 5/13/2003 4:35:11 PM 3/31/2010 1:29:42 AM
4.12 Communications and/or Related Systems: Theory, Simulation, and Signal Processing Rajendra Kumar 310 336 8315
Cell:562 985 1556
rajendra.kumar@aero.org Professor and Chair, Department of Electrical Engineering, California State University, Long Beach. Joint appointment at the Aerospace Corporation. B.Tech and M.Tech, EE, IIT Kanpur; PhD, EE, Australia. Author of more than 100 research papers. Nine patents, numerous new technology awards. Senior Member of IEEE and Member of AIAA and ION. 1/25/2010 5/13/2003 4:36:00 PM 3/31/2010 1:29:42 AM
4.13 Global Navigation Satellite Systems Chris Bartone 740-593-9573
Cell:740-591-1660
bartone@ohio.edu Professor, Ohio University. Twenty-six years professional experience. Naval Air Warfare Center-Aircraft Division, performing R&D on CNS systems. RTCA William E. Jackson Award, 1998. Member ION, IEEE, SAE, and ILA. R&D concentrates on all aspects of navigation. PhD, Ohio University; MSEE, Naval Postgraduate School; BSEE, PSU. 1/21/2010 5/3/2006 9:04:01 AM 4/5/2010 12:49:40 AM
4.14 Software Defined Radio and Cognitive Radio Systems and Technology Eugene Grayver 310-336-1274
Cell:310-336-1274
eugene.grayver@aero.org Engineering Specialist, The Aerospace Corporation; works on flexible communications platforms. Founder, fabless semiconductor company developing low-power ASICs for multi-antenna 3G mobile receivers. Research interests: reconfigurable digital signal processing algorithms, low-power VLSI circuits for communications, and system design of wireless data communication systems. BS, EE, Caltech, Ph.D., UCLA. 1/12/2010 6/3/2004 11:05:55 AM 3/31/2010 1:29:54 AM
4.14 Software Defined Radio and Cognitive Radio Systems and Technology Y. Rosa Zheng 573 341 6632
Cell:573 5788103
zhengyr@mst.edu Assistant professor, Missouri University of Science and Technology, Rolla, MO. Research interests include array signal processing, wireless communications, and wireless sensor networks. 1/12/2010 4/2/2009 1:51:00 PM 3/31/2010 1:29:54 AM
4.15 CNS Systems and Airborne Networks for Manned and Unmanned Aircraft Denise Ponchak 216-433-3465
Cell:-440-570-8049
Denise.S.Ponchak@nasa.gov Communications Networks and Architectures Branch Chief, NASA Glenn Research Center. Involved in advanced research and development of next-generation, aeronautic and space-based information systems to meet future NASA mission needs with a strong focus on aeronautical communications; simulation and modeling; and, internet protocols and standards development. 4/1/2010 5:18:16 PM 6/12/2000 5:02:57 PM 4/1/2010 5:18:45 PM
4.16 Trustworthy Aviation Information Systems Radhakrishna Sampigethaya 425-373-2919
Cell:206-890-8516
radhakrishna.sampigethaya@boeing.com Advanced technologist at Boeing Research & Technology, leading a research project on aviation cyber-physical systems assurance. Founding chair of the SAE aviation cyber security technical committee, technical area co-chair for AIAA I@A and SAE conferences. Received PhD from University of Washington in 2007 and is an affiliate faculty at UW. 3/31/2010 1:49:51 AM 3/31/2010 4:46:59 PM 3/31/2010 2:08:49 AM
4.16 Trustworthy Aviation Information Systems Radha Poovendran 206-221-6512
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rp3@uw.edu Associate Professor of EE and founding director of Network Security Lab at University of Washington. He received NSA Rising Star, NSF CAREER, ARO YIP, ONR YIP, PECASE awards for multi-user security research. Chief editor for cyber-physical systems special issue in Proceedings of the IEEE, technical area co-chair for AIAA I@A. 3/31/2010 1:49:51 AM 3/31/2010 2:04:29 AM 3/31/2010 2:08:49 AM
5.0 Electro-Optics, Photonics, and Observation Systems Kent Choquette 217-265-0563
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choquett@illinois.edu Professor, Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Previously at Sandia National Laboratories. BS, Engineering Physics, University of Colorado-Boulder, Ph.D., Materials Science, University of Wisconsin-Madison. 4/13/2010 8:27:02 PM 3/21/2008 5:26:29 PM 4/15/2010 8:39:07 AM
5.0 Electro-Optics, Photonics, and Observation Systems David Braun 818-354-7284
Cell:818-636-2805
dbraun@jpl.nasa.gov Supervisor of the Opto-Mechanical Engineering Group in the Instrument Mechanical Engineering Section at JPL. He has designed, built, and qualified hardware for many flight projects and served on numerous Tiger teams and review boards. He has been at JPL since 1984. 4/13/2010 8:27:02 PM 3/21/2008 5:26:29 PM 4/15/2010 8:39:07 AM
5.01 Structures, Arrays, and Concepts for Large Optical Systems Stefan Martin 818 354 5861
Cell:-818 726 4103
stefan.r.martin@jpl.nasa.gov Senior Member of the Technical Staff at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory. Interests include infrared telescope arrays, novel telescope concepts, interferometry and occulters. 4/13/2010 8:27:02 PM 3/21/2008 5:26:29 PM 4/15/2010 8:39:07 AM
5.02 Opto-Mechanics and Optic Control Systems David Braun 818-354-7284
Cell:818-636-2805
dbraun@jpl.nasa.gov Supervisor of the Opto-Mechanical Engineering Group in the Instrument Mechanical Engineering Section at JPL. He has designed, built, and qualified hardware for many flight projects and served on numerous Tiger teams and review boards. He has been at JPL since 1984. 1/18/2010 4/17/2008 12:30:59 AM 4/15/2010 8:39:15 AM
5.03 Adaptive Optics Jason Schmidt (937)255-3636 x7224
Cell:(513)850-3576
jason.schmidt@afit.edu Asst. Professor of Electro-Optics in the EE Dept at AFIT. Researches optical turbulence, adaptive optics, free-space optical comm., and laser weapons. BS in Physics from Marquette, MS in Physics from Ohio State, & PhD in Electro-Optics from Univ. of Dayton. 1/14/2010 3/24/2009 8:55:57 AM 4/15/2010 11:49:13 AM
5.04 Photonic Devices for Aerospace Applications Edward Taylor (505) 797 4799
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intphoton@aol.com VP and Senior Research Physicist, International Photonics Consultants, over 190 publications in photonics, nanotechnology, nonlinear optics and space radiation effects, Fellow SPIE and ISA. First demonstrated fiber optic systems in space. 1/18/2010 2/27/2007 2:30:55 PM 4/15/2010 8:41:40 AM
5.04 Photonic Devices for Aerospace Applications Kent Choquette 217-265-0563
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choquett@illinois.edu Professor, Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Previously at Sandia National Laboratories. BS, Engineering Physics, University of Colorado-Boulder, Ph.D., Materials Science, University of Wisconsin-Madison. 1/18/2010 4/12/2006 3:51:51 PM 4/15/2010 8:41:40 AM
5.05 Imaging Spectrometry Systems and Applications Robert Green 818 354-9136
Cell:818 354-9136
rog@jpl.nasa.gov Experiment Scientist, Airborne Visible InfraRed Imaging Spectrometer (AVIRIS) program, Jet Propulsion Laboratory. 1/23/2009 3/21/2008 5:02:49 PM 4/15/2010 9:40:41 PM
5.05 Imaging Spectrometry Systems and Applications John Hackwell 310 336-6041
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john.a.hackwell@aero.org Principal Director of the Space Science Applications Laboratory at The Aerospace Corporation. Current research includes LWIR and MWIR imaging spectroscopy, infrared remote sensing, and infrared astronomy. 1/23/2009 4/3/2007 5:34:19 PM 4/15/2010 9:40:41 PM
5.06 Laser Radar Samuel Mantravadi 703-696-7338
Cell:937-532-9517
samuel.mantravadi@afosr.af.mil Maj, USAF; Chief of Security, Logistics and Info Mgmt, Air Force Office of Scientific Research. EE PhD candidate the Air Force Institute of Technology. Research interests in Signal Processing and Electro-optical Systems. Member, Tau Beta Pi and Eta Kappa Nu. 3/24/2009 2:20:56 PM 3/21/2008 5:05:58 PM 4/15/2010 11:43:06 AM
5.07 Image Processing Matthew Sambora 703-352-2320
Cell:703-786-8728
mattsambora@gmail.com Lt Col, USAF; PhD, Air Force Institute of Technology. BS, Electrical and Computer Engineering from Clarkson University and MS, Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville. 1/16/2010 3/21/2008 5:04:56 PM 4/15/2010 9:40:53 PM
5.07 Image Processing Daniel LeMaster 937-528-8438
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lemasterda@hotmail.com Engineer at the Air Force Research Laboratory. Research interests include image restoration and passive EO remote sensing. 1/16/2010 3/21/2008 8:55:11 AM 4/15/2010 9:40:53 PM
5.08 Laser Communications and Atmosphere Propagation Zhijun Zhao 906-487-2054
Cell:217-377-8646
zjzhao@mtu.edu Assistant professor Michigan Technological Univ. since 2006. Current research interests include optical communications, adaptive optics, communication theory, signal processing, information theory and coding, sensor network, and detection/estimation theory. Member of IEEE and OSA. Ph.D. in Engineering Mechanics Tsinghua Univ. Beijing, Ph.D. EE University of Illinois 4/14/2010 9:54:28 PM 4/15/2010 7:45:57 AM 4/14/2010 9:55:51 PM
6.0 Remote Sensing Peter Kahn 818-354-3314
Cell:818-726-8007
Peter.B.Kahn@jpl.nasa.gov Project System Engineer for the Orbiting Carbon Observatory -2 (OCO-2) Mission at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL). Over 20 years experience as System Engineer in space flight projects. 1/21/2010 4/13/2009 10:35:57 AM 3/25/2010 12:52:18 PM
6.0 Remote Sensing Lance Kaplan (301) 394-0807
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lkaplan@ieee.org Electrical Engineer, U.S. Army Research Laboratory. Research interests: signal & image processing, data fusion & automatic target recognition. Electro-optic & Infrared Systems Editor. Associate EIC for IEEE Transactions on Aerospace & Electronic Systems. 1/21/2010 4/13/2009 10:35:57 AM 3/25/2010 12:52:18 PM
6.01 Instrument and Sensor Architecture and Design Jordan Evans 818-354-1358
Cell:818-731-3693
jordan.p.evans@jpl.nasa.gov Mechanical Systems - Assistant Division Manager for Flight Projects at JPL. Development experience with space projects at both NASA Goddard and JPL, including FUSE, WFC3, GLAST, LISA, and MSL along with numerous architecture studies. 1/21/2010 4/13/2009 10:35:57 AM 3/25/2010 12:52:18 PM
6.01 Instrument and Sensor Architecture and Design Paula Pingree 818-354-0587
Cell:818-237-0673
Paula.J.Pingree@jpl.nasa.gov Supervisor of the Flight Instrument Electronics Group in the Instrument Electronics & Sensors Section at JPL. Principal Investigator (PI) for AIST08 "On-Board Processing to Optimize the MSPI Imaging System for ACE" featuring development on the Xilinx Virtex-5 FPGA. PI for the CubeSat On-Board processing Validation Experiment (COVE). 1/21/2010 3/26/2008 6:15:52 PM 3/25/2010 12:52:18 PM
6.02 Microwave Remote Sensing Technologies and Systems James Carswell 508-362-9400
Cell:508-360-5474
carswell@remotesensingsolutions.com President/co-founder of Remote Sensing Solutions, a company aimed at bringing advances from the communications, networking and microwave/millimeter-wave industries to remote sensing. Develop radar, radiometer and data acquisition solutions for airborne and UAV hurricane and atmospheric remote sensing. Led system engineering at WIDAX Corporation (802.16 solution). 1/20/2010 5/26/2006 4:12:32 PM 4/13/2010 11:43:08 AM
6.02 Microwave Remote Sensing Technologies and Systems Gregory Sadowy 818 354 1467
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sadowy@jpl.nasa.gov Supervisor, Radar Technology Group, Jet Propulsion Laboratory. Research areas include phased-array radars, digital beamforming systems, transmit/receive modules and millimeter wave radar systems. 1/20/2010 5/26/2006 4:12:56 PM 4/13/2010 11:43:08 AM
6.03 Interferometry and Large Optical Systems Gene Serabyn (818) 393-5243
Cell:(818) 640-7485
gene.serabyn@jpl.nasa.gov Senior Research Scientist at JPL developing high-contrast coronagraphic and interferometric techniques for direct exoplanet detection. 1/20/2010 9/11/2006 12:53:39 PM 3/25/2010 12:38:43 PM
6.04 Radar Signal Processing Larry Smith 404-407-7092
Cell:912-536-7283
donnie.smith@gtri.gatech.edu Research Engineer, Georgia Tech Research Institute. Interests include target tracking, estimation theory, radar processing, and simulation. M.S. EE, Georgia Tech. 1/18/2010 3/31/2010 10:05:01 AM 4/1/2010 7:25:19 PM
6.04 Radar Signal Processing Andy Register 404-407-7916
Cell:678-488-1876
andy.register@gtri.gatech.edu Senior Research Engineer, Georgia Tech Research Institute. Twenty years experience in academic research and commercial development. Currently developing advanced radar tracking techniques for the ballistic missile tracking benchmark. Ph.D., EE, Georgia Institute of Tech. 1/18/2010 4/1/2010 7:24:24 PM 4/1/2010 7:25:19 PM
6.05 Application and Theory of MIMO Radar Technology Andy Register 404-407-7916
Cell:678-488-1876
andy.register@gtri.gatech.edu Senior Research Engineer, Georgia Tech Research Institute. Twenty years experience in academic research and commercial development. Currently developing advanced radar tracking techniques for the ballistic missile tracking benchmark. Ph.D., EE, Georgia Institute of Tech. 3/25/2010 12:16:10 PM 3/25/2010 12:21:07 PM 3/25/2010 12:26:08 PM
6.05 Application and Theory of MIMO Radar Technology Thomas Backes 404 407-7320
Cell:404 483-5236
thomas.backes@gtri.gatech.edu Research engineer at Georgia Tech Research Institute, where he supports air and missile defense research. BS Electrical Engineering, MS Electrical Engineering, MS Mathematics, MS Industrial Engineering, and MBA degrees, all from the Georgia Institute of Technology. 3/25/2010 12:16:10 PM 3/25/2010 1:25:08 PM 3/25/2010 12:26:08 PM
6.06 Sonar Signal Processing David Cousins (401) 848-3520
Cell:(401) 487-7640
dcousins@bbn.com Lead Scientist, BBN Technologies, currently developing novel systems for distributed sensing and special communications. Research interests include signal, image and information processing algorithms and systems, high performance realtime embedded systems for sensing and communications processing, and soft computing techniques. 4/13/2009 7:26:59 AM 4/13/2009 7:25:14 AM 3/29/2010 8:38:13 AM
6.06 Sonar Signal Processing Robert Lynch 401-832-8663
Cell:860-705-3321
robert.s.lynch@navy.mil Senior Research Scientist, Naval Undersea Warfare Center. Research interests are in classification, data fusion, tracking, and signal processing. PhD, EE, University of Connecticut. Associate Editor, IEEE Transactions on SMC, Part B Cybernetics. Administrative Editor, Journal of Advances in Information Fusion. Senior Member IEEE. Adjunct lecturer, University of Connecticut. 4/13/2009 7:26:59 AM 3/29/2010 8:37:48 AM 3/29/2010 8:38:13 AM
6.07 Detection and Classification Tod Luginbuhl 401-832-8241
Cell:401-742-0475
t.e.luginbuhl@ieee.org Electronic Engineer, Naval Undersea Warfare Center, Newport, RI. Research interests: sequential detection, frequency and multi-target tracking, and statistical classification and data fusion. B.S., M.S., and Ph.D., EE. 1/14/2010 5/23/2003 1:28:17 PM 3/23/2010 10:57:47 AM
6.07 Detection and Classification Peter Willett (860) 486-2195
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p.willett@ieee.org Professor at the University of Connecticut. Research interests in detection, fusion, tracking and communications. Currently EIC of the IEEE AES Transactions. 1/14/2010 4/19/2002 10:49:03 AM 3/23/2010 10:57:47 AM
6.08 Multisensor Fusion William Blair 404-407-7934
Cell:770-316-1291
dale.blair@gtri.gatech.edu Principal Research Engineer, Georgia Tech. Originated two benchmark problems for target tracking and radar resource allocation at NSWCDD. Demonstrated modern tracking algorithms can reduce radar time/energy required for surveillance tracking. Research interests: radar signal processing/control, resource allocation for multifunction radars, multisensor integration/data fusion. Ph.D. EE, U. of Virginia. 1/14/2010 4/17/2006 9:17:20 PM 3/23/2010 10:57:53 AM
6.08 Multisensor Fusion Robert Lynch 401-832-8663
Cell:860-705-3321
robert.s.lynch@navy.mil Senior Research Scientist, Naval Undersea Warfare Center. Research interests are in classification, data fusion, tracking, and signal processing. PhD, EE, University of Connecticut. Associate Editor, IEEE Transactions on SMC, Part B Cybernetics. Administrative Editor, Journal of Advances in Information Fusion. Senior Member IEEE. Adjunct lecturer, University of Connecticut. 1/14/2010 3/26/2009 11:37:27 AM 3/23/2010 10:57:53 AM
6.09 Tracking Applications Yaakov Bar-Shalom 860-486-4823
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ybs@ee.uconn.edu Board of Trustees Distinguished Professor and Marianne E. Klewin Endowed Professor in Engineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Univ. of Connecticut. IEEE Fellow and AESS Distinguished Lecturer. Over 300 papers. 7 books on estimation theory and target tracking. President of International Society of Information Fusion, 2000 and 2002. 1/15/2010 3/23/2010 10:58:02 AM
6.09 Tracking Applications Darin Dunham 804-749-8750
Cell:804-519-5480
darin@vectraxx.com Senior research engineer, Vectraxx, Inc. specializing in multiple sensor, multiple target tracking. Has published numerous papers on Probabilistic Multi-Hypothesis Tracking (PMHT) and Multiple Hypothesis Tracking (MHT). Current research focuses on solving the ballistic missile tracking problem. 1/15/2010 4/17/2006 9:14:58 PM 3/23/2010 10:58:02 AM
6.10 Particle Filtering and Markov Chain Monte Carlo Techniques David Tornqvist +4613281882
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tornqvist@isy.liu.se Research Associate at Linköping University. Performing research on statistical estimation and detection methods. PhD in Automatic Control from Linköping University in November 2008. Licentiate degree in automatic control and MSc in Communication and Transport Engineering. 1/11/2010 3/30/2010 6:58:22 AM 3/25/2010 9:36:50 AM
6.10 Particle Filtering and Markov Chain Monte Carlo Techniques Monica Bugallo 631-632-8395
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monica@ece.sunysb.edu Assistant Professor, Stony Brook University. Research interests are in the field of statistical signal processing with emphasis in sequential Monte Carlo methods and their applications to sensor networks, target tracking and biology. 1/11/2010 3/15/2007 6:03:14 PM 3/25/2010 9:36:50 AM
6.11 Missile Guidance, Navigation and Control Fabrizio Reali +39-06-49919766
Cell:+39 3294123921
fabrizio.reali@email.it Research Fellow at “Sapienza” University of Rome. Major areas of interest: Target Tracking and Localization, Nonlinear Filtering, Surveillance and Obstacle Avoidance, Tactical and Strategic Missile Guidance, GNC Closed Loop Systems. Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering 3/28/2010 9:15:44 PM 4/11/2010 6:05:45 PM 3/28/2010 9:22:52 PM
6.12 Applications and Architectures for Wireless Sensor Networks Mitchell Lebold 814-865-8958
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lebold@psu.edu Research Engineer, Penn State Applied Research Laboratory (ARL). Currently leading several multi-disciplinary research and development projects in the areas of wireless smart sensors, distributed networking, and algorithm development related to health monitoring and prognostics. Published over 40 conference papers and journal articles. 1/20/2010 4/18/2006 10:39:29 AM 3/28/2010 9:11:12 PM
6.12 Applications and Architectures for Wireless Sensor Networks WenZhan Song 360-546-9144
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songwz@wsu.edu Assistant professor, Computer Science, Washington State University. Research focuses on sensor web systems. Dozens of published articles. Recipient of 2010 NSF CAREER award. 1/20/2010 3/25/2008 7:06:54 AM 3/28/2010 9:11:12 PM
6.13 Integrated Sensing, Modeling, and Analysis Using Sensor Webs Charles Norton 818-393-3920
Cell:818-793-3775
Charles.D.Norton@jpl.nasa.gov Principal Research Technologist at JPL/Caltech and Program Area Manager Associate for the NASA Earth Science Technology Office (ESTO) Advanced Information Systems Technology (AIST) Program at JPL. His technical work includes advanced scientific software for Earth and space science modeling as well as instrument computational technology for smart payload development. 4/16/2010 8:51:55 AM 4/16/2010 8:52:39 AM 4/16/2010 8:54:22 AM
6.14 Earth Observation Applications, Prototypes & Operational Systems Demonstrations Kathleen Fontaine 301-286-8161
Cell:301-408-8937
kathy.fontaine@nasa.gov As GEOSS Liaison for GOES-R Ground System Project, Ms. Fontaine is heavily involved in national and international GEO efforts. She is a member of USGEO and the USGEO Architecture and Data Management Working Group; the GEO Architecture and Data Committee, User Interface Committee, and Science and Technology Committee. 4/16/2010 10:49:09 AM 4/12/2010 9:27:16 AM 4/14/2010 6:01:00 AM
6.14 Earth Observation Applications, Prototypes & Operational Systems Demonstrations David Tralli (818) 354-1835
Cell:(818) 653-5597
david.m.tralli@jpl.nasa.gov Manager, Civil Programs, National Space Technology Applications Office; MBA, Drucker Center, Claremont Graduate School; PhD, Geophysics, UC Berkeley, B.S., Physics, USC. 4/16/2010 10:49:09 AM 4/12/2010 11:12:44 AM 4/14/2010 6:01:00 AM
6.14 Earth Observation Applications, Prototypes & Operational Systems Demonstrations Mirko Antonini +39-06-7259-7258
Cell:+39 338 7402907
mirko.antonini@uniroma2.it Coordinator of the M.Sc. in Advanced Communication and Navigation Satellite Systems in the University of Rome "Tor Vergata". Treasurer of the IEEE Aerospace and Electronics Systems Society. Manager of research programmes on LBS, Infomobility and Telematics,Integration of mobile communication networks and SatNav, Galileo and Future trends of Satellite Navigation. 4/16/2010 10:49:09 AM 4/12/2010 9:27:35 AM 4/14/2010 6:01:00 AM
7.0 Spacecraft Avionic Systems and Technologies Harald Schone (818) 393-1736
Cell:(818) 653-9738
harald.schone@jpl.nasa.gov JPL EEE Parts Program Office Mgr. 30 years experience in Radiation Effects and Collisional Atomic Physics R & D. Previously at Sandia National Labs and Oak Ridge National Labs. At AF Research Labs directed and executed 60M/yr Space Electronics Program.Ph.D. atomic physics Univ Heidelberg 1/14/2010 2/28/2007 8:21:40 AM 3/29/2010 2:09:07 PM
7.0 Spacecraft Avionic Systems and Technologies John Samson, Jr. 727-539-2449
Cell:727-412-3875
john.r.samson@honeywell.com Principal Engineering Fellow, Honeywell Defense and Space Systems. 41+ years experience in onboard processing for space and airborne applications. More than 40 publications in the area of onboard processing systems and architectures. Senior Member IEEE, Associate Fellow AIAA. 1/14/2010 2/28/2007 8:21:40 AM 3/29/2010 2:09:07 PM
7.01 Onboard Processing Hardware Architectures and Interconnect Technologies Jamal Haque 727-539-2049
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jamal.haque@honeywell.com Group Lead/Principal Engineer, Honeywell. Nine patents and several pending. Previously at Bell Labs, Rockwell and AT&T, on Sirius Satellite Radio, ADSL and V.34 Modem Research teams. Interests in high speed wired and wireless connectivity. MSEE and BSEE. 1/14/2010 2/28/2007 8:21:40 AM 3/29/2010 2:09:07 PM
7.01 Onboard Processing Hardware Architectures and Interconnect Technologies Joseph Marshall 703-367-1326
Cell:571-225-0726
joe.marshall@baesystems.com Senior Systems Engineer developing embedded processing systems. 32 years experience. Last 21+ years focused on spacecraft systems built around rad-hard and rad-tolerant processing elements, memories and interconnects. Current interests: modular, reconfigurable, high performance, responsive systems, small satellites, evolving interfaces, interconnects, adaptive low power and fault tolerance techniques. 1/14/2010 5/28/2004 2:48:11 PM 3/29/2010 2:09:07 PM
7.02 Onboard Signal, Data, Command Processing and Data Handling Technologies Marcio Juliato (519) 888-4567
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mrjuliat@uwaterloo.ca PhD candidate in E&CE, University of Waterloo, Canada, researching fault tolerant cryptographic primitives for space applications. Other research interests include cryptography, security, fault tolerance and embedded systems. BSCE and MSCS, University of Campinas, Brazil. 3/29/2010 3:08:29 PM 3/29/2010 3:39:41 PM 3/29/2010 3:08:36 PM
7.02 Onboard Signal, Data, Command Processing and Data Handling Technologies Michael Lovellette 202-404-7460
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michael.Lovellette@nrl.navy.mil Research Physicist, Space Science Division, U. S. Naval Research Laboratory. Has worked with spaceflight demonstrations of fault-tolerant computing; currently involved with GLAST Large Area Telescope on-board processing and integration and test. 3/29/2010 3:08:29 PM 3/29/2010 3:06:17 PM 3/29/2010 3:08:36 PM
7.03 Multi- and Many-Core Computing in Space: Hardware and Software Martha Bancroft 503-537-9155
Cell:503-703-4056
marti@dragonsden.com Owner, MBC. Currently SME contractor, US government agency. Research interests: extreme performance computing and I/O - systems and software architecture, performance, resilience. Published author, presenter, workshop organizer (most recent workshop: IEEE SMC-IT 2009). BS (PChem),University of Florida. 3/29/2010 2:18:19 PM 3/29/2010 2:15:16 PM 3/29/2010 2:57:02 PM
7.03 Multi- and Many-Core Computing in Space: Hardware and Software Raphael Some 818-354-1902
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rsome@jpl.nasa.gov Principle Technologist, JPL. Previously, Chief Engineer and System Engineering Mgr. for REE Project and concept-originator and manager of the Smart Sensors Web and NMP Program Technologist. Holds a variety of patents, and has published numerous papers in micro-electronics packaging, computer architecture and fault tolerant computing. 3/29/2010 2:18:19 PM 3/29/2010 2:13:39 PM 3/29/2010 2:57:02 PM
7.04 Memory and Data Storage Technologies for Space and Missile Applications Mehrdad Nourani 972-883-4391
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nourani@utdallas.edu Associate EE Professor at Univ. of Texas, Dallas. Recipient: Texas Telecommunications Consortium Award & National Science Foundation Career Award. Published more than 150 papers in various areas of design for testability, fault tolerance & design for reliability 3/29/2010 2:10:10 PM 4/9/2009 7:01:29 AM 3/29/2010 2:56:00 PM
7.04 Memory and Data Storage Technologies for Space and Missile Applications Douglas Sheldon 818-393-5113
Cell:719-649-2448
douglas.j.sheldon@jpl.nasa.gov Lead VLSI Technologist for JPL Electronic Parts Engineering Office, Principal Investigator for FPGA and memory reliability issues. Twenty years commercial IC technology development and management. 3/29/2010 2:10:10 PM 4/14/2008 10:46:43 PM 3/29/2010 2:56:00 PM
7.05 Reconfigurable Computing System Technologies Ian Troxel (303)784-7673
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Ian.Troxel@seakr.com Future Systems Architect, SEAKR Engineering. Researching next-generation aerospace processing systems. Ph.D., ECE, University of Florida with a focus on mission and fault management in satellite systems. 3/29/2010 2:10:26 PM 6/12/2005 1:30:12 PM 3/29/2010 3:00:30 PM
7.06 Mixed Signal and System-on-a-Chip Technologies Alan Mantooth 479-575-4838
Cell:479-466-9108
mantooth@uark.edu Professor EE, University of Arkansas; 21st Century Endowed Chair in Mixed-signal IC Design and CAD; Director of NSF Center on Grid-connected Advanced Power Electronic Systems. Co-founder, Lynguent, an EDA company offering modeling tools for circuits and systems. 1/22/2010 3/28/2008 11:44:19 AM 3/29/2010 2:56:22 PM
7.06 Mixed Signal and System-on-a-Chip Technologies Nikolaos Paschalidis 240 228 7229
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nick.paschalidis@jhuapl.edu Principal Staff, JHU/APL Space Dept. Advanced Technology Development for Instruments and Spacecraft Avionics: Analog/Digital ASICs, SSD, PMD, MCPs, delay line, 4D imaging, Space Physics; Space Missions: Cassini, Image, Messenger, Stereo, Pluto, IBEx, MMS, JUNO, RBSP, BepiColombo. PhD, ECE/Space Science/Technology. 1/22/2010 5/4/2001 11:37:20 AM 3/29/2010 2:56:22 PM
7.06 Mixed Signal and System-on-a-Chip Technologies Mark Martin 240 228 7895
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mark.martin@jhuapl.edu Principle ASIC Engineer, Space Department, JHU Applied Physics Laboratory. Research interests in mixed signal analog/digital VLSI design, integrated sensing systems, and radiation effects in electronics. Ph.D. in EE from The Johns Hopkins University. 1/22/2010 7/28/2004 8:45:24 PM 3/29/2010 2:56:22 PM
7.07 Power Electronics for Space Applications Peter Wilson +44 (0) 23 8059 4162
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prw@ecs.soton.ac.uk Reader in Electronics and Computer Science, University of Southampton, UK. Director, MSc in System on Chip and European Masters in Embedded Computing Systems; Technical Chair, BMAS 2008 and General Chair BMAS 2009. Visiting Professor, University of Arkansas, USA. SMIEEE, MIET, CEng. ~80 Publications and 1 Book. 1/22/2010 8/6/2008 11:11:58 PM 3/29/2010 2:59:55 PM
7.08 Electronics for Extreme Environments Elizabeth Kolawa 818-393-2593
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Elizabeth.A.Kolawa@jpl.nasa.gov Program Manger at JPL for technologies for operation in extreme environments and space avionics. 1/12/2010 6/20/2000 9:40:48 AM 3/29/2010 2:56:32 PM
7.08 Electronics for Extreme Environments Mohammad Mojarradi 818-354-0997
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Mohammad.M.Mojarradi@jpl.nasa.gov Supervisor, Advanced Instrument Electronics, JPL. IC design specialist, expert in mixed-signal/mixed-voltage circuits, sensors, micro-machined electromechanical interface systems for extreme environment of space. Twenty years experience. Twenty-seven patents, forty publications. 1/12/2010 6/1/2004 2:12:54 PM 3/29/2010 2:56:32 PM
7.09 Miniaturization and Advanced Electronics Packaging for Spacecraft Janet Lumpp 859-257-4985
Cell:859-492-6438
jklumpp@uky.edu Associate Professor; University of Kentucky and Associate Director of the NASA Kentucky Space Grant Consortium and EPSCoR Programs. Research areas include application of carbon nanotubes in conductive adhesives, laser micromachining, electronic packaging, and K-12 math and science education. 1/25/2010 4/17/2006 2:58:03 PM 3/29/2010 2:57:45 PM
7.09 Miniaturization and Advanced Electronics Packaging for Spacecraft Andrew Shapiro 818-393-7311
Cell:626 676-3923
aashapiro@jpl.nasa.gov More than 25 years experience in opto and electronic packaging for space applications. Lead division technologist at JPL, was principal scientist of optical transport at Broadcom. During 15 years with Hughes Aircraft he ran their HDMI and LTCC lines. Assoc. Adj. Prof. EE UCI. 1/25/2010 5/25/2005 11:43:35 AM 3/29/2010 2:57:45 PM
7.10 MEMS & Nanotechnology for Space Applications Harish Manohara (818) 393-0455
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harish.manohara@jpl.nasa.gov Principal Staff and Supervisor of the Nano and Micro Systems group in the Instrument Electronics & Sensors Section at JPL, specializing in application-oriented nano and micro technologies for sensors, vacuum electronics, in situ instruments, and microsystems. 4/5/2010 11:17:12 AM 4/5/2010 11:15:20 AM 4/5/2010 11:17:52 AM
7.10 MEMS & Nanotechnology for Space Applications Raphael Some 818-354-1902
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rsome@jpl.nasa.gov Principle Technologist, JPL. Previously, Chief Engineer and System Engineering Mgr. for REE Project and concept-originator and manager of the Smart Sensors Web and NMP Program Technologist. Holds a variety of patents, and has published numerous papers in micro-electronics packaging, computer architecture and fault tolerant computing. 4/5/2010 11:17:12 AM 4/5/2010 11:17:06 AM 4/5/2010 11:17:52 AM
7.11 Fault Tolerance, Autonomy, and Evolvability in Spacecraft Avionics Tom Hoffman 818-354-6521
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thoffman@jpl.nasa.gov Flight System Manager of the GRAIL project at JPL. Has worked on several successful JPL flight and technology programs. Specialties include Avionics System Engineering, Computer Architecture, and Fault Protection. 1/21/2010 4/22/2002 12:33:39 PM 3/29/2010 2:56:40 PM
7.11 Fault Tolerance, Autonomy, and Evolvability in Spacecraft Avionics Didier Keymeulen (818) 354-4280
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didier.keymeulen@jpl.nasa.gov Principal, Member technical staff, JPL. Interests in design of adaptive embedded systems. 1/21/2010 5/19/2003 8:03:56 AM 3/29/2010 2:56:40 PM
7.12 Spacecraft Guidance, Navigation, and Control Technologies Richard Wirz
Cell:626.399.3366
Richard.E.Wirz@jpl.nasa.gov Senior Engineer, Electric Propulsion Group, JPL, specializing in modeling, experimental testing, and mission integration of electric thrusters. Recognized expert in miniature and precision plasma thruster development, plasma modeling for electric thrusters, and advanced propulsion concepts. Instructor, UCLA: courses on propulsion, mission design, and orbital mechanics. M.S., Ph.D., Caltech. 1/17/2010 3/28/2008 11:48:35 AM 3/29/2010 2:56:52 PM
7.12 Spacecraft Guidance, Navigation, and Control Technologies Giovanni Palmerini +39-06-4991-9760
Cell:+39-366-6750164
giovanni.palmerini@uniroma1.it Associate professor of Aerospace Guidance and Navigation Systems, Univ. of Rome “La Sapienza”, teaching also Aircraft Navigation at Univ. of Bologna. Consultant for Italspazio, visiting scholar at Stanford Univ, participant in the UNISAT microsat program. PhD Aerosp.Eng., Univ.Rome; AIAA, ION and AAS Member. 1/17/2010 3/28/2008 11:49:06 AM 3/29/2010 2:56:52 PM
7.13 Missile Guidance, Navigation, and Control Technologies Fabrizio Reali +39-06-49919766
Cell:+39 3294123921
fabrizio.reali@email.it Research Fellow at “Sapienza” University of Rome. Major areas of interest: Target Tracking and Localization, Nonlinear Filtering, Surveillance and Obstacle Avoidance, Tactical and Strategic Missile Guidance, GNC Closed Loop Systems. Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering 3/31/2010 11:04:44 AM 4/11/2010 6:08:59 PM 3/31/2010 11:06:04 AM
7.14 Advanced Processor Architectures Stephen Ruggles 757-864-1515
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s.l.ruggles@larc.nasa.gov Computer Engineer, Aerospace Technologists Program, NASA Langley Research Center. Research activities: serves as Technologist for the Geosynchronous Imaging Fourier Transform Spectrometer, Indian Ocean METOC Imager (GIFTS-IOMI) onboard data processing technologies. GIFTS-IOMI is the NASA NMP EO-3 program to demonstrate sensor and data processing technologies. 3/29/2010 2:59:32 PM 3/29/2010 2:59:26 PM 3/29/2010 3:00:09 PM
7.15 Advanced Thin Film and Semiconductor Materials for Space Applications Keith Evans 919-789-8880
Cell:919-280-6331
evans@kymatech.com President, CEO Kyma Technologies. Highly-published bulk and thin-film compound semiconductor crystal growth expert with strong commercialization record. Currently focused on nitride semiconductors for improved performance and reliability of nitride semiconductor devices for applications including solid state lighting, power switching electronics, and RF and non-line-of-site optical communications. 4/13/2010 10:56:29 AM 4/14/2010 4:37:46 PM 4/15/2010 7:33:09 AM
7.15 Advanced Thin Film and Semiconductor Materials for Space Applications Jiangang Du (626)395-2455
Cell:(626)404-7625
jdu@caltech.edu Broad Fellows Program scholar at California Institute of Technology. Member of the Kavli Nanoscience Institute at Caltech. Research specialties and interests include advanced thin film materials and wide band-gap semiconductors; MEMS/NEMS for space and demanding environment applications; brain circuitry and neural prosthetics. 4/13/2010 10:56:29 AM 4/13/2010 10:56:22 AM 4/15/2010 7:33:09 AM
8.0 Spacecraft & Launch Vehicle Systems & Technologies Todd Mosher 720-407-3188
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todd.mosher@sncorp.com Director of Programs, Space Exploration Systems, Dream Chaser Program Manager, Sierra Nevada Space Systems, Interests: small satellites, space exploration, space architecture and systems engineering, and design optimization techniques. 1/12/2010 10/30/2009 12:35:52 PM 4/6/2010 10:50:16 AM
8.0 Spacecraft & Launch Vehicle Systems & Technologies Erik Nilsen 818-354-4441
Cell:(818)687-9221
erik.n.nilsen@jpl.nasa.gov Systems Engineering Manager for advanced mission concepts and formulation phase projects. Specializing in mission architecture and technology evaluation for future planetary and earth science missions. 1/12/2010 10/30/2009 12:35:52 PM 4/6/2010 10:50:16 AM
8.01 Exploration Systems Brian Muirhead 818-393-1013
Cell:818 687 7003
brian.k.muirhead@jpl.nasa.gov Chief Engineer NASA/JPL. Flight System Mgr for Mars Pathfinder and Project Manager of Deep Impact through CDR. Appointed Chief Engineer of JPL in 11/02. In 2/07 Brian was named Chief Architect for the Constellation Program. 1/12/2010 10/30/2009 12:35:52 PM 4/6/2010 10:50:16 AM
8.01 Exploration Systems Erik Nilsen 818-354-4441
Cell:(818)687-9221
erik.n.nilsen@jpl.nasa.gov Systems Engineering Manager for advanced mission concepts and formulation phase projects. Specializing in mission architecture and technology evaluation for future planetary and earth science missions. 1/12/2010 10/29/2009 8:11:12 AM 4/6/2010 10:50:16 AM
8.01 Exploration Systems Jennifer Rhatigan (281) 244-8326
Cell:-832-331-3294
jennifer.l.rhatigan@nasa.gov 22 years with NASA in program/project management at 3 NASA Centers. PhD, MS in Mechanical Engineering. 1/12/2010 3/21/2007 3:10:09 PM 4/6/2010 10:50:16 AM
8.02 Advanced Launch Vehicle Systems and Technologies Bernard Kutter 303-269-5538
Cell:720-352-1372
bernard.f.kutter@ulalaunch.com Manager, United Launch Alliance advanced programs. Initiated development of Atlas evolution, including in-space applications. Responsible for Atlas Centaur thermodynamics on 67 successful missions. GD Titan/Centaur cryo fluid management for first launch. 1/25/2010 9/5/2008 4:22:41 PM 4/6/2010 10:50:20 AM
8.03 Responsive Space Systems and Technologies Doug Holker 310-336-2232
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doug.holker@losangeles.af.mil Aerospace Project Director, 3GIRS & Associate Principal Director, Developmental and Project Planning, The Aerospace Corporation. Responsibilities include managing the newest Air Force Satellite and Missile Programs, 3GIRS, CSM and commercial military integration projects. Western Regional Vice President, AFCEA. M.S. Remote Sensing, UCLA. 1/19/2010 3/6/2007 6:49:39 AM 4/6/2010 10:50:23 AM
8.04 Modular Bus Technologies, Components and Standardized Spacecraft Paul Graven 310-219-2700
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paul@graven.com - 1/19/2010 8/23/2010 11:23:48 PM 8/23/2010 11:24:24 PM
8.04 Modular Bus Technologies, Components and Standardized Spacecraft Maurice Martin (505) 853-4118
Cell:505-220-8567
maurice.martin@kirtland.af.mil Responsive Systems Group Lead, AFRL Space Vehicles Directorate. Develop plug-and-play standards and components for low cost, operationally responsive satellites. 1/19/2010 3/6/2007 6:54:18 AM 8/23/2010 11:24:24 PM
8.05 Exploration Systems Technology Development Robert Gershman 818 3545113
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robert.gershman@jpl.nasa.gov Assistant Program Manager, JPL Constellation Office. Previously at JPL: Planetary Advanced Missions Manager; Deputy Manager, Galileo Science and Mission Design Office; Supervisor, Mission Engineering Group. 1/21/2010 5/11/2006 2:51:33 PM 4/6/2010 10:50:26 AM
8.05 Exploration Systems Technology Development Dana Gould 757-864-7747
Cell:757-880-2552
Dana.C.Gould@nasa.gov Program Element Manager for NASA`s Exploration Technology Development Program. Previously, Principal Research Manager for Space Technology in NASA Langley’s Exploration Systems and Space Technology Directorate. Ph.D., U. of Virginia. 1/21/2010 5/17/2006 11:16:09 PM 4/6/2010 10:50:26 AM
8.06 Technology Development and Infusion Douglas Comstock 202 358-2221
Cell:202 258-3467
doug.comstock@nasa.gov Director of NASA`s Innovative Partnerships Program (IPP). Responsible for Small Business Innovative Research, Small Business Technology Transfer Research, Centennial Challenges, IPP Seed Fund, and NASA’s intellectual property management and technology transfer to benefit society and facilitate partnerships with the emerging commercial space sector. 1/18/2010 3/27/2008 5:46:44 PM 4/6/2010 10:50:27 AM
8.07 Rendezvous and Docking Technologies John Ringelberg 303-971-7201
Cell:303-620-6241
john.c.ringelberg@lmco.com Senior Staff Engineer, Lockheed Martin, and Deputy Principal Investigator for an IR&D project performing development of automated and autonomous rendezvous, proximity operations, docking and landing systems and capabilities. B.S., Engineering, University of Florida; M.S., Mechatronics Systems Engineering, University of Denver. 1/18/2010 4/27/2006 3:03:15 PM 4/6/2010 10:50:28 AM
8.08 Advanced Spacecraft Technologies William Jackson 720-407-3103
Cell:858-472-7298
bill.jackson@sncorp.com Chief Systems Engineer, Sierra Nevada Corp. Spacecraft systems engineer for various microsat programs. Expertise in systems engineering, mission analysis and operations, mathematical modeling and optimization, and spacecraft design. 1/17/2010 4/11/2007 9:17:08 AM 4/6/2010 10:50:29 AM
8.09 Mechanical Systems, Design and Technologies Pamela Hoffman 818-354-6756
Cell:818-687-7012
Pamela.J.Hoffman@jpl.nasa.gov Project Element Manager, JPL. 23 years experience developing deep space missions, including Galileo, Cassini, Mars Exploration Rover, and Mars Science Laboratory. BS from UC Berkeley, MS from Caltech. 1/21/2010 4/16/2007 11:15:29 AM 4/6/2010 10:50:31 AM
8.10 In-Space Propulsion Technology David Anderson (216)-433-8709
Cell:(216)-337-1601
David.J.Anderson@nasa.gov Project Manager (Acting), In-Space Propulsion Technology Project, and SBIR Topic Manager for Spacecraft and Platform Subsystems, NASA Glenn Research Center. MS, Engineering Management, Cleveland State University; BS, Aerospace Engineering, University of Cincinnati. 1/19/2010 7/11/2007 3:27:01 PM 4/6/2010 10:50:33 AM
8.11 Commercial Crew and Cargo Systems Frank Taylor 858-375-2013
Cell:760-803-1291
frank.taylor@sncorp.com Chief Engineer - Space Exploration Systems, Sierra Nevada Corporation leading the development of Dream Chaser for NASA`s CCDev program; 26 years of aerospace experience while working at LM-Skunk-Works, Scaled Composites and ATK-COI on Aircraft, Launch Vehicles, Missiles and Small Satellites.; BS Mechanical Engineer, Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo 1984 4/6/2010 10:46:13 AM 4/13/2010 11:13:22 PM 4/6/2010 12:39:39 PM
8.12 Commercial Robotic Systems and Technologies Tye Brady 617-258-2366
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tye@draper.com Principal Member of the Technical Staff and Group Leader, Space Systems Engineering, Draper Laboratory. Over 20 years experience in leading edge spacecraft design, instrumentation, integration, and space systems engineering. Interests include advanced landing systems, GNC instrumentation, and star camera design. 4/6/2010 10:45:41 AM 4/6/2010 2:37:56 PM 4/6/2010 12:43:19 PM
8.12 Commercial Robotic Systems and Technologies Babak Cohanim 617 258-4122
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bcohanim@draper.com Senior Member of the Technical Staff, Space Systems group, Charles Stark Draper Laboratory. PI for Draper’s small lunar lander/hopper efforts. B.S., Iowa State University, Aerospace Engineering; S.M., Aeronautics and Astronautics, MIT. 4/6/2010 10:45:41 AM 4/6/2010 2:33:55 PM 4/6/2010 12:43:19 PM
9.0 Air Vehicle Systems and Technologies Christian Rice 301-342-1380
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christian.rice@navy.mil Chief Test Engineer Rotary Wing, Naval Air Systems Command, Patuxent River, MD. B.S., Aerospace and Ocean Engineering; M.S., Aviation Systems. Graduate of U.S. Naval Test Pilot School. 1/22/2010 4/4/2010 7:00:22 AM 4/1/2010 1:41:35 PM
9.01 Air Vehicle Flight Testing Thomas Post 301-342-1777
Cell:240-577-5182
thomas.post@navy.mil Lt. Col. Commanding Officer of Air Test and Evaluation Squadron. BSc EE, University of Illinois, MS, Systems Engineering, Johns Hopkins. 20 years in USMC. Held multiple positions at NAVAIR performing flight test, systems engineering & program management. 1/22/2010 4/4/2010 7:00:22 AM 4/1/2010 1:41:35 PM
9.01 Air Vehicle Flight Testing Robin Locksley 301-757-0605
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robin.locksley@navy.mil Assistant Program Executive Officer for Unmanned Aviation and Strike Weapons for NAVAIRSYSCOM (T&E). 22 years as rotary wing mission systems flight test engineer. Graduate, U.S. Naval Test Pilot School. BSEE, Drexel U.; MSEE, Florida Institute of Tech. 1/22/2010 4/25/2002 9:34:37 PM 4/1/2010 1:41:35 PM
9.02 UAV Systems & Autonomy Kendra Cook 703-652-4809
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kendra.l.cook@gmail.com International Technical Consultant operating in Taiwan. Provides engineering and technical assistance to U.S. companies and serves as their liaison/representative abroad. Consultant on Export Compliance Programs, ITAR/EAR Training, and Agreements/Licenses/Exemptions for U.S. State Department approval. 4/1/2010 1:41:51 PM 5/18/2006 11:48:12 AM 4/1/2010 1:41:54 PM
9.03 Aircraft Systems & Avionics William McConvey 301 342-1381
Cell:301-997-3605
william.mcconvey@navy.mil Chief Test Pilot HX-21 (Rotary Wing), Naval Air Systems Command, Patuxent River, MD. B.S., Mechanical Engineering, U.S. Naval Academy; M.S., Aeronautical Engineering, Naval Postgraduate School; Graduate of U.S. Naval Test Pilot School. 4/1/2010 1:39:57 PM 4/1/2010 1:39:10 PM 4/1/2010 1:41:37 PM
9.03 Aircraft Systems & Avionics Andrew Lynch 301-757-5051
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andrew.lynch@navy.mil Executive Officer, United States Naval Test Pilot School, Patuxent River, MD. BS Aerospace Engineering, U.S. Naval Academy, Graduate of USNTPS, Class 118. 4/1/2010 1:39:57 PM 5/18/2006 11:43:52 AM 4/1/2010 1:41:37 PM
9.04 Air Vehicle Flight Controls Charles Hatcher 301-757-4969
Cell:410-610-3543
sid.hatcher@comcast.net Senior Rotary Wing Test Pilot, Wyle Aerospace Group, Patuxent River. Conduct developmental test of various USN/USMC aircraft, systems, and simulators. 21 year naval career. BS, US Naval Academy. MS, University of Tennessee. MS, Naval Post Graduate School. USN Test Pilot School. Associate Fellow, Society of Experimental Test Pilots. 4/1/2010 1:44:01 PM 4/13/2010 4:57:27 PM 4/1/2010 1:44:04 PM
9.05 Collision Avoidance for Unmanned Systems Cosmin Bocaniala + 44 (0) 1793 78(5284)
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c.bocaniala@cranfield.ac.uk Research Fellow with Cranfield University/Defence Academy of the United Kingdom. Currently working on the ASTRAEA project (astraea.aero), a common initiative of the UK government and major players in the UK aerospace industry. The current research interests include complex systems and computational intelligence with applications mainly to unmanned aerial systems. 4/1/2010 1:45:24 PM 4/3/2010 3:15:38 PM 4/1/2010 1:47:56 PM
10.0 Software and Computing Lonnie VanZandt 303-482-2943
Cell:7202011349
lonniev@gmail.com Consulting Systems Engineer and Founder of Predictable Response Consulting. Specialist in Modeling and Real-time Software Development. Twenty one year career includes LGS Innovations, ARTiSAN Software, Bell Labs, Northrop Grumman, QNX, and TimeSys. 1/19/2010 3/28/2007 11:05:51 AM 4/8/2010 6:58:05 AM
10.0 Software and Computing Sanda Mandutianu (818)354-7288
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sanda.mandutianu@jpl.nasa.gov JPL Task manager, PI on software & systems engineering. Pioneered agent-based technologies for distributed spacecraft missions & flight-ground systems integration. Worked on space data & mission projects, recently on information modeling & ontology engineering for outer planets missions, JPL Enterprise Architecture & Constellation Program 1/19/2010 3/28/2007 11:05:51 AM 4/8/2010 6:58:05 AM
10.01 Software Engineering Kathryn Weiss 818-354-5718
Cell:818-285-9304
kathryn.a.weiss@jpl.nasa.gov Flight Software Engineer, Flight Software Systems Engineering and Architecture Group, JPL. Research interests include spacecraft, software, systems, and safety engineering, emphasizing architecture. BS Marquette University. MS & Ph.D. in Aeronautics & Astronautics MIT 1/19/2010 3/28/2007 11:05:51 AM 4/8/2010 6:58:05 AM
10.02 Software Architecture and Design Charles Lee 650-604-6054
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Charles.Lee@nasa.gov Computer scientist specializing in software design and development. Interests in software architecture, pattern recognition, machine learning and wireless network performance. Ph.D. in Systems Engineering from Oakland University. 1/16/2010 4/21/2006 5:50:47 PM 4/8/2010 6:57:59 AM
10.03 Human-Computer Interaction Jeffrey Norris 818-354-5472
Cell:818-640-8490
Jeffrey.S.Norris@jpl.nasa.gov Manager, JPL Planning and Execution Section. Responsible for systems engineering, software development, and flight operations for a variety of missions and robotic systems. Research interests include immersive visualization, haptics, and natural human-computer interfaces. 1/19/2010 4/1/2009 10:00:55 AM 4/8/2010 6:57:33 AM
10.04 High Capability Computing and Modeling Seungwon Lee 818-393-7720
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seungwon.lee@jpl.nasa.gov Senior researcher, JPL. Research focuses on physical modeling and simulation, optimization algorithms, parallel and distributed computing, nonlinear dynamics control, statistical analysis, spectral retrieval, for space science & engineering problems. Ph.D., Physics` Ohio State Univ. 1/27/2010 3/28/2008 1:03:46 PM 4/8/2010 6:56:48 AM
10.04 High Capability Computing and Modeling Paul von Allmen 818-393-7520
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pva@jpl.nasa.gov Group Supervisor, Principal Member of Technical Staff, Jet Propulsion Laboratory. Interests in: High Capability Computing and Modeling, Modeling and Data Management Systems, Instruments and Science Data Systems. 1/27/2010 3/29/2008 4:29:35 PM 4/8/2010 6:56:48 AM
10.05 Collaborative Model-driven Aerospace Engineering Lonnie VanZandt 303-482-2943
Cell:7202011349
lonniev@gmail.com Consulting Systems Engineer and Founder of Predictable Response Consulting. Specialist in Modeling and Real-time Software Development. Twenty one year career includes LGS Innovations, ARTiSAN Software, Bell Labs, Northrop Grumman, QNX, and TimeSys. 3/29/2010 4:38:48 PM 3/28/2008 12:59:33 PM 3/29/2010 4:38:59 PM
10.06 Computational Modeling Darrell Terry 703-412-1335
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darrell.terry@worldnet.att.net Sensors Systems Engineer Principal, The Mitre Corporation, McLean, VA, leading signal processing investigations for air and space borne radar and STAP. Ph.D. program, University of California, Irvine, focusing on modeling vapor and particle transport processes in jet exhaust. 1/17/2010 6/5/2005 7:55:31 PM 4/8/2010 6:56:35 AM
10.07 Multi-Agent Technologies for Aerospace Sanda Mandutianu (818)354-7288
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sanda.mandutianu@jpl.nasa.gov JPL Task manager, PI on software & systems engineering. Pioneered agent-based technologies for distributed spacecraft missions & flight-ground systems integration. Worked on space data & mission projects, recently on information modeling & ontology engineering for outer planets missions, JPL Enterprise Architecture & Constellation Program 1/20/2010 8/15/2000 3:22:18 PM 4/8/2010 7:15:31 AM
10.07 Multi-Agent Technologies for Aerospace Christopher Bridges +44(0)1483 684711
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c.p.bridges@surrey.ac.uk Researcher, Surrey Space Centre, UK. Research interests in distributed computing, software agents, satellite systems, and multi-core design for FPGAs. BEng, PhD. 1/20/2010 4/8/2010 5:47:26 PM 4/8/2010 7:15:31 AM
10.08 Data Representation, Accessibility and Interchange Strategies Ryan Detter 301-286-7325
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Ryan.D.Detter@nasa.gov XML Database Designer, James Webb Space Telescope Mission. Original member, NASA XML Working Group. 4/9/2010 7:41:30 AM 4/25/2006 7:59:50 PM 4/9/2010 7:48:28 AM
10.08 Data Representation, Accessibility and Interchange Strategies Brent Nash 818 393-0096
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brent.r.nash@jpl.nasa.gov Software Engineer, Jet Propulsion Laboratory, working primarily on the Mars Science Laboratory. Interests include ground data systems, continuous integration, enterprise architecture, test automation and multi-mission software design. 4/9/2010 7:41:30 AM 3/18/2009 12:49:06 PM 4/9/2010 7:48:28 AM
10.09 Information Management and Collaborative Engineering Carl Puckett (661) 347-1407
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carl.puckett@itt.com Project Engineering Manager, ITT Electronic Systems, Radar, Reconnaissance and Acoustic systems. BSEE, MA-Management. Former group supervisor, JPL, flight SW development, SCM and Constellation program. 1/17/2008 5/26/2004 11:26:30 AM 4/13/2010 9:54:43 AM
10.10 Web++: Ontology-driven Architecture and Semantic Web in Systems and Software Engineering Sanda Mandutianu (818)354-7288
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sanda.mandutianu@jpl.nasa.gov JPL Task manager, PI on software & systems engineering. Pioneered agent-based technologies for distributed spacecraft missions & flight-ground systems integration. Worked on space data & mission projects, recently on information modeling & ontology engineering for outer planets missions, JPL Enterprise Architecture & Constellation Program 4/9/2010 7:47:29 AM 5/4/2004 2:22:56 PM 4/9/2010 7:48:41 AM
10.11 PANEL: Software Architecture, co-sponsored by Track 12 Kathryn Weiss 818-354-5718
Cell:818-285-9304
kathryn.a.weiss@jpl.nasa.gov Flight Software Engineer, Flight Software Systems Engineering and Architecture Group, JPL. Research interests include spacecraft, software, systems, and safety engineering, emphasizing architecture. BS Marquette University. MS & Ph.D. in Aeronautics & Astronautics MIT 3/28/2008 2:30:00 PM 10/3/2007 10:40:56 AM 4/8/2010 6:58:20 AM
10.12 PANEL: It is All About the Data: Storing, Accessing and Sharing Information in Space Systems Brent Nash 818 393-0096
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brent.r.nash@jpl.nasa.gov Software Engineer, Jet Propulsion Laboratory, working primarily on the Mars Science Laboratory. Interests include ground data systems, continuous integration, enterprise architecture, test automation and multi-mission software design. 4/9/2010 7:42:58 AM 3/18/2009 12:51:18 PM 4/9/2010 7:48:33 AM
10.12 PANEL: It is All About the Data: Storing, Accessing and Sharing Information in Space Systems Ryan Detter 301-286-7325
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Ryan.D.Detter@nasa.gov XML Database Designer, James Webb Space Telescope Mission. Original member, NASA XML Working Group. 4/9/2010 7:42:58 AM 5/11/2004 4:53:58 PM 4/9/2010 7:48:33 AM
10.13 Cognitive Systems: Architectures and Implementations Adrian Stoica (818) 354-2190
Cell:818 642 6923
Adrian.Stoica@jpl.nasa.gov Senior Research Scientist, Supervisor, Advanced Robotic Controls Group, Jet Propulsion Laboratory. PhD EE Victoria University, Melbourne, Interest: robot learning, cognitive robotics, learning and adaptation, biometrics, human-robot interfaces, cyborgs. 4/18/2010 3:39:46 PM 4/18/2010 3:40:34 PM 4/18/2010 3:42:22 PM
10.14 Cloud Computing Khawaja Shams -
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Khawaja.S.Shams@jpl.nasa.gov - 5/31/2010 6:48:16 AM 5/31/2010 6:56:26 AM 5/31/2010 7:39:52 AM
10.14 Cloud Computing Mark Powell (818) 653-8012
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mpowell@jpl.nasa.gov Senior Computer Scientist, JPL, working on ground support systems and operations tools. Supported Mars Exploration Rover, Phoenix and many rover technology and field test efforts. Currently working on Mars Science Laboratory. Recipient of 2004 NASA Software of the Year Award. 5/31/2010 6:48:16 AM 5/31/2010 7:42:47 AM 5/31/2010 7:39:52 AM
10.15 PANEL: Cloud Computing Mark Powell (818) 653-8012
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mpowell@jpl.nasa.gov Senior Computer Scientist, JPL, working on ground support systems and operations tools. Supported Mars Exploration Rover, Phoenix and many rover technology and field test efforts. Currently working on Mars Science Laboratory. Recipient of 2004 NASA Software of the Year Award. 5/31/2010 6:57:49 AM 5/31/2010 7:43:30 AM 5/31/2010 7:39:58 AM
10.15 PANEL: Cloud Computing Khawaja Shams -
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Khawaja.S.Shams@jpl.nasa.gov - 5/31/2010 6:57:49 AM 5/31/2010 6:58:33 AM 5/31/2010 7:39:58 AM
11.0 Diagnostics, Prognostics and Health Management David Kleinman 831-656-7627
Cell:831-760-2196
kleinman@nps.edu IEEE Fellow. Professor of Information Sciences at the Naval Postgraduate School, and Emeritus Professor at University of Connecticut. Co-founder and Board Member, Qualtech Systems, Inc. 3/27/2010 10:02:25 PM 3/27/2010 10:18:59 PM
11.0 Diagnostics, Prognostics and Health Management Andrew Hess 301-605-7625
Cell:240-355-8915
andrew_hess@comcast.net President The Hess PHM Group, Inc. providing consulting to gov`t. and industry on advanced diagnostics, prognostics, health & asset management of machines & engineering systems. Previously program office lead for the JSF PHM effort. 3/27/2010 10:02:25 PM 3/27/2010 10:18:59 PM
11.01 PHM for Aircraft and Propulsion Program Applications Andrew Hess 301-605-7625
Cell:240-355-8915
andrew_hess@comcast.net President The Hess PHM Group, Inc. providing consulting to gov`t. and industry on advanced diagnostics, prognostics, health & asset management of machines & engineering systems. Previously program office lead for the JSF PHM effort. 3/27/2010 10:02:25 PM 3/27/2010 10:18:59 PM
11.02 Diagnostics & PHM for Aerospace Subsystems & Components Carl Byington 585-424-1990
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carl.byington@impact-tek.com Director, Impact Technologies. Leads development of new PHM algorithms, software, and systems. Over 20 years experience, including PSU and NASA. Over 100 publications related to digital signal processing, data fusion, classification, diagnostics, and prognostics. PE, degrees in mechanical and aeronautical engineering. 1/30/2009 9:17:19 PM 4/4/2006 4:39:23 PM 3/27/2010 10:19:08 PM
11.03 Structural Health Monitoring for Aerospace Vehicles Abhinav Saxena 650-604-3208
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abhinav.saxena@nasa.gov Research Scientist, SGT Inc., NASA Ames Research Center. Research areas include prognostics performance evaluation, requirements specification for PHM, and developing prognostic methods for a variety of applications. 3/27/2010 9:57:12 PM 4/4/2010 7:21:44 AM 3/27/2010 10:19:13 PM
11.04 Algorithms & Advanced Analysis Concepts for Diagnostics & PHM Bhaskar Saha 650-604-4379
Cell:404-276-7364
bhaskar.saha@nasa.gov Research Scientist, Mission Critical Technologies, Prognostics Center of Excellence, NASA Ames Research Center. Research focuses on applying various classification, regression and state estimation techniques for predicting remaining useful life of systems and their components. Published several papers on prognostics and won two best paper awards. 1/14/2010 4/9/2009 7:54:25 AM 3/27/2010 10:19:21 PM
11.04 Algorithms & Advanced Analysis Concepts for Diagnostics & PHM John Sheppard (406) 994-4835
Cell:(443) 851-2809
john.sheppard@cs.montana.edu RightNow Technologies Distinguished Professor in Computer Science, Montana State University, and Associate Research Professor, Computer Science, Johns Hopkins University. IEEE Fellow. Research in Bayesian classification, dynamic graphical models, evolutionary computation, and reinforcement learning, emphasizing algorithms for PHM applications. 1/14/2010 4/9/2009 7:54:53 AM 3/27/2010 10:19:21 PM
11.05 Metrics and Evaluation Methods for Diagnostics and Prognostics Jeff Bird 613-990-0652
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jeff.bird@nrc-cnrc.gc.ca Senior research officer at the Gas Turbine Laboratory with responsibility for the Integrated Vehicle Health Management program. Interests in performance modeling, operability, non-intrusive diagnostics, unsteady analysis. Member of TTCP AER TP3 on Propulsion and Power Systems, CASI National Propulsion section, ISO TC108 WG5 3/30/2010 1:25:40 PM 3/30/2010 1:23:52 PM 3/30/2010 1:25:50 PM
11.05 Metrics and Evaluation Methods for Diagnostics and Prognostics Craig Davison (613) 991-0931
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craig.davison@nrc-cnrc.gc.ca Research officer in gas turbine PHM and performance, Gas Turbine Laboratory of the National Research Council Canada. Ph.D., Mechanical and Materials Engineering, Queen’s University, specializing in gas turbine prognostics and diagnostics. 3/30/2010 1:25:40 PM 3/30/2010 1:25:27 PM 3/30/2010 1:25:50 PM
11.06 Prognostics for Electronic and Avionic Systems Patrick Kalgren 585-424-1990
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patrick.kalgren@impact-tek.com Manager, Electronic Systems PHM group, Impact Technologies. Leads development of improved diagnostics and failure prediction electronic systems. B.S., Computer Engineering, Penn State University. Member, Tau Beta Pi, IEEE Standards Association, and Computer Society. 3/27/2010 10:07:41 PM 4/9/2009 7:58:54 AM 3/27/2010 10:19:35 PM
11.07 PHM Technologies to Support Ground, Lab and Non-Destructive Testing Morteza Safai 206 544 7590
Cell:206 304-4618
morteza.safai@boeing.com Sensors Engineer & Technical Fellow, Boeing Research and Technology. 22 years of experience with optical sensors. Fourteen patents, 19 patents pending and 21 publications. BS and MS Physics University of Utah. 3/27/2010 10:11:44 PM 4/4/2010 7:16:41 AM 3/27/2010 10:19:40 PM
11.08 PHM Technologies for Reliability Centered Maintenance Richard Millar (301)757 0517
Cell:240-925-4216
rcmillar@nps.edu Associate Professor in the Department of Systems Engineering at the Naval Postgraduate School, Patuxent River NAS. Over 35 years experience in the design, development and airframe integration of aircraft propulsion & power systems. 1/17/2010 3/16/2007 11:00:04 AM 3/27/2010 10:19:46 PM
11.09 PHM Integration Technologies Kirby Keller 314-233-2995
Cell:314-706-6178
kirby.j.keller@boeing.com Boeing Technical Fellow. Interest areas are Integrated Vehicle Health Management and Decision Aiding. Currently working in the Boeing Phantom Works Support and Services Thrust as a principal investigator and system designer for internal and external research programs. 1/23/2010 4/4/2006 4:46:39 PM 3/27/2010 10:19:54 PM
11.10 IVHM for Satellites and Space Applications Nia Jetter 310-364-4077
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nia.m.jetter@boeing.com Aerospace Engineer in Spacecraft Autonomy under Flight and Control Engineering at Boeing Satellite Development Center. Graduated from MIT as an undergraduate and Stanford University with a Masters degree in Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering. Primary areas of interest is autonomous health managment for space vehicles and autonomous controls. 3/27/2010 10:06:15 PM 3/27/2010 10:05:40 PM 3/27/2010 10:20:00 PM
11.11 Smart Sensing and Wireless Technologies for IVHM Jeanne Maggiore 314-233-7118
Cell:314-348-4401
jeanne.c.maggiore@boeing.com Systems Engineer in the IVHM group of Boeing Research and Technology. More than 25 years experience in systems integration, flight test, engine controls and avionics certification, with most recent area of interest being IVHM/PHM. 4/9/2009 8:04:32 AM 4/9/2009 8:04:20 AM 3/27/2010 10:20:04 PM
11.12 Sensor Justification and Placement for PHM Applications Amir Fijany +39-0107581537
Cell:+39-3387881943
amir.fijany@iit.it Senior Researcher, Italian Institute of Technology. Previously Associated Tech Fellow, Northrop Grumman Corp. and Principal Scientist and Supervisor JPL. Areas of Research: IVHM, Advanced Computing. Over 80 journal and conference publications; 11 Patents (3 pending); over 30 NASA Technical Innovation Awards. DEA and PhD, ECE, Univ. Paris XI 3/27/2010 10:15:50 PM 3/28/2010 6:10:22 PM 3/27/2010 10:20:10 PM
11.13 PHM for Autonomous and Unmanned Aerial Vehicles Michael Houck 301-995-2945
Cell:301-643-9951
michael.houck@navy.mil Division Director, NAVAIR. 4/9/2009 8:06:43 AM 4/9/2009 8:06:40 AM 3/27/2010 10:20:15 PM
12.0 Ground and Space Operations Theodore Bujewski (202) 358-1542
Cell:703 597-9244
tbujewski@yahoo.com International Partnership Lead for NASA`s Explorations Systems Mission Directorate. Prior to NASA, as a consultant at The Aerospace Corporation, advised the Air Force, NASA, NOAA, NGIA, and AT&T on ground systems operations, communications networks & industrial policy. 1/19/2010 5/11/2004 4:46:35 PM 3/29/2010 6:19:38 PM
12.0 Ground and Space Operations Jonathan Gal-Edd 301 286 2378
Cell:443 799 3819
jonathan.s.gal-edd@nasa.gov Landsat Data Continuity Mission Ground systems Chief engineer Goddard SFC. Previously TDRS-K Ground Segment Manager. Ground System Engineering Manager for the JWST and Software Development and Integration Lab Manager for the ISS at JSC. BS, Engineering; MBA. 1/19/2010 5/11/2004 4:46:35 PM 3/29/2010 6:19:38 PM
12.01 Operations and Development Successes and Lessons Learned Joseph Vellinga 303-971-9309
Cell:720-473-0383
joseph.m.vellinga@lmco.com Horizontal Integration & Tech Programs Manager, Lockheed Martin. Previously managed Stardust, Genesis and various instrument and spacecraft efforts. 1/19/2010 5/11/2004 4:46:35 PM 3/29/2010 6:19:38 PM
12.02 Flight/Ground Systems, Mission Planning & Operations Manfred Bester 510-643-1014
Cell:707-803-8811
mbester@ssl.berkeley.edu Director of Operations, Space Sciences Laboratory, UC Berkeley. Founder of Bester Tracking Systems, Inc. Areas of Interest: Mission Analysis & Design, Flight Dynamics & Navigation, Multi-mission Ground Systems, Automation, Space Communications, Software & Systems Engineering, Flight Operations. PhD, Physics, University of Cologne, Germany. 3/29/2010 6:20:25 PM 4/16/2008 9:36:15 AM 3/29/2010 6:24:50 PM
12.03 Automation and Other Strategies to Increase Functionality and Reduce Cost & Risk Robert Elliott 818.393.6373
Cell:818.235.4162
gelliott@jpl.nasa.gov Manager, Ground Data System Project, System Integration, Test&Deployment Group, Systems and Software Division, JPL. Lead Ground Data System Integration&Test Engineering for the Mars Exploration Rover. Performed similar duties for other major NASA deep space flight projects. Seventeen years experience spanning ground software integration/test in flight and ground operations. 4/16/2010 9:29:22 PM 4/8/2009 5:24:47 AM 3/29/2010 6:22:39 PM
12.04 Designing for Sustainable Innovation: Delivering the Next Generation of Human Space Flight Michael Galluzzi 321-867-4796
Cell:321.961.4196
michael.c.galluzzi@nasa.gov Supply Chain Manager, Constellation Program Office, Johnson Space Center, Houston, TX. Responsible for implementing Supply Chain Management best practices for the Constellation Program. Also supports the NASA Exploration Systems Directorate Integration Office 3/29/2010 6:24:31 PM 10/7/2009 4:15:53 PM 3/29/2010 6:24:40 PM
12.05 Payload and Instrument Operations and Processing David LaVallee 240 228 4546
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david.lavallee@jhuapl.edu Senior Staff member, Space Department`s Science Information Systems group, JHU/APL. Over twenty years experience with NASA ground systems, including operational systems and R&D. Currently performing science instrument operations on Cassini and LRO instruments. 3/29/2010 6:25:18 PM 3/30/2009 11:34:57 AM 3/29/2010 6:25:26 PM
12.06 PANEL - Current Topics in Operations: Instrument Operation and Integration Jonathan Gal-Edd 301 286 2378
Cell:443 799 3819
jonathan.s.gal-edd@nasa.gov Landsat Data Continuity Mission Ground systems Chief engineer Goddard SFC. Previously TDRS-K Ground Segment Manager. Ground System Engineering Manager for the JWST and Software Development and Integration Lab Manager for the ISS at JSC. BS, Engineering; MBA. 3/29/2010 6:27:20 PM 4/18/2008 1:43:38 PM 3/29/2010 6:28:30 PM
13.0 Management, Systems Engineering and Cost Robert Kellogg 310-336-0324
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robert.kellogg@aero.org Over 25 years experience in systems engineering of optical and other sensors. Cost and technical evaluation of space systems for the Air Force, NASA, and other customers. 1/20/2010 3/20/2007 5:34:09 PM 4/13/2010 7:39:47 AM
13.0 Management, Systems Engineering and Cost Charles Leising 818-354-8116
Cell:(818) 653-9258
charles.j.leising@jpl.nasa.gov Manager, Project Formulation Office, JPL. 42 years experience in engineering, line, project and program positions working on projects ranging from Surveyor in the 1960s to Cassini. Primary background: propulsion, system engineering and management. 1/20/2010 3/20/2007 5:34:09 PM 4/13/2010 7:39:47 AM
13.01 System Simulation and Verification John Baker 818-354-5004
Cell:818-687-9813
John.D.Baker@jpl.nasa.gov Ascent and Aborts Mission Phase Lead, Constellation SE&I. Previously, Deputy Program Executive for the Lunar Robotic Program, NASA HQ. Lead Systems Engineer on the Mars Science Lab 2009 Mission during formulation. Has led implementation and operation of NASA`s Shuttle Imaging Radar-C digital avionics subsystem. BSEE, Colorado State. 1/20/2010 3/20/2007 5:34:09 PM 4/13/2010 7:39:47 AM
13.01 System Simulation and Verification Rob Sherwood 818-393-5378
Cell:818-395-5010
Robert.L.Sherwood@jpl.nasa.gov Systems Engineer, Soil Moisture Active-Passive (SMAP) Project, JPL. Interests include systems engineering, sensor webs, planning and scheduling technologies, and mission operations automation. 1/20/2010 4/13/2010 7:39:16 AM 4/13/2010 7:39:47 AM
13.02 Risk Management: Application and Lessons Learned Mark Powell 208-521-2941
Cell:208-521-2941
attwater@aol.com Consultant in project management, systems engineering, risk assessment, and new business acquisition, North America, Europe, and Asia. Symposium and conference speaker; trainer, systems engineering workshops, and tutorials. 1/21/2010 5/18/2009 9:18:23 AM 4/2/2010 3:48:01 PM
13.02 Risk Management: Application and Lessons Learned Mona Witkowski (818)354-4203
Cell:(818)983-4727
mona.m.witkowski@jpl.nasa.gov Program Assurance Manager for the Interplanetary Network Directorate at JPL. Previous projects include: Cassini/Huygens, Galileo, Magellan, TOPEX/Poseidon, New Millennium Program Deep Space 1 & 2 and the Gravity Recovery and Climate Experiment (GRACE). Recipient of a NASA Exceptional Service Medal for TOPEX/Poseidon Mission Assurance. 1/21/2010 6/11/2005 1:55:41 PM 4/2/2010 3:48:01 PM
13.03 Cost and Schedule Tools, Methods and Processes Stephen Shinn 443-778-4179
Cell:410-991-3148
stephen.shinn@jhuapl.edu Group Supervisor, Space Operations Management, JHU/APL. 15 years experience managing cost estimating, parametric modeling, pricing, financial management, scheduling, and earned value. B.S., The College of New Jersey; M.S., Johns Hopkins University. 1/13/2010 4/4/2010 7:29:45 AM 3/29/2010 9:11:01 AM
13.03 Cost and Schedule Tools, Methods and Processes Robert Bitten 310-336-1917
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Robert.e.Bitten@aero.org Principal Engineer, NASA Advanced Programs, The Aerospace Corp. Supports NASA proposal evaluations and independent assessments. B.S., Industrial & Systems Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology; M.B.A., Pepperdine University. 1/13/2010 5/8/2002 4:32:41 PM 3/29/2010 9:11:01 AM
13.04 Management Tools, Methods and Processes Virgil Adumitroaie (818) 393-7038
Cell:909 438 3840
virgila@jpl.nasa.gov Team Leader at JPL. Lecturer at USC. Past research in high-speed turbulent combustion modeling, data dimension reduction, neural networks, signaling pathways and scientific software development. Currently working on optimization methods and uncertainty analysis applied to decision support problems. Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from University at Buffalo. 1/25/2010 4/9/2009 3:54:24 PM 4/5/2010 2:54:41 PM
13.04 Management Tools, Methods and Processes Jeremiah Finnigan (240) 228-5725
Cell:(240) 498-6686
jeremiah.finnigan@jhuapl.edu Senior Professional Staff, Space Department, JHU/APL. Team leader for MESSENGER & New Horizons Instrument Ground Support Equipment software development. Formerly Section Supervisor in the APL Space Department Ground Software group. B.S. Mathematics, B.S. Electrical Engineering, and M.S. Computer Engineering, University of Maryland; M.S. Computer Science, JHU. 1/25/2010 4/9/2009 3:45:36 PM 4/5/2010 2:54:41 PM
13.04 Management Tools, Methods and Processes Jeffery Webster 818.393.3269
Cell:(626) 379-5749
Jeffery.N.Webster@jpl.nasa.gov Senior Engineer in JPL`s Mission Systems Concepts Section; Systems Engineer for the POLARIS & PSW Projects; Technical support to NASA Office of Chief Engineer; Task Lead for flow down of NASA`s Level-1 program and project management requirements to JPL Flight Projects. 1/25/2010 6/1/2004 5:16:16 PM 4/5/2010 2:54:41 PM
13.05 Mission Modeling, Concept Optimization and Concurrent Design Eric Mahr 310-336-5329
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Eric.M.Mahr@aero.org Engineering Specialist, Space Architecture Department, The Aerospace Corporation. Background in preliminary spacecraft design and space architecture development. B.S., Aerospace Engineering, U. of Arizona and M.S., Aerospace Engineering Sciences, U. of Colorado. 1/14/2010 5/2/2006 2:14:41 PM 4/6/2010 2:16:56 PM
13.05 Mission Modeling, Concept Optimization and Concurrent Design Robert Oberto 310 923 5773
Cell:(310) 923-5779
bob@boboberto.com Consultant and manager to NASA`s ESPO. Former Principal Investigator, NASA Exploration Design Team, and Manager of JPL’s Team-X. Pioneered concurrent engineering methodologies for conceptual design. BS, AE, USC; MS, AE, University of Colorado at Boulder. 1/14/2010 6/11/2005 1:49:17 PM 4/6/2010 2:16:56 PM
13.06 Systems Architecture, Engineering and System of Systems Kathleen Fontaine 301-286-8161
Cell:301-408-8937
kathy.fontaine@nasa.gov As GEOSS Liaison for GOES-R Ground System Project, Ms. Fontaine is heavily involved in national and international GEO efforts. She is a member of USGEO and the USGEO Architecture and Data Management Working Group; the GEO Architecture and Data Committee, User Interface Committee, and Science and Technology Committee. 1/18/2010 3/20/2007 5:28:44 PM 4/2/2010 3:48:17 PM
13.06 Systems Architecture, Engineering and System of Systems Henry Stone 818-354-9051
Cell:818-635-3741
Henry.W.Stone@jpl.nasa.gov Deputy Manager, Systems and Software Division, Jet Propulsion Laboratory. Formerly Project Element Manager for both the Mars Pathfinder Rover Avionics Subsystem and the Mars Exploration Rover Avionics Subsystem. Spacecraft/Rover Team Chief for MER during launch, cruise, landing, and surface operations. 1/18/2010 3/20/2007 5:29:51 PM 4/2/2010 3:48:17 PM
13.07 Technology Transfer and Commercialization Andrea Belz 626-429-4301
Cell:626-429-4301
andrea@belzconsulting.com Consultant and author in technology development and commercialization. Market studies and strategic planning for: JPL, NASA, Caltech, GE, CVI Melles Griot; also venture capital firms investors. PhD, physics, California Institute of Technology; MBA, finance, Pepperdine University. 4/6/2010 4:32:25 PM 4/7/2010 9:41:42 AM 4/6/2010 4:36:29 PM
13.07 Technology Transfer and Commercialization Howard Neely 310-317-5829
Cell:310-770-5789
neely@ix.netcom.com Research Project Manager, HRL Laboratories. Research interests in mobile augmented reality, virtual environment applications, and multimodal user interfaces. MS EE, University of Southern California; BS EE, Michigan State University. 4/6/2010 4:32:25 PM 4/6/2010 4:35:25 PM 4/6/2010 4:36:29 PM
13.08 Promoting Cultural Change: Working the Human Equation David Scott 256-544-3226
Cell:256-227-0339
scotty@nasa.gov U.S. Naval Officer F-14 radar officer, amphibious assault flight deck/fuels officer. Software engineer for Spacelab crew training simulators Payload crew communicator for Spacelab & ISS. Software development at MSFC Huntsville Operations Support Center. BSc Physics/Math 4/14/2010 1:18:16 PM 4/14/2010 1:18:38 PM 4/14/2010 1:19:42 PM
13.08 Promoting Cultural Change: Working the Human Equation Robert Nelson 818-393-5291
Cell:626-644-4389
robert.w.nelson@jpl.nasa.gov Spacecraft/Rover Engineering Team Chief and Project Engineer for the Mars Exploration Rover Project. Member of JPL`s model-based engineering working group. Veteran of Voyager and Galileo projects. Interests include embedded systems, accident case studies, model-based engineering, public outreach, and organizational culture. MSEE and CA Registered Professional Engineer. 4/14/2010 1:18:16 PM 4/14/2010 1:18:59 PM 4/14/2010 1:19:42 PM
14.0 Government Plans, Policies and Education Dave Lavery 202-358-4684
Cell:202-329-0144
dave.lavery@nasa.gov Program Executive for Mars Exploration in the Science Mission Directorate of NASA Headquarters. Instrumental in the development and application of robotics and rover technology, and director of NASA participation in robotics competition for education/outreach. 4/20/2010 10:15:59 PM 6/29/2010 2:26:32 PM 4/19/2010 1:35:58 PM
14.01 PANEL: Planetary Sample Return Missions: Program and Technology Opportunities Lisa May 202 285-5352
Cell:202 285-5352
Lisa.May@nasa.gov - 4/20/2010 10:15:59 PM 6/29/2010 2:26:32 PM 4/19/2010 1:35:58 PM
14.02 PANEL: Emerging Technologies for Mars Exploration Samad Hayati 818-354-8273
Cell:818-667-7879
samad.hayati@jpl.nasa.gov Technology manager, NASA Mars Exploration Program. Developed enabling technologies, Mars Exploration Rover, Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter, Phoenix Lander, and Mars Science Laboratory. At JPL, developed multiple cooperating robots, serpentine robots, and later planetary rovers; led Rocky 7 rover development and performed JPL`s first remote field tests simulating Mars analog missions. 4/14/2009 11:30:45 PM 4/14/2009 11:32:14 PM 4/15/2009 12:30:19 AM
14.03 PANEL: Mission Options and Technologies for Human Exploration Robert Ambrose 281-244-5561
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robert.o.ambrose@nasa.gov Acting Division Chief, Software, Robotics and Simulation Division, NASA Johnson Space Center. Leads NASA’s Human-Robotics Systems technology project and Mobility Function Team for the International Architecture Working Group. Ph.D., Mechanical Engineering, University of Texas, Austin; M.S. and B. S., Washington University, St. Louis. 4/19/2010 12:30:18 PM 1/26/2009 2:59:08 PM 4/15/2009 12:30:11 AM
14.04 PANEL: Major/Historic Spacecraft Anomalies and Lessons Learned Robert Nelson 818-393-5291
Cell:626-644-4389
robert.w.nelson@jpl.nasa.gov Spacecraft/Rover Engineering Team Chief and Project Engineer for the Mars Exploration Rover Project. Member of JPL`s model-based engineering working group. Veteran of Voyager and Galileo projects. Interests include embedded systems, accident case studies, model-based engineering, public outreach, and organizational culture. MSEE and CA Registered Professional Engineer. 4/20/2010 10:16:47 PM 4/15/2009 12:11:53 AM 4/15/2009 12:30:37 AM
14.05 PANEL: Space Technology Development: The University Contribution David Akin 301-405-1138
Cell:410-491-2225
dakin@ssl.umd.edu Director of the Space Systems Laboratory, University of Maryland. Principal investigator for the EASE/ACCESS experiment flown aboard STS-61-B. 4/19/2010 12:28:39 PM 1/26/2009 4:15:53 PM 4/15/2009 12:29:37 AM
14.06 PANEL: Competition Robotics for Education and Workforce Development Dave Lavery 202-358-4684
Cell:202-329-0144
dave.lavery@nasa.gov Program Executive for Mars Exploration in the Science Mission Directorate of NASA Headquarters. Instrumental in the development and application of robotics and rover technology, and director of NASA participation in robotics competition for education/outreach. 1/20/2010 4/11/2007 10:16:25 AM 4/15/2009 12:30:03 AM
14.07 PANEL: Advanced Propulsion Systems for the Next Generation David Anderson (216)-433-8709
Cell:(216)-337-1601
David.J.Anderson@nasa.gov Project Manager (Acting), In-Space Propulsion Technology Project, and SBIR Topic Manager for Spacecraft and Platform Subsystems, NASA Glenn Research Center. MS, Engineering Management, Cleveland State University; BS, Aerospace Engineering, University of Cincinnati. 4/19/2010 12:53:04 PM 4/19/2010 12:53:42 PM 4/19/2010 1:36:15 PM
14.08 PANEL: Terrestrial Analog Projects for Space Operations Development Dave Lavery 202-358-4684
Cell:202-329-0144
dave.lavery@nasa.gov Program Executive for Mars Exploration in the Science Mission Directorate of NASA Headquarters. Instrumental in the development and application of robotics and rover technology, and director of NASA participation in robotics competition for education/outreach. 4/19/2010 12:58:47 PM 4/19/2010 12:59:15 PM
14.09 PANEL: Instrument Concepts and Design for Astrobiology Investigations Mary Voytek 202-358-1577
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mary.voytek-1@nasa.gov Senior Scientist for Astrobiology, Science Mission Directorate, NASA HQ. Research interest in aquatic microbial ecology and biogeochemistry. Studies environmental controls on microbial transformations of nutrients, xenobiotics, and metals in freshwater and marine systems. Has worked in extreme environments including Antarctica, hypersaline lakes, deep-sea hydrothermal vents, and terrestrial deep-subsurface sites. 4/19/2010 12:50:38 PM 4/19/2010 1:56:47 PM 4/19/2010 1:58:26 PM
15.0 Junior Engineering Conference Mary Krikorian (425) 747-8838
Cell:(425) 891-7273
maryk@aeroconf.org -Develop and present special projects which incorporate the sciences and arts for the highly gifted. 3/30/2008 5:38:29 PM 6/26/2002 9:05:29 AM 3/30/2008 5:38:59 PM
15.01 Junior Engineering Conference Mary Krikorian (425) 747-8838
Cell:(425) 891-7273
maryk@aeroconf.org -Develop and present special projects which incorporate the sciences and arts for the highly gifted. 3/30/2008 5:38:29 PM 6/26/2002 9:05:29 AM 3/30/2008 5:38:59 PM
16.0 Track and session for papers that cant find a home G. Edward Bryan 310-454-9461
Cell:310-920-1919 x1
edbryan@aeroconf.org Principal, GEB Software Technology. Broad interest in technology and management of software development. Former manager of system software development for SDS, Xerox, Honeywell and Groupe Bull. Timeshared Computer Operating system author. 4/30/2009 9:00:11 PM 3/14/2007 1:46:57 PM 3/23/2010 8:52:27 AM
16.0 Track and session for papers that cant find a home David Williamson 480 777-8563
Cell:623 680-9419
tcmco_ceo@hotmail.com CEO of The Circle Mountain Co - a developer of software to automate the production of Acrobat PDf files and Conference Publications. Consultant to the IEEE Conferences. 4/30/2009 9:00:11 PM 3/14/2007 1:46:57 PM 3/23/2010 8:52:27 AM
16.01 Can`t find a session to submit to? Submit here and we will help Karen Profet 310-336-3544
Cell:310-844-5844
kprofet@kprofet.com - 4/30/2009 9:00:11 PM 3/14/2007 1:46:57 PM 3/23/2010 8:52:27 AM
16.01 Can`t find a session to submit to? Submit here and we will help Richard Mattingly (818)354-4605
Cell:cell (818)667-6811
richard.l.mattingly@jpl.nasa.gov Over the last three years he has managed JPL`s Mars Sample Return Studies. He has also managed systems engineering groups for JPL`s projects implemented in partnership with industry, and instrument and payload development; and been involved in the formulation and development of numerous planetary and Earth-orbiting spacecraft and payloads. 4/30/2009 9:00:11 PM 3/14/2007 1:46:14 PM 3/23/2010 8:52:27 AM
16.02 Another Session for Authors that can`t find an appropriate session G. Edward Bryan 310-454-9461
Cell:310-920-1919 x1
edbryan@aeroconf.org Principal, GEB Software Technology. Broad interest in technology and management of software development. Former manager of system software development for SDS, Xerox, Honeywell and Groupe Bull. Timeshared Computer Operating system author. 4/30/2009 9:00:31 PM 4/30/2009 12:10:00 AM 3/23/2010 8:51:07 AM
17.0 Test track --System use only Karen Profet 310-336-3544
Cell:310-844-5844
kprofet@kprofet.com - 2/23/2007 11:55:42 AM 9/21/2009 7:27:40 AM 9/21/2009 6:44:04 AM
17.0 Test track --System use only G. Edward Bryan 310-454-9461
Cell:310-920-1919 x1
edbryan@aeroconf.org Principal, GEB Software Technology. Broad interest in technology and management of software development. Former manager of system software development for SDS, Xerox, Honeywell and Groupe Bull. Timeshared Computer Operating system author. 2/23/2007 11:55:42 AM 9/21/2009 7:27:40 AM 9/21/2009 6:44:04 AM
17.0 Test track --System use only David Williamson 480 777-8563
Cell:623 680-9419
tcmco_ceo@hotmail.com CEO of The Circle Mountain Co - a developer of software to automate the production of Acrobat PDf files and Conference Publications. Consultant to the IEEE Conferences. 2/23/2007 11:55:42 AM 9/21/2009 7:27:40 AM 9/21/2009 6:44:04 AM
17.01 Another Test Session G. Edward Bryan 310-454-9461
Cell:310-920-1919 x1
edbryan@aeroconf.org Principal, GEB Software Technology. Broad interest in technology and management of software development. Former manager of system software development for SDS, Xerox, Honeywell and Groupe Bull. Timeshared Computer Operating system author. 2/23/2007 11:55:42 AM 9/21/2009 7:27:40 AM 9/21/2009 6:44:04 AM
17.01 Another Test Session David Woerner 818-393-2000
Cell:626-497-8451
dwoerner@ieee.org Chair, IEEE Aerospace Conferences, Board of Directors; Conference Chair 1997, 2002-04, & 2006-11. Currently a manager on Mars Science Laboratory mission, JPL. Was Chief Engineer of the avionics, Mars Pathfinder mission. Worked on many deep space missions including Galileo, Cassini, and Magellan. Recipient of NASA`s Exceptional Service Medal. 2/23/2007 11:55:42 AM 9/21/2009 6:43:28 AM 9/21/2009 6:44:04 AM
17.01 Another Test Session Robert Minnichelli 310-336-3386
Cell:310-291-8380
Robert.Minnichelli@aero.org Review Committee Chairman, 2000-2005 Review Committee Vice Chair, 2006-2011 Best Paper Award Chair, 2008-2011 Principal Director, Architecture and Design Subdivision The Aerospace Corporation 2/23/2007 11:55:42 AM 9/21/2009 6:42:56 AM 9/21/2009 6:44:04 AM
17.01 Another Test Session M. Charles Fogg 310 336-0655
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mcf@switchingpost.com - 2/23/2007 11:55:42 AM 9/21/2009 6:42:33 AM 9/21/2009 6:44:04 AM
17.02 Test Session #3 Karen Profet 310-336-3544
Cell:310-844-5844
kprofet@kprofet.com - 3/19/2008 1:03:33 PM 3/19/2008 1:16:51 PM 3/20/2010 9:16:32 AM
17.03 Test Session for Test Track 1 G. Edward Bryan 310-454-9461
Cell:310-920-1919 x1
edbryan@aeroconf.org Principal, GEB Software Technology. Broad interest in technology and management of software development. Former manager of system software development for SDS, Xerox, Honeywell and Groupe Bull. Timeshared Computer Operating system author. 6/21/2008 2:16:37 PM 2/23/2007 11:43:01 AM 6/21/2008 2:16:46 PM