Joshua A Lapso

Maj Joshua A. Lapso is an Assistant Professor of Computer Engineering at the Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT), part of Air University, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. He holds a Ph.D. in Computer Engineering from AFIT (2023), an M.S. in Cyberspace Operations from AFIT (2016), and a B.S. in Computer Engineering from the United States Air Force Academy (2010).

• Ph.D., Computer Engineering, AFIT, 2023
• M.S., Cyberspace Operations, AFIT, 2016
• B.S., Computer Engineering, USAFA, 2010

His research focuses on cognitive systems for machine agents, decentralized decision-making under uncertainty, and digital forensics. He applies AI techniques to model human-like cognition in autonomous systems and investigates memory analysis techniques for cybersecurity. His work bridges theoretical AI with practical military and defense applications.

His recent publications show a strong trend in artificial intelligence applied to autonomous agent reasoning and decision-making, particularly in hybrid cognitive architectures and POMDP-based frameworks. He also has foundational work in cyber forensics, especially in system state whitelisting for memory analysis in Windows environments.

While no formal scientific awards are listed, his peer-reviewed publications in journals like Cognitive Systems Research and Digital Investigation reflect scholarly impact.

He advises MS thesis students and teaches graduate-level courses in computer engineering and cyberspace operations, contributing to the education of military and technical professionals. Though no grants are explicitly mentioned, his research is likely supported through AFIT and Air Force funding channels.

His work appears to be conducted within AFIT’s research ecosystem, likely involving collaboration with the Department of Computer Engineering and affiliated defense research labs, though specific lab names are not provided.