Amy M. Cox

Lieutenant Colonel (retired) Amy M. Cox is an Assistant Professor at the Air Force Institute of Technology. She holds a PhD in Systems Engineering from George Washington University and has extensive military and academic experience spanning space operations, rotary wing flight testing, and complex systems management.

• Doctor of Philosophy in Systems Engineering (2017), George Washington University
• Master of Science in Space Operations (1999), Air Force Institute of Technology

Her research focuses on systems engineering principles for complex military systems, including post-production modifications, user-driven design pathways, and component integration challenges. She has published extensively on these topics at international conferences.

Key trends in her publications include system evolution, complexity management, user-centered design methodologies, and adaptive engineering for military applications. Her work bridges aerospace engineering, systems theory, and operational testing.

Scientific Awards

• 2015 Merrit A. Willamson Best Conference Paper Award
• 2012 Outstanding Air Force Program Manager
• 2011 Excellence in Acquisition Leadership Award (Team)
• 2011 Agile Acquisition Transformation Leadership Award (Team)
• 2011 Joint Service Achievement Medal
• 2008 Aerial Achievement Medal

Her career includes groundbreaking work in tactical combat systems, missile warning operations, and developmental testing of rotary wing aircraft like the MH-53 and CV-22. She has over 300 flight hours in military and experimental aircraft.