معرفی
Dr. Barry Ezell is a Research Professor at Old Dominion University’s Virginia Modeling, Analysis and Simulation Center (VMASC), specializing in computational modeling, risk analytics, and decision analysis. His expertise spans strategy development, multi-objective portfolio decision analysis, simulation, and terrorism risk assessment.
- B.S. in Mechanical Engineering Technology, University of Southern Mississippi
- M.S. in Systems Engineering, University of Virginia (1998)
- Ph.D. in Engineering Management, Old Dominion University (2005)
Ezell’s work focuses on quantitative risk analysis, systems analysis, and strategic portfolio optimization. He has led high-impact projects for governmental agencies such as DHS, CISA, NIST, Sandia National Labs, and the National Nuclear Security Administration, with a particular emphasis on homeland security and infrastructure protection.
His research includes funded contracts like the "System of Systems Operational Analysis" ($57,647) and "Mitigation Optimization and Net Assessment (MONA) Decision Support System" ($125,000), reflecting his leadership in simulation-based solutions for public safety and resource allocation.
Scientific awards and certifications include:
- Certified Subject Matter Risk Expert, RANE Corporation
- Certified Open FAIR™ Foundation
Ezell collaborates extensively with ODU’s Office of Risk Management, Batten College of Engineering, and external partners like NASA Langley, the Virginia Space Grant Consortium, and Sandia National Labs, integrating modeling and simulation with real-world security challenges.
