Mark A Flanders

Mark A Flanders is an Adjunct Instructor/Lecturer at Worcester Polytechnic Institute's Graduate & Professional Studies program. He currently serves as Chief Engineer for the International Battle Management C2 Division (AFLCMC/HBI) at Hanscom Air Force Base, Massachusetts, overseeing Foreign Military Sales (FMS), development, and testing of AWACS aircraft for international allies.

Education:

• Post Graduate Studies in Theoretical & Applied Mechanics, Harvard University
• MS Mechanical Engineering, University of New Hampshire
• BS Physics and Chemistry, University of New Hampshire
• Senior Executive Service Program, Office of Personnel Management
• Defense Acquisition University Programs (Level III in Program Management & Systems Engineering)

Research/Professional Focus: Over 45 years of engineering leadership in military aircraft systems, advanced weapons development, space systems, and international cooperative programs. Specialization includes program management for complex defense initiatives like the F-16 Fuel Starter Modification, AMRAAM Missile Programs, THAAD Defense Systems, and NASA/Canadian Robotics Projects.

Awards:

• 2011 Major General Albert R. Shiely, Jr. Award
• 2010 Outstanding Team Member of the Quarter (Hanscom AFB)
• 2010 Air Force Organizational Excellence Award (Kirtland AFB)

Notable Contributions: Managed over 20 high-profile defense programs including NATO missile cooperatives, space shuttle arm systems, and advanced optical encoder technologies for satellites. Currently leads cross-border technical collaborations in aerospace engineering and C4ISR systems.