معرفی
Dr. Paul Nielsen is the Director and Chief Executive Officer of Carnegie Mellon University's Software Engineering Institute (SEI), a U.S. Department of Defense-funded research center advancing software engineering, cybersecurity, and AI. He previously served as a Major General in the U.S. Air Force, leading the Air Force Research Laboratory before retiring from military service.
Education
- PhD in Solid State Physics, University of Chicago
Research Leadership
At SEI, he drives innovation in complex systems engineering, defense technology, and trustworthy software development. His career spans military research (space, C3I systems) and academic-industry collaboration.
Scientific Recognition
- 1965 Hertz Fellow
- Elected to National Academy of Engineering
- Fellowships: AIAA, IEEE, INCOSE
Advisory Roles
Served on Defense Science Board (2013-2021), Air Force Scientific Advisory Board, and co-chaired DSB's 2015 Summer Study on Autonomy.
Laboratory Leadership
He leads the SEI's multidisciplinary teams developing technologies for secure, enduring systems in defense and civilian contexts.
