Robert J. Cloutier

Robert J. Cloutier is a Professor and Systems Engineering Program Chair at the University of South Alabama, affiliated with the College of Engineering. His academic career spans over decades, with a focus on advancing systems engineering methodologies.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Systems Engineering (2006) from Stevens Institute of Technology
• M.B.A. in Leadership (1999) from Eastern College
• B.S. in Physical Science (1978) from the United States Naval Academy

Research Interests:

• Concept of Operations (ConOps)
• System Architecting
• Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)
• Complex Patterns for Systems Engineering
• Visualizing Socio-Technical Systems
• Systems Engineering Metaverse

Advising:

• Ph.D. advisee: Ifezue Obiako (2022) on "Bio-inspired System Architecting Framework for Autonomous Bus Fleets and Alternative Fuel Infrastructures"
• D.Sc. advisee: Cody Salter (2018) on "Improving Systems Reliability"