Thomas Eskridge

Thomas Eskridge is a Professor at Florida Institute of Technology's Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science within the College of Engineering and Science. He holds a Ph.D. in Philosophy (Artificial Intelligence/Cognitive Science) from Binghamton University, and M.S. and B.S. degrees in Computer Science from Southern Illinois University.

His research focuses on Human-AI Teamwork, Human-Centered AI, and Information Visualization. Key areas include developing tools like the CmapTools Ontology Editor (COE) for knowledge management, advancing cybersecurity through ontology-driven multi-agent systems, and designing performative interfaces for spacecraft systems like the OZ cockpit. He also explores neuroergonomics, human-agent collaboration in spaceflight, and AI-assisted telehealth solutions through human-centered design principles.

His work emphasizes integrating cognitive science principles into AI systems to enhance human-AI collaboration. Notable contributions include frameworks for Moving Target Defense (MTD) in cybersecurity, neurofeedback-driven productivity tools, and UI design patterns for compositional control teams. His research spans over three decades with publications from 1989 to 2025, reflecting sustained innovation in AI-human synergy.

Advising and grants: While formal advisee names aren't listed, his research teams likely engage in multi-disciplinary projects involving graduate students. His work has been applied in commercial space transportation safety, cyber defense platforms, and medical telehealth systems.

Labs/Teams: Active involvement in developing the MTC² framework for cyber command and control, the VINE cyber emulation environment, and the KAOS policy services framework. Collaborations include projects with the U.S. nuclear power industry for knowledge preservation systems.