جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Benyamin Davajiمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Integrated Microsystems
• MEMS
• Nanofabrication
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Benyamin Davaji serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Northeastern University, where he joined in January 2022. He holds additional appointments as a Center Member of The Plastics Center and Core Faculty of the Institute for NanoSystems Innovation (NanoSI). His work bridges microsystems engineering, nanofabrication, and data science to develop next-generation sensing technologies. Dr. Davaji's educational background includes: Postdoctoral Associate in Electrical and Computer Engineering at Cornell University (2016-2021) Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from Marquette University (2016) His research centers on integrated microsystems with emphasis on mechanical wave-based sensing and computation, ultrasound transducers, bio-interfaces, and microcalorimetry. The Autonomous Integrated Microsystems (AIMS) Laboratory combines physics with AI/ML to invent novel sensors and computational devices through advanced nanofabrication. Key thrusts include power-sustaining architectures and analog/digital computational integration. Recent publications (2024-2025) reveal strong trends in MEMS/NEMS optimization using digital twins, plasmonically enhanced infrared detection, ferroelectric actuators for high-speed scanning, and ultrasound-enabled metrology. His work increasingly integrates machine learning for design automation and process optimization across semiconductor manufacturing and flexible hybrid electronics. Dr. Davaji advises graduate students including Yilmaz Arin Manav (PhD'28), who won the FLEX 2024 Future Student Poster Award. He has secured over $3 million in competitive funding as PI/Co-PI, including a $550k NSF grant for MEMS actuators, $330k NSF grant for quantum detectors, and $2M DARPA grant for inertial sensors. He directs the interdisciplinary AIMS Laboratory focused on MEMS, ultrasound, and calorimetric technologies. The lab collaborates extensively with NanoSI and The Plastics Center, developing autonomous microsystems for biomedical, environmental, and industrial applications through advanced manufacturing techniques.

Ethan A. Scottمشاهده پروفایل

عضو هیئت علمی

• Micro- and nanoscale heat transfer
• Electro- and optothermal experimental techniques
• Microfabrication and MEMS
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Ethan A. Scott is a Research Assistant Professor in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at the University of Virginia. He holds a B.S. (2015) and Ph.D. (2021) in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering from UVA, followed by a postdoctoral research associate position at Sandia National Laboratories. His research focuses on experimental techniques for analyzing heat and energy transfer in extreme material conditions, including micro- and nanoscale phenomena. He serves as Deputy Director of the EXSiTE Lab led by Professor Patrick Hopkins. Education: B.S., Mechanical Engineering, University of Virginia (2015) Ph.D., Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, University of Virginia (2021) Postdoctoral Research Associate, Sandia National Laboratories (2021–2023) Research Interests: Ethan explores advanced thermal transport phenomena using electro- and optothermal methods. Key areas include micro/nanoscale heat transfer, microfabrication, and infrared thermal detection. His work addresses challenges in material size extremes (e.g., nanoscale thin films) and environmental extremes (e.g., high-energy ion irradiation effects). Publications: His recent work emphasizes thermal conductivity manipulation through ion irradiation, optothermal sensor development, and novel material characterization. Themes include defect engineering in crystalline systems and optimizing thin-film thermometry for high sensitivity. Awards: Editor’s Pick, Applied Physics Letters (2021) Nuclear Regulatory Commission Fellowship (2017) Labs & Teams: Deputy Director of the EXSiTE Lab, focusing on experimental studies of thermal and mechanical properties of materials under extreme conditions.

Huaizu Jiangمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Computer Vision
• Computer Graphics
• Natural Language Processing
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Huaizu Jiang is an Assistant Professor at Khoury College of Computer Sciences, Northeastern University. His research bridges computer vision, graphics, and natural language processing to develop AI systems that understand and reconstruct 3D visual environments. Prior to joining Northeastern, he was a Postdoc Researcher at Caltech and Visiting Researcher at NVIDIA. He holds a Ph.D. from UMass Amherst (advised by Prof. Erik Learned-Miller), and M.E./B.E. degrees from Xi'an Jiaotong University. His research focuses on fundamental challenges in 3D scene understanding, including geometry reconstruction, semantic interpretation, novel view synthesis, motion generation, and optical flow estimation. Core interests span video processing, human-object interactions, multimodal reasoning, and efficient edge-device implementations. Recent publications emphasize diffusion models for motion/scene generation, transformer-based 3D perception, and video interpolation. Key trends include multi-view consistency techniques, text-to-3D synthesis, and efficient real-time algorithms for robotics applications. Awards & Honors: Winner of the VQA Challenge 2020 He advises 15+ graduate students on projects spanning 3D reconstruction, motion synthesis, and vision-language models. His group collaborates with institutions like NVIDIA and Caltech, focusing on generative AI for dynamic scene understanding.

• Automated Transportation Systems
• Connected Vehicles
• Electric Vehicles
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Xiaopeng Li is the Harvey D. Spangler Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, with an affiliation in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering. He leads the USDOT Rural Autonomous Vehicle Program and previously directed the National Institute for Congestion Reduction. He earned his B.S. in Civil Engineering from Tsinghua University (2006), M.S. in Civil Engineering (2007), M.S. in Applied Mathematics (2010), and Ph.D. in Civil Engineering (2011) from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. His research focuses on modeling and field experiments for connected, electric, and automated vehicles (CAVs), infrastructure systems analysis, and interdependent network modeling. He has pioneered physics-enhanced machine learning frameworks for vehicle control and developed simulation tools for CAV deployment. His 2025-2024 publications highlight advancements in Connected vehicle trajectory modeling Energy consumption optimization Edge computing for autonomous operations Residual learning control systems Equity analysis in AV deployment Communication technologies for V2X Awards include: TRB Best Paper Award (2025) NSF CAREER (2015) ASCE Fellow (2024) IEEE Senior Member (2022) Multiple institution-specific fellowships He has advised 15+ graduate students, secured $35M+ in grants from NSF, USDOT, and industry partners, and chairs the IEEE ITSS Emerging Transportation Technology Testing committee. His work addresses real-world AV implementation, safety validation, and sustainable transportation systems.

Michael Chomaمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار مدعو

• Digital Health
• AI and Computer Vision
• Medical Imaging
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Michael Choma is an Adjunct Associate Professor in the Radiology & Biomedical Imaging department at Yale School of Medicine . He also serves as Vice President Clinical at LookDeep Health , a Bay-Area startup developing AI/computer vision technologies for inpatient telemedicine and patient monitoring. Dr. Choma holds a PhD (2004) and MD (2006) from Duke University , completed pediatric training at Boston Children’s Hospital , and pursued postdoctoral research at the Wellman Center for Photomedicine, Massachusetts General Hospital/Harvard Medical School . His research spans biomedical optics , medical imaging , and developmental biology , with a focus on optical coherence tomography (OCT) for studying pulmonary and cardiovascular physiology . He has developed OCT technologies to quantify cilia-driven fluid flow in respiratory systems, investigated embryo heart physiology , and designed novel light sources for speckle-free imaging. His work also bridges clinical medicine and engineering innovation , particularly in digital health and AI-driven diagnostics . Dr. Choma’s publications from 2015-2016 highlight trends in medical imaging , biophotonics , and computational diagnostics , with subfields including optical coherence tomography , fluid dynamics , and point-of-care testing . His scientific awards include the Numenta Startup Prize (2015) and Theodore von Kármán Fellowship (2014) . At Yale, Dr. Choma previously led an NIH-funded biophotonics laboratory and contributed to clinical radiology . He also served as an attending physician in the Yale-New Haven Primary Care Clinic . His interdisciplinary approach integrates medical practice , engineering , and data science , with recent interests in AI bias in medicine , digital pathology , and healthcare innovation .

• Magnetic resonance spectroscopic imaging
• Tumor micro-environment imaging
• Multinuclear MRI (¹H/²³Na)
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Sandeep Kumar Mishra, PhD, is an Associate Research Scientist in the Department of Radiology & Biomedical Imaging at Yale School of Medicine, where he holds a primary appointment in the Magnetic Resonance Research Center within the Division of Bioimaging Sciences. He completed his doctoral training at Pondicherry University (2017) and finished post-doctoral research at Yale in 2024 before transitioning to his current research-intensive faculty role. Education: PhD, Pondicherry University – 2017 Post-doctoral Associate, Yale University – 2024 Research Focus: Mishra’s work integrates multinuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy, responsive paramagnetic probes, and nano-constructs to quantify the tumor microenvironment. Major themes include in-vivo mapping of interstitial pH and sodium gradients in gliomas, development of Fe(II)/Co(II)/Ni(II)-DOTA tetraglycinate complexes for simultaneous pH–temperature sensing, and engineering dual-modal nano-agents that couple MR angiography with therapeutic delivery (chemo-photothermal, cryo-ablation, MMP inhibition). Publication Trends: Across 28 peer-reviewed articles (2016-2025) he demonstrates a sustained trajectory in cancer imaging, moving from theranostic nanoparticles toward sophisticated spectroscopic imaging of tumor acid–base and ionic homeostasis, with increasing translational orientation involving rodent glioma and hepatocellular carcinoma models. Collaborations & Affiliations: He is embedded in Yale’s inter-disciplinary MR research ecosystem, collaborating recurrently with faculty in Radiology, Biomedical Engineering, and the Magnetic Resonance Research Center (D. Coman, F. Hyder, P. Herman, J. Verhagen, J. Santana, A. Shewarega). Contact: sandeepkmishra11@gmail.com | Magnetic Resonance Research Center, 300 Cedar Street, New Haven, CT 06519, USA

Albert H. Titusمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Wearable Sensors
• Biosensors
• Bioinstrumentation
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Albert H. Titus is a Professor in the Department of Biomedical Engineering and an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering at the University at Buffalo, State University of New York. He serves as Associate Vice President for Regulatory Support in the Office of the Vice President for Research and Economic Development. His research focuses on analog VLSI design for neuromorphic visual processing, biosensors, wearable devices, optoelectronic systems, and neural networks. Education: PhD in Electrical and Computer Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology (1997) MS in Electrical Engineering, University at Buffalo (1991) BS in Electrical Engineering, University at Buffalo (1989) Research Interests: His work spans wearable and implantable sensors, bioinstrumentation, neural network-based visual processing, analog VLSI implementations, optoelectronics, and electronic packaging. He pioneered CMOS-based neuromorphic systems and developed patented technologies for glare sensing and RF power calorimetry. Publication Trends: His recent articles emphasize CMOS-integrated sensors, machine learning for bioimpedance analysis, implantable medical devices, and xerogel-based optical biosensors. These works bridge biomedical engineering and microelectronics. Scientific Recognition: He is a Fellow of the National Academy of Inventors and has received the SUNY Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Service (2017), NSF CAREER award, and Western New York Inventor of the Year (2010). His inventions include a patented low-power glare sensor (U.S. Patent 7,586,079) featured in Popular Science’s 2011 Top Ten Inventions. Academic Leadership: As a faculty member, he has supervised nearly 20 PhD and over 40 MS students, while teaching courses in circuits, IC design, sensors, and signal processing across electrical and biomedical engineering disciplines.

Andrea Fumagalliمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Optical Networking
• Photonic Slot Routing
• Wavelength Routing and Protection
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Andrea Fumagalli is a Professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering at the Erik Jonsson School of Engineering and Computer Science , The University of Texas at Dallas. He earned his Ph.D. (1992) and Laurea (1987) in Electrical Engineering from Politecnico di Torino, Italy. Research Interests: All-Optical Network Architectures, Photonic Slot Routing, Wavelength Routing and Protection, Sensor Networks, Cooperative Wireless Networks, Network Optimization, Next Generation Internet (NGI), and Multi-hop Optical Networks. Education: Ph.D., Electrical Engineering, Politecnico di Torino (1992) Laurea, Electrical Engineering, Politecnico di Torino (1987) Key Research Trends: His recent publications focus on 5G networking, optical network automation, elastic optical networks, network reliability, and cross-layer optimization. He explores FPGA acceleration in 5G Low-PHY functions, live migration of containerized network components, and spectral fragmentation mitigation in EONs. Scientific Awards: Best Teaching Award, Electrical Engineering, UTD (2002) Best Thesis Award for Ph.D. Advisee Isabella Cerutti (2002) IEEE ComSoc Distinguished Lecturer Tour (2000) Best Paper Award (1999): 'An Optimal Design Algorithm for Photonic Slot Routing Networks Migrating to Optical Packet Switching' Advising and Grants: He advised Ph.D. student Isabella Cerutti. In 2001, he secured a $300,000 grant from FUNDACAO CPqD for optical network reliability research. He leads the Optical Networking Advanced Research (OpNeAR) Lab at UTD, collaborating on international projects like the Italian government-funded grid computing initiative (2002) and the OMEGA Test-bed for differentiated reliability. Laboratories and Teams: He directs the OpNeAR Lab , which develops tools for optical network emulation and reliability testing. His projects involve partnerships with institutions in Brazil (Unicamp), Sweden (KTH), Italy (Politecnico di Torino, Scuola Superiore Sant'Anna), and CNR/CNIT.

Karim Sabraمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Acoustics
• Structural Health Monitoring
• Biomechanics
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Dr. Karim Sabra is a Professor at the George W. Woodruff School of Mechanical Engineering , Georgia Institute of Technology, specializing in Acoustics and Dynamics . He holds a Ph.D. from the University of Michigan (2003) and joined Georgia Tech in 2007 as an Assistant Professor. His research integrates theoretical and experimental approaches to study wave propagation in diverse fields including structural health monitoring, biomechanics, and ocean acoustics. Key areas of focus include passive imaging techniques using ambient noise and diffuse wave fields, with applications in non-invasive monitoring of mechanical systems and seismoacoustic environments. Education: Ph.D., University of Michigan, 2003 M.S., University of Michigan, 2000 M.Sc., École Nationale Supérieure de Techniques Avancées (France), 2000 Research Interests: Dr. Sabra’s work spans acoustics, structural health monitoring, biomechanical systems evaluation, underwater acoustics, and geophysics . Recent projects include developing passive elastography techniques for soft tissues using physiological vibrations and exploring ambient noise-based tomography for ocean environments. His interdisciplinary approach bridges multi-scale engineering challenges with multi-wave tools (acoustical, electrical, optical). Publications: His work focuses on advanced acoustic technologies, including underwater communication systems, passive acoustic identification tags, and ray-based tomography methods. Themes include seamount effects on sound propagation, machine learning for acoustic modeling, and environmental sensing using shipping noise. Awards: R. Bruce Lindsay Award (2011) Fellow of the Acoustical Society of America (2007) Institute of Acoustics A.B. Wood Medal (2009) Advising & Grants: Dr. Sabra mentors graduate students in acoustics and wave phenomena, emphasizing interdisciplinary collaboration. His research is supported by grants focused on underwater acoustics, environmental sensing, and biomedical applications. Labs/Teams: His research group develops novel sensors and algorithms for oceanographic and biomedical applications, collaborating with industry and academic partners.

• Computational Imaging and Photography
• Computer Vision and Graphics
• Sensors and Mixed-signal Circuits
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Suren Jayasuriya is an Associate Professor at Arizona State University's The GAME School, with joint appointments in the School of Electrical, Computer and Energy Engineering (ECEE) and the Department of Arts, Media and Engineering (AME). He is also an Affiliate Faculty Member at the Mary Lou Fulton College for Teaching and Learning Innovation. His lab, the Imaging Lyceum, focuses on transdisciplinary research bridging computational imaging, computer vision, sensors, and STEAM education. Education Ph.D. Electrical and Computer Engineering, Cornell University (2017) M.S. Electrical and Computer Engineering, Cornell University (2015) B.S. Mathematics, University of Pittsburgh (2012) B.A. Philosophy, University of Pittsburgh (2012) Research Focus Dr. Jayasuriya's work integrates optics, computational photography, and machine learning to develop novel imaging systems. His research spans: Computational cameras and light transport analysis Atmospheric turbulence modeling and video restoration Neural volumetric reconstruction for sonar/radar STEAM education frameworks for K-12 teachers Philosophical aspects of imaging and representation His lab emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration across engineering, arts, and humanities. Publication Trends Recent publications demonstrate strong focus on computational imaging (45%), AI/ML applications (30%), and educational technology (25%). Dominant themes include turbulence mitigation in videos, neural rendering for sonar/radar, sensor fusion, and AI curriculum development for middle schools. Work frequently appears in top venues like CVPR, SIGGRAPH, and IEEE Transactions. Awards Image Electronics Technology Excellence Award (IIEEJ, 2021) Best Demo Awards: IEEE ICCP 2019, MIRU 2018 Best Paper Award: IEEE ICCP 2014 ASEE Diversity Paper Finalist (2020) Teaching Honors: Fulton Top 5% Award (2019, 2021), ASU Game Changing Faculty (2021) Teaching & Advising Teaches graduate/undergraduate courses including Machine Vision (EEE 515), Minds and Machines (AME 400), and thesis supervision. Leads NSF-funded projects on computational imaging education and AI teacher training. Mentors students through the Imaging Lyceum lab with projects spanning optics, philosophy, and educational technology. Lab & Collaborations Directs the Imaging Lyceum, emphasizing Aristotle-inspired collaborative research. The lab works on: computational cameras, STEAM education, sensor development, and philosophical inquiries into imaging. Collaborates with Carnegie Mellon Robotics Institute and international partners. Funded by NSF, NEH, and industrial partners for projects in sonar imaging, heat resiliency sensing, and educational AI.

• Microfluidics
• BioMEMS
• Lab-on-a-Chip Technology
• +۱۱ مورد دیگر

Prof. Kwang W. Oh is a tenured Professor at the Department of Electrical Engineering and Department of Biomedical Engineering within the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences at University at Buffalo (SUNY at Buffalo) . He serves as the Director of Graduate Studies in Electrical Engineering and Director of SMALL (Sensors and MicroActuators Learning Lab) . His academic journey includes PhD and MS in Electrical and Computer Engineering from University of Cincinnati (2001, 1997) and BS in Physics from Chonbuk National University (1995). Prof. Oh's research expertise lies at the intersection of microfluidics , BioMEMS , and lab-on-a-chip technologies. His lab has pioneered vacuum-driven microfluidic devices , PDMS-based systems , droplet manipulation , and chemical-free fabrication techniques . His work enables point-of-care diagnostics , single cell analysis , and wearable medical sensors , with significant contributions to sample-to-answer nanosystems and world-to-chip interfacing . The scientific awards section highlights his excellence in teaching and research: SUNY Chancellor's Award for Excellence in Teaching (2020) Meyerson Award for Undergraduate Teaching (2019) Qualcomm Faculty Award (2019) Senior Teacher of the Year (2017) Royal Society of Chemistry's Emerging Investigators (2013) Samsung Electronics' CEO Honor (2003) His lab has produced numerous PhD and MS students including Dr. Anyang Wang (2020), Dr. Nikhila Nyayapathi (2020), Mr. Liam Christie (2021), and Dr. Domin Koh (2019). As a conference chair , he has organized symposia at NanoTech (2012-2026) and served as editorial board member for Sensors , Micromachines , and Biomedical Engineering Letters .

Thomas DC Littleمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Visible Light Communications
• Optical Wireless Communications
• Indoor Positioning Systems
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Thomas DC Little is a Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering in the College of Engineering at Boston University. He serves as the Associate Dean for Educational Initiatives, driving the growth of the engineering master’s program and enhancing pedagogy through mobile and cloud technologies. Additionally, he is the Associate Director and Principal Investigator of the National Science Foundation Smart Lighting Engineering Research Center (LESA), a multi-institutional effort advancing visible light communication and smart lighting systems. Professor Little's research centers on ubiquitous computing and communications, with a focus on using optical cells to expand wireless data capacity for mobile devices. He pioneers ambient intelligence that enables environments to anticipate human needs. His key areas include Visible Light Communications (VLC), Optical Wireless Communications, Indoor Positioning Systems, and Smart Lighting. By integrating lighting infrastructure with communication networks, his work addresses the growing demand for wireless data and enables energy-efficient, responsive smart buildings and urban environments. Analysis of his recent publications (2019-2024) shows a strong trend toward occupancy sensing, indoor positioning, and hybrid RF/VLC networks. His team develops innovative solutions for people counting, zone-based positioning, and interference mitigation in dense optical wireless environments. There is increasing integration of machine learning for security and optimization, with applications in energy-efficient buildings and user-centric smart spaces. Scientific awards received by Professor Little include: Janetos Award for Continuous Indoor Air Quality Assessment for BU Buildings (2025) Professor Little actively mentors graduate students and postdocs, with notable advisees including Iman Abdalla (awarded Best Computer Engineering Dissertation, 2020-2021) and the MenuNav team (Societal Impact Award for a navigation app for the blind). He has secured significant research funding, including a $1M Department of Energy/ARPA-E project for occupancy sensing to reduce energy costs in commercial buildings and grants for indoor air quality sensor development. He leads the NSF Smart Lighting ERC (LESA), which develops COSSY people counting technology, sensory lighting systems, and dynamic light control applications. His team collaborates with industry and has spun off Helux Technologies, Inc. to commercialize dynamic lighting control. Current projects focus on creating safe, energy-efficient buildings through advanced sensor integration and wireless communication.

Abraham D. Stroockمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Microfluidics
• Biophysical Processes
• Vascular Development
• +۱۰ مورد دیگر

Abraham D. Stroock is an Assistant Professor at the School of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Cornell University, since 2003. He holds a B.A. in Physics (Cornell, 1995), M.S. in Solid State Physics (University of Paris, 1997), and Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering (Harvard, 2002). His research bridges microfluidics, biophysics, and sustainable energy. Education: B.A., Physics, Cornell University (1995) M.S., Solid State Physics, University of Paris VI/XI (1997) Ph.D., Chemical Engineering, Harvard University (2002) The Stroock Lab explores micrometer-scale chemical processes inspired by plant biology, focusing on liquid manipulation, negative-pressure water properties, vascular development in tissue engineering, and fluid mechanics in microsystems. Key technologies include microtensiometers and nanoporous membranes . His recent work (2025-2024) spans optical phenotyping using soft robotics, hydromechanical signaling in plants, tissue scaffolds for regenerative medicine, and advanced models for transpiration control. These studies integrate bioengineering, nanotechnology, and environmental science. Scientific Awards: Van Ness Lectureship (2010) Camille Dreyfus Teacher Scholar Award (2009) NSF CAREER Award (2008) MIT Technology Review TR35 (2007) ONR Young Investigator Award (2004) 3M Non-Tenured Faculty Award (2006) Beckman Young Investigator Award (2006) Dreyfus New Faculty Award (2003) He has led projects on superheated loop heat pipes , phosphorescent oxygen sensors , and synthetic tree-on-a-chip systems. His teaching includes advanced biomolecular engineering (ChemE 7770), and he contributes to policy through the Chemistry and Chemical Biology (CBE) Policy Committee.

John O. Millerمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Operations Research
• Military Simulation Modeling
• Defense Logistics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. John O. Miller is an Associate Professor of Operations Research in the Department of Operational Sciences at the Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT), where he has served since 1997 in roles including Military and Civilian Deputy Department Head and Director of the Center for Operational Analysis. A retired U.S. Air Force Lieutenant Colonel, he combines more than three decades of military experience with scholarly expertise in simulation modeling, defense logistics, and operations research. Education: Ph.D. in Industrial Engineering, The Ohio State University, 1997 M.S. in Operations Research, Air Force Institute of Technology, 1987 M.B.A., University of Missouri at Columbia, 1983 B.S. in Biology, United States Air Force Academy, 1980 Dr. Miller’s research focuses on the development and application of simulation methodologies—especially agent-based and discrete-event modeling—to military logistics, weapon system evaluation, and combat readiness. His work often integrates multivariate statistics, experimental design, and optimization techniques to address Air Force and Department of Defense challenges such as sortie generation, munitions supply chains, and directed-energy weapon assessment. Across more than 40 refereed articles, recent publications demonstrate a sustained emphasis on: Metamodeling of large-scale simulations using dynamic Bayesian networks and bootstrapping Agent-based exploration of air-to-air missile concepts and aircraft maintenance manpower Statistical evaluation of pattern-recognition and automatic-target-recognition algorithms Logistics degradation modeling for bomber fleets and brigade combat teams These contributions underscore his leadership in military simulation and defense-focused operations research. Scientific & Teaching Honors: AFIT Instructor of the Quarter, 2005 Tau Beta Pi Engineering Honor Society (Alumnus Member), 2001 AFIT Student Chapter ORSA Outstanding OR Educator, 1999 MORS Barchi Prize Nominee, 1998 Alpha Pi Mu & Omega Rho Honor Societies USAFA Department Instructor of the Year, 1993 Dr. Miller has advised numerous M.S. and Ph.D. students whose dissertations and theses advance simulation optimization, military logistics, and combat modeling. His teaching interests span simulation modeling and analysis, design of experiments, probability and statistics, and operations research methods for defense applications. He maintains active professional memberships in INFORMS, the Military Operations Research Society, and the Air Force Association, and he frequently presents at both invited and organized conferences, fostering collaboration among military, academic, and industry analysts.

Nan Marie Jokerstمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Photonics
• Optoelectronic Devices
• Integrated Optoelectronics
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Nan Marie Jokerst is the J. A. Jones Distinguished Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Duke University's Pratt School of Engineering and Executive Director of the Duke Shared Materials Instrumentation Facility. She previously served as Chair of the Duke Academic Council (2014-2015) and Associate Dean for six years. B.S. in Physics, Creighton University (1982) M.S.E.E., University of Southern California (1984) Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, University of Southern California (1989) Her research spans chip-scale photonic sensing systems , III-V thin-film lasers on silicon , metamaterials , and heterogeneous integration . She develops optical systems for medical diagnostics, environmental monitoring, and security applications through the Jokerst Laboratory, which combines optical system design, optoelectronic device development, and semiconductor fabrication expertise. Her recent publications show strong focus on terahertz strain mapping using metamaterials, multi-pixel tissue characterization for cancer margin detection, and microfluidic sensing platforms with embedded photodetectors. Key trends include advancing non-destructive structural monitoring and miniaturized biomedical diagnostics through novel photonic integration techniques. IEEE Fellow (2003) Optica Fellow (2001) NSF Presidential Young Investigator Award IEEE Third Millennium Medal IEEE/HP Harriet B. Rigas Medal USC Viterbi School Alumni Award She has advised numerous graduate students in photonic device research and secured major grants including the NSF National Nanotechnology Coordinated Infrastructure ($6M, 2015-2021) and NNCI: North Carolina Research Triangle Nanotechnology Network ($20M, 2020-2026). Her leadership extends to co-founding Triangle Women in STEM and serving on the National Academies Board on Global Science and Technology. The Duke Shared Materials Instrumentation Facility under her direction provides critical cleanroom and characterization resources for interdisciplinary research.