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 SYSTEMS ENGINEERING PRIMARY FACULTY APPOINTMENTS
  

Boensel, Matt

Senior Lecturer (1999)*MS, Naval Postgraduate School, 1988.
   Decision analysis, optimization.
  Calvano, Charles N.Professor (1991)ED, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1970.
   Design and construction of Navy ships and the use of systems engineering methods in those processes, ship survivability.
  Chung, TimothyAssistant Professor (2011)PhD, California Institute of Techonology, 2007.
   Robotics and unmanned systems, operations analysis and search modeling, multi-agent and sensor systems, modeling and simulation, field experimentation.
  Gehris, RamaProfessor of Practice (2011)DSc, The George Washington University, 2011.
   Software process, software maintenance, numerical analysis, expert judgement theory.
  Giammarco, KristinLecturer (2009)MS, Naval Postgraduate School, 2007.
   Development and teaching of courses in systems engineering; systems assessment; architecture development, integration and analysis; modeling & simulation; experimentation; development and teaching of asynchronous and synchronous courses for distributed learning via web applications;  engineering analysis techniques for large scale software-intensive systems, especially modeling, simulation, and emulation of integrated architectures; validation of network models; formal expression of architecture relationships; multiple criteria analysis and decision support.
  Green, MikeSenior Lecturer (2002)MBA, University of New Haven, 1998.
   Sensor fusion, open architecture, human systems integration, application of fuzzy logic to combat systems, layered weapons systems concepts.
  Harney, RobertProfessorPhD, University of California, Davis, 1976.
   Laser radar systems for target identification and chemical species monitoring, electro-optical and infrared countermeasures and counter-countermeasures, technology assessment methodology, terrorism and weapons of mass destruction, unconventional weapons of mass destruction, prediction of future threat military force possibilities, possibilities and limitations of nonlethal weapons technologies, identification of fundamental unifying concepts in combat systems technology.
  Hart, DavidProfessor of Practice (2006)PhD, Naval Postgraduate School, 1966.
   Systems engineering and analysis of major defense systems, operational test methodology.
  Hernandez, Alejandro (COL. Ret.)Associate Professor (2008)                                                                                     PhD. Naval Postgraduate School
   Operational Management Test & Evaluation: Statistics for Technical Management Probability and Statistics Wargaming Analysis: Military and Business Applications
  Huynh, TomAssociate Professor (2003)PhD, University of California, Los Angeles, 1981.
   Uncertainty management in systems engineering, system scaling, simulation-based acquisition, project management.
  Johnson, JeanLecturer (2006)ME, Old Dominion University, 2004.
  Kays, JimProfessor (2008); Naval Chair of SE (2008)Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, 1980.
   Systems Engineering applied to large-scale systems and complex systems related to DoD.
  Kujawski, EdouardAssociate Professor (2005)PhD, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1969.
   

Risk analysis and management; reliability, availability, maintainability engineering; software dependability; reliability management; decision analysis and tradeoff studies.

  Kwinn, Brigitte E.Lecturer (2008)MS, University of Arizona, 1994.
   Systems engineering methodology and systems engineering of ground combat systems.
  Langford, Gary O.Senior Lecturer (2005)MS, California State University – Hayward, 1971.
   Value systems engineering, value systems engineering management, intelligence collection parameters and integration.
  Madachy, RaymondAssociate Professor (2008)PhD, University of Southern California, 1994.
   Modeling and simulation of processes for architecting and engineering of complex systems; cost analysis and value-based engineering of software intensive systems; quantitative methods for systems risk management; systems and software measurement; process improvement; and quality; integrating systems engineering and software engineering disciplines and empirical-based research with process simulation.
  Millar, RichardAssociate Professor (2008)DSc, The George Washington University, 2008.
   Systems engineering process; systems engineering application to sustainment process, instrumentation and control, and aircraft systems integration; reliability database analysis.
  Miller, Greg A.Senior Lecturer (2004)MS, Naval Postgraduate School, 1992.
   Networked command and control , automated decision aids.
  Montgomery, PaulAssociate Professor (2008)DSc, The George Washington University, 2007.
   Intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) systems architecture and integration, cognitive/adaptive sensors, remote system integration, signal processing and communications surveillance systems and sensors, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) ISR mission integration.
  Muehlbach, DonaldProfessor of Practice (2009)PhD, Capella University, 2008.
   Systems Engineering, C4ISR, T&E, Acquisition, Combat Systems
  Nelson, Douglas H.Associate Professor (2011)PhD, University of New Mexico, 1999.
   Combat systems, sensors and weapons systems, nonlethal, directed energy & advanced weapons systems, ladar, systems engineering & analysis.
  Olwell, David H.Professor (1998)PhD, University of Minnesota, 1996.
   Reliability engineering and analysis; statistical process control; systems engineering policy.
  Owen, Walter E.Senior Lecturer (1992)DPA, Golden Gate University, 1998.
   Defense Acquisition and Program Management, Systems Engineering, General Management, Public Administration.
  Paulo, EugeneAssociate Professor (2000)PhD, University of Central Florida, 1998.
   Systems analysis of future combat systems; combat simulation; probabilistic, stochastic models, Operations Research problem solving methodology; design of experiments.
  Rhoades, MarkSenior Lecturer (2001)MS, Naval Postgraduate School, 1990, 2006.
   Distance learning education, UAV technologies and applications, space technology development, risk analysis and risk management, group decision making.
  Shebalin, Paul V.Senior Lecturer (2003)DSc, The George Washington University, 1997.
   Systems engineering process modeling, embedded computer systems design and development, autonomous systems, systems of systems.
  Solitario, William A.Northrop Grumman Ship Systems Chair (2003)BS, City College of New York, 1962.
   Ship design advanced technology.
  Stevens, Mark R.Senior Lecturer (2003)MS, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, 1988.
   Sensor and weapons systems; Combat Systems technology; Directed energy/advanced weapons systems; Systems Engineering methodology; integrated systems.
  Sweeney, JosephLecturer (2010)MS, Naval Postgraduate School, 1987.
  Vaidyanathan, RaviAssistant Professor (2004)PhD, Case Western Reserve University, 2003.
   Biologically-inspired unmanned vehicle control systems, hands-free human-machine interfaces for remote vehicle control.
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  Vizzini, MaryLecturer (2010)MA, Washington University in St. Louis, 2006.
   Systems thinking, critical thinking, adult learning, pedagogy and character formation, critical theory, literary theory, and poetics.
  Whitcomb, CliffordProfessor (2005)PhD, University of Maryland, 1998.
   Naval construction and engineering, Six Sigma, design for Six Sigma, naval systems engineering, naval surface combatant and submarine design and production, robust design and production, submarine propulsion systems, electric power systems engineering, computer and internet-aided product development, multidisciplinary design optimization, and multiple criteria decision making.
  Yakimenko, OlegProfessor (2011)PhD, Air Force Engineering Academy, 1996.
   Flight mechanics, systems dynamics and control, classical and modern control, optimal control, avionics and integrated navigation systems, introductory gas dynamics, introductory hydrodynamics, applied aerodynamics, computer-aided design, digital computations and numerical analysis, human factors and ergonomics, and operations research and applied optimization.
  Young, BonnieLecturer (2011)MS, Johns Hopkins University, 2002.
   Integrated battle management and fire control, automated decision aids for combat systems, distributed command and control architectures, and systems of systems engineering.
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 SYSTEMS ENGINEERING JOINT FACULTY APPOINTMENTS
  Angelis, DianaAssociate Professor (1997)PhD University of Florida,1996.
  Buss, Arnold H.Research Associate Professor (1994)PhD, Cornell University,1987.
  Daughtry, DoyleLecturer (2004)M.A. East Carolina University,1973.
  Dillard, John T.Senior Lecturer (2000)M.S. University of Southern California ,1985.
  Franck, Raymond (Chip)Senior Lecturer (2000)PhD, Harvard University, 1983.
  Ha, Tri T.Professor (1989)PhD, University of Maryland, 1977.
  Holvik, Thomas H.Senior Lecturer (1983)M.S., Naval Postgraduate School,1973.
  Kang, KeebomAssociate Professor of Logistics (1988)PhD, Purdue University, 1984.
  Kelleher, MattProfessor (1992)PhD, University of Notre Dame, 1966.
  Mansager, BardSenior Lecturer (1991)M.A., University of California, San Diego, 1979
  McCauley, Micheal E.Research Professor (2002)PhD, University of California at Santa Barbara,1979.
  Miller, Nita L.Visiting Associate Professor (2000)PhD, University of Texas, 1982.
  Mislick, GregLecturer (2000)MS, Naval Postgraduate School, 1988.
  Osmundson, John S.Associate Professor (1995)PhD, University of Maryland, 1968.
  Papoulias, Fotis A.Associate Professor (1988)PhD, University of Michigan, 1987.
  Roberts, BenjaminSenior Lecturer (1984)PhD, Pennsylvania State University, 1977.
  Schrady, DaveDistinguished Professor Emeritus (1965)PhD, Case Institute of Technology, 1965.
  Shattuck, Lawrence G.Senior Lecturer (2005)PhD, The Ohio State University, 1995.
  Wood, E. RobertsProfessor Emeritus (1988)DEng, Yale University, 1967.
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 SYSTEMS ENGINEERING RESEARCH STAFF
  Berlitz, BarbaraResearch Associate (2011)J.D., Monterey College of Law, 1985.
  Cain, KathieResearch Associate (2002)MS, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, 1989.
  Enck, StephanieResearch Assistant (2007)BA, Appalachian State University, 1999.
  Hlavin, WenonahResearch Assistant (2008)BS, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, 2003.
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  SYSTEMS ENGINEERING STAFF
  Flemig, SaraAdministrative Support Assistant (2008)BS, California State University, Monterey Bay, 2009.
  Goldman, MellissaOffice Automation Assistant (2011)BS, California State University, Monterey Bay, 2006.
  Gonzales, JuanLaboratory Coordinator (2008)BS, University of California, Santa Cruz, 2008.
  Hahn, HeatherEducation Technician (2008)BS, Rochester Institute of Technology, 2002.
  Wilson, LoriABET Office Admin (2010)BBA, Columbus State University, 1985.
  Wood, SusanAdministrative Support Assistant (2002)BA, Washington Business School, 1999.
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