Tracks, Sessions & Organizers

Track 1.  Science & Aerospace Frontiers (Plenary Sessions)

David Woerner                                 818-393-2000(W)  626-497-8451(C)                                 dwoerner@ieee.org

Chair, IEEE Aerospace Conferences, Board of Directors; Conference Chair 1997, 2002-04, & 2006-10. Currently a manager on Mars Science Laboratory mission, JPL. Was Chief Engineer of the avionics, Mars Pathfinder mission. Worked on many deep space missions including Galileo, Cassini, and Magellan. Recipient of NASA's Exceptional Service Medal.

Track 2.  Space Missions, Systems, and Architectures

Christopher Stevens
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Christopher Stevens           818-354-5545(W)

                                                  818-216-7642(C)

                                        cstevens@jpl.nasa.gov

Marina Ruggieri        +39-06-7259-7451(W)

                                            +39-3204391843(C)

                                        ruggieri@uniroma2.it

Program Manager, NASA's New Millennium Program (space flight technology validation). Previously: Manager of JPL’s Space Instruments Implementation Section. Ph.D., USC. 

Full Professor of Telecommunications, University Roma Tor Vergata, Italy. Director of CTIF_Italy. Executive VP AESS, Editor IEEE Transactions on AES. VP AFCEA Rome Chapter. Author of 250 papers and 8 books.

 

2.01  Accelerating Evolution – Spacecraft Propulsion Technology and Mission Design

 

Lee Johnson

818-354-9878(W)  818-687-9932(C)

lee.k.johnson@jpl.nasa.gov

 

Research Scientist at JPL/Caltech. Interests in applications of atomic, optical, and plasma physics; spacecraft instrumentation; and systems integration.

 

2.02  Space-Based Sensor Networks

 

Tanya Vladimirova

+44-1483-689137(W)  +44-7769647286(C)

t.vladimirova@surrey.ac.uk

 

Reader at the Department of Electronic Engineering, University of Surrey. Leads the VLSI Design and Embedded Systems Research Group at the Surrey Space Centre. Primary research interests are on-board image processing, hardware design, distributed computing and space-based sensor networks.

 

2.03  Technologies for Safe Lunar Landing

 

Sohrab Mobasser

818-354-0748(W)  818-468-9882(C)

sohrab.mobasser@jpl.nasa.gov

 

Senior Member of JPL Engineering Staff. More than 26 years of aerospace industry experience on planetary missions from Jupiter's Galileo to the Mars Pathfinder. Current interests are in new technology development for autonomous attitude determination

 

2.04  Access to Space and Emerging Mission Capabilities

 

Eleni Sims

505-846-8147(W) 

sam.sims@aero.org

 

Sr. Member of the Technical Staff, The Aerospace Corporation. Provides technical support to the DoD Space Test Program (STP), architecting Science and Technology (S&T) missions to be flown by STP and chairing the US Government STP Rideshare Working Group.

 

Linda Herrell

818-354-0328(W)  818-257-1705(C)

Linda.Herrell@jpl.nasa.gov

 

New Millennium Program Architect. Systems Engineer on JPL flight projects for instruments, spacecraft, and both deep-space and earth-orbiting NASA missions. Extensive mission design and development experience from Pre-Phase A through launch and operations. Prior mechanical engineering experience and computer modeling for thermal, fluids and structural analysis.

 

2.05  System and Technology Challenges for Landing on the Earth, Moon and Mars

 

Robert Braun

404-385-6171(W) 

robert.braun@aerospace.gatech.edu

 

David and Andrew Lewis Associate Professor of Space Technology, Guggenheim School of Aerospace Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology. Research focuses on design of advanced flight systems and technologies for planetary exploration with an emphasis on Mars entry systems. Formerly at NASA Langley Research Center.

 

Robert Manning

818-393-7815(W)  818-645-7250(C)

robert.m.manning@jpl.nasa.gov

 

MSL and Mars Chief Engineer at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory. Former Systems Engineering Manager & Entry Descent and Landing Manager for the Mars Exploration Rover (MER) Project. Formerly Mars Pathfinder Chief Engineer.

 

2.06  Radiation Issues and Modeling for Deep Space Missions

 

Lawrence Townsend

865-974-7569(W) 

ltownsen@tennessee.edu

 

Professor, Nuclear Engineering Department, University of Tennessee. Specializes in space radiation protection research. Retired from NASA in 1995. Over 25 years experience in space radiation protection research. American Nuclear Society (ANS) Fellow; Health Physics Society (HPS) Fellow; Senior member of the IEEE.

 

Lembit Sihver

+46-31-7722921(W)  +46-73-079-4223(C)

sihver@chalmers.se

 

Professor of Nuclear Science and Engineering and Head of the Nuclear Science and Engineering Group at Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden. Adjunct Research Professor of Physics, Roanoke College. Major research areas are heavy ion physics, particle and heavy ion transport, space radiation shielding and space dosimetry.

 

2.07  Global Earth Observation System of Systems, Architecture, Data Management and Applications

 

Kathleen Fontaine

301-286-8161(W)  301-408-8937(C)

kathy.fontaine@nasa.gov

 

GEOSS Liaison for GOES-R Ground System Project; Co-Chair USGEO Partnership, Outreach, and Communications Group; Vice Chair, USGEO Architecture and Data Management Working Group; member, GEO Architecture and Data Committee.

 

Mirko Antonini

+39-06-7259-7258(W)  +39-338-7402907(C)

mirko.antonini@uniroma2.it

 

Coordinator of the M.Sc. in Advanced Communication and Navigation Satellite Systems in the University of Rome "Tor Vergata".  General Manager of the IEEE/AESS Space Symposium held in Rome on October 26,2005.  Manager of research programmes on LBS, Infomobility and Telematics,Integration of mobile communication networks and SatNav, Galileo and Future trends of Satellite Navigation.

 

2.08  mm-Wave and Quasi-Optic Aerospace Technologies

 

Tommaso Rossi

+39-06-72597283(W) 

tommaso.rossi@uniroma2.it

 

Assistant Professor at University of Rome "Tor Vergata". Research activity is focused on EHF Satellite Telecommunications (technical member of Italian Space Agency research program on W band), Satellite & Inertial Navigation Systems, Satellite Constellations and DSP. Ph.D. in Telecommunications and Microelectronics.

 

Vittorio Dainelli

+39-6-43612578(W)  +39-3484367394(C)

v.dainelli@rheinmetall.it

 

New technologies, microwave, mm wave developments manager at Rheinmetall Italia SpA, Roma (Italy). More than 30 years of experience in design, development, management of microwave, mm wave systems, subsystems including MMICs, MEMS, Quasioptic devices for ground, naval, space applications. Degree cum laude in EE, PhD in Automatic control systems.

 

2.09  Mission Design for Spacecraft Formations

 

Giovanni Palmerini

+39-06-44585-335(W)  +39-320-0548956(C)

giovanni.palmerini@uniroma1.it

 

Associate professor of Aerospace Guidance and Navigation Systems, Univ. of Rome “La Sapienza”. Consultant for Italspazio, visiting scholar at Stanford Univ, participant in the UNISAT microsat program, launched 9/2000. PhD Aerosp.Eng., Univ.Rome; AIAA, ION and AAS Member.

 

Marco D`Errico

+39-08-1501-0223(W) 

derrico@unina.it

 

Associate Professor in aerospace systems. Major areas of interest include: design of Earth observation missions, formation flying, and micro satellite technology.

 

2.10  Mobility and Robotics Systems for In Situ Exploration

 

Richard Volpe

818-354-6328(W) 

volpe@jpl.nasa.gov

 

Manager of the Mobility and Robotic Systems Section (347) at JPL. Key section capabilities include vision, sensor processing, advanced controls, man-machine interfaces, simulation, and system design, primarily for rovers. Research interests include natural terrain mobile robots, real-time sensor-based control, manipulation, robot design, software architecture, and path planning.

 

Wayne Zimmerman

818-354-0234(W) 

wayne.f.zimmerman@jpl.nasa.gov

 

Chief Engineer, JPL Instruments/Science Data Systems Division, responsible for trouble-shooting flight instrument design/ implementation problems, and designing integrated robotic/instrument platforms. 25 years experience in robotics/instrument design. Project Element Manager for Mars '01 Rover/Robotic Arm and Phase A Phoenix Scout RA/bio-barrier. B.S., Case Institute of Technology; M.S., USC.

 

2.11  Deep Space, Earth and Discovery Missions

 

James Graf

818-354-4765(W) 

jim.graf@jpl.nasa.gov

 

Deputy Director at JPL for Earth Science and Technology Directorate. Formerly, he was the Manager of JPL’s Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter Project and the Quick Scatterometer Mission, an Earth-orbiting satellite. Recipient of NASA's Outstanding Leadership Medal and Aviation Week's 1999 “Laurel for Space.” BSE, Princeton University; MS, Colorado State University.

 

Jim Adams

202-358-0545(W) 

jim.adams@nasa.gov

 

Deputy Project Manager, STEREO Project, NASA Goddard Space Flight Center. Previously: Project Formulation Manager, Global Precipitation Measurement (GPM), Chief of Goddard’s Rapid Spacecraft Development Office and Observatory Manager for the EOS Chemistry mission and the Global Geospace Science WIND and POLAR missions. M.S., EE, Villanova University.

 

2.12  Missions &Technologies for In Situ Exploration & Sample Return

 

Patricia Beauchamp

818-354-0529(W)  818-645-2479(C)

patricia.m.beauchamp@jpl.nasa.gov

 

Program Technical Manager, JPL Strategic Missions and Advanced Concepts, working on Outer Planets Flagship Missions. Previously, Program Manager, Planetary Science Instrument Development Office; Leader, Center for In situ Exploration and Sample Return; Project Manager, Miniature Integrated Camera Spectrometer (MICAS) Project on DS1. Ph.D., Chemistry, Caltech.

 

Ying  Lin

818-393-6381(W) 

ying.lin@jpl.nasa.gov

 

Planetary Protection Discipline Program Manager, Planetary Science Instrument Development Office, JPL. Planetary Protection Lead, Mars Technology Program. Contamination Control and Planetary Protection Lead Engineer, Urey Instrument Project. Ph.D., University of Arizona.

 

2.13  Future Space and Earth Science Missions

 

Patricia Beauchamp (Bio in 2.12)

818-354-0529(W)  818-645-2479(C)

patricia.m.beauchamp@jpl.nasa.gov

 

Robert Gershman

818-3545113(W)  714-4883164(C)

robert.gershman@jpl.nasa.gov

 

Assistant Program Manager, JPL Constellation Office. Previously at JPL: Planetary Advanced Missions Manager; Deputy Manager, Galileo Science and Mission Design Office; Supervisor, Mission Engineering Group.

Track 3.  Antenna Systems and Technologies

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Farzin Manshadi                818-354-0068(W)

                                                  818-486-4312(C)

                       Farzin.Manshadi@jpl.nasa.gov

Mark Thomson                   818-354-9523(W)

                                                  818-983-1575(C)

                        mark.w.thomson@jpl.nasa.gov

JPL Spectrum Manager. M.S., E.D., Ph.D., UCLA.

Supervisor, JPL Advanced Deployable Structures Group. Develops large deployable structures and related satellite system architectures. Six antennas with apertures to 15-meters on-orbit including Inmarsat, Thuraya, MBsat and RadarSat. Ten patents.

 

3.01  Phased Array Antennas Systems and Beamforming Technologies

 

Janice Rock

256-876-1426(W)  205-585-4100(C)

janice.rock@us.army.mil

 

Research engineer US Army, Redstone Arsenal. Main area of research is in phased arrays with other interests in thermal management, RF MEMS, semi-conductor antennas & chip-level component integration issues. BSE & MSE in electrical engineering from the U. of Alabama in Huntsville.

 

Mark Gatti

818-354-2123(W) 

mgatti@jpl.nasa.gov

 

Section Manager, Communications Ground Systems. Recently, System Engineering Manager for the JPL Deep Space Network Microwave Array Project. BSEE NMSU, MSEE CSUN.

 

3.02  Ground and Space Antenna Technologies and Systems

 

Farzin Manshadi (Bio in track 3)

818-354-0068(W)  818-486-4312(C)

Farzin.Manshadi@jpl.nasa.gov

 

Vahraz Jamnejad

818-354-2674(W)  626-487-5784(C)

Vahraz.Jamnejad@jpl.nasa.gov

 

Principal Engineer, Microwave Engineering Group, JPL. Responsibilities: research, development, design, and analysis of spacecraft and ground antennas and microwave feed systems. Areas of interest and expertise: electromagnetic theory, microwaves and optics, reflector and phased arrays, numerical electromagnetics. Ph.D., EE, University of Illinois, Urbana.

 

3.03  Reconfigurable Antenna Technologies and Systems

 

William Imbriale

818-354-5172(W)  818-523-8328(C)

imbriale@jpl.nasa.gov

 

Senior Research Scientist at JPL. Currently the lead engineer for the Spanish supplied High Gain Antenna System for the MSL rover and PI for an ESTO Technology Study. IEEE Fellow.

 

3.04  Multi-band antenna Systems and Technologies

 

Harmen Schippers

+31-527-248635(W) 

schipiw@nlr.nl

 

Senior scientist, National Aerospace Laboratory NLR, the Netherlands. Areas of interest: computational electromagnetic methods, design and integration of airborne antennas. Involved in several European research projects for development of airborne SATCOM antennas. Ph. D. in applied mathematics, University of Technology Delft, 1982

 

Thomas Cwik

818-354-4386(W) 

cwik@jpl.nasa.gov

 

Associate Chief Technologist at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory. Technical contributions in Earth science instrument technologies, advanced electromagnetic modeling and development of microwave and microdevice sub-systems, integrated modeling and design of instrument systems and the application of parallel computation to engineering design.

Track 4.  Communication & Navigation Systems & Technologies

Phil Dafesh                           310-336-8733(W)

                                  philip.a.dafesh@aero.org

Shirley Tseng                       714-832-5373(W)

                                                  949-300-1899(C)

                               shirleytseng@earthlink.net

Director, Digital Communication Implementation Dept., The Aerospace Corporation. Interests: communication signal processing, reconfigurable processing implementations, fiber-optic communication and GPS. Member, IEEE, APS, Inst. of Navigation, Sigma Pi Sigma and Tau Beta Pi.

Application Architect, MorganFranklin Corporation, consulting on design and implementation of large-scale, high-performance satellite and terrestrial multimedia networks. Previously: satellite design, development, test, Hughes; satellite operations and ground station design, GE.

 

4.01  Evolving Space Communication Architectures

 

Robert Cesarone

818-354-8385(W) 

robert.j.cesarone@jpl.nasa.gov

 

JPL program management, strategy development, and long range planning, telecommunications, mission operations, and architectural options, NASA's Deep Space Network. Lead trajectory and maneuver engineer, Voyager 2 flybys, Uranus/Neptune. BS, Mathematics, MS, Aeronautical/Astronautical Engineering, Univ. of Illinois. 43 published articles. Associate fellow, AIAA; NASA Exceptional Service Medal.

 

Shervin Shambayati

818-354-1280(W)  818-434-0461(C)

shervin.shambayati@jpl.nasa.gov

 

Senior member of Information Processing Group at JPL with over 15 years of experience in the field of deep-space telecommunications.

 

4.02  Communication Protocols and Services for Space Networks

 

Loren Clare

818-354-1650(W) 

Loren.P.Clare@jpl.nasa.gov

 

Supervisor, Communications Networks Group, JPL. Research interests: space networks, wireless communications protocols and services, self-organizing systems, network systems design, and modeling and analysis. Ph.D., System Science, UCLA, 1983.

 

Steven Berson

+1-310-336-3474(W) 

Steven.Berson@aero.org

 

Engineering Specialist, The Aerospace Corporation Supporting Space and Ground systems in computer networking, especially Quality of Service. Previously Computer Scientist at USC Information Sciences Institute. Ph.D. UCLA Computer Science.

 

4.03  Military Satellite Communication Technologies

 

James Hant

310-336-1388(W) 

james.j.hant@aero.org

 

Manager in the Network Systems Department, Aerospace Corporation. M.S. and Ph.D., Electrical Engineering, UCLA , 1996 and 2000. Works on the analysis, simulation, modeling, and design of satellite communication networks.

 

4.04  Navigation and Communication Systems for Exploration

 

Dipak Srinivasan

443-778-7107(W) 

dipak.srinivasan@jhuapl.edu

 

Assistant Section Supervisor, RF Systems Engineering Section, Space Department, JHU/APL. Currently the RF Subsystem Lead Engineer for the Radiation Belt Storm Probes Mission, Radio Science Engineer and RF Analyst for the MESSENGER Mission to Mercury. BSEE, M.Eng.EE, Cornell University, MS Applied Physics. Johns Hopkins.

 

Patrick Stadter

410-598-6316(W) 

patrick.stadter@jhuapl.edu

 

Principal Staff engineer at JHU/Applied Physics Laboratory and Space Department Assistant Supervisor for Military Systems. BSEE from Notre Dame, MSEE from Johns Hopkins, Ph.D. from Penn State. Leads several DoD programs and was NASA’s Crosslink Transceiver PI.

 

4.05  Lunar Surface Communication

 

Denise Ponchak

216-433-3465(W)  440-570-8049(C)

Denise.S.Ponchak@nasa.gov

 

Chief, Networks and Architectures Branch, NASA Glenn Research Center.

 

4.06  Space Communication Systems Roundtable

 

Shirley Tseng (Bio in track 4)

714-832-5373(W)  949-300-1899(C)

shirleytseng@earthlink.net

 

4.07  Innovative Techniques in Deep Space Communications

 

Christopher DeBoy

443-778-5237(W)  410-365-2916(C)

chris.deboy@jhuapl.edu

 

Assistant Group Supervisor, RF Engineering Group, Space Department at JHU/APL.  Telecommunications System Lead Engineer for the New Horizons Mission to Pluto. Designed flight receivers for the TIMED and CONTOUR missions. BSEE, Virginia Tech; MS, JHU.

 

Karl Fielhauer

240-228-3147(W)  301-807-2922(C)

karl.fielhauer@jhuapl.edu

 

Lead engineer responsible for the MESSENGER RF communication system and flight operations. Supervisor of the RF Systems Engineering Section of the RF Engineering Group at JHU/APL.

 

4.08  Communication System Analysis & Simulation

 

Yogi Krikorian

310-336-1793(W) 

Yogi.Y.Krikorian@aero.org

 

Senior Engineering Specialist in the Communication Architectures Department. Interests in development of dynamic communication link and data throughput analysis for interplanetary and earth missions.

 

4.09  Wideband Communications Systems

 

Dave Taggart

310-336-4211(W) 

david.a.taggart@aero.org

 

Senior Engineering Specialist, The Aerospace Corporation. Previously at TRW Systems and Hughes (Satellite Communications). Current interests include Homeland Security communications, launch vehicle communication systems, communications and digital signal processing analysis and simulations, and satellite communication systems. B.S., M.S., and Ph.D., Engineering, UCLA.

 

4.10  Communications and/or Related Systems: Theory, Simulation, and Signal Processing

 

Dave Taggart (Bio in session 4.09)

310-336-4211(W) 

david.a.taggart@aero.org

 

Rajendra Kumar

310-336-8315(W)  562-985-1556(C)

rajendra.kumar@aero.org

 

Professor and Chair, Department of Electrical Engineering, California State University, Long Beach. Joint appointment at the Aerospace Corporation. B.Tech and M.Tech, EE, IIT Kanpur; PhD, EE, Australia. Author of more than 100 research papers. Nine patents, numerous new technology awards. Senior Member of IEEE and Member of AIAA and ION.

 

4.11  Global Navigation Satellite Systems

 

Chris Bartone

740-593-9573(W)  740-591-1660(C)

bartone@ohio.edu

 

Associate Professor, Ohio University. Twenty-five years professional experience. Naval Air Warfare Center-Aircraft Division, performing R&D on CNS systems. RTCA William E. Jackson Award, 1998. Member ION, IEEE, AIAA, and Association Old Crows. R&D concentrates on all aspects of navigation. PhD, Ohio University; MSEE, Naval Postgraduate School; BSEE, PSU.

 

4.12  Software Defined Radio and Cognitive Radio Systems and Technology

 

Eugene Grayver

310-336-1274(W)  310-336-1274(C)

eugene.grayver@aero.org

 

Engineering Specialist, The Aerospace Corporation; works on flexible communications platforms. Founder, fabless semiconductor company developing low-power ASICs for multi-antenna 3G mobile receivers. Research interests: reconfigurable digital signal processing algorithms, low-power VLSI circuits for communications, and system design of wireless data communication systems. BS, EE, Caltech, Ph.D., UCLA.

 

Y. Rosa Zheng

573-341-6632(W)  573-201-5091(C)

zhengyr@mst.edu

 

Assistant professor, Missouri University of Science and Technology, Rolla, MO. Research interests include array signal processing, wireless communications, and wireless sensor networks.

 

4.13  National Airspace Communications, Navigation, & Surveillance Technology

 

Denise Ponchak (Bio in 4.05)

216-433-3465(W)  440-570-8049(C)

Denise.S.Ponchak@nasa.gov

 

4.14  Advanced Navigation Systems for Surface, Air, and Space Applications

 

Chris Bartone (Bio in session 4.11)

740-593-9573(W)  740-591-1660(C)

bartone@ohio.edu

Track 5.  Electro-Optic Sensors and Observation Systems

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David Tratt                                        310-336-2876(W)  562-209-7452(C)                                       dtratt@aero.org

Senior Project Engineer, The Aerospace Corporation, Los Angeles. Research interests include spectral imaging and active optical remote sensing applications for Earth and planetary observation.

 

5.01  Innovative Structures for Large Optical Systems

 

Stefan Martin

818-354-5861(W)  818-726-4103(C)

stefan.r.martin@jpl.nasa.gov

 

Senior Member of the Technical Staff at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory and Acting TPF Interferometer Design Team Lead. BSc in Physics from University of Bristol and PhD from the University of Wales, UK.

 

5.02  Opto-Mechanics and Optic Control Systems

 

David Braun

818-354-7284(W)  818-636-2805(C)

dbraun@jpl.nasa.gov

 

Supervisor of the Opto-Mechanical Engineering Group in the Instrument Mechanical Engineering Section at JPL. He has designed, built, and qualified hardware for many flight projects and served on numerous Tiger teams and review boards since 1984.

 

5.03  Adaptive Optics

 

Jason Schmidt

937-255-3636 x7224(W)  513-850-3576(C)

jason.schmidt@afit.edu

 

Asst. Professor of Electro-Optics in the EE Dept at AFIT. Researches optical turbulence, adaptive optics, free-space optical comm., and laser weapons. BS in Physics from Marquette, MS in Physics from Ohio State, & PhD in Electro-Optics from Univ. of Dayton.

 

Michael Roggemann

906-487-2164(W)  906-370-4914(C)

mroggema@mtu.edu

 

Professor of Electrical Engineering, Michigan Technological University.

 

5.04  Photonic Devices for Aerospace Applications

 

Edward Taylor

505-797-4799(W) 

intphoton@aol.com

 

VP and Senior Research Physicist, International Photonics Consultants, 165 publications in photonics, nanotechnology, photovoltaics and space radiation effects, Fellow SPIE and ISA. First demonstrated fiber optic systems in space.

 

Kent Choquette

217-265-0563(W) 

choquett@illinois.edu

 

Professor, Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Previously at Sandia National Laboratories. BS, Engineering Physics, University of Colorado-Boulder, Ph.D., Materials Science, University of Wisconsin-Madison.

 

5.05  Imaging Spectrometry Systems and Applications

 

John Hackwell

310-336-6041(W) 

john.a.hackwell@aero.org

 

Principal Director of the Space Science Applications Laboratory at The Aerospace Corporation. Current research includes LWIR and MWIR imaging spectroscopy, infrared remote sensing, and infrared astronomy.

 

Robert Green

818-354-9136(W) 

rog@jpl.nasa.gov

 

Experiment Scientist, Airborne Visible InfraRed Imaging Spectrometer (AVIRIS) program, Jet Propulsion Laboratory.

 

5.06  Laser Radar

 

Samuel Mantravadi

937-532-9517(W)  937-532-9517(C)

samuel.mantravadi@afit.edu

 

PhD candidate in Electrical Engineering from the Air Force Institute of Technology (December 2008 completion.) Research includes Signal Processing and Electro-optical Systems. Prior degrees from Cedarville University and Wright State University. Member, Tau Beta Pi and Eta Kappa Nu.

 

5.07  Image Processing

 

Daniel LeMaster

937-623-0895(W)  937-623-0895(C)

daniel.lemaster@ieee.org

 

Engineer at the National Air and Space Intelligence Center, Wright Patterson AFB, Ohio.

 

Matthew Sambora

703-352-2320(W)  703-786-8728(C)

mattsambora@gmail.com

 

Lt Col, USAF; PhD, Air Force Institute of Technology. BS, Electrical and Computer Engineering from Clarkson University and MS, Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville.

Track 6.  Remote Sensing

Lance Kaplan                      301-394-0807(W)

                                                lkaplan@ieee.org

Peter Kahn
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Peter Kahn                           818-354-3314(W)

                                                  818-726-8007(C)

                              Peter.B.Kahn@jpl.nasa.gov

Electrical Engineer, U.S. Army Research Laboratory. Research interests: signal and image processing, data fusion and automatic target recognition. Electro-optic and Infrared Systems Editor and Associate Editor-in-Chief for IEEE Transactions on Aerospace and Electronic Systems.

Section Manager for the Systems Engineering Section at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL). Over 20 years experience as System Engineer in space flight projects. 

 

6.01  Instrument and Sensor Architecture and Design

 

Jordan Evans

818-354-1358(W)  818-731-3693(C)

jordan.p.evans@jpl.nasa.gov

 

Mechanical Systems - Assistant Division Manager for Flight Projects at JPL. Development experience with space projects at both NASA Goddard and JPL, including FUSE, GLAST, LISA, and MSL along with numerous architecture studies.

 

Paula Pingree

818-354-0587(W)  818-237-0673(C)

Paula.J.Pingree@jpl.nasa.gov

 

Supervisor of the Flight Instrument Electronics Group in the Instrument Electronics & Sensors Section at JPL. Recently the Project Element Manager for Juno Microwave Radiometer (MWR) Electronics. Principal Investigator for AIST08 "On-Board Processing to Optimize the MSPI Imaging System for ACE" featuring development on the Xilinx Virtex-5 FPGA.

 

6.02  Microwave Remote Sensing Technologies and Systems

 

Gregory Sadowy

818-354-1467(W) 

sadowy@jpl.nasa.gov

 

Senior engineer at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory, specializing in airborne and spaceborne radars with operating frequencies up to 180-GHz. Cognizant Engineer for the UAVSAR phased-array antenna and Principal Investigator for a task developing 180-GHz landing radar technology.

 

James Carswell

508-362-9400(W)  508-360-5474(C)

carswell@remotesensingsolutions.com

 

President/co-founder of Remote Sensing Solutions, a company aimed at bringing advances from the communications, networking and microwave/millimeter-wave industries to remote sensing. Develop radar, radiometer and data acquisition solutions for airborne and UAV hurricane and atmospheric remote sensing. Led system engineering at WIDAX Corporation (802.16 solution).

 

6.03  Interferometry and Large Optical Systems

 

Gene Serabyn

818-393-5243(W)  818-640-7485(C)

gene.serabyn@jpl.nasa.gov

 

Senior Research Scientist at JPL working on high-contrast coronagraphic and interferometric techniques for direct exoplanet detection.

 

6.04  Radar Signal Processing

 

Andy Register

404-407-7916(W) 

andy.register@gtri.gatech.edu

 

Senior Research Engineer, Georgia Tech Research Institute. Twenty years experience in academic research and commercial development. Currently developing advanced radar tracking techniques for the ballistic missile tracking benchmark. Ph.D., EE, Georgia Institute of Tech.

 

Peter Zulch

315-330-7861(W) 

peter.zulch@rl.af.mil

 

Engineer, Air Force Research Laboratory. Fourteen years AFRL experience. Interests in multidimensional adaptive signal processing with applications to radar and ELINT. Senior member of the IEEE. Graduate degrees from Clarkson University.

 

6.05  Sonar Signal Processing

 

David Cousins

401-848-3520(W)  401-487-7640(C)

dcousins@bbn.com

 

Division Scientist, BBN Technologies, currently developing requirements for advanced computing architectures for information and signal processing on massive scales. Research interests include signal, image and information processing algorithms and systems, high performance realtime embedded systems for sensor and array processing, and soft computing techniques.

 

Y. Rosa Zheng (Bio in session 4.12)

573-341-6632(W)  573-201-5091(C)

zhengyr@mst.edu

 

6.06  Detection and Classification

 

Peter Willett

860-486-2195(W) 

p.willett@ieee.org

 

Professor at the University of Connecticut. Research interests in detection, fusion, tracking and communications. Currently EIC of the IEEE AES Transactions.

 

Tod Luginbuhl

401-832-8241(W)  401-742-0475(C)

t.e.luginbuhl@ieee.org

 

Electronic Engineer, Naval Undersea Warfare Center, Newport, RI. Research interests: sequential detection, frequency and multi-target tracking, and statistical classification and data fusion. B.S., M.S., and Ph.D., EE.

 

6.07  Multisensor Fusion

 

Robert Lynch

401-832-8663(W)  860-705-3321(C)

robert.s.lynch@navy.mil

 

Senior Research Scientist, Naval Undersea Warfare Center. Research interests are in classification, data fusion, tracking, and signal processing. PhD, EE, University of Connecticut. Associate Editor, IEEE Transactions on SMC, Part B Cybernetics. Administrative Editor, Journal of Advances in Information Fusion. Associate Member, Sensor, Array, and Multichannel Processing Committee. Senior Member IEEE.

 

William Blair

404-407-7934(W)  770-316-1291(C)

dale.blair@gtri.gatech.edu

 

Principal Research Engineer, Georgia Tech. Originated two benchmark problems for target tracking and radar resource allocation at NSWCDD. Demonstrated modern tracking algorithms can reduce radar time/energy required for surveillance tracking. Research interests: radar signal processing/control, resource allocation for multifunction radars, multisensor integration/data fusion. Ph.D. EE U. of Virginia.

 

6.08  Tracking Applications

 

Darin Dunham

804-749-8750(W)  804-519-5480(C)

darin@vectraxx.com

 

Senior research engineer with Vectraxx, Inc. specializing in multiple sensor, multiple target tracking. Has published numerous papers on Probabilistic Multi-Hypothesis Tracking (PMHT) and Multiple Hypothesis Tracking (MHT). Current research focuses on solving the ballistic missile tracking problem.

 

Yaakov Bar-Shalom

860-486-4823(W) 

ybs@ee.uconn.edu

 

Board of Trustees Distinguished Professor and Marianne E. Klewin Endowed Professor in Engineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Univ. of Connecticut. IEEE Fellow and AESS Distinguished Lecturer. Over 300 papers. 7 books on estimation theory and target tracking. President of International Society of Information Fusion, 2000 and 2002.

 

6.09  Particle Filtering and Markov Chain Monte Carlo Techniques

 

Fredrik Gustafsson

+461-328-2706(W) 

fredrik@isy.liu.se

 

Professor in Sensor Informatics at Department of Electrical Engineering, Linköping University. Research interests are in stochastic signal processing and nonlinear filtering, with applications to sensor networks, vehicular, airborne and audio systems.

 

Monica Bugallo

631-632-8395(W) 

monica@ece.sunysb.edu

 

Assistant Professor at Stony Brook University. Research interests are in the field of statistical signal processing with emphasis in sequential Monte Carlo methods and their applications to sensor networks, target tracking and biology.

 

6.10  Applications and Architectures for Wireless Sensor Networks

 

Mitchell Lebold

814-865-8958(W) 

lebold@psu.edu

 

Research Engineer with the Penn State Applied Research Laboratory (ARL). Currently leading several multi-disciplinary research and development projects in the areas of wireless smart sensors, distributed networking, and algorithm development related to health monitoring and prognostics. Published over 40 conference papers and journal articles.

 

WenZhan Song

360-546-9144(W) 

songwz@wsu.edu

 

Assistant professor with Washington State University. His research spans distributed systems, wireless and sensor networks, and has received over $2M support from NASA, USGS and WSU. He has published 2 book chapters and over 30 journal and conference papers in sensor network area.

 

6.11  Integrated Sensing, Modeling, and Analysis Using Sensor Webs

 

Rob Sherwood

818-393-5378(W)  818-395-5010(C)

Robert.L.Sherwood@jpl.nasa.gov

 

Insight/Oversight Manager, Aquarius/SAC-D Project. Interests include sensor webs, planning and scheduling technologies, and mission operations automation.

 

6.12  Rapid Prototyping and Demonstration of Operational Earth Observation Capabilities

 

David Tralli

818-354-1835(W)  818-653-5597(C)

david.m.tralli@jpl.nasa.gov

 

Manager, Civil Programs, National Space Technology Applications Office, MBA (Drucker Center, Claremont Graduate School), PhD, Geophysics, UC Berkeley, B.S., Physics, USC.

Track 7.  Spacecraft Avionics Systems & Technologies

John Samson, Jr.                727-539-2449(W)

                                                  727-412-3875(C)

                       john.r.samson@honeywell.com

Harald Schone                     818-393-1736(W)

                                                  818-653-9738(C)

                             harald.schone@jpl.nasa.gov

Principal Engineering Fellow, Honeywell Defense and Space Systems. 39+ years experience in onboard processing for space and airborne applications. More than 40 publications in the area of onboard processing systems and architectures. Senior Member IEEE, Associate Fellow AIAA.

JPL EEE Parts Program Office Mgr. 30 years experience in Radiation Effects and Collisional Atomic Physics R & D. Previously at Sandia National Labs and Oak Ridge National Labs. At AF Research Labs directed and executed 60M/yr Space Electronics Program. MS, nuclear physics; Ph.D., atomic physics, U.of Heidelberg.

 

7.01  Onboard Processing Hardware Architectures and Interconnect Technologies

 

Jamal Haque

727-539-2049(W) 

jamal.haque@honeywell.com

 

Group Lead/Principal Engineer, Honeywell. Nine patents and several pending. Previously at Bell Labs, Rockwell and AT&T, on Sirius Satellite Radio, ADSL and V.34 Modem Research teams. Interests in high speed wired and wireless connectivity. MSEE and BSEE.

 

Joseph Marshall

703-367-1326(W)  571-225-0726(C)

joe.marshall@baesystems.com

 

Senior Systems Engineer developing embedded processing systems. 32 years experience. Last 21+ years focused on spacecraft systems built around rad-hard and rad-tolerant processing elements, memories and interconnects. Current interests: modular, reconfigurable, high performance, responsive systems, small satellites, evolving interfaces, interconnects, adaptive low power and fault tolerance techniques.

 

7.02  Onboard Signal,  Data,  Command Processing and Data Handling Technologies

 

Michael Lovellette

202-404-7460(W) 

michael.Lovellette@nrl.navy.mil

 

Research Physicist in the Space Science Division of the U. S. Naval Research Laboratory. Has worked with spaceflight demonstrations of fault-tolerant computing, and is currently involved with GLAST Large Area Telescope on-board processing and integration and test.

 

Stephen Ruggles

757-864-1515(W) 

s.l.ruggles@larc.nasa.gov

 

Computer Engineer, Aerospace Technologists Program, NASA Langley Research Center. Research activities: serves as Technologist for the Geosynchronous Imaging Fourier Transform Spectrometer, Indian Ocean METOC Imager (GIFTS-IOMI) onboard data processing technologies. GIFTS-IOMI is the NASA NMP EO-3 program to demonstrate sensor and data processing technologies.

 

7.03  Memory and Data Storage Technologies for Space and Missile Applications

 

Douglas Sheldon

818-393-5113(W)  719-649-2448(C)

douglas.j.sheldon@jpl.nasa.gov

 

Group Supervisor, Electronic Parts Engineering, and Principal Investigator for FPGA and memory reliability issues. Twenty years commercial technology development and management.

 

Mehrdad Nourani

972-883-4391(W) 

nourani@utdallas.edu

 

Associate Professor of Electrical Engineering at the University of Texas at Dallas; Recipient of the Texas Telecommunications Consortium Award (1999) and the National Science Foundation Career Award (2002); Published more than 150 papers in various areas of design for testability, fault tolerance, and design for reliability.

 

Sana Rezgui

650-318-4928(W)  415-690-5556(C)

sana.rezgui@actel.com

 

Principal engineer, Actel. Previously led SEE testing for Xilinx FPGAs and was a visiting researcher at JPL for transfer of technologies on I.C. testing.. Has published over 30 technical papers on ICs testing and hardening.

 

7.04  Reconfigurable Computing System Technologies

 

Ian Troxel

303-784-7673(W) 

Ian.Troxel@seakr.com

 

Future Systems Architect at SEAKR Engineering researching next-generation aerospace processing systems. Graduated with a Ph.D. in ECE from the University of Florida in 2006 with a focus on mission and fault management in satellite systems.

 

Marshall Patrick

256-544-3836(W) 

clint.patrick@nasa.gov

 

Electronics Engineer at NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center, with twenty-seven years of experience in numerous aspects of electronic hardware and software development for Space vehicles. Currently leads NASA’s Reconfigurable Computing subtask for the Radiation-Hardened Electronics for Space Environments project.

 

Sana Rezgui (Bio in session 7.03)

650-318-4928(W)  415-690-5556(C)

sana.rezgui@actel.com

 

7.05  Mixed Signal and System-on-a-Chip Technologies

 

Alan Mantooth

479-575-4838(W)  479-466-9108(C)

mantooth@uark.edu

 

Professor of Electrical Engineering at the University of Arkansas and the 21st Century Chair in Mixed-signal IC Design and CAD. Co-founder of Lynguent, a CAD company offering modeling tools for circuits and systems.

 

Mark Martin

240-228-7895(W) 

mark.martin@jhuapl.edu

 

Senior ASIC Engineer, Space Department of the JHU Applied Physics Laboratory. Research interests in mixed signal analog/digital VLSI design, integrated sensing systems, and radiation effects in electronics. Ph.D. in EE from The Johns Hopkins University. 

 

Nikolaos Paschalidis

240-228-7229(W) 

nick.paschalidis@jhuapl.edu

 

Principal Staff, JHU/APL Space Dept. Advanced Technology Development for Instruments and Spacecraft Avionics: Analog/Digital ASICs, SSD, PMD, MCPs, delay line, 4D imaging, Space Physics; Space Missions: Cassini, Image, Messenger, Stereo, Pluto, IBEx, MMS, JUNO, RBSP, BepiColombo. PhD, ECE/Space Science/Technology.

 

7.06  Power Electronics for Space Applications

 

Peter Wilson

+44-(0)-23-8059-4162(W) 

prw@ecs.soton.ac.uk

 

Senior Lecturer in Electronics and Computer Science, Director MSc in System on Chip, Technical Program Chair BMAS 2008. Formerly Technical Programme Manager, Analogy Inc and Senior Development Engineer, Ferranti, Scotland. Visiting Professor, University of Arkansas. SMIEEE, MIET, CEng., ~60 Publications & 1 book on FPGA design.

 

7.07  Electronics for Extreme Environments

 

Elizabeth Kolawa

818-393-2593(W) 

Elizabeth.A.Kolawa@jpl.nasa.gov

 

Program Manger at JPL for technologies for operation in extreme environments and space avionics. 

 

Mohammad Mojarradi

818-354-0997(W) 

Mohammad.M.Mojarradi@jpl.nasa.gov

 

JPL integrated-circuit design specialist, expert in mixed-signal/mixed-voltage circuits, sensors, micro-machined electromechanical interface systems. Leads university consortium developing extreme environment electronics; manages “thermal cycle resistant electronics” task, Mars Science Laboratory. Twenty years experience. Twenty-seven patents, forty publications.

 

7.08  Miniaturization and Advanced Electronics Packaging for Spacecraft

 

Andrew Shapiro

818-393-7311(W)  626-676-3923(C)

aashapiro@jpl.nasa.gov

 

More than 25 years experience in opto and electronic packaging for space applications. Lead division technologist at JPL, was principal scientist of optical transport at Broadcom. During 15 years with Hughes Aircraft he ran their HDMI and LTCC lines. Assoc. Adj. Prof. EE UCI.

 

Janet Lumpp

859-257-4985(W)  859-492-6438(C)

jklumpp@uky.edu

 

Associate Professor; University of Kentucky. Research areas include application of carbon nanotubes in gas sensors, conductive adhesives, and composites, as well as laser micromachining, electronic packaging, and K-12 math and science education.

 

7.09  MEMS & Nanotechnology for Space Applications

 

Margaret Darrin

240-228-4952(W)  443-506-5349(C)

ann.darrin@jhuapl.edu

 

Supervisor, Aerospace/Materials Science Group, Eisenhower Research Center, The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory. Previously, Division Chief, NASA Goddard Space Flight Centers overseeing EEE Parts, Packaging and Material Sciences. Microelectronics background in industry and government. Author of numerous papers; author, co editor, MEMS and Microstructures in Aerospace Applications.

 

Robert Osiander

443-778-6247(W) 

robert.osiander@jhuapl.edu

 

Assistant Group Supervisor, Research Center at the JHU Applied Physics Laboratory. Current research interests include Terahertz imaging and spectroscopy, Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems (MEMS), Silicon on Sapphire, and Carbon Nanotubes for Applications in Sensors and Space. Ph.D, Technical University, Munich, Germany.

 

7.10  Fault Tolerance,  Autonomy, and Evolvability  in Spacecraft Avionics

 

Didier Keymeulen

818-354-4280(W) 

didier.keymeulen@jpl.nasa.gov

 

Senior technical staff, JPL. Interests in design of adaptive embedded systems.

 

Tom Hoffman

818-354-6521(W) 

thoffman@jpl.nasa.gov

 

Flight System Manager of the GRAIL project at JPL. Has worked on several successful JPL flight and technology programs. Specialties include Avionics System Engineering, Computer Architecture, and Fault Protection.

 

7.11  Spacecraft Guidance, Navigation, and Control Technologies

 

Giovanni Palmerini (Bio in 2.09)

+39-06-44585-335(W)  +39-320-0548956(C)

giovanni.palmerini@uniroma1.it

 

Richard Wirz

310-825-5489(W)  626-399-3366(C)

Richard.E.Wirz@jpl.nasa.gov

 

Senior Engineer, Electric Propulsion Group, JPL specializing in modeling, experimental testing, and mission integration of electric thrusters. Recognized expert in miniature and precision plasma thruster development, plasma modeling for electric thrusters, and advanced propulsion concepts. Instructor, UCLA: courses on propulsion, mission design, and orbital mechanics. M.S., Ph.D., Caltech.

 

7.12  Dependable Software for High Performance Embedded Computing Platforms

 

Richard Linderman

315-330-2208(W) 

Richard.Linderman@rl.af.mil

 

Senior Scientist for Advanced Computing Architectures, Information Directorate, AFRL, Rome, NY, including high performance computers, embedded computer, fault tolerant, distributed, and next generation architectures. Both an IEEE and an AFRL Fellow. PhD, Cornell University.

 

7.13  Large Space-Based Sensor Platforms

 

Gerard Genello

315-330-3576(W) 

Gerard.genello@rl.af.mil

 

Manager of Advanced Computing Division, Air Force Research Laboratory. Interests include signal processing, novel architectures, bio-comp, quantum computing, and real time and embedded processing for air and space sensor applications.

Track 8.  Spacecraft & Launch Vehicle Systems & Technologies

Erik Nilsen                           818-354-4441(W)

                                                  818-687-9221(C)

                                erik.n.nilsen@jpl.nasa.gov

Todd Mosher                       720-842-8021(W)

                                 todd.mosher@sncorp.com

Systems Engineering Manager for advanced mission concepts and formulation phase projects. Specializing in mission architecture and technology evaluation for future planetary and earth science missions.

Director, Business Development, Sierra Nevada Space Systems, Interests: small satellites, space exploration, space architecture and systems engineering, and design optimization techniques.

 

8.01  Exploration Systems

 

Jennifer Rhatigan

281-244-8326(W)  832-331-3294(C)

jennifer.l.rhatigan@nasa.gov

 

Constellation Program; currently working formulation of NASA's human lunar program.

 

8.02  Advanced Launch Vehicle Systems and Technologies

 

Bernard Kutter

303-269-5538(W)  720-352-1372(C)

bernard.f.kutter@ulalaunch.com

 

Manager, United Launch Alliance advanced programs. Initiated development of Atlas evolution, including in-space applications. Responsible for Atlas Centaur thermodynamics on 67 successful missions. GD Titan/Centaur cryo fluid management for first launch. B.S., Aerospace Engineering, U. of Washington, 1987.

 

8.03  Responsive Space Systems and Technologies

 

Doug Holker

310-336-2232(W) 

doug.holker@losangeles.af.mil

 

Aerospace Project Manager, 3GIRS & Associate Principle Director, Developmental and Project Planning, The Aerospace Corporation. Responsibilities include managing the newest Air Force Satellite and Missile Programs, 3GIRS, CSM and commercial military integration projects. Western Regional Vice President, AFCEA. M.S. Remote Sensing, UCLA.

 

8.04  Modular Bus Technologies, Components and Standardized Spacecraft

 

Maurice Martin

505-853-4118(W)  505-220-8567(C)

maurice.martin@kirtland.af.mil

 

Responsive Systems Group Lead for the AFRL Space Vehicles Directorate. Develop plug-and-play standards and components for low cost, operationally responsive satellites.

 

8.05  Exploration Systems Technology Development

 

Dana Gould

757-864-7747(W)  757-880-2552(C)

Dana.C.Gould@nasa.gov

 

Program Element Manager for NASA's Exploration Technology Development Program. Previously: Principal Research Manager for Space Technology in NASA Langley’s Exploration Systems and Space Technology Directorate. Ph.D. U. of Virginia.

 

Robert Gershman (Bio in 2.13)

818-3545113(W)  714-4883164(C)

robert.gershman@jpl.nasa.gov

 

8.06  Technology Development and Infusion

 

Douglas Comstock

202-358-2221(W)  202-258-3467(C)

doug.comstock@nasa.gov

 

Director of NASA's Innovative Partnerships Program (IPP). Responsible for Small Business Innovative Research, Small Business Technology Transfer Research, Centennial Challenges, IPP Seed Fund, and NASA’s intellectual property management and technology transfer to benefit society and facilitate partnerships with the emerging commercial space sector.

 

8.07  Rendezvous and Docking Technologies

 

Connie Carrington

256-544-0870(W) 

connie.carrington@nasa.gov

 

Aerospace Engineer, MSFC Rendezvous and Docking Sensors group. 18 years experience as a systems engineer, project manager, and GN&C engineer. Formerly, ME professor at University of South Carolina. PhD in Engineering Mechanics, VA Tech.

 

John Ringelberg

303-971-7201(W)  303-620-6241(C)

john.c.ringelberg@lmco.com

 

Senior Staff Engineer, Lockheed Martin, and Deputy Principal Investigator for an IR&D project performing development of automated and autonomous rendezvous, proximity operations, docking and landing systems and capabilities.

 

8.08  Autonomous Science Systems

 

Ashit Talukder

818-354-1000(W) 

Ashit.Talukder@jpl.nasa.gov

 

Senior Researcher, Level A, Jet Propulsion Laboratory, NASA; Research Adjunct Faculty Member, University of Southern California. Research interests in autonomous systems, computer vision, distributed controls, optimization, sensor networks and robotics. Recipient NASA Space Act Award 2005. Authored over 50 publications. PI on several NASA, NSF, NIH and DARPA projects.

 

Rebecca Castano

818-393-5344(W) 

Rebecca.Castano@jpl.nasa.gov

 

Assistant Section Manager, Instrument Software and Science Data Systems Section. PI of the Onboard Autonomous Science Investigation System (OASIS) task, Science Data Processing technology lead for the Autonomous Sciencecraft Experiment project in the New Millennium Space Technology 6 program. Ph.D, EE, University of Illinois.

 

8.09  Advanced Spacecraft Technologies

 

William Jackson

858-375-2069(W)  858-472-7298(C)

bill.jackson@sncorp.com

 

Chief Systems Engineer at Sierra Nevada Corp. Spacecraft systems engineer for various microsat programs. Expertise in systems engineering, mission analysis and operations, mathematical modeling and optimization, and spacecraft design. 

 

8.10  Mechanical Systems, Design and Technologies

 

Pamela Hoffman

818-354-6756(W)  818-687-7012(C)

Pamela.J.Hoffman@jpl.nasa.gov

 

Project Element Manager, JPL. 19 years experience developing deep space missions, including Galileo, Cassini, Mars Exploration Rover, and Mars Science Laboratory. BS from UC Berkeley, MS from Caltech.

 

8.11  In-Space Propulsion Technology

 

David Anderson

216-433-8709(W)  216-337-1601(C)

David.J.Anderson@nasa.gov

 

Acting Project Manager, In-Space Propulsion Technology Project, and SBIR Topic Manager for Spacecraft and Platform Subsystems, NASA Glenn Research Center. MS, Engineering Management, Cleveland State University; BS, Aerospace Engineering, University of Cincinnati.

Track 9.  Air Vehicle Systems and Technologies

Christian Rice                                    301-342-1380(W)  240-925-5030(C)                        christian.rice@navy.mil

Chief Test Engineer Rotary Wing, Naval Air Systems Command, Patuxent River, MD. B.S., Aerospace and Ocean Engineering; M.S., Aviation Systems. Graduate of U.S. Naval Test Pilot School.

 

9.01  Aircraft Systems & Avionics

 

Andrew Lynch

301-757-5344(W) 

andrew.lynch@navy.mil

 

Former Lead Systems Engineer for the MH-60S Helicopter program at the Naval Air Systems Command, Patuxent River, MD. Prospective Executive Officer of USNTPS. BS Aerospace Engineering, U.S. Naval Academy, Graduate of U.S. Naval Test Pilot School, Class 118.

 

Eric Schutte

661-277-3000(W) 

eric.schutte@edwards.af.mil

 

F-22 DT&E JDAM test manager at the USAF Flight Test Center, responsible for technical and safety planning, flight test execution and reporting. BS ME from University of Illinois, MS EE from California State University Fresno.

 

9.02  Air Vehicle Flight Testing

 

Robin Locksley

301-757-0605(W) 

robin.locksley@navy.mil

 

Assistant Program Executive Officer for Unmanned Aviation and Strike Weapons for NAVAIRSYSCOM (T&E). 21 years as rotary wing mission systems flight test engineer. Graduate, U.S. Naval Test Pilot School. BSEE, Drexel U.; MSEE, Florida Institute of Tech.

 

9.03  UAV Systems & Autonomy

 

Dana Boyer

703-378-8672 x649(W) 

dboyer@integrity-apps.com

 

Systems Engineer, IAI. Specializes in systems lifecycle engineering.BS, Management Information Systems, George Mason U.; MS, Systems Engineering, George Washington U.

 

Kendra Cook

703-378-8672 x630(W) 

kendra@cook.name

 

Systems Engineer at Integrity Applications Incorporated. B.S. in Aerospace Engineering, Boston University, M.S. in Astronautical Engineering from the Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT), M.S. in Computer Engineering from AFIT.

 

9.04  Air Vehicle Flight Controls

 

Michael Shepherd

661-277-6551(W)  661-860-9762(C)

michael.shepherd@edwards.af.mil

 

Director, Plans and Programs, USAF Test Pilot School, Edwards AFB.

Track 10.  Software and Computing

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Robert Popp                         781-864-1347(W)

                                                  781-864-1347(C)

                                  rpopp12000@yahoo.com

Sanda Mandutianu             818-354-7288(W)

                    sanda.mandutianu@jpl.nasa.gov

CEO, National Security Innovations (NSI), Inc.; B.A. and M.A., Computer Science, Boston University; Ph.D., Electrical Engineering, University of Connecticut.

Task manager, PI on software and systems engineering at JPL. Pioneered agent-based technologies for distributed spacecraft missions and flight-ground systems integration. Has worked on numerous space data and mission projects, more recently on information modeling and ontology engineering for outer planets missions, JPL Enterprise Architecture, and NASA’s Constellation Program.

 

10.01  Advanced Software Verification, Test and Certification  Technologies

 

Guillaume Brat

650-604-1105(W)  415-260-3473(C)

Guillaume.P.Brat@nasa.gov

 

Member, Robust Software Engineering group, NASA Ames Research Center. Research interests include the verification and validation of software systems, especially in the aerospace domain. Particularly interested in static program analysis.

 

10.02  Computational Modeling

 

Darrell Terry

703-412-1335(W) 

darrell.terry@worldnet.att.net

 

Sensors Systems Engineer Principal at The Mitre Corporation, McLean, VA, leading signal processing investigations for air and space borne radar and STAP. Also pursuing a Ph.D. program at University of California, Irvine with research focused on modeling vapor and particle transport processes in jet exhaust.

 

10.03  Collaboration and Information Sharing

 

Michael Keeley

703-460-3855(W) 

mike.g.keeley@LMCO.COM

 

Principal Systems Engineer, Lockheed Martin Integrated Systems & Global Solutions. Interests: Integrated Program Planning & Management, Future Space & Ground Architectures, Reconfigurable Systems, Ground Station Design & Operations. MS Computer Science, University of Colorado Boulder. Exec. MBA, University of Denver Daniels College of Business.

 

10.04  High Capability Computing and Modeling

 

Paul von Allmen

818-393-7520(W) 

pva@jpl.nasa.gov

 

Group Supervisor, Principal Member of Technical Staff, Jet Propulsion Laboratories. Interests in: High Capability Computing and Modeling, Modeling and Data Management Systems, Instruments and Science Data Systems.

 

Seungwon Lee

818-393-7720(W)  818-632-7523(C)

seungwon.lee@jpl.nasa.gov

 

Senior researcher at JPL. Research focuses on physical modeling and simulation, optimization algorithms, parallel and distributed computing, nonlinear dynamics control, statistical analysis, spectral retrieval, and information technologies for space science and engineering problems. Ph.D. in Physics from the Ohio State University.

 

10.05  Human-Computer Interaction

 

Jeffrey Norris

818-354-5472(W)  818-640-8490(C)

Jeffrey.S.Norris@jpl.nasa.gov

 

Group Supervisor of JPL's Planning Software Systems Group. Uplink system lead for Mars Science Laboratory Rover Mission and lunar surface robotics operations technology development task lead. Research interests include immersive visualization, haptics, and natural human-computer interfaces.

 

10.06  Information Management and Collaborative Engineering

 

Carl Puckett

310-297-2100(W) 

puckett_carl@bah.com

 

Sr. System Integrator - USAF Space & Missile Center, GPS Wing, Systems Engineering and Integration. Associate with Booz|Allen|Hamilton Global Defense, Los Angeles. AIAA, CMII, Association of Old Crows (AOC). http://www.bah.com

 

10.07  Model-Driven Architecture for Aerospace Software

 

Lonnie VanZandt

303-482-2943(W) 

lonniev@predictableresponse.com

 

Consulting Systems Engineer and Founder of Predictable Response Consulting. Specialist in Modeling and Real-time Software Development. Twenty year career includes ARTiSAN Software, Bell Labs, Northrop Grumman, QNX, and TimeSys.

 

10.08  Multi-Agent Technologies  for Aerospace

 

Sanda Mandutianu (Bio in 10)

818-354-7288(W) 

sanda.mandutianu@jpl.nasa.gov

 

10.09  Novel Information Technologies for Asymmetric Threats

 

David Cousins (Bio in session 6.05)

401-848-3520(W)  401-487-7640(C)

dcousins@bbn.com

 

10.10  Software Architecture and Design

 

Charles Lee

650-604-6054(W) 

Charles.Lee@nasa.gov

 

Computer scientist specializing in software design and development. Interests in software architecture, pattern recognition, machine learning and wireless network performance. Ph.D. in Systems Engineering from Oakland University.

 

10.11  Software Engineering

 

Kathryn Weiss

818-354-5718(W)  818-285-9304(C)

kathryn.a.weiss@jpl.nasa.gov

 

Flight Software Engineer, Flight Software Systems Engineering and Architecture Group, JPL. Research interests include spacecraft, software, systems, and safety engineering, emphasizing architecture. BS in Computer Engineering and Mathematics from Marquette University, and an MS and Ph.D. in Aeronautics and Astronautics from MIT.

 

10.12  Transforming the Development of Software

 

Joseph Urban

806-742-1193(W) 

joseph.urban@ttu.edu

 

Professor and Chair, Department of Computer Science, Texas Tech University. Research areas: software engineering, specifications, and distributed computing.

 

10.13  Web++: Semantics, Ontologies, and Agents

 

Sanda Mandutianu (Bio in 10)

818-354-7288(W) 

sanda.mandutianu@jpl.nasa.gov

 

10.14  XML in Space Systems

 

Brent Nash

818-393-0096(W)  323-839-6012(C)

brent.r.nash@jpl.nasa.gov

 

Software Engineer, Jet Propulsion Laboratory, working primarily on the Mars Science Laboratory. Interests include ground data systems, continuous integration, enterprise architecture, and use of XML in space systems.

 

Ryan Detter

301-286-7325(W) 

Ryan.D.Detter@nasa.gov

 

XML Database Designer, James Webb Space Telescope Mission. Original member, NASA XML Working Group.

 

10.15  PANEL:  Software Architecture, co-sponsored by Track 12

 

Kathryn Weiss (Bio in 10.11)

818-354-5718(W)  818-285-9304(C)

kathryn.a.weiss@jpl.nasa.gov

 

10.16  PANEL: XML Deployment

 

Brent Nash (Bio in session 10.14)

818-393-0096(W)  323-839-6012(C)

brent.r.nash@jpl.nasa.gov

 

Ryan Detter (Bio in session 10.14)

301-286-7325(W) 

Ryan.D.Detter@nasa.gov

Track 11.  Diagnostics, Prognostics, and Health Management

Andrew Hess                        301-605-7625(W)

                                                  240-355-8915(C)

                                andrew_hess@comcast.net

David Kleinman                  831-656-7627(W)

                                                  831-760-2196(C)

                                              kleinman@nps.edu

Recently retired as the program office lead for the JSF PHM effort. Currently, president of The Hess PHM Group, Inc. which provides consulting to gov't. and industry on advanced diagnostics, prognostics, health and asset management of machines and engineering systems.

IEEE Fellow. Professor of Information Sciences at the Naval Postgraduate School, and Emeritus Professor at University of Connecticut. Co-founder and Board Member, Qualtech Systems, Inc.

 

11.01  Fixed Wing and/or Rotary Wing PHM Program Applications

 

Alyssa Duarte-Reinagel

314-232-6201(W)  314-705-4443-(C)

alyssa.a.duarte-reinagel@boeing.com

 

Integrated Vehicle Health Management Program Manager, The Boeing Company.

 

Andrew Hess (Bio in track 11)

301-605-7625(W)  240-355-8915(C)

andrew_hess@comcast.net

 

11.02  Diagnostics and PHM for Aviation and Space Propulsion Engines

 

Thomas Brotherton

858-679-4140 x112(W)  858-229-9375(C)

tom.brotherton@honeywell.com

 

Interests are in the design and development of automated systems for aircraft and engine health management.

 

11.03  Diagnostics & PHM for Aerospace Subsystems & Components

 

Carl Byington

585-424-1990(W) 

carl.byington@impact-tek.com

 

Director at Impact Technologies. Leads development of new PHM algorithms, software, and systems. Seventeen years experience, PE, degrees in mechanical and aeronautical engineering, and has also worked at PSU and NASA. Over 65 publications related to digital signal processing, data fusion, classification, diagnostics, and prognostics.

 

11.04  Diagnostics and PHM for Aerospace Structures

 

James MacConnell

206-524-8555(W)  206-890-4714(C)

jmac@consensustech.com

 

Independent consultant in collaborative aerospace technology development with 30 years of industry experience in advanced structures technology. Currently focusing on identifying the benefits/business case for health management and the potential to fundamentally change how aerospace systems are designed, leading to cost, performance and safety improvements. Founder, Consensus Technology.

 

11.05  Algorithms & Advanced Analysis Concepts for Diagnostics & PHM

 

Bhaskar Saha

650-604-4379(W)  404-276-7364(C)

bhaskar.saha@nasa.gov

 

Scientific Programmer with Mission Critical Technologies, Prognostics Center of Excellence, NASA Ames Research Center. Research focuses on applying various classification, regression and state estimation techniques for predicting remaining useful life of systems and their components. More than 10 conference papers and 3 journal papers published on prognostic topics.

 

John Sheppard

406-994-4835(W)  443-851-2809(C)

john.sheppard@cs.montana.edu

 

RightNow Technologies Distinguished Professor in Computer Science, Montana State University, and Associate Research Professor, Computer Science, Johns Hopkins University. IEEE Fellow. Research in Bayesian classification, dynamic graphical models, evolutionary computation, and reinforcement learning, emphasizing algorithms for PHM applications.

 

11.06  PHM Technologies for Land Equipment

 

Jonathan Cook

+44-(0)117-9138127(W)  +44-78-90-645888(C)

DESLEProg-TI@mod.uk

 

Safety, Technology and Integration lead for land equipment in the UK MOD.

 

11.07  Metrics and Evaluation Methods for Diagnostics and Prognostics

 

Craig Davison

613-991-0931(W) 

craig.davison@nrc-cnrc.gc.ca

 

Research officer in gas turbine PHM and performance, Gas Turbine Laboratory of the National Research Council Canada. Ph.D., Mechanical and Materials Engineering, Queen’s University, specializing in gas turbine prognostics and diagnostics.

 

Jeff Bird

613-990-0652(W) 

jeff.bird@nrc-cnrc.gc.ca

 

Senior research officer at the Gas Turbine Laboratory with responsibility for the Integrated Vehicle Health Management program. Interests in performance modeling, operability, non-intrusive diagnostics, unsteady analysis. Member of TTCP AER TP3 on Propulsion and Power Systems, CASI National Propulsion section, ISO TC108 WG5

 

11.08  Prognostics for Electronic and Mechanical Systems

 

Andrew Hess (Bio in track 11)

301-605-7625(W)  240-355-8915(C)

andrew_hess@comcast.net

 

Patrick Kalgren

585-424-1990(W) 

patrick.kalgren@impact-tek.com

 

Manager, Electronic Systems PHM group, Impact Technologies. Leads development of improved diagnostics and failure prediction electronic systems. B.S., Computer Engineering, Penn State University. Member, Tau Beta Pi, IEEE Standards Association, and Computer Society.

 

11.09  PHM Technologies for Reliability Centered Maintenance

 

Richard Millar

301-757-0517(W)  240-925-4216(C)

rcmillar@nps.edu

 

Associate Professor in the Department of Systems Engineering at the Naval Postgraduate School, Patuxent River NAS. Over 35 years experience in the design and development of aircraft propulsion & power systems and their integration into commercial and military aircraft.

 

11.10  PHM Integration Technologies

 

Kirby Keller

314-233-2995(W)  314-706-6178(C)

kirby.j.keller@boeing.com

 

Boeing Technical Fellow. Interest areas are Integrated Vehicle Health Management and Decision Aiding. Currently working in the Boeing Phantom Works Support and Services Thrust as a principal investigator and system designer for internal and external research programs.

 

11.11  IVHM for Space Applications

 

Serdar Uckun

650-812-4329(W)  650-743-7192(C)

uckun@ieee.org

 

Manager for Embedded Reasoning Area at Palo Alto Research Center (PARC). Research interests: decision support systems, diagnosis, and prognostics. Over fifteen years of experience in aerospace applications. Ph.D., Biomedical Engineering from Vanderbilt University.

 

11.12  Smart Sensing and Wireless Technologies for IVHM

 

Jeanne Maggiore

314-233-7118(W)  314-348-4401(C)

jeanne.c.maggiore@boeing.com

 

Systems Engineer in the IVHM group of Boeing Research and Technology. More than 25 years experience in systems integration, flight test, engine controls and avionics certification, with most recent area of interest being IVHM/PHM.

 

11.13  PHM for Autonomous and Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

 

Michael Houck

301-995-2945(W)  301-643-9951(C)

michael.houck@navy.mil

 

Division Director, NAVAIR.

Track 12.  Mission Ops Concepts, Technologies, & Experiences

Jody Gunn                            818-354-3899(W)

                                jody.m.gunn@jpl.nasa.gov

Theodore Bujewski            202-358-1542(W)

                                       tbujewski@yahoo.com

Manager of JPL Integrated Ground Data Systems Section, which provides ground system capabilities to flight projects. Was Cassini Assistant Program Manager / Ops Development Manager and has held key system engineering & management positions on other major missions. Recipient of NASA's Exceptional Service Medal.

Senior Engineer for the Aerospace Corporation. Currently on the NASA Transition Team dedicated to sucessfully fly out the Shuttle and smoothly transition to the new Constellation Program.  Have advised the Air Force, NASA, NOAA, NGIA, and AT&T on ground systems operations,communications networks, and industrial policy.

 

12.01  Operations and Development Successes and Lessons Learned

 

Joseph Vellinga

303-971-9309(W)  720-635-1214(C)

joseph.m.vellinga@lmco.com

 

Stardust Program Manager, Lockheed Martin. Previously managed Genesis and various instrument and spacecraft efforts.

 

12.02  Ground and Flight/Ground System and Software Architectures

 

Manfred Bester

510-643-1014(W)  707-803-8811(C)

mbester@ssl.berkeley.edu

 

Director of Operations and THEMIS Mission Operations Manager, Space Sciences Laboratory, UC Berkeley. Founder of Bester Tracking Systems. Areas of Interest: Mission Analysis, Multi-mission Ground Systems, Automation, Space Communications, Flight Dynamics, Software Development, Systems Engineering, Operations. PhD, Physics, University of Cologne, Germany.

 

12.03  New and Emerging Ground Systems, Tools, Technologies, and Ops Strategies

 

Nestor Peccia

0049-6151-902431(W) 

nestor.peccia@esa.int

 

Head Data Systems Infrastructure Division, Department of Engineering, Operations Centre, European Space Agency (ESA / ESOC), Darmstadt, Germany. Deputy Chairman CCSDS Engineering Steering Group and Mission Operations and Information Management Services (MOIMS) Area Director. Chairman, European Technology Harmonisation on Ground Software Systems.

 

12.04  Robust Operational Systems: System Engineering, Implementing, and Testing Successful Systems

 

David Nichols

818-354-8912(W)  818-458-0509(C)

David.A.Nichols@jpl.nasa.gov

 

Manager, Systems and Software Division, Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL). Thirty-five years experience (27 at JPL ) developing and managing software-intensive systems, including the Advanced Space borne Thermal Emission and Reflection Radiometer (ASTER) Science Project and the Alaska SAR Facility Development Project.

 

12.05  Increasing Functionality, Reducing Cost & Risk: Automation, Multimission and Other Strategies

 

Robert Elliott

818-393-6373(W)  818-235-4162(C)

gelliott@jpl.nasa.gov

 

Manager, Ground Data System Project, System Integration, Test&Deployment Group, JPLs Systems and Software Division. Lead Ground Data System Integration&Test Engineering for the Mars Exploration Rover. Performed similar duties for other major NASA deep space flight projects. Seventeen years experience spanning ground software integration/test in flight and ground operations.

 

12.06  Operational Systems for Crewed Flight: ISS, Constellation, and Beyond

 

Michael Galluzzi

321-867-4796
Cell:321.961.4196  

michael.c.galluzzi@nasa.gov

 

12.07  Instrument and Science Ground Systems and Operations

 

David LaVallee

240-228-4546(W) 

david.lavallee@jhuapl.edu

 

Senior Staff member with the Space Department's Science Information Systems group at JHU's Applied Physics Laboratory. Over twenty years experience with NASA ground systems, including operational systems and R&D. Currently performing science instrument operations on Cassini, Chandrayaan-1 and LRO instruments.

 

12.08  Mission Operations Leadership: Models, Strategies, Methodologies and Best Practices

 

Jody Gunn (Bio in track 12)

818-354-3899(W) 

jody.m.gunn@jpl.nasa.gov

 

12.09  PANEL: Status of Major Ground System Redevelopment Programs

 

Jonathan Gal-Edd

301-286-2378(W)  443-799-3819(C)

jonathan.s.gal-edd@nasa.gov

 

TDRS-K Ground Segment Manager, Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC). Previously, Ground System Engineering Manager for the James Webb Space  Telescope (JWST) and Software Development and Integration Lab (SDIL) Manager for the International Space Station (ISS) at the Johnson Space Center (JSC). BS, Engineering; MBA.  

Track 13.  Management, Systems Engineering & Cost

Charles Leising                   818-354-8116(W)

                                                  818-653-9258(C)

                          charles.j.leising@jpl.nasa.gov

Robert Kellogg                    310-336-0324(W)

                                  robert.kellogg@aero.org

Manager, Project Formulation Office, JPL. 40 years experience in engineering, line, project and program positions working on projects ranging from Surveyor in the 1960s to Cassini. Primary background: propulsion, system engineering and management.

Over 20 years experience in systems engineering of optical and other sensors. Cost and technical evaluation of space systems for the Air Force, NASA, and other customers.

 

13.01  System Simulation and Verification

 

John Baker

818-354-5004(W)  818-687-9813(C)

John.D.Baker@jpl.nasa.gov

 

Chief of Staff, Technical, Constellation SE&I. Previously, Deputy Program Executive for the Lunar Robotic Program, NASA HQ. Lead Systems Engineer on the Mars Science Lab 2009 Mission during formulation. Has led implementation and operation of NASA's Shuttle Imaging Radar-C digital avionics subsystem. BSEE, Colorado State.

 

13.02  Risk Management: Application and Lessons Learned

 

Mona Witkowski

818-354-4203(W)  818-983-4727(C)

mona.m.witkowski@jpl.nasa.gov

 

Program Assurance Manager for the Interplanetary Network Directorate at JPL. Previous projects include: Cassini/Huygens, Galileo, Magellan, TOPEX/Poseidon, New Millennium Program Deep Space 1 & 2 and the Gravity Recovery and Climate Experiment (GRACE). Recipient of a NASA Exceptional Service Medal for TOPEX/Poseidon Mission Assurance.

 

Thomas Itchkawich

703-9488538(W)  703-2019178(C)

itchkawich.tom@orbital.com

 

Manager of the Glory program at Orbital Sciences Corporation. Formerly 10 years of rocket motor case design at Hercules. BS ME from University of Delaware.

 

13.03  Cost and Schedule Tools, Methods and Processes

 

Eric Plumer

202-358-5178(W)  703-927-3624(C)

eplumer@hq.nasa.gov

 

Manager, NASA’s Cost Analysis Data Requirements project within the Office of Program Analysis and Evaluation. Also responsible for the Once NASA Cost Engineering Database development and administration. 15 years experience in DoD and NASA cost analysis.

 

Robert Bitten

310-336-1917(W) 

Robert.e.Bitten@aero.org

 

Senior Project Leader, NASA Advanced Programs, The Aerospace Corp. Supports NASA proposal evaluations and independent assessments. B.S., Industrial & Systems Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology; M.B.A., Pepperdine University.

 

13.04  Management Tools, Methods and Processes

 

Jeffery Webster

818-393-3269(W)  626-379-5749(C)

Jeffery.N.Webster@jpl.nasa.gov

 

Senior Engineer in JPL's Mission Systems Concepts Section; Systems Engineer for the POLARIS & PSW Projects; Technical support to NASA Office of Chief Engineer; Task Lead for flow down of NASA's Level-1 program and project management requirements to JPL Flight Projects.

 

Jeremiah Finnigan

240-228-5725(W)  240-498-6686(C)

jeremiah.finnigan@jhuapl.edu

 

Senior Professional Staff, Space Department, JHU/APL. Technical lead for MESSENGER & New Horizons Instrument Ground Support Equipment software development. BS Mathematics, BS EE, and MS Computer Engineering, U. of Maryland, and MS Computer Science, JHU

 

Virgil Adumitroaie

818-393-7038(W)  909-438-3840(C)

virgila@jpl.nasa.gov

 

Team Leader at JPL. Lecturer at USC. Past research in high-speed turbulent combustion modeling, data dimension reduction, neural networks, signaling pathways and scientific software development. Currently working on optimization methods and uncertainty analysis applied to decision support problems. Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from University at Buffalo.

 

13.05  Mission Modeling, Concept Optimization and Concurrent Design

 

Eric Mahr

310-336-5329(W) 

Eric.M.Mahr@aero.org

 

Engineering Specialist, Space Architecture Department, The Aerospace Corporation. Background in preliminary spacecraft design and space architecture development. B.S., Aerospace Engineering, U. of Arizona and M.S., Aerospace Engineering Sciences, U. of Colorado.

 

Robert Oberto

310-923-5773(W)  310-923-5779(C)

bob@boboberto.com

 

Vice President Undersea Voyager Project, Project Manager, Submersible Pilot. Principal Investigator of the NASA Exploration Design Team and former Manager of JPL’s Team-X. Pioneered concurrent engineering methodologies for conceptual design. BS in AE from USC and MS in AE from the University of Colorado at Boulder.

 

13.06  Systems Architecture, Engineering and System of Systems

 

Henry Stone

818-354-9051(W)  818-635-3741(C)

Henry.W.Stone@jpl.nasa.gov

 

Deputy Manager, Systems and Software Division, Jet Propulsion Laboratory. Formerly Project Element Manager for both the Mars Pathfinder Rover Avionics Subsystem and the Mars Exploration Rover Avionics Subsystem. Spacecraft/Rover Team Chief for MER during launch, cruise, landing, and surface operations.

 

Kathleen Fontaine (Bio in 2.07)

301-286-8161(W)  301-408-8937(C)

kathy.fontaine@nasa.gov

Track 14.  Government Plans, Policies, and Education

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Dave Lavery                                      202-358-4684(W)  202-329-0144(C)                           dave.lavery@nasa.gov

Program Executive for Mars Exploration in the Science Mission Directorate of NASA Headquarters. Instrumental in the development and application of robotics and rover technology, and director of NASA participation in robotics competition for education/outreach.

 

14.01  PANEL:  Space Technology Development: The University Role

 

David Akin

301-405-1138(W)  410-491-2225(C)

dakin@ssl.umd.edu

 

Director of the Space Systems Laboratory, University of Maryland. Principal investigator for the EASE/ACCESS experiment flown aboard STS-61-B.

 

14.02  WORKSHOP:  Developing Systems Engineering Capabilities

 

Anne Campbell

626-395-4046(W) 

acampbell@caltech.edu

 

Director of Programs, Systems Engineering Center, California Institute of Technology Industrial Relations Center. Responsible for program and business development. Also, Deputy Director, California Institute of Technology Industrial Relations Center, providing executive education programs for technology-based organizations.

 

14.03  PANEL: GEOSS, IEOS, and You—Chapter 2

 

Kathleen Fontaine (Bio in 2.07)

301-286-8161(W)  301-408-8937(C)

kathy.fontaine@nasa.gov

 

14.04  PANEL: Competition Robotics for Education and Workforce Development

 

Dave Lavery (Bio in track 14)

202-358-4684(W)  202-329-0144(C)

dave.lavery@nasa.gov

 

14.05  PANEL: Technologies for the Lunar Exploration Initiative

 

Robert Ambrose

281-244-5561(W) 

robert.o.ambrose@nasa.gov

 

Robonaut Project Lead, NASA Johnson Space Center. Has built robotic systems for space, microelectronics, nuclear and agricultural applications, including manipulators, force feedback joysticks, gantries, walking machines, and wheeled robots. B.S. and M.S., Mechanical Engineering, Washington University; Ph.D., University of Texas.

 

14.06  PANEL: Emerging Technologies for Mars Exploration

 

Samad Hayati

818-354-8273(W)  818-667-7879(C)

samad.hayati@jpl.nasa.gov

 

Technology manager, NASA Mars Exploration Program. Developed enabling technologies, Mars Exploration Rover, Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter, Phoenix Lander, and Mars Science Laboratory. At JPL, developed multiple cooperating robots, serpentine robots, and later planetary rovers; led Rocky 7 rover development and performed JPL's first remote field tests simulating Mars analog missions.

 

14.07  PANEL: Ontologies and Taxonomies for Engineering and Operations

 

Jane Malin

281-483-2046(W)  713-444-6634(C)

jane.t.malin@nasa.gov

 

Leads research and development in the Automation, Robotics and Simulation Division, Engineering, NASA Johnson Space Center. Expertise includes tools, testbeds and methodology for engineering complex systems and advanced software; modeling and simulation for risk and failure analysis; monitoring, control and fault management software; and agent-assisted web-based collaboration tools.

 

14.08  PANEL: Major/Historic Spacecraft Anomalies, and Lessons Learned

 

Bill Nelson

818-393-5291(W)  626-644-4389(C)

robert.w.nelson@jpl.nasa.gov

 

Mission manager for the Spirit rover, of the Mars Exploration Rover project, Jet Propulsion Laboratory.

 

14.09  PANEL: The European Space Agency and NASA: Past Successes, Future Possibilities

 

Astrid Heske

+-31-71-5655467(W) 

astrid.heske@esa.int

 

MIRI Instrument Manager, JWST project, the European Space Agency. Experience includes instrument management in the Herschel/Planck project and Community Support Group lead of the Science Operations Centre of the Infrared Space Observatory mission, including research in various astrophysics domains. PhD in physics, Hamburg University, Germany.

 

14.10  PANEL: The Intergeneration Workforce - Is Aerospace Different?

 

Joel Shrater

310-336-7755(W) 

joel.s.shrater@aero.org

 

Director of Technical Education and Development, The Aerospace Corporation. Responsible for planning, developing, and implementing technical courses and supporting learning products for employees and customers. MSEE and BSEE, New Jersey Institute of Technology.