Work with thought leaders and academic experts in Modeling and Simulation

Results-oriented professional with over 15 years of experience in research and teaching. Skilled in Python, MATLAB programming, image processing, and telecommunications. Demonstrated ability to work under pressure, manage time effectively, and solve complex problems. Successfully advised doctoral candidates on data analysis methods, authored multiple peer-reviewed journal articles, and secured funding for future research initiatives. Developed innovative curricula for advanced mathematics courses and utilized technology to enhance learning experiences. A fast learner with excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Dr. Andrew Raij, Ph.D. is a principal researcher at the Charles Stark Draper Laboratory, where he leads research on human-centered computing and virtual / augmented / mixed reality. For over 20 years, Dr. Raij has been helping companies unlock the transformative power of immersive technologies through **rigorous user research, strategic guidance, and creative problem-solving**. With a deep understanding of human behavior in immersive environments, he bridges the gap between cutting-edge technology and real-world needs. His career began in academia, where he was an Assistant Professor and Director of the Powerful Interactive Experiences (PIE) Lab at the University of South Florida. Later, he joined Universal Creative, where he applied his expertise to the challenge of using immersive, wearable technologies in the theme park environment. At Draper Labs, his research focuses on applying immersive technologies to training and situational awareness. Dr. Raij earned his Ph.D. in the Department of Computer & Information Science & Engineering from the University of Florida in 2009. Prior to this, he completed his M.S. in Computer Science at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 2003 and his B.S. in Computer Science at Northwestern University in 2001.

Computational materials, imaging and microscopy scientist with **8 years combined experience** in industry and national laboratories. Expert in physics-based imaging and characterization with X-rays and optical probes, high-performance computing for light-matter interaction and materials data analysis. Experienced in machine learning for materials discovery. Previous experience at the National Energy Technology Laboratory, Argonne National Laboratory and KLA Corporation. <br>

David J. Hamilton, PhD Neuroscience, GMU, 2016. His current research focus is Efficient Generative AI leveraging biologically plausible computational circuits and spiking neural networks to implement transformer-based algorithms. Dr. Hamilton has extensive R&D experience in Generative AI and Machine Learning capability development. Specific projects include transformer-based LLM sensor parameter tuning, analytic prediction, Cyber Threat Analysis Platform R&D, US Treasury cyber defense, credit card fraud detection, sensor fusion/analysis, LIDAR signal characterization, and active/passive sonar signal detection/classification. Companies for which David has worked include Intelligent Mission Consulting Services (2020-2023), Northrop Grumman (2004-2020), NeuralTech/CardSystems (1994-2004), Raytheon (1980-1994), and AAI (1977-1980). Earlier in his career, David received his MSEE (1981) from Loyola University, Maryland, and his BSEE (1977) from PSU. He is well published, holds memberships in Society for Neuroscience (SfN), AAAS, IEEE, and continues to maintain his association with GMU as an Affiliate Faculty.

Following pre-doctoral studies in Mathematics and Theoretical Physics, I received a PhD in Computational Neuroscience from the University of Electro-Communications, Japan in 2009. From 2009, I was a Postdoctoral Researcher in RIKEN BSI. In 2010, I won the prestigious Australian Research Council (ARC) Australian Postdoctoral Award (APD) fellowship, based at the University of Adelaide from 2010–2014. In 2012 he completed a Graduate Certificate in Education (Higher Education) (GCEHE) from the University of Adelaide. From 2014–2017 he was an adjunct research fellow at the University of South Australia. From 2016–2018, he was a Cascade (Marie Curie) Research Fellow in Mathematical Sciences at the University of Nottingham. From 2018- a research fellow at the University of Oslo. His research interests include AI, Artificial and spiking neural networks and learning algorithms, synaptic plasticity, neuronal dynamics, and neuromorphic engineering. Dr. Iannella is a member of SFN and a Senior member of the IEEE.

**Results-driven AI leader with 20+ years of success spearheading model development and optimization initiatives in the energy industry and academia. Proven track record in leveraging computational data science, scientific machine learning, and AI to drive breakthrough physics-data solutions and deliver tangible business value. Adept at translating complex scientific concepts into robust AI models. Skilled in numerical simulation, scientific machine learning, and bilingual communication to optimize project outcomes.**

Edoardo Airoldi is a Professor in the Department of Machine Learning at Temple University. He is also the Director of the Center for Machine Learning and Health. He is a world-renowned expert in the fields of machine learning and artificial intelligence, with a focus on applications to health. Airoldi is a member of the prestigious Association for the Advancement of Artificial Intelligence (AAAI) and the International Machine Learning Society (IMLS). He has published over 200 papers in leading journals and conferences, and his work has been covered by various media outlets including The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, The Economist, and Wired.

Dr. Justin P. Whalley was educated in the UK (M.Sci. Mathematics, University of Bristol) and France (Ph.D. Bioinformatics, University of Évry). He moved to Spain to work as a postdoc at the National Center for Genomic Analysis (CNAG). During his time there, he ran the Quality Control working group for the Pan-Cancer Analysis of Whole Genomes project to assess the data coming in and reduce batch effects. This involved collaboration with researchers from the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard, the German Cancer Research Center and the Wellcome Sanger Institute in the UK. He returned to the UK to work as a [Senior Bioinformatician at the University of Oxford](https://www.well.ox.ac.uk/people/jpw/). His time there coincided with the global pandemic and he was deeply involved in the COvid-19 Multi-omics Blood ATlas (COMBAT) consortium as the lead for the Integration (Tensor) working group. Dr. Whalley became a member of the [faculty of the Chicago Medical School at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science](https://www.rosalindfranklin.edu/academics/faculty/justin-p-whalley/) in January 2023.

Jeffrey Townsend is a Professor of Organismic and Evolutionary Biology at Yale University. He received his Ph.D. from Harvard University in 2002 and his Sc.B. from Brown University in 1994. He has been a teacher at St. Ann's School and an Assistant Professor at the University of Connecticut. He is currently the Elihu Professor of Biostatistics at Yale University.

Dr. Maurice O’ Sullivan is a sensory scientist and senior lecturer in food science working in the School of Food and Nutritional Sciences, UCC. In the past Maurice has worked in the food industry as a sensory scientist and flavour chemist for Diageo Baileys and Guinness. He has worked as a food technologist and process/product development scientist for the processed foods sector in the 1990’s as well as more recently a product development consultant to the dairy, meat and beverage industries. He has a Ph.D. in Sensory and Consumer science from the Department of Food Science, University of Copenhagen, Denmark as well as MSc. and BSc. Degrees in Food Science and Technology from University College Cork (UCC). Currently Maurice works in the School of Food and Nutritional Sciences, University College Cork as a senior lecturer and sensory and product reformulation project coordinator on large scale multi-million euro research projects. For many years he has also managed the “Sensory Unit” at UCC working on sensory and flavour based projects involving a diverse selection of products. This sensory science based service (at UCC) includes testing the difference, affective and descriptive analysis of foods and beverages as well as assessing shelf-life and comparing sensory results to microbiological and analytical (instrumental, physic-chemical) data using multivariate data analysis (MVA). Sensory testing is critical for new product development/optimisation, ingredient substitution and devising appropriate packaging and comparing foods or beverages to competitor’s products. Again, the key to unlocking the hidden secrets of this multimodal data is with MVA (Multivariate Data Analysis). To date Maurice has secured significant research funding of €5,300,000 Gross, €3,843,329.30 to UCC. He has worked in the area of targeted ingredient (salt, fat, sugar) reduction in foods since 1997. The focus of this research has been reduction of negative ingredients linked to civilisation diseases (Diabetes, Obesity, Heart Disease, Anaemia) while maintaining sensory properties, but also improving nutritional quality of developed products. To date this research has produced numerous publications with many more in development. Other research areas include Cross Cultural Sensory Perception of Irish Dairy Products in Asia, Europe and North America as well as Foods for the Elderly, Packaging and Meat optimisation. Maurice has published more than 200 sensory or consumer research based articles (papers, book chapters, proceedings etc.).

Dr. Andrea Corti holds a PhD in Biomedical Engineering from The City College of New York. His research interests include tissue mechanics, cellular transport, and biomechanics. He received his BS and MS in biomedical engineering with a specialization in Prosthesis and Implant Design from the Politecnico di Milano and the University of Groningen, respectively. He has experience working in both industry and academia, and has been a teaching assistant for several courses in his department.