Dr. Michael Proctor

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Dr. Michael Proctor Associate Professor
email: mproctor@mail.ucf.edu / room: Engr. II 301-D
phone: 407.823.5296 / fax: 407.823.3413

Education
Research Areas of Specialty
Academic Experience
Publications
Presentations
Research Grants
Work Experience
Research Projects Directed
Honors
Service
Other

Education

Ph.D. Industrial Engineering, North Carolina State University, 1991, Competitive Scholarship
Dissertation: "The Analytical Effectiveness of Multiattribute Selection Models for MANTECH Projects"

M.S. Operations Research, Florida Institute of Technology, 1984, Competitive Scholarship

M.S. Computer Science, Monmouth University, 1983, Tuition Assistance

B.S. Engineering, United States Military Academy, 1972, Competitive Scholarship

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Research Areas of Specialty

Interactive Simulation, Modeling and Analysis for:
Training and Human Performance Improvement
Intelligent Synthetic Entity Representation (SAF/CGF)
Synthetic terrain, culture and environmental representation (Open Flight; SEDRIS);

Simulation-based Acquisition and Product Development

Games as Simulations and Models

Case-based research for Organizational Learning for strategic management and operations engineering

Management information systems

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Academic Experience

Current Position
Associate Professor, Industrial Engineering and Management Systems Department, University of Central Florida, Orlando, Florida, 2001 – present

Associate Professor, Modeling and Simulation Interdisciplinary Department, University of Central Florida, Orlando, Florida 2001 - present

Previous Academic Positions Held
Assistant Professor, Industrial Engineering and Management Systems, University of Central Florida, Orlando, Florida, Dec 1994 - 2001

Visiting Professor, Operations Analysis, Naval Postgraduate School, Monterey, CA, 1991-1994

Instructor, Mathematics and Computer Science, United States Military Academy Preparatory School, Ft. Monmouth, NJ, 1980-198

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Publications

Published Refereed Journal Articles

Topic: Simulation Models for Synthetic Environment, Simulation Agents, and related Algorithms

Proctor, Michael D. and Gerber William, “LOS Attributes for a Generalized Simulation API,” The Journal of Defense Modeling and Simulation: Applications, Methodology, Technology, Vol. 1, No. 1, 43 – 57, Jan. 2004.

Proctor, Michael D. and Connors, P., "Data Representation for Sensor Models within a Synthetic Natural Environment (SEDRIS)," Transactions of the Society for Computer Simulation International, Vol. 17, No. 2, June 2000.

Topic: Simulation-based Acquisition and Analysis

Proctor, Michael D., Posey, Amy and Kulonda, D., “Why the T in SMART: A Constructive Synergy,” Acquisition Review Quarterly, Summer, 2003.

Proctor, Michael D., Lartigue, L. and Martin, E., "Exploring Threat Intent Measures for System Evaluation," Military Operations Research, Vol. 6, No. 1, 2001.

Proctor, Michael D. and Lipinski, M., "Technical Performance Measures and Distributed-Simulation Training Systems," Acquisition Review Quaterly, Vol. 7, No. 1, Winter 2000.

Proctor, Michael D. and Paulo, Gene, "Modeling in Support of Operational Testing," Mathematical and Computer Modelling, 7 March 1995.

Proctor, Michael D. and Canada, John R., "Past and Present Methods of Manufacturing Investment Evaluation: A Review of the Empirical and Theoretical Literature," The Engineering Economist, Vol. 38, No 1, Fall 1992

Topic: Simulation Training, Training Systems, and Organizational Learning

Proctor, Michael D., Panko, Michael and Donovan, Sharlene, “Considerations for Training Team Situation Awareness and Task Performance through PC-Gamer Simulated Multi-Ship Helicopter Operations,” International Journal of Aviation Psychology, I4(2), 191 -205

Proctor, Michael D. and Justin C. Gubler, "Creating the Potential for Organizational Learning," Performance Improvement Quarterly, Volume 14, Number 3, 2001.

Proctor, Michael D. and John T. Janiszewski, "Training Organizational Decision Makers on Risk-Taking," Journal of Interactive Instruction Development, Vol. 12, No. 4, Spring 2000.

Proctor, Michael and Rodney L. Lusher, "Exploring an Emerging Organizational Decision Maker Trainer," Journal of Interactive Instruction Development, Vol. 11, Number 3, Winter 1999.

Topic: Simulation Interoperability

Proctor, Michael D. and Gregory S. Creech, "Object-oriented Modeling of Patients in a Medical Federation," IEEE Transaction on Information Technology in Biomedicine, Volume 5, Number 3, September 2001.

Accepted but not yet Published Refereed Journal Articles

Topic: Simulation-based Acquisition and Analysis

Arif, M., Kulonda, Dennis, Jones, Jim and Proctor, Michael D., “Enterprise Systems: Technology first or process first,” accepted by Business Process Management Journal

Arif, M., Kulonda, Dennis, Proctor, Michael D. and Williams, K., “Before You Invest: An Illustrated Framework To Compare Conceptual Designs For An Enterprise Information System ,” accepted by Information Knowledge and System Management

Refereed Proceedings Papers

Topic: Simulation Models for Synthetic Environment, Simulation Agents, and related Algorithms

Milks, W. and Proctor, Michael D., “Augmenting Model Validation With Simulation Graph Models,” Interservice/Industry Training, Simulation and Education Conference 2002, Dec 2002.

Milks, W. and Proctor, Michael D., “Developing Multiresolution Models using Product Line Architecture Techniques,” Summer Computer Simulation Conference 2002.

Proctor, Michael D. and Kolasheski, John S., "Design of an Observation-based Autonomous Re-planning Capability in a Synthetic Unit," Interservice/Industry Training, Simulation and Education Conference 2000, Nov/Dec 2000.

Proctor, Michael D. and Lusher, R., "Information Filtering based on CCIRs," 66th Military Operations Research Society Symposium, June 1998.

Proctor, Michael D., "Analytical Effectiveness of MANTECH Selection Process", 30th U.S. Army Operations Research Symposium, November 1991

Topic: Simulation-based Acquisition and Analysis

Boerjan, Robert and Proctor, Michael D., "What is being said about the Simulation Support Plan Process," 2003 SMART Conference, Dearborn Michigan, September 8-11, 2003, Army Modeling and Simulation Office, Washington, DC.

Proctor, Michael D. and Lipinski, Michael J., "Measuring the Contribution of Distributed Simulation to Unit Training," Interservice/Industry Training, Simulation and Education Conference 1999, Dec 1999.

Lartigue, L., Martin, E. and Proctor, Michael D., "Representing Intent in the Simulation of Land Warfare," 66th Military Operations Research Society Symposium, June 1998.

Paulo, E.P. and Proctor, Michael D., "Model-Test-Model Research Using Janus(A)", 21st Quadripartite Working Group on Army Operational Research, Jan-Feb 1994.

Pate, C.A. and Proctor, Michael D., "Javelin: A Case Study in Model-Test-Model," 32nd U.S. Army Operations Research Symposium, November 1993.

Paulo, E.P. and Proctor, Michael D., "Observations on Model-Test-Model (MTM) Using Janus(A)", 61st Military Operations Research Symposium, June 1993.

Proctor, Michael D. and Canada, J.R., "Exploring the Analytical Effectiveness of Some Multiattribute Selection Models for Process-Oriented Research," 1992 Decision Sciences Institute Proceedings, Nov 1992.

Topic: Simulation Training, Training Systems, and Organizational Learning

Proctor, Michael D., Curley, John and Williams, Wilburn C Jr, “Interoperable Training through a Simulation Game,” 2002 European Simulation Interoperability Workshop, June 2002.

Proctor, Michael D. and Gubler, J., "Military Simulation Worlds and Organizational Learning," Winter Simulation Conference '98, Dec 1998.

Proctor, Michael D. and Gubler, J., "Considering Organizational Learning at Military Microworlds," 66th Military Operations Research Society Symposium, June 1998.

Topic: Simulation Interoperability

Creech, G. and Proctor, Michael D., “Skinning the Body: Human FOM Development,” 2003 European Simulation Interoperability Workshop, June 2003.

Proctor, Michael D., Creech, G. and Pettitt, B., "Synthetic Representation of Patient Injuries in a Medical Training Federation," 67th Military Operations Research Society Symposium, June 1999.

Creech, G. and Proctor, Michael D., "Research into the Enhancement of Medical Training Scenarios Through Simulation Integration," Simulation Interoperability Workshop, March 1999.

Pate, M.C., Proctor, Michael D. and Wertin, A.B., "Integrating Janus and BDS-D to Support the A2ATD," 32nd U.S. Army Operations Research Symposium, November 1993.

Proctor, Michael D., "1 Meter Terrain Visualization," 1992 Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory High Resolution Conflict Simulation Conference, Nov 1992.

Books Published

Topic: Simulation Training, Training Systems, and Organizational Learning

Proctor, Michael D. (Editor), Web-based Technical Reference on Simulation Interoperability, STRICOM, 1999. See http://132.170.202.91/proctor_ie/Interoperability%20Text/Text%20Outline.htm.

Chapter Written

Topic: Simulation Training, Training Systems, and Organizational Learning

Proctor, Michael D., "Simulation Paradigms," Chapter One in Web-based Technical Reference on Simulation Interoperability, STRICOM, 1999. See http://132.170.202.91/proctor_ie/Interoperability%20Text/Chapter1/Chapter%201%20Final.htm

Technical Reports Directed

Topic: Simulation Models for Synthetic Environment, Simulation Agents, and related Algorithms

Proctor, Michael D., Research Center Director, "Janus Auditory Sensor Algorithm Development," Pate, C, May 1994.

Topic: Simulation-based Acquisition and Analysis

Proctor, Michael D., Research Center Director, "Model-Test-Model Research," Paulo, Proctor, Pate M., Pate C. & Bundy, February 1993 Proctor, Michael D., Research Center Director, "Comparison of the Janus(A) Combat Model to National Training Center (NTC) Battle Data," June 1991

Proctor, Michael D. and Harmon, "Reliability Estimates for the Ram Air Parachute System (RAPS)," June 1987.

Topic: Simulation Interoperability

Proctor, Michael D., Research Center Director, "Janus Three-Dimensional View and Distributed Interactive Simulation Research," February 1994

Proctor, Michael D., Research Center Director, "1 Meter Line-of Sight," Paulo, April 1994

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Presentations

Topic: Simulation Training, Training Systems, and Organizational Learning

Proctor, Michael D., "Consideration of training and decision support applications," Smi Defence Conferences, Oct. 3, 2001 (Cancelled due to 9-11).

Proctor, Michael D., "Interactive Simulation," National Center for Simulation UHS Presentation, April 29, 1999.

Proctor, Michael D., "Interactive Simulation," IIE Southeastern Regional University Conference, Feb 20 - 22, 1998.

Topic: Simulation Interoperability

Proctor, Michael D., "Janus Battlefield Distributed Simulation-Developmental", Senior Analyst Review, March 1994

Proctor, Michael D., Walter, J. and Warren, P., "Janus 3D", TRADOC Senior Leader’s Conference, July 1992

Proctor, Michael D., "Janus 3D Visualization", 60th Military Operations Research Symposium, June 1992

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Research Grants

Topic: Simulation Models for Synthetic Environment, Simulation Agents, and related Algorithms

“Compendium of Algorithms,” STRICOM, $90,000, Sept 2002 – August 2003, Principal Investigator.

"Acoustic Synthetic Environment and Agent Response,” STRICOM, $70,000, May 2002 – April 2003, Principal Investigator.

"Synthetic Environments Exploratory and Developmental Research," STRICOM, $137,500, AY2000-2002, Principal Investigator.

Janus Fast Movers, U.S. Army Model Improvement and Study Management Agency (MISMA) and Training and Doctrine Analysis Center (TRAC), $198,892; FY 1993-1994, Research Center Director.

Improved Target Acquisition Algorithm, U.S. Army MISMA & TRAC, $65,000; FY 1994, Research Center Director.

Janus Sound Cueing, TRADOC Dep C of Staff, $45,000; FY 1991, Research Center Director.

Topic: Simulation-based Acquisition and Analysis

“Simulation Based Acquisition Research,” STRICOM, $89,638, March- September 2002, Principal Investigator, Co-PI, Dr. Dennis Kulonda

"Simulation & Analysis Software Development," Lockheed Martin, $31,702, AY1998 - 1999, Principal Investigator

Model Test Model, TEC & TRADOC Dep C of Staff, $61,000; FY 1991, Research Center Director.

Topic: Simulation Training, Training Systems, and Organizational Learning

”Objective Infantry Combat Weapon (OICW) Concept Formulation Plan," STRICOM, $701,330, AY2001-2003, ($46,498 Reimbursed contribution as a Senior Researcher in support of IST)

"Off-the-Shelf Joint Strike Fighter Re-configurable Simulation," Lockheed-Martin, $22,350, AY 1999-2000, Principal Investigator.

"Web Based Reference on Military Wargaming Simulation Technology," STRICOM, $50,000, AY1998-1999, Principal Investigator.

"Studies in Interactive Simulation and Training Systems", Dr. Proctor's UCF Foundation Account, $32,000, AY1997 - continuing, Principal Investigator.

"Issues of Competitiveness Computer based Training System," $32,245.27, AY1996 - 1997, Proctor and Thompson, Co Principal Investigators.

Topic: Simulation Interoperability

"Combat Trauma Patient Simulator Phase II," STRICOM, $1,179,554, AY1998 - 1999, Associate Investigator to Institute for Simulation and Training for Interoperability Assessment of the Operational Requirements-based Casualty Assessment (ORCA) model, ($8,000 Reimbursed contribution as a Senior Researcher in support of IST)

Janus-Battlefield Distributed Simulation - Developmental (Janus-BDS-D), U.S. Army Simulation, Training and Instrumentation Command (STRICOM) & Program Manager, Line of Sight Anti-Tank (LOSAT), $1,604,000; FY 1993-1994, Research Center Director.

Environmental Effects Distributed Interactive Simulation (E2DIS), Naval Air Systems Command, $65,000; FY 1994, Research Center Director.

Distributed Interactive Simulation(DIS) Interface, TRAC-Monterey, $35,000; FY 1994, Research Center Director. 3D High Resolution, TRAC, $111,654; FY 1993, Research Center Director.

3D High Resolution, TRAC, $111,654; FY 1993, Research Center Director.

1 Meter 3D Terrain Visualization, Operational Test and Evaluation Command, $125,315.44; FY 1993, Research Center Director.

3D Terrain, TRAC Monterey, $78,750; FY 1993 & 1992, Research Center Director.

Pegasus, TEXCOM Experimentation Center(TEC), $350,000; FY 1992, Research Center Director.

1M Line of Sight, MISMA, $127,720; FY 1992, Research Center Director. 3D Terrain Visualization, MISMA, $48,000; FY 1992, Research Center Director.

Janus Simnet Interface, TRAC, $137,000; FY 1993, Research Center Director.

Janus DIS, TRAC, $48,000; FY 1992, Research Center Director.

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Work Experience

Previous Technical Positions Held

Director of Research Activities (Monterey, Los Alamos, and Lawrence Livermore TRAC Research Activities), Training and Doctrine Analysis Center, Naval Postgraduate School, Monterey, California, 1991 - 1994 (Synthetic Environments & Representations; Model, Test, Model; Simulation Modeling, Engineering & Program Management)

Chief, Analysis and Technical Support Division, Airborne and Special Operations Test Board, Ft. Bragg, North Carolina, 1986 - 1987 (Engineering & Program Management; Management Information Systems; Human Factors Analysis; Experimental Design; Video and Photographic Tracking; Electronic Telemetry)

Chief, Plans and Analysis Division, Airborne Test Board, Ft. Bragg, North Carolina, 1984 - 1986 (Engineering & Program Management; Management Information Systems; Human Factors Analysis; Experimental Design)

Chief, Review and Analysis Team, Assistant Division Commander, 2nd Infantry Division, Korea 1975-1976 (Study Development; Data Analysis; Trend Analysis)

Assistant Chief, Review and Analysis Team, Assistant Division Commander, 2nd Infantry Division, Korea, 1975 (Data Analysis; Trend Analysis)

Experimentation Leader, Combat Developments Experimentation Command, Ft. Hunter Liggett, CA, 1973-1974 (Field Experimentation Leader).

Other Positions Held

Company Commander, Combat Support Company, 3rd Battalion, 11th Infantry, 5th Infantry Division, 1978-79

Assistant, Operations Officer, Division Support Command, 5th Infantry Division, 1977-1978

Battalion Motor Officer, 1st Battalion, 38th Infantry Division, 2nd Infantry Division, 1976*

Weapons Platoon Leader, 1st Battalion, 38th Infantry Division, 2nd Infantry Division, 1976

Assistant, Security, Plans and Operation Officer, Experimentation Battalion, Combat Developments Experimentation Command (CDEC), 1975

Executive Officer, Infantry Company B, CDEC, 1974-1975

Consulting

Researcher, Nations Incorporated

Reviewer, Applied Modeling and Simulation, US Air Force Academy & OAO Corporation

Reviewer, Introduction to Simulation: A Case Study Approach, John Wiley & Sons

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Student Research Projects Directed
	I have supported thesis and dissertation research students in the following research Topics: Simulation Models for Synthetic Environment, Simulation Agents, and related Algorithms, Simulation-based Acquisition and Analysis Simulation Training, Training Systems, and Organizational Learning Simulation Interoperability Completed Ph.D. Dissertation: Chair Topic: Simulation Models for Synthetic Environment, Simulation Agents, and related Algorithms "Realization of Multiresolution Modeling Through Domain Engineering," Candidate: Wesley Milks, Fall 2001, Department of Industrial Engineering and Management Systems, University of Central Florida "Physically-Based Crater Formation And Fragmentation Due To Terrain Surface Explosions For Real-Time Simulators," Candidate: Nabil Rami, Spring 2001, Department of Industrial Engineering and Management Systems, University of Central Florida Topic: Simulation-based Acquisition and Analysis "Conceptual Modeling of Applied Research Projects," Candidate: Gregory Schow, Summer 2001, Department of Industrial Engineering and Management Systems, University of Central Florida Topic: Simulation Training, Training Systems, and Organizational Learning "A Taxonomy of Didactic Features and an Evaluation Framework for Team-oriented Simulation-based Training Systems," Candidate: Robert Wittman, Spring 2003, Department of Industrial Engineering and Management Systems, University of Central Florida Completed Masters Thesis: Chair Topic: Simulation Models for Synthetic Environment, Simulation Agents, and related Algorithms "A Methodology for Simulation and Modeling of C4I Simulation," Candidate: William Rogers Merritt, Summer 2001, Department of Industrial Engineering and Management Systems, University of Central Florida "A Framework for Simulation Support of the MDMP," Candidate: Andrew F. Farnsler, Spring 2001, Department of Industrial Engineering and Management Systems, University of Central Florida "An Operational Model for Finite State Machine Replanning in ModSAF," Candidate: John S. Kolasheski, Spring 2000, Department of Industrial Engineering and Management Systems, University of Central Florida "The Development of the Sensor Data Model for the Synthetic Environment Data Representation Interchange Specification," Candidate: Patrick Connors, II: Spring 1999, Department of Industrial Engineering and Management Systems, University of Central Florida "Representation of Advanced Air to Ground Missiles in a Constructive Simulation," Candidate: James Brashear: Spring 1999, Department of Industrial Engineering and Management Systems, University of Central Florida "Modeling and Simulation for Air Defense Force Allocation Planning," Candidate: John J. Nelson: Spring 1997, Department of Industrial Engineering and Management Systems, University of Central Florida "Comparison of Fixed Wing Aircraft Algorithms for Janus," Candidate: Charles L. Daniels: September 1994, Department of Operations Research, Naval Postgraduate School Topic: Simulation-based Acquisition and Analysis "Applying An Information System Framework To The Army’s Simulation Support Plan Process," Candidate: Robert Boerjan, Spring 2003, Department of Industrial Engineering and Management Systems, University of Central Florida "Simulation Based Acquisition, Capable and Reusable Simulations and Models," Candidate: Amy M. Posey-Macalintal, Spring 2002, Modeling and Simulation Inter-Disciplinary Program, University of Central Florida "Evaluation Of Land Reconnaissance Tactical Behaviors Early In The Systems Development Of A New Weapon System Using Constructive Simulation ," Candidate: Wilburn C Williams Jr: Spring 1999, Department of Industrial Engineering and Management Systems, University of Central Florida "Extending the Evaluation of Tactical Reconnaissance in simulation through the Demonstration of Intent," Candidate: Louis J. Lartigue: Spring 1998, Department of Industrial Engineering and Management Systems, University of Central Florida "Javelin: A Case Study in Model-Test-Model," Candidate: Charles Abbot Pate: December 1992, Department of Operations Research, Naval Postgraduate School Topic: Simulation Training, Training Systems, and Organizational Learning "Interactive Simulation Training System for the Objective Individual Combat Weapon," Candidate: Thomas G. Harris, Spring 2002, Department of Industrial Engineering and Management Systems, University of Central Florida "Exploring a PC Based, Aviation Micro Trainer as Augmentation for the AVCATT-A," Candidate: Michael E. Panko, Spring 2002, Modeling and Simulation Inter-Disciplinary Program, University of Central Florida " The Virtual Sandtable: An Evaluation of a Commercial-Off-the-Shelf Wargame to Train Tactical Concepts at the Company and Platoon Level," Candidate: John F. Curley, Spring 2002, Modeling and Simulation Inter-Disciplinary Program, University of Central Florida "The Exploitation of Emerging Game Console Systems for Utilization as Low-End Simulation Platforms," Candidate: Scott Sandback, Spring 2001, Department of Industrial Engineering and Management Systems, University of Central Florida "Examining Low-cost Simulation and Situational Awareness Assessment in Army Aviation Applications," Candidate: Sharlene J. Donovan, Summer 2000, Department of Industrial Engineering and Management Systems, University of Central Florida "A Conceptual Model of PC-based Simulation in Support of Military Training," Candidate: Raymond Kent Compton, Spring 2000, Department of Industrial Engineering and Management Systems, University of Central Florida "The S2 Automated Agent (S2A2): A Training Aid for Commanders and Intelligence Officers," Candidate: John T. Janiszewski: Summer 1999, Department of Industrial Engineering and Management Systems, University of Central Florida "Organizational Learning in a Novel Environment," Candidate: Wayne Stillwell: Summer 1998, Department of Industrial Engineering and Management Systems, University of Central Florida "Virtual Simulation: Effectiveness for the Training of Teamwork," Candidate: Michael Lipinski: Spring 1998, Department of Industrial Engineering and Management Systems, University of Central Florida "A Cognitive Task Model of a Tactical Expert for Unit Performance Diagnosis within the Close Combat Tactical Trainer Simulation System," Candidate: John Martin McCarthy: Spring 1997, Department of Industrial Engineering and Management Systems, University of Central Florida "A Methodology to Determine Factors for Selecting Training Scenarios in Virtual and Constructive Simulations," Candidate: Brian P. Bedell: Spring 1997, Department of Industrial Engineering and Management Systems, University of Central Florida "Unit Simulation Training System After Action Reviews (AAR): A Novel Approach to Achieve Effectiveness," Candidate: Justin Chase Gubler: Spring 1997, Department of Industrial Engineering and Management Systems, University of Central Florida "The Simulation Information Filtering Tool," Candidate: Rodney L. Lusher: Spring 1997, Department of Industrial Engineering and Management Systems, University of Central Florida Topic: Simulation Interoperability "The Middleware/Gateway Approaches To Interoperability, A Case Study," Candidate: Andre Huthmann, Spring 2001, Department of Industrial Engineering and Management Systems, University of Central Florida "Increasing the Resolution of Simulated Combat Trauma Injuries in a High Level Architecture (HLA) Environment," Candidate: Gregory Creech: Spring 1999, Department of Industrial Engineering and Management Systems, University of Central Florida Completed Doctor of Philosophy: Dissertation Associate Advisor Topic: Simulation Models for Synthetic Environment, Simulation Agents, and related Algorithms "Evolving Models from Observed Human Performance," Candidate: Hans Fernlund, Spring 2004, School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, University of Central Florida "Soar CGFs That Learn Inductively: A Hybrid Autonomous Approach Based On A Modified Naive Bayes Learning Algorithm," Candidate: Chien Wei Chia, Summer 2003, Department of Industrial Engineering and Management Systems, University of Central Florida "Real-Time Synchronization of Behavioral Models with Human Performance in a Simulation," Candidate: Bill Gerber, Spring 2001, School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, University of Central Florida "A Comparison of Classification Algorithms for Use in Dynamic-Adaptive (D-A) Information Systems," Candidate: Roger E. Brill: Summer 1998, Department of Industrial Engineering and Management Systems, University of Central Florida Topic: Simulation-based Acquisition and Analysis "Application of Intelligent Methods for Improved Testing and Evaluation of Military Simulation Software," Candidate: Robert M. Patton, Fall 2002, School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, University of Central Florida "The Design of an Enterprise Information System: A Document Approach," Candidate: Mohammed Arif, Spring 2002, School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, University of Central Florida "The Display Configuration, Perspective, and Intent (CPI) Matrix: Development of a Framework and Methodology for Advancing the Design of Graphical Displays," Candidate: David A. Dryer: Fall 1996, Department of Industrial Engineering and Management Systems, University of Central Florida Topic: Simulation Interoperability "An Experimental Testbed for Assessing Consistency in the Distributed Simulation of Spatio-Temporal Environments," Candidate: Guru Prasad, Summer 1999, Department of Industrial Engineering and Management Systems, University of Central Florida Completed Masters: Thesis Associate Advisor Topic: Simulation-based Acquisition and Analysis "The Avenger and SGT York: An Examination of Two Air Defense Systems Non-Developmental Item Acquisition Program," Candidate: Russell A. Hinds: March 1995, Department of Administrative Science, Naval Postgraduate School "The Impact of Integrating Modeling and Simulation into Army Operational Test and Evaluation," Candidate: Brad R. Naegle: September 1994, Department of Administrative Science, Naval Postgraduate School "The Impact of Modeling and Simulation on the Army Acquisition Process," Candidate: Thomas W. Crouch: March 1994, Department of Administrative Science, Naval Postgraduate School "A Historical Summary of the Armored Systems Modernization Program and the Lessons Learned from Its Interaction with the Acquisistion Environment," Candidate: Ross Dennis Boelke: June 1992, Department of Administrative Science, Naval Postgraduate School Topic: Simulation Training, Training Systems, and Organizational Learning "The Effect of Practice on Visual Change Detection in Computer Displays," Candidate: John L. Neumann: Spring 2004, Interdisciplinary Graduate Program in Modeling and Simulation, University of Central Florida "Application of Lessons Learned Into Legacy Systems," Candidate: Jennifer Luce: Summer 2000, Department of Industrial Engineering and Management Systems, University of Central Florida "The Effect of Lessons Learned on Organizational Learning and Performance," Candidate: Robert Maurice Gaucher: Fall 1998, Department of Industrial Engineering and Management Systems, University of Central Florida "How Does A Traditionally Managed Organization Successfully Apply Strategic Management," Candidate: Frank Douglas Sturek: Summer 1998, Department of Industrial Engineering and Management Systems, University of Central Florida "Interim Experiment Design Model for Verification and Validation of Training Simulators," Candidate: Christopher M. Hill: Spring 1996, Department of Industrial Engineering and Management Systems, University of Central Florida Topic: Simulation Interoperability "A Software Application with Novel Approaches for Modeling Network Systems and Computing Performance Measures," Candidate: Steve Bruce: Summer 1998, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Central Florida Completed BS with Honors: Theses Associate Advisor Topic: Simulation-based Acquisition and Analysis "Decomposing Large Markov Chains for Statistical Usage Testing," Candidate: Chirag Pandya: Fall 2000, School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, University of Central Florida Top of Page
Honors
	College of Engineering and Computer Science Distinguished Research Lecturer, UCF 2003 Award Recipient, Teaching Incentive Program, UCF, 2000 Meritorious Service Award, U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command, Commanding General Frederick M. Frank, 16 August 1994 Awarded Competitive Academic Scholarship for fully-funded Ph.D. program, 1987 Meritorious Service Award, Secretary of the Army, John H. Marsh, Jr. 1 July 1987 Awarded Competitive Academic Scholarship for Master program, 1983 Meritorious Service Award, Secretary of the Army, John H. Marsh, Jr. 26 May 1983 Meritorious Service Award, Secretary of the Army, Clifford Alexandria, 18 March 1980 Army Commendation Medal, Secretary of the Army, Martin R. Hoffman, 26 February 1976 Honor Graduate, Logistic Management Development Course, US Army Logistics Management Center, 28 September 197 Honor Graduate, Chemical, Biological and Radiological Operations and Defensive Measures, 6 June 1975 Top of Page
Service
	Professional Affiliations Charter Member, Certified Modeling and Simulation Professional Senior Member, Institute of Industrial Engineers Professional Member, American Society for Engineering Education Member, Simulation Interoperability Standards Organization Member, Military Operations Research Society Member, American Defense Preparedness Association/National Security Industrial Association (ADPA/NSIA) Member, Association of the United States Army Member, Society for Computer Simulation (SCS) Member, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) Member, Society for Applied Learning Technology (SALT) Member, National Training Systems Association (NTSA) Service Activities Chair, Faculty Search Committee, 2003 - 2004 Member, IEMS Research Committee, 2003 – 2004 Member, University Personnel Committee, 2001-2003 Member, College of Engineering Computer Users Committee, 2001-2002 Chair, IEMS Research Committee, 2001-2003 Member, IEMS Simulation Committee, 2001-2002 Member, Faculty Recruitment Ad-Hoc Committee, 2001-2002 Referee, Simulation Interoperability Standards Organization, Spring, Fall 1998; Spring, Fall 1999, Spring and Fall 2000, Spring and Fall 2001, Spring 2002, Fall 2002 Referee, Interservice/Industry Training, Simulation and Education Conference, Winter 2000, Winter 2001. Winter 2002 Chair, Interservice/Industry Training, Simulation and Education Conference, C3I Session, November, 2000. Vice Chair, Elected, Simulation Interoperability Standards Organization, Small Team Training Planning and Review Panel, Spring, 2000 Elected Member, SISO Small Team Training Planning and Review Panel, Fall 1998, Spring & Fall 1999, Spring 2000 Reviewer, Computers and Industrial Engineering, 1997, 1998 Referee, 1st Distributed Simulation Symposium Judge, 41st Annual State Science and Engineering Fair of Florida, 1996 Chair, Session GA-A Innovative Representations of Simulation Models, 1998 Winter Simulation Conference Chair, Graduate Fellows Committee, Lockheed Martin Synthetic Environment Learning Center, College of Engineering, University of Central Florida Foundation, 1999. Member, College of Engineering Computer Users Committee, 1995, 1996,1997,1998, 1999 Assessor, IEMS ABET Assessment of Course Core Competencies, 1999 Member, IEMS Laboratories and Space Committee, 1998-1999. Reviewer, Ph.D. IEMS Qualifying Examination for System Simulation, Fall 1997 and Spring 1998 Chair, Interactive Simulation and Training Systems, IEMS M.S. Oral Comprehensive Examinations, Spring, Summer, Fall: 1997, 1998, 1999 Member, IEMS Faculty Search Committee, 1998, 1999. Chair, IEMS Honors and Awards Committee, 1997 Member, IEMS Honors and Awards Committee, 1996, 1998, 1999 IEMS Faculty Secretary, Jan 1995 - Aug 1995 Academic Program Service Activities Representative, UCF: Interservice/Industry Training, Simulation and Education Conference, Nov. 29 - Dec. 2, 1999. Representative, UCF: Interservice/Industry Training, Simulation and Education Conference, Nov. 30 - Dec. 3, 1998. Representative, UCF: 9th International Training and Education Conference in Lausanne, Switzerland, 24 April to 1 May 1998. Presenter, College of Engineering, Prospective-Undergraduate Student Open House, Spring and Fall 1995, 1996, 1997. Presenter, Interactive Simulation and Training Systems Graduate Program: Ongoing: Chilean, Singapore, German , US military officers, faculty from England, officials from STRICOM, USAF, Joint Service organizations, NAWC-TSD, etc. Recruiter, ISTS Program: Actively involved in the recruitment of nearly 70 people into this program. Top of Page
Other
	Workshops & Educational Development Simulation-based Acquisition, DiSTI, 2001 Multigen-Paradigm, Inc., Vega, 1999 Advanced Neural Networks, 1998 Multigen Creator, 1998 HLA Development, 1998 M&S Staff Officer Course, 1998 Low Cost Computer Graphic Systems, 1998 High Level Architecture, 1997 Icon Author Basic and Advanced, 1997 Foundations of Cooperative Learning, 1997 Superscape VRT and VWW Training Overview, 1997 Introduction to ModSAF, 1996 Ground Vehicle Dynamics, 1995 Simulation with Arena, 1995 Status and Special Designations SECRET CLEARANCE, University of Central Florida, 1998. TOP SECRET CLEARANCE, USA Central Personnel Security Clearance Facility, Ft. Meade, Maryland, 11 Jan 1994 and 18 April 1985 Program Management Designation (6T) - 1984-1986 Other Significant Schooling Army War College, 1993-1994 (voluntary withdrawal due to retirement) Command and General Staff College, 1987 Operation Research System Analysis Military Applications Course II, 1983 Operation Research System Analysis Military Applications Course I, 1981 Logistics Management Development Course, 1977 Infantry Officer Advanced Course, 1977 Motor Officer Course, 1975 Ranger Course, 1973 Airborne Course, 1972 Infantry Officer Basic Course, 1972 Activities Family, swimming, surfing, bike riding, tennis, basketball, soccer, roller blading, softball, mountain climbing, sailing, chorus, orienteering Top of Page

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