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The definite guide to the theory, knowledge, technical expertise, and ethical considerations that define the M&S profession
From traffic control to disaster management, supply chain analysis to military logistics, healthcare management to new drug discovery, modeling and simulation (M&S) has become an essential tool for solving countless real-world problems. M&S professionals are now indispensable to how things get done across virtually every aspect of modern life. This makes it all the more surprising that, until now, no effort has been made to systematically codify the core theory, knowledge, and technical expertise needed to succeed as an M&S professional.
This book brings together contributions from experts at the leading edge of the modeling and simulation profession, worldwide, who share their priceless insights into issues which are fundamental to professional success and career development in this critically important field. Running as a common thread throughout the book is an emphasis on several key aspects of the profession, including the essential body of knowledge underlying the M&S profession; the technical discipline of M&S; the ethical standards that should guide professional conduct; and the economic and commercial challenges today’s M&S professionals face.
• Demonstrates applications of M&S tools and techniques in a variety of fields—such as engineering, operations research, and cyber environments—with over 500 types of simulations
• Highlights professional and academic aspects of the field, including preferred programming languages, professional academic and certification programs, and key international societies
• Shows why M&S professionals must be fully versed in the theory, concepts, and tools needed to address the challenges of cyber environments
The Profession of Modeling and Simulation is a valuable resource for M&S practitioners, developers, and researchers working in industry and government. Simulation professionals, including administrators, managers, technologists, faculty members, and scholars within the physical sciences, life sciences, and engineering fields will find it highly useful, as will students planning to pursue a career in the M&S profession.
“ …nearly three dozen experts in Modeling and Simulation (M&S) come together to make a compelling case for the recognition of M&S as a profession… Important reading for anyone seeking to elevate the standing of this vital field.”
Alfred (Al) Grasso, President & CEO, The MITRE Corporation
Andreas Tolk, PhD, is Technology Integrator for the Modeling, Simulation, Experimentation, and Analytics Division of The MITRE Corporation, an adjunct professor in the Department of Engineering Management and Systems Engineering and the Department for Modeling, Simulation, and Visualization Engineering at Old Dominion University, and an SCS fellow.
Tuncer Ören, PhD, is Professor Emeritus of Computer Science at the University of Ottawa. He is an SCS fellow and an inductee to SCS Modeling and Simulation Hall of Fame. His research interests include advancing methodologies, ethics, body of knowledge, and terminology of modeling and simulation.
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CONTENTS
Cover
Wiley Series in Modeling and Simulation
Title Page
Copyright
Dedication
Foreword: In memoriam Bill Waite
Preface
List of Contributors
Notes on Contributors
Part I: Foundation
Chapter 1: An Introduction to the Facets of the Profession of Modeling and Simulation
1.1 Profession, Professionals, and Professionalism
1.2 Contributions of the Chapters
References
Chapter 2: An Index to the Body of Knowledge of Simulation Systems Engineering
2.1 Introduction
2.2 Foundations of Simulation Systems Engineering
2.3 Applications of SSE
2.4 SSE Knowledge Areas
2.5 The Ontology of SSE
2.6 Conclusion and Outlook
References
Chapter 3: Code of Ethics
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Ethics in Technology and Engineering
3.3 Codifying Ethics – A Discussion
3.4 A Code of Professional Ethics for Simulationists
3.5 Application Examples
3.6 Summary
References
Part II: Education
Chapter 4: M&S as a Profession and an Academic Discipline: A Contemporary View
4.1 Introduction
4.2 Background
4.3 Academic Program Development and Evolution
4.4 Future Program Evolution
References
Chapter 5: Academic Education Supporting the Professional Landscape
5.1 Overview
5.2 The Science of Modeling and Simulation
5.3 Modeling and Simulation Education
5.4 Current State of M&S Professional Education
5.5 A Look Forward
Acknowledgments
References
Chapter 6: The Certified Modeling and Simulation Professional Certification and Examination
6.1 Overview and Introduction
6.2 Introduction to the CMSP Certification
6.3 Examination Content and Questions
6.4 Examination Delivery System
6.5 Future Work
Acknowledgements
References
Part III: Society
Chapter 7: Modeling and Simulation Societies Shaping the Profession
7.1 Overview and Introduction
7.2 The Importance of Societies and Associations
7.3 The Organization of the Modeling and Simulation Profession
7.4 Societies and Associations Focused on Advancing the Discipline of Modeling and Simulation
7.5 Societies and Associations Focused in Specific Areas or Industries
7.6 National Societies and Associations
7.7 The Future
7.8 Summary
References
Chapter 8: The Uniformed Military Modeling and Simulation Professional
8.1 Military Modeling and Simulation Graduate Education
8.2 Military Career Paths in Modeling and Simulation
8.3 The Modeling and Simulation Professional Landscape
8.4 Preparing Military Officers to be Modeling and Simulation Professionals
8.5 Conclusions
References
Chapter 9: M&S as a Profession and Discipline in China
9.1 Technology System and Research Progress of Simulation Discipline
9.2 Situation of Simulation Education
9.3 Academic Exchange and Cooperation of Simulation
9.4 Development of Simulation Industry
9.5 Conclusion
References
Chapter 10: Modeling and Simulation for the Enterprise: Integrating Application Domains for the M&S Professional
10.1 Introduction
10.2 Outline of Challenges and Constraints of Applying M&S
10.3 An Argument for Overcoming the Challenges and Constraints
10.4 Definition of an Enterprise M&S Strategy and How It Maps to Business Strategy and Practice
10.5 Extant Technologies That Should Be Brought to Bear to Realize the Vision of an Enterprise M&S Strategy
10.6 Concluding Thought
Acknowledgment
References
Part IV: Application
Chapter 11: A Complexity and Creative Innovation Dynamics Perspective to Sustaining the Growth and Vitality of the M&S Profession
11.1 Introduction
11.2 Sustaining the Growth and Vitality of M&S
11.3 Alignment of the Discipline, Field, and Individual Researcher in M&S
11.4 Managing the Complexity of the M&S Innovation Ecosystem
11.5 Conclusions
References
Chapter 12: Theory and Practice of M&S in Cyber Environments
12.1 Introduction
12.2 Cyber Complex Adaptive Systems (CyCAS) Framework
12.3 Cyber Experimentation and T&E Environment
12.4 Theory of M&S for System of Systems
12.5 Cyber M&S with DEVS
12.6 Validation and Verification in Cyber M&S
12.7 Discussion & Conclusions
Acknowledgements
References
Part V: Economics
Chapter 13: Funding an Academic Simulation Project: The Economics of M&S
13.1 Introduction
13.2 Background
13.3 Concepts and Themes of NSF and NIH M&S Related Funding 1990–2012
13.4 Conclusion
References
Chapter 14: Why Spend One More Dollar for M&S? Observations on the Return of Investment
14.1 Introduction and Overview
14.2 The Need to Know M&S Costs and Benefits
14.3 A First Attempt to Answer Why We Should Fund M&S
14.4 Initial Numeric Statements of M&S Value/Return
14.5 M&S Return on Investment Development
14.6 ROI of M&S Extensions and Relations
14.7 Cons and Pros of M&S ROI Calculation
14.8 Future of M&S ROI Assessment
14.9 Conclusion
Acknowledgment
References
Chapter 15: Does M&S Help? Operationalizing Cost Avoidance and Proficiency Evaluations
15.1 Introduction and Overview
15.2 Application of Cost Avoidance: A Component of ROI
15.3 Beyond Cost Avoidance: Proficiency Proof-of-Concept Study
15.4 Additional Contributions for Cost Avoidance
15.5 Case Study of Multi-Attribute Assessment
15.6 Future Efforts and Parting Thoughts for Chapters 14 and 15
Acknowledgment
References
Part VI: Policy
Chapter 16: Building a National Modeling and Simulation (M&S) Coalition
16.1 Chapter Summary
16.2 Early Years
16.3 The National M&S Coalition (NM&SC)
16.4 Current State of Affairs
16.5 Toward a National M&S Research Agenda
16.6 Summary
References
Index
End User License Agreement
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“In the past thirty years, modeling and simulation has undergone a revolution that has transformed this specialty into a vital discipline. Visionaries saw the potential to develop virtual environments to provide real-life training in fields such as defense and health care. And they encouraged new paths to help solve complex problems that could not be unraveled using traditional methods.”
“Dr. Tolk's book chronicles this revolution and captures the essence of how and why it happened. It also acknowledges Old Dominion University's role in expanding modeling and simulation with our academic programs and our research in new methods to apply this technology. We are proud to have helped refine a field that will play a critical role in the twenty-first century, and I appreciate Dr. Tolk's recognition of this crucial discipline.”
John R. Broderick
President
Old Dominion University
In this volume, nearly three dozen experts in Modeling and Simulation (M&S) come together to make a compelling case for the recognition of M&S as a profession. They do so by citing evidence of the unique body of knowledge possessed by those with M&S skills, the broad and indispensable contributions they make to science and industry, the status of M&S in other parts of the world, and the strong economic, educational, and ethical foundations that exist for this work. This book is important reading for anyone seeking to elevate the standing of this vital field.
Alfred (Al) Grasso
President & CEO
The MITRE Corporation
Wiley Series in Modeling and Simulation
The Wiley Series in Modeling and Simulation provides an interdisciplinary and global approach to the numerous real-world applications of modeling and simulation (M&S) that are vital to business professionals, researchers, policymakers, program managers, and academics alike. Written by recognized international experts in the field, the books present the best practices in the applications of M&S as well as bridge the gap between innovative and scientifically sound approaches to solving real-world problems and the underlying technical language of M&S research. The series successfully expands the way readers view and approach problem solving in addition to the design, implementation, and evaluation of interventions to change behavior. Featuring broad coverage of theory, concepts, and approaches along with clear, intuitive, and insightful illustrations of the applications, the Series contains books within five main topical areas: Public and Population Health; Training and Education; Operations Research, Logistics, Supply Chains, and Transportation; Homeland Security, Emergency Management, and Risk Analysis; and Interoperability, Composability, and Formalism.
Founding Series Editors:
Joshua G. Behr, Old Dominion University
Rafael Diaz, MIT Global Scale
Advisory Editors:
Homeland Security, Emergency Management, and Risk Analysis
Interoperability, Composability, and Formalism
Saikou Y. Diallo, Old Dominion University
Mikel Petty, University of Alabama
Operations Research, Logistics, Supply Chains, and Transportation
Loo Hay Lee, National University of Singapore
Public and Population Health
Peter S. Hovmand, Washington University in St. Louis
Bruce Y. Lee, University of Pittsburgh
Training and Education
Thiago Brito, University of Sao Paolo
Spatial Agent-Based Simulation Modeling in Public Health: Design, Implementation, and Applications for Malaria Epidemiology
by S. M. Niaz Arifin, Gregory R. Madey, Frank H. Collins
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The Profession of Modeling and Simulation
Discipline, Ethics, Education, Vocation, Societies, and Economics
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Edited By Andreas TolkThe MITRE Corporation, Hampton, VA, USA
Tuncer ÖrenUniversity of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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This text is dedicated to Mr. William (Bill) F. Waite (1946–2015), who has been a true Professional of Modeling and Simulation (M&S). He dedicated his life to contribute to the establishment of the M&S Body of Knowledge, was active as a servant leader in many professional M&S Societies, and was a pioneer in the Economics of M&S. He touched the lives of many scholars, students, and practitioners. He truly will be missed by all his friends and colleagues.
ForewordIn memoriam Bill Waite
I first met Bill in the 1990s at an annual Interservice/Industry Training, Simulation and Education Conference (I/ITSEC). Our meeting was unplanned and casual, but Bill's influence on and respect by the Modeling and Simulation (M&S) community were clearly evident throughout that I/ITSEC and those that followed. Although Bill, as a founder and principal in Aegis Technologies, was an industry icon, he had a deep affinity for the academic community that I represented. Bill was a powerful proponent of standards for M&S as well as for developing a Body of Knowledge (BoK) for the field. Bill saw that the lack of an agreed-upon BoK meant that no one “owned” M&S and that many disciplines had and would continue to use M&S in parallel, with little coordination and sharing of best practices.
Bill had many remarkable qualities. Those that stood out to me were vision, persistence, and a sense of community. He was one of the few to truly develop and share a vision for M&S as a true academic discipline in addition to its established role as an indispensable part of system design, manufacturing, and training/education. Bill and I – yes, Bill and most of the M&S world – would engage in passionate debates about an array of related topics, from the need for and nature of the M&S BoK to the value of professional recognition for M&S practitioners to creating the standards that would allow the maturation of the M&S discipline.
This book pulls together all the elements that Bill championed as an M&S advocate. Part I, Foundation, after Dr. Tolk's introduction to the M&S profession, deals directly with two of Bill's greatest passions – a Body of Knowledge and a Code of Ethics. These truly are the basis for the entire profession, and every M&S professional must embrace both the need for a dynamic Body of Knowledge and the necessary ethical underpinnings of our profession. To build professionals, we must prepare them. Part II, Education, draws upon the work of many of Bill's friends from the academic community to make the case that M&S is an academic discipline and that there are educational programs that directly produce the professionals needed by the field. The section also documents the professional certification program that Bill was instrumental in developing through the National Training Systems Association.
Part III, Society, introduces the professional organizations that are essential to the development of the practitioner and to the dissemination of new knowledge as it is discovered. The ubiquity of M&S in the military community demands that the uniformed services' approach to professional development and recognition be fully described. Recognizing that M&S is truly an international profession, it is appropriate that the way in which other nations approach developing the discipline and its professionals be included. Finally, one of Bill's focuses – enterprise M&S – is explored in terms of how to draw into professional development the influences of the multitude of domains in which M&S is routinely used.
Part IV, Application, presents two examples – complexity/innovation dynamics and cyber environments – of areas where M&S has more recently begun to make major impacts and calls on all of us to accelerate the creation of M&S professionals to address these new challenges. Of course, no professional can be sustained and continue to evolve without financial success. In Part V, Economics, Dr. Tolk has engaged key thinkers to produce three chapters on the funding of academic M&S research as well as documenting the return on M&S investment, including a deep dive into how M&S supports cost avoidance. Finally, in Part VI, Policy, the book describes past and current efforts to build a national M&S coalition in the United States – an essential pathway to sustaining government support for research, education, and application development.
There is no doubt that this volume will serve as one of the tangible products to celebrate Bill's many and varied contributions to M&S. On behalf of a grateful M&S community, I extend our deepest appreciation to Dr. Andreas Tolk for conceiving this book and bringing it to life.
Bill Waite will be remembered as a visionary leader who, with persistence, shepherded our developing field to adulthood, creating enduring friendships along the way. To him goes the age-old salute: Per aspera ad astra.1 Bill labored long and hard to see M&S arrive at its rightful place among the great disciplines of science and engineering. His legacy will endure and inspire all M&S professionals to reach for the stars.
President Emeritus, Texas A&M University Former Chancellor, University of Missouri January 8, 2017
R. Bowen Loftin
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Through hardships to the stars.
Preface
Looking through the various chapters of this book, I am surprised that all this information on the profession of modeling and simulation (M&S) has not been compiled in a single volume like this one before. Although I have been working for many years as an M&S professional, this is the first time I have fully considered what it means to be an M&S professional, the many facets of our professional domain, and how all these aspects influence scholars and practitioners.
These insights did not surprise me, as my friend and colleague William (Bill) F. Waite led the way in many of these contributing fields, sometimes long before others recognized the value and contribution of his work. He was a pioneer, visionary, leading advocate, and champion of M&S as a technology, industry, marketplace, and profession for many, many years. The industry lost its most ardent supporter, and outspoken promoter, and many of us lost a dear friend when Bill unexpectedly passed away in July 2015. To honor his work and memory, as well as to assemble the contributions and the resulting work of others, this book has been compiled by many of Bill's closest friends and colleagues from the M&S Industry. It is a tribute to his passion, accomplishments, and enduring legacy to the profession, and a source of exceptional information for scholars, students, and practitioners.
Bill passionately believed in M&S as a calling, as such he dedicated several decades of his life to leading the charge to ensure M&S was indeed a recognized profession. He was a true pioneer in M&S, as his 45-year career spans critical decades in the coming-of-age of M&S. Bill spent a majority of the last 25 years raising national and international awareness of the power of M&S technology. He was instrumental in advocating, supporting, or personally leading many initiatives in this technology's advancement: establishing academic foundations, a code of ethics, and professional certification; encouraging M&S application in diverse industries; studying and advocating for the economic values of M&S; and creating multiple organizations and societies to further the industry.
Bill worked diligently to transform the industry's ability to collaborate and communicate through the establishment of industry forums such as the Alabama Modeling and Simulation Council (AMSC) and the Virginia Modeling and Simulation Partnership (VMSP). He took this concept to a national and international scale, birthing the idea and supporting the full implementation of both the National Modeling and Simulation Coalition (NM&SSC) and the international SimSummit Round Table. He twice led the Society for Modeling and Simulation International (SCSI) as Chairman of the Board of Directors, and he served twice on the Executive Committee of the Simulation Interoperability Standards Organization (SISO). Bill was also active in the National Training and Simulation Association (NTSA), served the National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA) as a member of its Board of Trustees, and was on the Economic Development Partnership of Alabama (EDPA) Foundation Board of Directors.
Bill was instrumental in supporting Congressman Randy Forbes and the Congressional M&S Caucus in establishing House Resolution 487, recognizing M&S as a National Critical Technology. When an initiative involving many people and organizations to establish an M&S NAICS code failed initially, Bill rolled up his sleeves, doubled his efforts, and led the second attempt to establish a much needed federal procurement designation for the M&S industry.
M&S education was a priority to Bill. He served as an influential, active member of the Modeling and Simulation Professional Certification Commission (M&SPCC), which established the concept, protocols, testing, and training for the Certified M&S Professional (CMSP) program. This is our industry's highest certification, comparable to becoming a CPA in the accounting field. Bill also worked diligently in advocacy and support to establish Master's Degree and Ph.D. programs in M&S at several major universities: the University of Alabama Huntsville, University of Central Florida, Old Dominion University, and the Naval Post Graduate School, to name but a few.
Bill passionately and selflessly believed that a “rising tide raises all ships” and that through increased awareness and application of M&S skills, tools, and technologies, the Aerospace/Defense industry, DoD and other government agencies, commercial industries, and ultimately mankind would greatly benefit, not only saving time, money, and resources, but also accomplishing many things that previously, simply could not be done.
Finally, of course, Bill was extremely passionate and committed to building AEgis Technologies – always striving for our company to be a true international leader in M&S technology, services, products, and training. AEgis Technologies and its people are clearly the legacy for which he was proudest.
By all accounts and to everyone who knew him in the Aerospace/Defense industry, on the national and international scale, and in a corporate or personal manner – Bill's exceptionalism was evident. His vibrant, passionate personality leaves a legacy in many hearts and minds. The relationship I shared with Bill as we worked side by side in the development of AEgis Technologies, each of us with differing gifts and abilities but a common goal, is one that significantly influenced me personally. Bill has been profoundly missed by the AEgis Technologies family and the many, many people with whom he worked, mentored, and collaborated over several decades of success. Most of all, for his loving wife Katie, and children Elliott, Portia, and Emily, Bill's absence leaves a void that is not easily or ever truly filled.
A special thanks to all of the authors and Andreas Tolk, who led this exceptional group of M&S colleagues in compiling this text. Clearly, Bill's M&S legacy will have a lasting impact for decades more to come, as will the professional commitments of each of you who contributed to this text. Whoever works in our domain as an M&S professional should be aware of the many facets of the profession of M&S, as compiled by these leading experts, inspired by and in honor of Bill Waite, a true M&S professional by all accounts.
President, CEO, and Co-Founder with Bill Waite of AEgis Technologies
Steve Hill
List of Contributors
Robert K. Armstrong
Eastern Virginia Medical School, Norfolk, VA, USA
Curtis L. Blais
Naval Postgraduate School, Monterey, CA, USA
Tim Cooley
DynamX Consulting, Castle Rock, CO, USA
Rudolph P. Darken
Naval Postgraduate School, Monterey, CA, USA
Saikou Y. Diallo
Old Dominion University, Norfolk, VA, USA
Umut Durak
German Aerospace Center (DLR), Braunschweig, Germany
Richard Fujimoto
Georgia Institute of Technology, Washington, DC, USA
Randall B. Garrett
National M&S Coalition, Washington, DC, USA
Steven Gordon
Georgia Tech Research Institute, Orlando, FL, USA
Robert M. Gravitz
AEgis Technologies, Orlando, FL, USA
Gary M. Lightner
AEgis Technologies, Orlando, FL, USA
Margaret L. Loper
Georgia Tech Research Institute, Atlanta, GA, USA
Christopher J. Lynch
Old Dominion University, Norfolk, VA, USA
Roland R. Mielke
Old Dominion University, Norfolk, VA, USA
Saurabh Mittal
The MITRE Corporation, McLean, VA, USA
Navonil Mustafee
University of Exeter, Exeter, UK
Tuncer Ören
University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Ivar Oswalt
Simulation U Analytics, LLC, Fredericksburg, VA, USA
Mikel D. Petty
University of Alabama in Huntsville, Huntsville, AL, USA
Gregory S. Reed
Torch Technologies, Huntsville AL, USA
James A. Robb
National Training & Simulation Association, Arlington, VA, USA
Richard J. Severinghaus
CRTN Solutions, LLC, Washington, DC, USA
John A. Sokolowski
Old Dominion University, Norfolk, VA, USA
Steve Swenson
AEgis Technologies, Newport, RI, USA
Simon J.E. Taylor
Brunel University London, London, UK
Andreas Tolk
The MITRE Corporation, Hampton, VA, USA
William V. Tucker
Simulationist.US, Huntsville, AL, USA
Charles D. Turnitsa
Georgia Tech Research Institute, Atlanta, GA, USA
Yingnian Wu
Beijing Information Science & Technology University, Beijing, P. R. China
Gengjiao Yang
Beihang University; Engineering Research Center of Complex Product Advanced Manufacturing Systems, Ministry of Education, Beijing, P. R. China
Levent Yilmaz
Auburn University, Auburn, AL, USA
Bernard P. Zeigler
University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ; RTSync Corporation, Rockville, MD, USA
Lin Zhang
Beihang University; Engineering Research Center of Complex Product Advanced Manufacturing Systems, Ministry of Education, Beijing, P. R. China
Notes on Contributors
Robert K. Armstrong serves in multiple roles at Eastern Virginia Medical School (EVMS) in Norfolk, Virginia. He is Director of the Sentara Center for Simulation and Immersive Learning, leading a team of 140+ personnel providing healthcare training and education to the EVMS School of Medicine and School of Health Professions, various local Graduate Medical Education programs, regional emergency medical providers, and over 60 external healthcare clients. He is Director of the National Center for Collaboration in Medical Modeling and Simulation, helping commercial businesses to diversify their modeling and simulation products into the commercial healthcare sector. He is the Director of Corporate Relations, providing a link between EVMS researchers and regional commercial and entrepreneurial opportunities. He joined EVMS from Booz Allen Hamilton, where he provided modeling and simulation support and analysis, developed M&S training tools, and drafted M&S policy for U.S. Navy, Marine Corps, and Air Force clients. Prior to his time at Booz Allen, he was Director of Technology at the Virginia Modeling, Analysis and Simulation Center at Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Virginia. Bob holds a M.S. in Computer Science from the U.S. Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey, California, and a B.S. in General Engineering from the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland. He is on the Board of Directors of the Society for Simulation in Healthcare. He is a U.S. Marine Corps veteran.
Curtis L. Blais is a member of the Naval Postgraduate School (NPS) research faculty in the Modeling, Virtual Environments, and Simulation (MOVES) Institute. He has over 42 years of experience in the specification, design, development, and employment of military simulation systems, including the past 17 years with NPS as a principal investigator, technical expert, and instructor in modeling and simulation projects and education. He began his career as an Operations Research Analyst at the Naval Electronics Laboratory Center (now called the Space and Naval Warfare Systems Center, Pacific) developing analytical simulation models of command and control systems and tactical communications systems and combat simulation models of Marine Corps operations for command staff training, as well as conducting evaluations of artificial intelligence techniques and natural language processing systems for military applications. Over a period of 20 years working in industry, Blais continued in software development for follow-on Marine Corps training systems, while holding progressively higher positions in technical management. Blais is active in several U.S. military and international modeling and simulation standards and professional education organizations. Blais earned B.S. and M.S. degrees in Mathematics from the University of Notre Dame.
Tim Cooley is President and Founder of DynamX Consulting, a veteran-owned consulting firm located in Castle Rock, Colorado. He is also an adjunct faculty member at Colorado College. He spent 16 years on the U.S. Air Force Academy faculty, both in uniform and as a civilian, holding numerous positions, including the DMSO Modeling and Simulation Chair, Deputy Department Head, and Senior Researcher. His previous military assignments included Squadron Commander of the 1987th Communications Squadron at Lowry AFB and Land Mobile Radio Manager for CINCNORAD. Cooley has completed a number of innovative mathematical and cost analyses for the USMC, USAF, and OSD and performed counterterrorism research for Joint Staff. He developed and taught the USAF Combat Analysis Class and has provided decision support tools and research for the FAA. He is coauthor of the 2011 Defense Acquisition University Research Paper of the Year and 2011 Hirsch Prize recipient. Cooley received his Ph.D. in Computer Science/Biomedical Engineering from Rutgers University in 1996.
Rudolph P. Darken is Professor of Computer Science at the Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey, California. He is a former Director of the Modeling, Virtual Environments, and Simulation (MOVES) Institute. He has served on advisory boards for the National Institutes of Health (NIH), the NASA Ames Research Center, the National Science Foundation, the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (UK) as well as several technology companies. He was an Associate Editor of Presence Journal (MIT Press). He received his D.Sc. and M.S. degrees in Computer Science from the George Washington University and his B.S. in Computer Science Engineering from the University of Illinois at Chicago. He also holds a J.D. from the Monterey College of Law.
Saikou Y. Diallo is Research Associate Professor at the Virginia Modeling, Analysis and Simulation Center and adjunct Professor of Modeling, Simulation, and Visualization Engineering at Old Dominion University. He received his M.S and Ph.D. in Modeling and Simulation from Old Dominion University. His research focuses on the theory and practice of interoperability and the advancement of M&S. Diallo has authored over 100 publications, including a number of awarded papers and articles in conferences, journals, and book chapters. He is a member of SCS, IEEE, and ACM.
Umut Durak is a Research Scientist in the Flight Dynamics and Simulation Department of the German Aerospace Center (DLR) Institute of Flight Systems. His research interests include model-based simulation engineering, simulation-based systems engineering, and ontologies in simulation. He is teaching graduate-level courses on simulation at the Clausthal University of Technology, Department of Informatics as an adjunct lecturer. He received his B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. degrees in Mechanical Engineering from Middle East Technical University (METU) in Turkey. In the last 15 years, he contributed various research and development projects and published more than 50 papers in national and international conferences, workshops, and journals. He is a member of the Society for Computer Simulation International (SCS), Arbeitsgemeinschaft Simulation (ASIM), and the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA). He is a member of the AIAA Modeling and Simulation Technical Committee and editorial teams of the Simulation: Transactions of the Society for Modeling and Simulation International and the International Journal of Modeling, Simulation, and Scientific Computing.
Richard Fujimoto is a Regents' Professor in the School of Computational Science and Engineering at the Georgia Institute of Technology. He received the M.S. and Ph.D. degrees from the University of California at Berkeley in 1980 and 1983, respectively, in Computer Science and Electrical Engineering. He did his undergraduate work at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign where he received B.S. degrees in Computer Science and Computer Engineering in 1977 and 1978, respectively. He was the founding chair of the School of Computational Science and Engineering (CSE) at Georgia Tech, an academic unit focused on computational models of natural and engineered systems. In this role he led in the creation of M.S. and Ph.D. degree programs in CSE as well as two undergraduate minor programs. He has been an active researcher in the parallel and distributed simulation field since 1985 and has published over 200 papers in this area. He is author or coauthor of three books. He has received several best paper awards for his research as well as the ACM SIGSIM Distinguished Contributions in Simulation Award. He led the definition of the time management services for the High Level Architecture (IEEE Standard 1516). Fujimoto has served as Co-Editor-in-Chief of the journal Simulation: Transactions of the Society for Modeling and Simulation International and was a founding area editor for the ACM Transactions on Modeling and Computer Simulation journal. He has also served on the organizing committees for several leading conferences in the parallel and distributed simulation field.
Randall B. Garrett remains actively involved throughout M&S and Research and Development (R&D) communities. This includes successful application of science and engineering for full-spectrum Live, Virtual, Constructive (LVC) training and immersive game applications. Garrett leads various R&D teams with the responsibility for practical evaluation of emerging technologies and identification of next-generation architectures supporting scientific and operational needs. His interests include the application of M&S principles for computational dynamics, analytics, and autonomous system controls. His interests also include the effective use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) for immersive games and robotics. Garrett holds a B.A. from the University of Arkansas and M.S. from Marshall University; he earned his Ph.D. from Old Dominion University with a degree in M&S. He served in the military as a Naval Officer where he held many leadership positions including that of Commanding Officer. His industry experience includes positions as Chief Scientist, Principal Investigator (PI), and Technical Director for large corporations. Garrett serves on regional, state, and national boards to include task forces addressing information technology standards and policies. Garrett actively participates in the National M&S Coalition (NMSC) as Vice Chair of the Policy Committee.
Steven Gordon is the Orlando Field Office Manager and a Principal Research Engineer for Georgia Tech Research Institute. He is the Director of the Georgia Tech Test and Evaluation Research and Education Center. He served 26 years in the U.S. Air Force with tours as an F-111 Weapons Systems Officer, Instructor, and Wing Electronic Warfare Officer; Air Force Board Structure scheduler; Air Staff Modeling and Simulation Division Chief; 13th Air Force Director of Operations and Air Operations Center Director throughout PACOM; and Air Force Academy Department of Mathematics Professor and Head. He also served as the first Technical Director of the Air Force Agency for Modeling and Simulation. Gordon has a Bachelor's Degree in Mathematics (Marymount College); Master's Degrees in Education (Peabody College of Vanderbilt), Industrial Engineering/Operations Research (Purdue), and in Business (University of Florida, 2009); and a Ph.D. in Aero and Astro Engineering (Purdue, 1991).
Robert M. Gravitz is a Principal Member of the Technical Staff at the AEgis Technologies Group, Inc. He has an M.S., Systems Management, from the Florida Institute of Technology; and B.S., from the University of Florida. He is also a graduate of the Materiel Acquisition Management Course at the U.S. Army Logistics Management Center, and the Combined Arms and Services Staff School at the U.S. Army's Command and General Staff College. He has over 30 years of experience in the fields of research, development, test, and evaluation (RDT&E) of major Department of Defense (DoD) weapon programs using simulation-based engineering, test, and analysis methodologies. He has directed the execution of model and simulation (M&S) verification, validation, and accreditation (VV&A) tasks for several Major Defense Acquisition Programs (MDAPs), including the Airborne Laser (ABL) Program, the Ground-Based Midcourse Defense (GMD) Program, the Theater High-Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) Program, and the Ballistic Missile Defense System (BMDS). He also serves as the corporation's Quality Management Lead in executing its ISO 9001 quality program, including training, internal audits, and external certification audits. Notably. Gravitz supported the genesis of NASA's Technical Standard, NASA-STD-7009 Standard for Models and Simulations.
Gary M. Lightner only recently retired from his position as Chief Engineer and Program Manager for the AEgis Technologies Group. He received a B.S. in Computer Science from Arizona State University, and the M.S. in Computer Science from the U.S. Air Force Institute of Technology. As Director of the Simulation Technologies and Advanced Research Group, he established, communicated, and fostered the vision, goals, and agenda for researching, developing, and advancing new and advanced M&S technologies, techniques, and standards as well as for providing comprehensive M&S training and education courses. He was pivotal in introducing the simulation interoperability standards IEEE 1516 High Level Architecture to industry and government. He has been affiliated with AEgis for more than 20 years. He is a U.S. Air Force veteran who served for 24 years in various lead programming and project manager roles. He was an active member of the Simulation Interoperability Standards Organization (SISO), the Society for Computer Simulation (SCS), the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), the National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA), the National Training Systems Association (NTSA), and the American Society for Training and Development (ASTD).
Margaret L. Loper is the Chief Scientist for the Information & Communications Laboratory at the Georgia Tech Research Institute. She holds a Ph.D. in Computer Science from the Georgia Institute of Technology, a M.S. in Computer Engineering from the University of Central Florida, and a B.S. in Electrical Engineering from Clemson University. Margaret has worked in M&S since 1985, focusing primarily on distributed simulation. She is a founding member of the Simulation Interoperability Standards Organization (SISO) and received service awards for her work with the Distributed Interactive Simulation (DIS) and High-Level Architecture (HLA) standards and the DIS/SISO transition. Margaret is a founding member of Georgia Tech's Professional Masters in Applied Systems Engineering degree program, where she teaches the core M&S course. In 2006 she started the M&S professional certificate through the GT School of Professional Education, and more than 50 certificates have been awarded to date. For 7 years, Margaret also led a STEM event that introduced K-12 teachers and administrators to M&S.
Christopher J. Lynch is a Senior Project Scientist and member of the Modeling and Simulation Science lab at the Virginia Modeling, Analysis and Simulation Center (VMASC). He received his M.S. in Modeling and Simulation from Old Dominion University in 2012 and a B.S. in Electrical Engineering from Old Dominion University in 2011. He is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in M&S from Old Dominion University. His research interests include multiparadigm modeling, conceptual modeling, and verification of simulation models. Currently, he is applying these skills to the Modeling Religion Project in collaboration with the Institute for the Bio-Cultural Study of Religion (IBCSR). He has authored or coauthored over 20 publications in conferences, journals, and book chapters and has conducted several guest lectures and a tutorial session on multiparadigm modeling. He is a member of the Society for Modeling and Simulation (SCS).
Roland R. Mielke is a Professor in the Department of Modeling, Simulation and Visualization Engineering (MSVE) at Old Dominion University and holds the designation University Professor. Mielke received the B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. degrees from the University of Wisconsin – Madison, all in Electrical Engineering. At Old Dominion University, he served as Chair of the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering from 1981 to 1996, Technical Director of the Virginia Modeling, Analysis and Simulation Center (VMASC) from 1996 to 2006, and Director of M&S Graduate Programs from 2006 to 2010. He was the Founding Chair of the MSVE Department from 2010 to 2013 and played a key role in the development and implementation of the undergraduate program in Modeling and Simulation Engineering. Mielke's research interests include mathematical systems theory, composability theory, and applications of discrete event simulation. He also has interests in developing and expanding modeling and simulation educational opportunities.
Saurabh Mittal is Lead Systems Engineer at MITRE, Founder and President of Dunip Technologies, LLC, and Vice President-Memberships for Society of Computer Simulation (SCS) International. He is also currently serving as General Chair for Spring Simulation Multi-Conference 2017 and Associate Editor-in-Chief for Transactions of SCS. Previously, he was a full-time scientist and architect at National Renewable Energy Laboratory, Department of Energy at Golden, Colorado, where he contributed to complex energy systems. He also worked at L3 Link Simulation & Training as a contractor to U.S. Air Force Research Lab at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, where he integrated artificial agents and various cognitive architectures in Live, Virtual, and Constructive (LVC) environments using formal systems theoretical principles. He was a Research Assistant Professor at the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Arizona. Mittal served as General Chair of SummerSim'15, Vice General Chair for SpringSim'16 and SummerSim'14, and Program Chair for SpringSim'15. He has coauthored nearly 60 articles in various international conferences and journals, including one book.
Navonil Mustafee is a Senior Lecturer (Management Studies) and Program Director for BA B&M at University of Exeter. He has research interests in Hybrid Systems Modelling (application of simulation with the wider Operational Research techniques like problem structuring methods, game theory, and forecasting), Multi-Methodology/Hybrid Simulation, and Serious Games. He uses techniques like Discrete-Event, Agent-Based and Spreadsheet/Monte Carlo simulation, and has applied them in the context of healthcare operations management, supply chains, and engineering asset maintenance. His healthcare research is with stakeholders from the UK National Health Service (NHS); he is an honorary researcher at Torbay & South Devon NHS Foundation Trust. Mustafee has a B.A. degree from Calcutta University, an M.Sc. with distinction in Distributed Systems, and a Ph.D. in Information Systems and Computing, both from Brunel University. His M.Sc./Ph.D. research focused on the application of distributed systems, including Desktop Grid Computing, to execute large and complex simulations in healthcare, banking, and the auto industry. Some of this work involved interoperability and the reuse of simulation models through Parallel and Distributed Simulation (PADS) principles, standards (IEEE 1516 High-Level Architecture), and software (Run-Time Infrastructure). Previous experience includes working as a research fellow in Warwick Business School, Brunel (in an EU-funded project on e-Science and e-Infrastructures – BELIEF-II) and a Lectureship in Swansea University.
Tuncer Ören is an emeritus professor of computer science at the University of Ottawa, Canada. His Ph.D. is in systems engineering from the University of Arizona. He has been active in simulation since 1965. His research interests include (i) advancing modeling and simulation methodologies; (ii) agent-directed simulation; (iii) agents for cognitive and emotive simulations; (iv) reliability, quality assurance, failure avoidance, and ethics; as well as (v) body of knowledge and (vi) multilingual terminology of modeling and simulation. Ören has over 500 publications, including 40 books and proceedings. He has contributed to over 500 conferences and seminars (about half as invited/honorary) in about 40 countries. He was inducted to SCS Modeling and Simulation Hall of Fame –Lifetime Achievement Award. He is also a distinguished lecturer, an SCS fellow, and an AVP for ethics. He is recognized, by IBM Canada, as a pioneer of computing in Canada. A book about him was edited in 2015 by Prof. L. Yilmaz: Concepts and Methodologies for Modeling and Simulation: A Tribute to Tuncer Ören, Springer. Other distinctions include invitations from United Nations and plaques and certificates of appreciation from organizations including ACM, Atomic Energy of Canada, and NATO.
Ivar Oswalt is the President of Simulation U Analytics, LLC, which focuses on the analysis of M&S and on using M&S in support of mission applications. These projects employ his academic training in multiattribute utility theory and decision analysis, operations research experience assessing M&S applications, and significant expertise in measures and metrics development. He defines M&S requirements, assesses their value, proposes design and development concepts, and evaluates their application. He developed, under the sponsorship of the Office of Naval Research, a unique approach to using defined parameters to assess the effectiveness of M&S support to gaming. He also contributed to a Marine Corps Systems Command effort to develop a Model-Based System Engineering Education and Training Road Map. He has defined measures of merit that reflect M&S effectiveness, and has coauthored “Using Data Types and Scales for Analysis and Decision Making” for the Acquisition Review Quarterly. Currently, he supports the Navy's M&S Office and the Naval Research Lab in policy, planning, analysis, and M&S verification, validation, and accreditation. He received a Ph.D. in Political Science from Claremont Graduate School in 1989.
Mikel D. Petty is currently a Senior Scientist for Modeling and Simulation at the University of Alabama in Huntsville's Information Technology and Systems Center and an Associate Professor of Computer Science. Prior to joining UAH, he was Chief Scientist at Old Dominion University's Virginia Modeling, Analysis, and Simulation Center and Assistant Director at the University of Central Florida's Institute for Simulation and Training. He received a Ph.D. in Computer Science from the University of Central Florida in 1997. Petty has worked in modeling and simulation research and education since 1990 in areas that include simulation interoperability and composability, verification and validation methods, and human behavior modeling. He has published over 200 research papers and has been awarded over $16 million in research funding. He served on National Research Council and National Science Foundation committees on modeling and simulation, is a Certified Modeling and Simulation Professional, and is Editor-in-Chief of the journal SIMULATION: Transactions of the Society for Modeling and Simulation International. He has served as dissertation advisor to six graduated Ph.D. students in three different academic disciplines (Modeling and Simulation, Computer Science, and Industrial and Systems Engineering); his students include the first two students to receive Ph.D. in Modeling and Simulation at Old Dominion University and the first two students to receive a Ph.D. in Modeling and Simulation at UAH.
Gregory S. Reed is a Senior Member of the Technical Staff at Torch Technologies, Inc. He also periodically serves as a researcher, professor, and/or graduate committee member at the University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH). His primary research areas include modeling and simulation (M&S), decision support, visualization, systems engineering, and human factors and ergonomics. He has also contributed to or led user interfaces and decision support tools for a wide variety of users, including intelligence analysts at DARPA, NASA risk assessment engineers, U.S. Army decision-makers, and hospital nurses. He also manages the CAVE visualization system housed at UAH, which allows researchers and designers to view and interact with data, environments, and designs in full 3D. He additionally led the development of the Certified Modeling and Simulation Professional (CMSP) website's underlying infrastructure, user interface, and deployment platform. He earned a Ph.D. in Modeling and Simulation from UAH in 2013.
James A. Robb is President of the National Training & Simulation Association. RADM USN (retd.), Robb is a native of Corpus Christi, Texas. Raised in northern Virginia, he graduated from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in 1972, earned a Master of Science degree from the University of West Florida in 1973, and upon commissioning in the U.S. Navy, was designated a Naval Aviator in 1974. A veteran Navy combat pilot, RADM Robb served, among numerous other assignments, as officer in command of TOPGUN, the Navy's Fighter Weapons School. Navy Staff Flag officer assignments included service as the Director of Aviation Plans and Requirements (N880), and as Director of Fleet Readiness (N43). His final active duty assignment was as Director, Fleet Readiness Division (N43), Office of the Chief of Naval Operations, Washington, DC. His civilian career has included working as an independent consultant, specializing in strategic planning, joint operations, defense acquisition reform, and global political/military affairs. Robb assumed the role of President of NTSA in 2012.
Richard J. Severinghaus is President and Director, CRTN Solutions, LLC. Education includes a B.S. degree in Economics, U.S. Naval Academy, a M.S. in Systems Management, University of Southern California, and graduation from the Navy's advanced nuclear engineering and nuclear propulsion technology training programs. He has been into naval service for 23 years, with submarine command and post-command experience. He is member of the Simulation Interoperability Standards Organization (an international 501(c)3), past Chair, SISO Executive Committee (3 years), and past Chair, SISO Conference Committee (3 years). He is a member of the Society for Modeling & Simulation International, and of the Society for Simulation in Healthcare (SSH). Working with NASA, he has serviced as Program Coordinator for the Simulation Exploration Experience, a unique program promoting STEM education and practical experience in distributed simulation leading to postgraduation employment. His research over the past 18 years has included technology and human performance study, use of M&S for training and assessment, and the application of human factors to design and training implementation, consulting in the areas of human performance improvement, training, education, and M&S. He has authored/contributed to over 20 articles, papers, and technical reports addressing training, human performance, and return on investment.
John A. Sokolowski is the Executive Director of Old Dominion University's (ODU), Virginia Modeling, Analysis & Simulation Center (VMASC), and Associate Professor of Modeling and Simulation Engineering at ODU. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science from Purdue University, a Master of Engineering Management from Old Dominion University (ODU), and a Ph.D. in Engineering with a concentration in the Modeling and Simulation from ODU. His research interests include human behavior modeling, multiagent system simulation, and simulation techniques for representing social systems. He edited multiple books that were produced particularly for M&S education on the graduate level.
Steve Swenson is Vice President at AEgis Technologies, leading a high-performance team of scientists and engineers for M&S and Human Systems Integration in various domains. He is responsible for the operations of the AEgis offices in Rhode Island, Virginia, Florida and Ohio. Swenson has 20 years of experience as a civil servant for the U.S. Navy occupying several critical roles in DoD's Modeling and Simulation core. He was the Deputy Director, Strategic Initiatives for the Defense Modeling and Simulation Office, as well as Chief Engineer for the Undersea Engineering Project Office where he helped establish the Congressionally mandated Submarine Design Improvement Process. He worked in the office of the Chief of Naval Operations and was one of the principal developers of the Navy's premiere hardware-in-the-loop weapon simulator. He has served as President and Conference Committee Chair of the Simulation Interoperability Standards Organization (SISO) and the President and Founder of the New England Modeling and Simulation Consortium. He is a member of the Institute for Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), the IEEE Standards Agency, and the Simulation Interoperability Standards Organization (SISO). He is a recipient of the Meritorious Civilian Service Award.
Simon J.E. Taylor is a Reader in the Department of Computer Science, Brunel University London, and leads the Modelling & Simulation Group. He was the Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Simulation for 10 years and continues to serve as the special issues editor. He is a former ACM SIGSIM chair, and a member of the SIGSIM and the UK ORS Simulation Special Interest Group Steering Committee. His recent work has focused on how advanced ICT such as high-performance computing and cloud computing can benefit industry and open science (particularly in Africa). He has published over 150 publications on a wide variety of modeling and simulation topics and his research has made over £1 M of cost savings in industry.
Andreas Tolk is Technology Integrator in the Modeling, Simulation, Experimentation, and Analytics (MSEA) Technical Center of the MITRE Corporation. He is also Adjunct Full Professor of Engineering Management and Systems Engineering and Modeling, Simulation, and Visualization Engineering at Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Virginia. He holds an M.S. and a Ph.D. in Computer Science from the University of the Federal Armed Forces in Munich, Germany. He published more than 200 contributions to journals, book chapters, and conference proceedings and edited several books on Modeling & Simulation and Systems Engineering. He received the Excellence in Research Award from the Frank Batten College of Engineering and Technology in 2008, the Technical Merit Award from the Simulation Interoperability Standards Organization (SISO) in 2010, and the Outstanding Professional Contributions Award from the Society for Modeling and Simulation (SCS) in 2012, and the Distinguished Achievement Award from SCS in 2014. He is on the Board of Directors of the Society for Modeling and Simulation (SCS) as well as of the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) Special Interest Group Simulation (SIGSIM). He is a senior member of ACM, IEEE, and SCS, and a fellow of SCS.
William V. Tucker, now retired, applied systems and software engineering, engineering management, and program management to modeling and simulation technology and applications across aerospace during his 34-year tenure with Boeing. His publications relate to modeling and simulation architecture, standards, education, and professional development. He has long been active in modeling and simulation industry groups, including the Simulation Interoperability Standards Organization, the Society for Modeling and Simulation International, the Modeling and Simulation Professional Certification Council, the National Training and Simulation Association, the Alabama Modeling and Simulation Council, and the National Defense Industrial Association. He completed a B.S. in Electrical Engineering from Wichita State University and served as an officer in the U.S. Army.
Charles D. Turnitsa is a senior research scientist for GTRI, working in the Information and Communications Laboratory. He has previously been involved in teaching and researching a variety of different topics related to information systems, system's engineering, computational science, and modeling and simulation. He has worked on research efforts related to scientific modeling, data visualization, systems interoperability, and knowledge-based modeling. He has a Bachelor's of Science degree in Computer Science, a Master's Degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering, and a Ph.D. in Modeling and Simulation from Old Dominion University. He is currently an instructor in the Professional Master's in Applied Systems Engineering for GTRI, teaches modeling and simulation (occasionally) as an adjunct assistant professor, and has dozens of published research works on a variety of different topics.
Yingnian Wu is an associate professor at Beijing Information Science & Technology University. He got the doctor's degree from Beihang University. He is the Secretary-General of the Committee for Intelligent IOT Systems
