Learn more about CMU experts in defense technology, innovation, and workforce preparation who are available for media opportunities.

Howie Choset

Kavcic-Moura Professor of Computer Science in Robotics, School of Computer Science

Choset's research reduces complicated high-dimensional problems found in robotics to low-dimensional simpler ones.

Topics: Entrepreneurship, Additive Manufacturing/3D Printing, Space Robots and Systems, Manufacturing, Mechanical Systems, Computer Science, Robotics and Autonomous Vehicles, Applied Mathematics, Field and Service Robotics, Educational Robotics, Medical Robotics, Infrastructure Robotics, Operations Research

Industries: Research, Education/Learning, Writing and Editing

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Kimberly Elenberg

Principal Project Scientist, Auton Lab, Robotics Institute

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Jeff Legault

Associate Director, National Robotics Engineering Center

Legault helps companies and government organizations identify how robotics, autonomy and artificial intelligence can address operational challenges and move from promising concepts to deployable technologies.

Topics: Robotics and Autonomous Systems, Artificial Intelligence, Technology Commercialization, Robotics Adoption, Industrial Automation, Advanced Manufacturing, Business Strategy, Research and Development Partnerships, Technology Transfer, Workforce and Talent Development

Industries: Manufacturing, Defense and National Security, Agriculture, Mining, Energy, Supply Chain and Logistics, Research and Development

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Thomas A. Longstaff

Chief Technology Officer, Software Engineering Institute 

Longstaff can discuss emerging cybersecurity and software risks, the adoption of artificial intelligence in national security, and how the government turns promising technologies into dependable operational capabilities.

Topics: Cybersecurity, Software Engineering, Artificial Intelligence Engineering, National Security Technology, Cyber Resilience, Software Assurance, Critical Infrastructure Security, Network Security, Insider Threats, Malware, Intrusion Detection, Technology Transition, Defense Innovation, Government Research and Development, Emerging Technology Strategy

Industries: Defense and National Security, Government, Critical Infrastructure, Software and Technology, Research and Development, Intelligence, Aerospace

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Vu Nguyen

Co-director, Carnegie Mellon Robotics Academy

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Majd Sakr

Courtesy Professor, Electrical and Computer Engineering; Teaching Professor, Computer Science Department

Sakr is a teaching professor in the Computer Science Department within the School of Computer Science at Carnegie Mellon University. He is also the co-director of the Master of Computational Data Science (MCDS) Program at the School of Computer Science at Carnegie Mellon.

Topics: Online Learning, Technology Enhanced Learning, Cloud Computing, Multi-Lingual Cross-Cultural Human-Robot Interaction

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Jeff Schneider

Research Professor, Robotics Institute

Schneider’s research is in active learning, data mining, reinforcement learning, optimization, and intelligent control. His efforts are focused on the application of these methods to real world industrial and commercial problems.

Topics: Reinforcement Learning, Multi-Robot Planning & Coordination, Deep Learning, Learning and Classification, Motion Planning, Motion Control, Robotics Foundations

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Wennie Tabib

Systems Scientist, Robotics Institute, School of Computer Science

Tabib develops autonomous aerial robots that can perceive, navigate and work together in complex environments where GPS, communications and human guidance may be limited.

Topics: Robotics and Autonomous Systems, Aerial Robotics, Drones, Artificial Intelligence, Resilient Autonomy, Robot Perception, Autonomous Navigation, Simultaneous Localization and Mapping, Motion Planning, Multi-Robot Systems, Human-Robot Interaction, Search and Rescue Robotics, Field Robotics, Space Robotics

Industries: Aerospace and Aviation, Defense and National Security, Emergency Management and Public Safety, Agriculture, Scientific Research, Space Exploration, Technology

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David Ulicne

Executive Director, Executive Education, Heinz College

Topics: Executive Education, Technology Leadership, Artificial Intelligence Leadership, AI Governance, Digital Transformation, Data Leadership, Cybersecurity Leadership, Enterprise Risk Management, Workforce Development, Professional Education, Organizational Change, Leadership Development, Corporate Governance

Industries: Higher Education, Government, Defense and National Security, Financial Services, Technology, Professional Services, Nonprofit Organizations

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