THESIS SUPERVISION

Ph.D. Dissertations

Ph.D. Dissertation Supervisor

Parker, Jeffrey D., Lieutenant Colonel, U.S. Marine Corps, “Extending and Improving Designs for Large-Scale Computer Experiments,” Doctor of Philosophy in Operations Research, June 2022.

HERNANDEZ, ALEJANDRO S., Colonel, U.S. Army, “Breaking Barriers to Design Dimensions in Nearly Orthogonal Latin Hypercubes,” PhD in Operations Research, December 2008.

CIOPPA, THOMAS M., Lieutenant Colonel , U.S. Army, "Efficient Nearly Orthogonal and Space-filling Experimental Designs for High-dimensional Complex Models," PhD in Operations Research, September 2002.

Ph.D. Dissertation Committee Member

Pugsley, Thomas S., Lieutenant Colonel, U.S. Army, “An Implicit Model Development Process for Bounding External, Seemingly Intangible/Non-Quantifiable Factors,” Doctor of Philosophy in Modeling, Virtual Environments and Simulation (MOVES), June 2017.

CHENG, YUAN-PIN, Major, Taiwan Army, "Hybrid High-Fidelity Modeling of Radar Scenarios using Atemporal, Discrete-Event, and Time-Step Simulation," Doctor of Philosophy in Modeling, Virtual Environments and Simulation (MOVES), December 2016.

CHEN, YOU-QUAN, Lieutenant Commander, Taiwan Navy, "Hybrid Architecture Framework for C4ISR and Discrete Event Simulation (DES) to Support Sensor-Driven Model Synthesis in Real-World Scenarios," Doctor of Philosophy in Modeling, Virtual Environments and Simulation (MOVES), September 2013.

MACCALMAN, ALEXANDER D., Lieutenant Colonel, U.S. Army, "Flexible Space-Filling Designs for Complex System Simulations," Doctor of Philosophy in Modeling, Virtual Environments and Simulation (MOVES), June 2013.

JUNGKUNZ, PATRICK W., Kapitänleutnant, German Navy, “Modeling Human Visual Perception for Target Detection in Military Simulations,” Ph.D. in Modeling, Virtual Environments and Simulation (MOVES), June 2009.

WELLS, WILLIAM D., Major , U.S. Air Force, "Generating Enhanced Natural Environments and Terrain for Interactive Combat Simulations (GENETICS)," PhD in Modeling, Virtual Environments and Simulation, September 2005.

Masters Theses and Dissertations

Restricted Theses and Dissertations

Moecher, Patrick J., Major, U.S. Marine Corps, “Analysis and Assessment of Lethality and Survivability for the Marine Littoral Regiment,” M.S. in Operations Research, June 2022. (Restricted)

Fitzmaurice, Samuel B., Captain, U.S. Marine Corps, "Anti-Surface Warfare Battery Survivability and Lethality in Expeditionary Advanced Base Operations," M.S. in Operations Research, June 2021. (Restricted)

Howser, John A., Captain, U.S. Marine Corps, "Salvo Analysis of Land-Based Anti-Ship Missiles in the First Island Chain," M.S. in Operations Research, June 2020. (Restricted)

Dywan, Joseph D., Major, U.S. Army, "Analysis of CUAS Tactics, Techniques, Procedures and Capabilities Against Weaponized Opioid Payloads," M.S. in Operations Research, June 2020. (Restricted)

Mateo, Gregory W., Captain, U.S. Marine Corps, "Analysis of Capabilities and Tactics to Counter Weaponized Opioid-UAV Threats," M.S. in Operations Research, June 2019. (Restricted)

Kassulke, Jared D., Major, U.S. Army, "An Analysis of an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Attack on Civilians with a Weaponized Synthetic Opioid Payload," M.S. in Operations Research, June 2019. (Restricted)

King, John F., Major, U.S. Army, "An Implementation of Designed Experiments in COMBATXXI," M.S. in Operations Research, June 2018.  (Restricted)

Souba, Collin P., Lieutenant, U.S. Navy, "Towards a Capability for Model-based Analysis of Naval Integrated Fire Control (Counter Air)," M.S. in Operations Research, March 2017.  (SECRET)

Solem, Kevin K., Lieutenant Commander, U.S. Navy, "Quantifying the Potential Benefits of Anti-submarine Warfare (ASW) Continuous Trail Unmanned Vessels (ACTUV) in a Tactical ASW Scenario," M.S. in Operations Research, March 2017.  (Restricted)

Williams, Kevin G., Commander, U.S. Navy, "Modeling and Analysis of Coyote UAV Augmentation to the P-8A Poseidon," M.S. in Operations Research, September 2016.  (Restricted) Chief of Naval Operations Award for Excellence in Operations Research, MORS Tisdale Finalist, Outstanding thesis recognition

Eriksen, Kristen J., Lieutenant, U.S. Navy, "Analyzing Tactics and Techniques within Distributed Lethality using Agent-based Simulation," M.S. in Operations Research, September 2016.  (SECRET)  Surface Navy Association Award for Academic Excellence, MORS Tisdale Finalist, Outstanding thesis recognition

Villatoro, Henry A., Lieutenant, U.S. Navy, "High Energy Laser Employment in Self Defense Tactics on Naval Platforms in a Complex Air Threat Environment," M.S. in Operations Research, March 2016. (SECRET)

Rockwell, Steven V., Lieutenant, U.S. Navy, "High Energy Laser Employment in Self Defense Tactics on Naval Platforms in a Complex Air Threat Environment," M.S. in Operations Research, March 2015. (SECRET)

ROBBLEE, BRETT P., Lieutenant, U.S. Navy, "High Energy Laser Employment in Self-defense Tactics on Naval Platforms," M.S. in Operations Research, March 2014.

Schwartz, ZACHARY P., Lieutenant, U.S. Navy, "Using Undersea Assets to Establish a Maritime Exclusion Zone in the South and East China Seas," M.S. in Operations Research, March 2013.

GROVES, JEFF, Major, U.S. Marine Corps, "An Analysis of ARADS Combat Model Communication Parameters," M.S. in Operations Research, December 2011.

LORENZEN, JESSE D., Lieutenant, U.S. Navy, "Determining the Important Attributes for Submarine-Launched Unmanned Aerial Vehicles Used in Support of Special Operations Forces," M.S. in Operations Research, June 2011.

MACASKILL, JONATHAN M., Lieutenant, U.S. Navy, "A Model to Enhance Further Testing, Evaluation, and Employment of the Jordan Border Security System," M.S. in Operations Research, March 2011.

TAYLOR, JEREMY B., Lieutenant, U.S. Navy, “S Analysis of the Defensive Capabilities of Mutually-Supporting AEGIS Destroyers Against a HARPY Unmanned Aerial Systems Swarm Attack,” M.S. in Operations Research, September 2010.  (SECRET) 

CIZEK, ROBERT A., Lieutenant, U.S. Navy, “Determining the Important Factors in a Submarine-Launched Unmanned Aerial Vehicle,” M.S. in Operations Research, September 2010.

ERDMAN, ROBERT W., Major, U.S. Army, “Using Experimental Design and Data Analysis to Study the Enlisted Specialty Model for the U.S. Army G1,” MS in Operations Research, June 2010. 

EVANS, BERNARD F., Major, U.S. Army, “Improving Calculations of the Collateral Effects Radius for the Joint Technical Coordinating Group for Munitions Effectiveness,” MS in Operations Research, June 2010. 

HAFER, WILLIAM J., Lieutenant, U.S. Navy, “Analysis of the Vulnerability of an AEGIS Destroyer Against an Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) Saturation Attack in a Multiple Threat Environment,” M.S. in Operations Research, March 2010.  (SECRET) 

FIELD, PETER A., Lieutenant, U.S. Navy, “A Comparative Analysis of Commercial Off-the-Shelf Naval Simulations and Classic Operations Research Models,” MS in Operations Research, September 2009.

ZAPPA, DANIEL R., Major, U.S. Marine Corps, “Integrating New Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance Systems into a Marine Rifle Company,” M.S. in Operations Research, June 2009.

RAYBURG, CASEY M., Lieutenant, U.S. Navy, “Force Protection Capability Requirements for Military, Auxiliary, and Commercial Vessels Operating in a Confined Area,” M.S. in Operations Research, March 2009.  (CONFIDENTIAL)

KAISER, CHAD S., Lieutenant, U.S. Navy, “Analysis of the Vulnerability of an Aegis Destroyer to a Kamikaze Unmanned Aerial Systems Saturation Attack,” M.S. in Operations Research, September 2008.  (SECRET)

GEREN, RICHARD L., Major, U.S. Army, “The Effects of Unmanned Ground Vehicle Tactics and Chemical Risk-Based Decisions on Infantry in an Urban, Chemical Environment,” M.S. in Operations Research, June 2008.

BROWN, RICHARD F., Captain, U.S. Army, “Exploring the Capabilities of the Platoon-sized Future Force Warrior Small Combat Unit,” M.S. in Operations Research, December 2007.

KENT, WALTER E., Major, U.S. Army, “The Effects of Situation Awareness on Infantry in an Urban, Chemical Environment,” M.S. in Operations Research, June 2007.

LOVELACE, DANIEL A., Captain, U.S. Marine Corps, “Comparison of Ground-based Fire Support Capabilities of the Marine Expeditionary Unit,” M.S. in Operations Research, June 2007.

PFEIFFER, VOLKER, Captain, German Army, “Communication Aspects in Urban Terrain,” M.S. in Operations Research, December 2006.

MICHEL, CHRISTOPHER, Major, U.S. Marine Corps, “Evaluating the Marine Corp’s Artillery Triad in STOM Operations,” M.S. in Operations Research, September 2006.

ALT, JONATHAN K., Major, U.S. Army, “Exploring Tactics, Techniques and Procedures for a Future Force Warrior Small Combat Unit,” M.S. in Operations Research, June 2006. 

HAUG, KEVIN G., Lieutenant, U.S. Navy, “Using Hughes' Salvo Model to Examine Ship Characteristics in Surface Warfare,” M.S. in Operations Research, September 2004.

NESBITT, WOODROW M., Lieutenant, U.S. Navy, “Defending High Value Homeland Units Against the Low Slow Flyer,” M.S. in Operations Research, March 2004.

BROWN, LLOYD P., Captain, U.S. Marine Corps, “Agent Based Simulation as an Exploratory Tool in the Study of the Human Dimension of Combat,” M.S. in Operations Research, March 2000.

BAGGESEN, ARNE, Lieutenant, German Navy, “Design and Operational Aspects of Autonomous Unmanned Combat Aerial Vehicles” MS in Modeling, Virtual Environments, and Simulation (MOVES), September 2005.

ANDREWS, CHARLES H., Lieutenant Commander, U.S. Navy, “The Relationship Between Sleep Regimen and Performance in United States Navy Recruits,” MS in Operations Research, September 2004.

STREATER, D. BRENT, Captain, U.S. Army, “Modeling How Individual Entities React to Indirect Fire,” MS in Operations Research, June 2004.

SMITH, GREGORY K., Captain, U.S. Army, “A Methodology for Evaluating the Truth Space in Testing for the Single Integrated Air Picture,” MS in Operations Research, June 2002.

POSADAS, SERGIO, Major, U.S. Marine Corps, “Stochastic Simulation of a Commander's Decision Cycle (SSIM CODE)," MS in Operations Research, June 2001. 

DIETRICH, NATHAN S., Captain, U.S. Army, “Performance Metrics for Correlation and Tracking Algorithms,” MS in Operations Research, June 2001. 

ALANIZ, BRADLEY, Lieutenant, U.S. Navy, “Analysis of the Deterioration Rate of Ship Handling Proficiency of Surface Warfare Officers on Shore Duty,” MS in Operations Research, June 2000.

FINKEN, PAUL J., Major, U.S. Army, “Protecting the Force: Application of Statistical Process Control for Force Protection in Bosnia,” M.S. in Operations Research, June 2000.

WEITZMAN, ROBERT C., Lieutenant Commander, U.S. Navy, “Statistical Monitoring of Police Force for Rapid Detection of Changes in Frequency,” MS in Operations Research, December 1999.