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Dr. Farid Dowla, Participant
No full textDr. Dowla, a research scientist at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL), has dedicated his career to advancing knowledge in signal processing, wireless communications, and radar systems since joining LLNL in 1984. His academic journey commenced at MIT, where he received his BS, MS, and PhD degrees in electrical engineering and computer science. His current research interests focus on secure communications, advanced radar systems, and sensor networks. Over his four-decade-long research career, he has contributed significantly to academia, teaching graduate courses in cyber security, wireless communications, radar technology, and machine learning at various University of California and ERAU campuses.
His publication record includes research journals and conferences, along with authored books and edited volumes in his field. Dr. Dowla holds numerous patents in areas such as secure communications, radio frequency identification (RFID) systems, and ultra-wideband (UWB) technology. His contributions have been recognized with prestigious awards like the R&D 100 Winner, LLNL Engineering Technologies Division Gold Award, and IEEE Best Paper Award, among others. Moreover, he has successfully secured substantial grant support for various research projects, showcasing his impact and influence in both academia and industry.https://commons.erau.edu/avcysecworkshop-bios-2025/1015/thumbnail.jp
Dr. Rajendra K. Raj, Participant
No full textDr. Rajendra K. Raj is a Professor of Computer Science at Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT), whose research lies at the intersection of data science and cybersecurity as applied to critical infrastructure protection. Dr. Raj’s work has been funded by various agencies, including the NSF, NSA and Homeland Security. He helped to establish the M.S. in Cybersecurity program at RIT over 20 years ago, developing its courses in Secure Coding and Data Security & Privacy. Before joining RIT, Dr. Raj was a vice president at a multinational financial services firm, where he designed, implemented and managed high-performance private cloud infrastructures for financial applications. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of Washington Seattle.
Committed to advancing the computing profession, he has held several leadership roles in ABET’s Computing Accreditation Commission (CAC), including serving as the 2021-22 Commission Chair. He previously chaired the CAC Criteria Committee that created cybersecurity accreditation criteria for bachelor\u27s and associate degree programs. More recently, Dr. Raj co-chaired the ACM/IEEE-CS/AAAI task force that developed Computer Science Curricula 2023 (CS2023) and led the CS2023 Security Knowledge Area Subcommittee. He currently serves on the international task force of the ACM, IEEE Computer Society, IEEE Digital Privacy Initiative and IFIP, which is working on the first master’s-level curricular guidelines for Digital Privacy. He is a Fellow of ABET.https://commons.erau.edu/avcysecworkshop-bios-2025/1042/thumbnail.jp
Dr. Stefan Schwindt, Participant
No full textDr. Stefan Schwindt is a Senior Principal for Aerospace Cybersecurity at GE Aerospace, based in Cheltenham, United Kingdom. In this role, he supports organizational and product security strategies, ensuring that GE Aerospace’s businesses and product lines remain secure and resilient. With over 16 years of experience in the aerospace industry, Schwindt has worked on safety and reliability of systems, environmental testing, certification, and product security for both civil and military aviation. He holds a master’s in aerospace engineering, a doctorate in engineering science, and an executive MBA.
Dr. Schwindt is actively involved in international aviation cybersecurity initiatives, serving as the Chair of the Civil Aviation Cybersecurity Subcommittee of the Aerospace Industries Association (AIA). He has played a key role in developing industry reports and recommendations, including those focused on secure software distribution and loading. Additionally, he contributes to RTCA Special Committee 216 and EUROCAE Working Group 72, shaping industry standards such as ED-201A. His work has been recognized with the RTCA Significant Contributor Award.
Dr. Schwindt is a recognized leader in aerospace cybersecurity, receiving the 2024 Aerospace Cybersecurity Excellence (ACE) Leadership Award from Embry‑Riddle Aeronautical University. His global leadership in addressing cybersecurity threats in aviation and aerospace continues to influence industry standards and best practices. Beyond GE Aerospace, he is also the Director of Icarus Cybersecurity Consulting and Training, providing specialized expertise in cybersecurity for the aerospace sector.https://commons.erau.edu/avcysecworkshop-bios-2025/1048/thumbnail.jp
While the Page Is Still Open
No full textWhile the Page Is Still Open is a lyrical journey through memory, doubt, and personal growth. From risky adventures and quiet struggles to moments of faith and creative discovery, the collection explores how experiences both joyful and painful shape identity and resilience. These poems invite readers to reflect on their own lives as they witness the speaker’s journey of endurance, self-understanding, and the quiet power of creativity
1967 5BFTS First Reunion Dinner. October 14.
No full textThe First Reunion Dinner for RAF pilots who had trained at 5BFTS during WW2 was held on October 14, 1967, at the Royal Aero Club, London. This image is annotated “Still we listened (i)”.https://commons.erau.edu/bfts-1967-dinner-images/1023/thumbnail.jp
Mechanical Characterization and Determination of Self-Healing Efficiency for polyurea-PDMS Polymers via Tensile Testing
No full textThe intrinsic self-healing efficiency of polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) based polymers is extensively evaluated through tensile testing. Our research group has synthesized three novel, intrinsically self-healing polymers composed of bis (aminopropyl) terminated PDMS units reacted with diisocynates to form urea linkages. By altering the molecular weight range of the aminopropyl terminated PDMS starting material, polymers that yield different mechanical properties are created. The self-healing efficiencies and modulus of these novel polymers are evaluated via tensile testing to evaluate their overall strength and flexibility. Tensile testing involves stretching the polymer until it fractures, recording the force (N), time (s), and extension (mm) which can be used to calculate the stress and strain to determine the tensile strength and elastic modulus. Samples of the polymer are tested before and after being damaged to determine the percentage healing efficiency. The study identifies how molecular weight of the PDMS influences the self-healing capability and the mechanical properties of the polymer. This data is crucial for understanding the relationship between polymer structure and self-healing efficiency. Furthermore, this systematic investigation into the balance of IMFs and molecular mobility as a function of chain length gives insight towards the design of other self-healing polymers with different functional groups and mechanical properties
Don Christie, Participant
No full textDon Christie is a Product Security Lead at Honeywell Aerospace, currently responsible for ensuring Aero Cyber Security Architectures are compliant with required Industry Standards and meet all internal Honeywell Cyber Security objectives. Don has held multiple leadership and technical positions in the CNS, SATCOM and Aerospace businesses within Honeywell. He has been involved in multiple Industry committees, primarily regarding Secure Architectures for SATCOM systems. Other prior experience includes various positions at EMS Satcom, Hewlett-Packard (Germany) and Nortel (Canada).https://commons.erau.edu/avcysecworkshop-bios-2025/1010/thumbnail.jp
Doug Britton, Participant
No full textDoug Britton is EVP and Chief Strategy Officer of RunSafe Security and a member of its board of directors. As RunSafe’s CTO, Doug plays an essential role in showcasing how RunSafe’s technology changes the economics of cyber defense, and he has been instrumental in driving the RunSafe technology strategy and roadmap, the development of its patent portfolio and IP strategy, managing software development teams, and building a world-class security research team.
Prior to RunSafe Security, Doug founded Kaprica Security which sold its Tachyon business to Samsung. He has also managed large-scale security research, reverse engineering, and exploit development programs for Lockheed Martin and SAIC.
A trained computer scientist, Doug started his career in the National Center for Supercomputing Applications at the University of Illinois, before serving as a Russian Linguist and Interrogator in the US Army. He has also earned an MBA from University of Maryland and mentors several entrepreneurs and students launching their business.https://commons.erau.edu/avcysecworkshop-bios-2025/1006/thumbnail.jp
Sivaraman Mani, Participant
No full textSivaraman Mani is the Senior Software Engineering Manager for Honeywell\u27s Anthem Integrated Network Server Unit (INSU) and Cyber Security. He has been with Honeywell for over 20 years, leading engineering teams to develop and manufacture cutting-edge aircraft control systems and gateway solutions. His focus is on making products cheaper and faster using real-time simulation, automation, reuse, lean processes and reapplication. He also ensures these products meet airworthy security standards for higher security assurance levels through optimal system and software architecture measures. With extensive global experience, he leverages talents and infrastructure worldwide. He assists with strategic planning, continuous improvement and promoting agility. He holds an Engineering degree and is a Certified Six Sigma Green Belt. He lives in Phoenix, and loves hiking and spending time with his wife and son.https://commons.erau.edu/avcysecworkshop-bios-2025/1028/thumbnail.jp