Department Head, Autonomy and Emerging Technology

The Department Head for Autonomy and Emerging Technology leads innovation and technical programs within the Systems and Emerging Capabilities Division at Penn State's Applied Research Laboratory. This role focuses on developing, testing, and evaluating emerging capabilities for Subsea and Seabed missions, including autonomy for unmanned vehicles. The position involves managing multidisciplinary teams, overseeing research initiatives, and collaborating with Navy sponsors and DoD stakeholders to advance undersea systems technology.