Department Head for Autonomy and Emerging Technology (AET)

The Department Head for Autonomy and Emerging Technology leads innovation and technical programs in the Subsea and Seabed mission area at Penn State's Applied Research Laboratory. This role oversees multidisciplinary teams, manages resources, and drives advancements in unmanned vehicle autonomy, simulation, and field testing. The position involves mentoring personnel, collaborating with Navy sponsors and DoD stakeholders, and developing new research opportunities in undersea systems.