Bio

Highly experienced Research Program Leader and Systems Engineer with 20+ years of progressive experience managing complex, externally funded projects in protective materials, CBRN defense, product commercialization and human performance testing. Extensive expertise in managing federally funded R&D portfolios (DoD, DHS, CDC), ISO 17025 Quality Systems, and ethical human subjects research (IRB). Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams, secure grant funding, drive intellectual property (patents), and translate complex research into operational solutions.

Area(s) of Expertise

• Protective Clothing and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Systems
• Chemical and Biological (CB) Protective Materials and Clothing
• Textile Protection, Performance, and Comfort
• Protective Systems Engineering and Systems Integration
• Mission-Adaptive and Modular Protective Systems
• CBRN Material and System Performance Evaluation
• Protective Clothing Test Methods, Standards, and Military Specifications
• Multi-Objective Performance Optimization and Engineering Trade-Space Analysis
• Human Factors, Thermal Burden, Mobility, and Wearability of Protective Clothing
• PPE Requirements Development and Performance-Based Design
• Technology Evaluation, Down-Selection, and Transition of Emerging Protective Materials
• Military Protective Systems Research and Development
• Quality Management

Publications

• Development of an animatronic headform test method for determining the efficacy of medical masks and barrier face coverings—part 1: total filtration efficacy , Journal of Occupational and Environmental Hygiene (2026)
• Development of an animatronic headform test method for determining the efficacy of medical masks and barrier face coverings—part 2: validation study , Journal of Occupational and Environmental Hygiene (2026)
• Survey of Firefighters’ usage of Ballistic Vests in North America , Journal of Textile and Apparel, Technology and Management (2025)
• Performance Evaluation of Newly Developed Smoke and Particulate Resistant Structural Turnout Ensemble , ASTM International eBooks (2019)

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