COL Corey James, PhD

Professor and Head

Department of Chemical & Biological Science & Engineering,

United States Military Academy,

West Point, NY

Host:  Dr. Leon Robert

 

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Dr. Corey James is the Department Head of Chemical and Biological Science and Engineering at the United States Military Academy (USMA) at West Point.  He received his Ph.D. from the University of Texas where he focused his research on modeling, control and optimization of energy and water systems.  With few exceptions, Dr. James continues to focus his research deliberately on providing energy efficient solutions for networks of buildings, vehicles, and personnel.  He has extended collaborations with numerous civilian institutions, the Department of Defense, and the U.S. Army Research Lab.  He is also responsible for the Center for Molecular Science at West Point, which integrates funding, resources, and personnel to support cadet and faculty research in the areas of chemistry, biology, and chemical engineering.

 

Energy and power (E&P) considerations are increasingly central to the effectiveness and efficiency of current and future military operations.  Insufficient understanding of E&P capabilities and requirements - whether for individual platforms, integrated systems, or installations – can degrade operational performance and undermine survivability, mobility, lethality, and security.  The growing use of diverse and distributed semi-autonomous and autonomous air, land, and maritime vehicles further complicates the operational environment, increasing the cognitive burden associated with managing and synchronizing battlefield assets. Leveraging modeling, on-board sensor data, and Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML), E&P capabilities and requirements can be assessed in near-real-time or real-time and extended into the future. Such capabilities will lead to more effective and efficient military operations which better satisfy the commanders intent, providing the warfighter with enhanced signature management, a reduction in supply logistics, extended mission duration, and the ability to proactively manage and adapt to chaotic and dynamic environments.