Distinguished Lecture Series
MSSE established the Distinguished Lecture Series in Measurement Science and Systems Engineering in 2008 as a quarterly forum by national and international experts in various fields of research to provide leading-edge experience and knowledge for ORNL staff, with a particular emphasis on science and technology topics that overlap with our areas of research and development.
September 2009
Distinguished Lecture Series in
Measurement Science and Systems Engineering
Host: RF & Microwave Systems
Dr. Eric C. Haseltine, President
Haseltine Partners LLC
Silver Spring, Maryland
Abstract
In this lecture, Dr. Haseltine will describe the four "early warning signs" that a scientific breakthrough is imminent, and then suggest practical ways to turn these insights into breakthrough innovations. Nassim Taleb, author of "The Black Swan" argues that, by definition, it's impossible to predict surprises. But careful study of the history of major scientific breakthroughs suggests that it's sometimes possible not only to predict where the next big scientific surprises are coming from, but to actually create these breakthrough surprises.
Biography
Eric Haseltine is presently the President and Managing Director of Haseltine Partners LLC. He is the former Director of Research at the National Security Agency and the former Associate Director for Science and Technology in the Office of the Director of National Intelligence. Before joining the government, Dr. Haseltine was the Executive Vice President of Walt Disney Imagineering, in charge of all R&D for the Walt Disney Company, including film, television, theme parks, Internet and consumer products. Prior to Disney, he was the Director of Engineering for the Hughes Aircraft Company. Dr. Haseltine is formally trained as a neuroscientist and completed post-doctoral training in neuroanatomy at Vanderbilt Medical School. Throughout his career, he has designed advanced fighter cockpit displays and flight simulation systems, founded the Disney Virtual Reality Studio, and fostered the development of innovative new technologies for counter terrorism and collaborative intelligence analysis. Dr. Haseltine now consults with Fortune 500 companies, helping them develop breakthrough innovations. He also serves on numerous boards, and is an active speaker and writer.
June 2009
The Intersection of Sensors, Wireless, and Security
for Critical Infrastructure Systems
Distinguished Lecture Series in
Measurement Science and Systems Engineering
Dr. Peter Fuhr, Entrepreneur
Santa Cruz, California
Abstract
While some individuals point to the FY2009 stimulus bills as the kick-start to examining secure systems for the nation's needs, the reality is somewhat different. The cornerstones for numerous high-profile projects now being actively discussed and pursued (the simple case in point being the Smart Grid) have been examined and worked on for a number of years. Enter wireless. The near omnipresence of cell phones and Wi-Fi systems, let alone other RF, has led to a mindset change in the general populace - parents of 'tweens can attest that theirs is a different look at this technology. Meanwhile, sensor development has greatly benefited from semiconductor principles and fabrication techniques with photonic-, nano-, MEMS-, and cross-disciplinary devices available at reasonable costs.
But it takes more than simple system integration (e.g., sensors + RF) to bring appropriate technologies into applications serving the nation's Critical Infrastructure Systems – it takes a keen look at the security situations of such deployed systems. Restated, it takes a holistic view of the legacy-system integration and operational scenarios of deployed systems in such an environment. This presentation will attempt to delve into, as the title says, The Intersection of Sensors, Wireless, and Security for Critical Infrastructure Systems.
Biography
Dr. Peter Fuhr has over 650 publications and presentations within the realm of sensing systems and wireless network connectivity. He has embedded sensors into various structures worldwide, ranging from buildings, dams, airplanes, hot air balloon, spacecraft, nuclear power plant containment vessels, even humans. His pioneering work in networked sensor systems for structures earned him the Presidential Award for Excellence in Research. Dr. Fuhr has served on the Technical and/or Advisory Boards for numerous companies and has performed technical consulting for over 60 companies. Segments of his research activities are featured in the SPIE Milestone Series on Fiber Optics. Dr. Fuhr, Senior Member of the IEEE, is an Executive Member of the Wireless Industrial Networking Alliance and serves on the House Panel on Nanotechnology. Dr. Fuhr serves in executive committees for ISA’s ISA100 (the Standard for Industrial Wireless) where he chairs the Interoperability working group and the Industrial Asset Tracking (RFID/RTLS) WG, IEEE 1451.7 (a Department of Homeland Security- and NIST-led smart sensor harmonization activity) and IEEE P1777 (wireless for electrical systems). He is an active member of various industrial, academic and governmental panels, while striving to bring integrated wireless and wired communications and sensing systems to the industrial sector. March 2009
Distinguished Lecture Series in
Measurement Science and Systems Engineering
Dr. Richard Fugo
CEO, Medisurg Corporation
Norristown, Pennsylvania
Abstract
The Fugo Blade is a solid state electronic system that produces patented plasma surgery with primary plasma. Academic histology and biomechanical studies demonstrate that the system is not a standard electrosurgical system, but functions similar to a laser. The technology is protected by over 125 patents worldwide. The system is US Food and Drug Administration cleared for human applications. The Fugo Blade system is presently capable of numerous forms of surgery including cardiovascular, orthopedic, ob-gyn and general surgery.
Biography
Dr. Fugo is the CEO of Medisurg Corporation, the premier pioneering enterprise in plasma ablation surgery, and the director of the Fugo Eye Institute in Norristown, PA. An active ophthalmic surgeon, Dr. Fugo holds BS, MS, MD, and Ph.D. degrees along with 125 patents in the US and worldwide. In addition to Medisurg Corp. and performing surgery, Dr. Fugo is the senior medical editor of the Annals of Ophthalmology and Comprehensive Therapy. He is the world’s forerunner in the many uses of harmonious plasma.
December 2008
Sensing and Microsystem Platforms for Defense, Aerospace, and Homeland Security
Distinguished Lecture Series in
Measurement Science and Systems Engineering
Dr. Gregory Auner
Dept. of Electrical and Computer Engineering
Wayne State University,
Detroit, Michigan
Abstract
The development of stand-off detection or remote monitoring requires new technology that negates the need for reagents and complex operator management. This requires new approaches in sensing systems and a very complex combination of sensors, sample gathering, and control to create a viable detection system. Advanced sensing and microsystems are particularly critical for current problems in defense and homeland security including biological, chemical and radiological sensors. Real-time biological and chemical sensing systems utilizing surface transverse mode sensors and novel multi-spectral Raman microchips are currently under development for rapid detection with standoff or remote monitoring capability. In addition, a novel Rapid Assessment Device for Radiation Exposure and Dosimetry (RAD-READ) system for genetic analysis including blood analysis to determine radiation exposure has been developed. The integration of these micro sensors for agent detection into a robotic system can greatly enhance the safety and efficacy of the detection system. Our research aim is two-fold. 1) To create a sensing system that can detect, genetic signatures, chemical agents in explosives and biological agents in air and water and 2) to implement the detection technology into hand held or mobile robot enabled platforms (such as Packbot or the ODIS-omni directional inspection system) that allows the delivery of the sensing system to remote targets.
Biography
Dr. Gregory W. Auner is a graduate of Wayne State University with undergraduate degrees in Physics and Biology and a Ph.D. in Physics. He is a Professor of Electrical and Computer, Biomedical Engineering, Material Science, the Department of Surgery and faculty appointments in the WSU Department of Physics, Karmanos Cancer Institute, and the Department of Surgery. He is the founder and Director of the Smart Sensors and Integrated Microsystems Program and is the Technical Principle Investigator for the Advanced Surgical Institute. He has been appointed to the Appointed National Academies (Board on Manufacturing and Engineering Design) since 2004. Dr. Auner is also the Chief Technical Officer and Co-Founder of Visca, LLC and Visca Energy LLC, a Wayne State University Spin-off Company located in TechTown, Detroit’s newest research and technology park. He has led research programs totaling more than $28 million dollars in peer reviewed grants and industrial research contracts mostly in the biomedical and defense areas. Dr. Auner has developed an array of instruments, sensors and microsystems for federal institutions, research institutions, and industry. Approximately 80% of his research involves the research and development of biomedical microsystems and BioMEMS systems. Dr. Auner has formed a consortium within the Smart Sensors Program involving DMC department of Surgery, Beaumont Hospital, Karmanos Cancer Institute (Ultrasonic Breast Cancer Detection System) and Children’s Hospital of Michigan (Robotic Surgery and Real Time Surgical Diagnostics). His program is the main microsystems technology for these initiatives. Dr. Auner has over 25 patents (issued and pending) and over 200 peer reviewed publications.
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