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1

“If we worked on the assumption that what is
accepted as true really is true, then there would be
little hope for advance.” — The Wright Brothers

THE COLLINS AEROSPACE
FELLOWS PROGRAM

With the induction of the 2021 class, the Collins Aerospace Fellows Program now consists
of 151 aerospace and defense industry leaders representing one of the most talented and
capable technical communities the industry has ever seen.

The Fellows Program offers a unique career path option to individuals who want to
remain and develop in a specialized technical discipline. Fellows enjoy benefits and
privileges befitting their considerable contributions to the company, while continuing their
professional growth.

The exemplary engineers found in this book are leaders, innovators, experts and mentors
who are dedicated to advancing both our company and their respective fields. Together,
they have been awarded over 1,700 patents and earned more than 150 advanced degrees.
They are highly sought-after resources both internally and externally.

Congratulations to the newest class of Collins Fellows as they embark on the next chapter
of their careers. We look forward to the continued growth of this elite community of technical
experts in the years to come.

COLLINS AEROSPACE FELLOWS
EXECUTIVE STEERING COMMITTEE
• Mauro Atalla, SVP Engineering & Technology (Committee Chair)
• Stephane Dion, VP Engineering & Technology, Aerostructures
• Leigh Parker, VP Engineering & Technology, Avionics
• Bridget Sheriff, VP Engineering & Technology, Interiors
• David Bailey, VP Engineering & Technology, Mechanical Systems
• Clay Lindwall, VP Engineering & Technology, Mission Systems
• Bill Dolan, VP Engineering & Technology, Power & Controls
• Mary Lombardo, VP Advanced Technology
• Paula Hay, VP Operations Modernization
• Rhea Antoine, VP Supplier Quality

3

STRUCTURES

Static Structures

Richard Alloway FELLOW
2012
AEROSTRUCTURES
M.S., Applied Mechanics EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
& Engineering Science,
University of California at San Diego Richard Alloway is an advocate for our
B.A., Physical Science, Collins Aerospace Technical University,
Westmont College also serving as an instructor for multiple
classes. He contributes to four Structures
4 Communities of Practice (CoP), creates
Finite Element Method (FEM) and hand
analysis guides, and develops material
models. He specializes in plasticity,
fatigue, and creep and stability analysis
of shell and high temperature structures
in which he employs non-linear FE
methods to the solution. Richard has
also supported the analysis methods
and the certification of metallic Additive
Manufacturing and Ceramic Composite
materials.

AERO-THERMAL
FLUIDS

Acoustics

FELLOW Jose Alonso, Ph.D.
2021
AEROSTRUCTURES
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Ph.D., Mechanical Engineering,
Jose Alonso is an industry expert in Virginia Polytechnic Institute and
nacelle acoustics and led the development State University
of various noise reduction technologies,
including implementation of acoustic Dipl. Engineer, Aeronautical Engineering,
systems into the Airbus A320neo Universidad Católica de Córdoba and Instituto
nacelle. He is a regular contributor Universitario Aeronáutico, Argentina
to the development of new concepts
targeting future business applications,
such as Air Taxis and Commercial
Supersonic platforms. Jose is also an
Intellectual Property engineering focal for
Aerostructures, and current leader of the
Acoustics Community of Practice, focusing
on analysis and capability commonality
across Collins.

5

SYSTEMS

Principal System Architect –
Avionics Systems and
Cockpit Systems

Eric N. Anderson FELLOW
2019
AVIONICS
B.A., Electrical Engineering, EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Iowa State University
Eric Anderson has worked primarily
6 in commercial Avionics Systems
Architectures and Flight Deck Systems.
In his role, he led concept assessments
and the development and integration
of certified solutions for several new
technologies, including fly-by-wire,
synthetic vision and airport moving
map displays, and advanced processing
architectures for remote touch screen
displays. Eric played a key role in the
pursuit and capture of the Boeing KC-46,
737MAX and 777X flight deck display
systems. Currently, Eric supports avionics
development, research and standards
development activities.

MECHANICAL
DESIGN

Mechanical System Integration

FELLOW Donald Army
2002
POWER & CONTROLS
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
M.S., Engineering Management,
Don Army is an industry expert/innovator Western New England University
in complex air management mechanical
systems design and vehicle integration. B.S., Mechanical Engineering,
He is a member of the Collins Mechanical Western New England University
Design Discipline Council supporting
Collins Aerospace Technical University
(CATU), RMID, RCCA, NAR, Zero Defect
Policy (ZDP) and TRL. Don is actively
engaged in Power & Controls component
and system design reviews and processes,
as well as the Air Management Systems
(AMS) technical issues reviews. Dedicated
to his field, Don always finds time for
mentoring and stewardship activities.

7

SYSTEMS

Principal System Architect –
Nacelles & Thrust Reversers

Michael Aten FELLOW
2014
AEROSTRUCTURES
B.S., Industrial Engineering, EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
California State University
Mike Aten serves as the team leader for
8 establishing nacelle and thrust reverser
architectures and developing major
interfaces for Airbus’ A320neo and
A350XWB platforms. He also participated
in establishing nacelle and thrust reverser
architectures for the winning proposals
for the Boeing 717 and 787 Dreamliner,
Embraer 190 and Lockheed C-5M. Mike
has also contributed to the development
of R&D technologies for next-generation
nacelle and thrust reverser systems.

SIGNAL &
INFO PROCESSING

Artificial Intelligence /
Machine Learning

VISITING FELLOW Ella M. Atkins, Ph.D.
2020
MISSION SYSTEMS
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Ph.D., Computer Science and Engineering,
Dr. Ella Atkins is a Technical Fellow at University of Michigan
Collins and professor at the University of
Michigan. She is an AIAA Fellow, private M.S., Computer Science and Engineering,
pilot and UAS pilot. She served on the University of Michigan
National Academy’s Aeronautics and
Space Engineering Board and the Institute M.S., Aeronautics and Astronautics,
for Defense Analysis Defense Science Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Studies Group. A member of National
Academy study committees and the 2020- B.S., Aeronautics and Astronautics,
2021 AIAA Aviation Conference Executive Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Steering Committee. Ella has authored
more than 200 refereed papers and
serves as Editor-in-Chief of AIAA’s Journal
of Aerospace Information Systems (JAIS).

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SYSTEMS

Principal System Architect

Steve Avritch SENIOR FELLOW
FELLOW
POWER & CONTROLS 2002

B.S., Electrical Engineering, EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
University of Connecticut
Steve Avritch has provided his
M.S., Electrical Engineering, comprehensive expertise as a principal
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute architect on multiple Fly-by-Wire Flight
Control applications. He is also the
lead designer on latest generation civil
certifiable Vehicle Management Computer
(VMC) systems, which includes multiple
dissimilar multicore processors.

10

SIGNAL &
INFO PROCESSING

Product & Cyber Security

FELLOW Reginald D. Bean
2021
MISSION SYSTEMS
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
B.S., Electrical Engineering,
Reggie Bean is an anti-tamper lead Iowa State University
and subject matter expert for Collins.
He analyzes, develops and promotes
security solutions for government
military applications ranging from highly
proliferated handheld electronics to
airborne computer systems. Reggie
also supports efforts outside of Collins
by reviewing designs, conducting anti-
tamper process training, and assisting
with security architecture development, all
backed by numerous hours collaborating
with government security evaluators at
Sandia National Labs and other
agency locations.

11

STRUCTURES

Vibration, Structural Optimization,
Transient Dynamics,
Nonlinear Mechanics

Ahmet T. Becene, Ph.D. FELLOW
2012
POWER & CONTROLS
Ph.D., Mechanical Engineering, EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
University of Rochester
M.Sc., Mechanical Engineering, Ahmet Becene has 23 years of experience
University of Maine in the defense, automotive and aerospace
B.Sc., Mechanical Engineering, industries. His current work supports
Istanbul Technical University the Power & Controls business unit
with structural simulation challenges.
12 Ahmet’s role also includes leading the
high-performance computing efforts
for the Structures discipline and cloud
computing expansion. In 2020, Ahmet
was selected to be a SIMULIA Champion
for his expertise in Abaqus software and
finite element analysis (FEA) methods.
Ahmet has taught at Rochester Institute
of Technology, University of Rochester and
Yale University as an Adjunct Professor.

MECHANICAL DESIGN

Mechanical Transmission Design,
Hydraulic System Design, Dynamic
Sealing, Failure Analysis, Metrology

FELLOW David S. Behling
2014
POWER & CONTROLS
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
B.S., Mechanical Engineering,
As an expert in the mechanical design University of Illinois
discipline, David Behling’s emphasis is
on hydro-mechanical transmissions,
having in-depth experience with design,
testing and failure analysis of mechanical
systems. Specific focus has been on
Integrated Drive Generators, which
embody mechanical systems, hydraulic
systems and electromagnetic systems.
Dave has unique skills and experience
allowing a detailed focus on metrology;
specifically, surface finish designation
and measurement. He has established
and provides technical guidance for the
Metrology Lab in Rockford, IL.

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STRUCTURES

Static Structures

Roger A. Bemont FELLOW
2007
ENTERPRISE ENGINEERING
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
M.S., Mechanical Engineering,
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Roger Bemont manages and maintains
the tools strategy for Computer Aided
M.S., Engineering Science, Design (CAD) and Analysis tools in
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Enterprise Engineering, which has
led to improved access to current
M.S., Engineering Management, supported versions of engineering tools
Western New England College for all disciplines around the world. By
partnering with Digital Technology to
B.S., Mechanical Engineering, integrate key tool sets, Roger has helped
Western New England College seamlessly leverage both strategies to
improve capabilities supporting the
A.S., Mechanical Engineering Technology, Digital Thread.
Hartford State Technical College

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ELECTRONICS

Motors / Electromagnetics

FELLOW Maamar Benarous, Ph.D.
2014
MECHANICAL SYSTEMS
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Ph.D., Electrical Engineering,
Involved in research and development of University of Bath
high-density electric motors for electrical
actuator applications, Maamar Benarous M.Eng., Electrical Engineering,
has worked extensively in developing fault University of Sciences
tolerant motor drive system architectures Houari Boumediene, Algiers
for safety critical applications while
achieving higher availability and greater
power density. He has worked on the
development of a magnetic gearing
system and a health monitoring strategy
using electric signature from motors
and solenoids. Maamar also has made
contributions within the Landing Gear
business developing a dual-function
electric motor featuring weight and cost
saving benefits.

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PROCESS QUALITY

Special Processes

Mark Binfield, Ph.D. FELLOW
2018
MECHANICAL SYSTEMS
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Ph.D., Surface Engineering/Tribology,
Brunel University Mark Binfield has been involved in Special
Processes throughout his career, from
M.Sc., Surface Engineering, day-to-day operations to leading the
Brunel University development of international standards.
His passion is to further promote the
B.Sc., Metallurgy, importance of special processes within
Brunel University the aerospace industry and enhance a
culture of compliance and best practices
using the latest technology. Mark’s goal is
to inspire the next generation of engineers
to work within the field and build upon the
existing successes.

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SIGNAL &
INFO PROCESSING

Navigation Signal Processing

FELLOW Matt Bousselot
2021
MISSION SYSTEMS
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
B.Sc., Electrical Engineering,
Matt Bousselot is a leader in the University of Iowa
advancement of Assured Positioning,
Navigation, and Timing (A-PNT) systems
and technologies. His contributions in
PNT system architecture, high assurance
PNT technologies, and PNT distribution
solutions helped establish Collins as a
leader in next generation multi-sensor
A-PNT and provide high performance
threat mitigation solutions to the
warfighter. Matt currently supports PNT
developments across Collins, leads the
company’s PNT working group, and
provides mentoring and courses in A-PNT.

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ELECTRONICS

Sensor Design

Robert M. Brubaker, Ph.D. FELLOW
2012
MISSION SYSTEMS
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Ph.D., Physics,
Purdue University Robert Brubaker’s area of expertise is
image sensor development, including
B.S., Electrical Engineering, characterization, modeling and
University of Maryland specifications of photodetectors and
readout integrated circuits (ROIC). He
has worked with visible silicon sensors,
shortwave infrared cameras with indium
gallium arsenide (InGaAs) detectors and
midwave infrared focal plane arrays with
indium antimonide (InSb) and other III-V
detector materials. Robert’s background
is in solid state physics and electro-optics.

18

MATERIALS &
PROCESSES

Advanced Material Processing

FELLOW Olivier Brucelle, Ph.D.
2016
MECHANICAL SYSTEMS
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Ph.D., Material Science,
Through numerous projects, Olivier Institute National Polytechnique de Toulouse
Brucelle has worked in different subject
areas in advanced material processing. M.S., Material Science, French University of
His field of expertise is linked directly Engineering Ecole des Mines d’Albi
to REACh – the development of non-
hexavalent chromium protection for
aluminum alloys, development of a non-
hexavalent chromium solution for hard
chromium plating and some other topics
dealing with chromates. Olivier is also
focused on additive manufacturing with
metallic material, prototype projects and
the Ratier-Figeac roadmap establishment.

19

SYSTEMS

Principal Systems Architect –
Environmental Control & Inerting
Systems (ATA21 & ATA47)

Lou Bruno SENIOR FELLOW
FELLOW
POWER & CONTROLS 2012
B.S., Mechanical Engineering,
Florida Polytechnic University EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

20 Before joining Raytheon in 2000, Lou
Bruno spent 14 years at Grumman and
Boeing integrating systems into aircraft.
Lou’s specialty is in understanding the
interaction between aircraft systems
and optimizing those interactions for the
benefit of the aircraft. His expertise is in
the Systems discipline with a specialty
in Environmental Control Systems. He
currently provides a focus on technology
development for the Air Management
Systems (AMS) product line.

SYSTEMS

Principal System Architect

SENIOR FELLOW Dan Burbank
DISCIPLINE LEAD
FELLOW MISSION SYSTEMS
2018
M.S., Aeronautical Science,
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

Dan Burbank brings 22 years of B.S., Electrical Engineering,
experience as a NASA astronaut and flight United States Coast Guard Academy
test engineer – and 11 years as a Coast
Guard pilot and aeronautical engineer –
to Collins’ human-rated spacecraft and
spacesuit systems design, development,
test and evaluation. Principle focus
areas include vehicle integration and
test, flight operations, flight safety, and
human systems integration. During his
NASA career, Dan flew two Space Shuttle
missions to assemble and supply the ISS.
He has logged 4,000+ flight hours in Coast
Guard H-60 and H-3 helicopters, including
300+ SAR missions.

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SOFTWARE

Software and
Open System Architecture

Stephanie Burns FELLOW
2016
AVIONICS
B.S., Electrical Engineering, EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
University of Missouri
B.S., Computer Engineering Stephanie Burns is an experienced
University of Missouri engineer in the development and support
of open systems for embedded avionics.
22 She participates in various Department of
Defense (DoD) Open Systems Architecture
initiatives and research, as well as the
Future Avionics Capability Environment
(FACE™) consortium. Her efforts apply
emerging model-based systems
engineering, architecture specification
and use of open standards to enable
verification and validation of software
intensive open systems for DoD aircraft
platforms to ensure they are safe, secure
and robust.

MECHANICAL
DESIGN

Hydraulics, Design for the Real World

FELLOW Adnan Cepic
2018
MECHANICAL SYSTEMS
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
B.Sc., Mechanical Engineering & Aerospace,
Adnan Cepic is recognized at the University of Belgrade
corporate and industry levels as a landing
gear systems, mechanical discipline
and Reliability, Maintainability & Safety
(RM&S) expert. He is an active member on
several diverse Collins working groups,
including leading the Water/Water Vapor
Ingress Management team that produced
standard work. Regularly performing
NARs to help Collins communities resolve
escapes, Adnan is a key technical resource
on various R&D projects. Adnan also is
a strong advocate of cross-divisional
collaboration and building an engaged
workforce.

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ELECTRONICS

Microelectronics Packaging

Kimera Cho FELLOW
2019
MISSION SYSTEMS
B.S., Mechanical Engineering, EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
University of Iowa
Kimera Cho is a subject matter expert
24 in the areas of advanced packaging and
printed circuit board technologies for
high reliability military and commercial
electronic products. Her areas of expertise
include miniaturization, advanced circuit
board technologies, lead-free design,
high-density connectors, producibility,
root cause analysis, qualification testing,
solder joint durability, ruggedization and
rework.

PRODUCT QUALITY

Software Quality Assurance /
Engineering Process;
Engineering Suppliers

FELLOW Steven F. Clarke
2018
POWER & CONTROLS
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
M.S., Management,
Steve Clarke is the Collins lead to the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
RTX SQA Working Group (WG). In support
of that group, Steve also created a B.S., Electronic Engineering Technology,
grassroots Collins-level SQA WG. Steve co- University of Hartford
leads the Software CoP and is a member
of the Enterprise EPGC. He has worked a
wide range of airborne products for both
military and commercial customers with a
focus on DO-178, DO-254 and ARP4754A.
Comfortable working with outsourced and
complex engineering suppliers. Steve is
familiar with QMS activities for AS9100
and AS9115A, and is supporting the new
Non-Deliverable Software AS9115-2
specification.

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SIGNAL &
INFO PROCESSING

Model-Based Design and
Formal Methods

Darren Cofer, Ph.D. FELLOW
2014
ENTERPRISE ENGINEERING
Ph.D., Electrical & Computer Engineering, EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
University of Texas at Austin
M.S., Electrical & Computer Engineering, Darren Cofer is a researcher in the
University of Texas at Austin Collins Trusted Systems team, developing
B.S., Electrical & Computer Engineering, advanced analysis methods and tools for
Rice University the design, verification and certification of
high-integrity systems. This includes the
26 use of formal methods to prove safety and
cybersecurity properties of systems and
software. His work involves verification
of safety-critical systems that contain
machine learning components. Darren is
also a member of the SAE G34 committee
that is working to develop certification
guidance for Artificial Intelligence in
Aviation.

ELECTRONICS

System-on-Chip,
ASIC & FPGA

SENIOR FELLOW Matthew P. Corbett
FELLOW
2017 AV I O N I C S

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY M.S., Computer Engineering,
Iowa State University
In his role, Matt Corbett focuses on
the development of new and novel B.S., Electrical Engineering,
technologies for the Aerospace and Iowa State University
Defense markets, primarily high integrity
computing and networking nystems for
flight-critical applications. Matt specializes
in architecture and development of
custom System-on-Chip solutions that
solve the unique challenges of the
markets served by Collins. These products
specialize in edge processing of sensor
data, graphics solutions and general-
purpose computing for hosted software
applications.

27

SIGNAL &
INFO PROCESSING

Data Analytics Information
Theory & Statistical Methods

Trevor A. Craney FELLOW
2019
ENTERPRISE ENGINEERING
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
M.S., Statistics,
University of South Carolina Trevor Craney is a statistician and risk
analyst in Enterprise Engineering. Having
M.S., Industrial & Systems Engineering, split his career between aerospace and oil
University of Florida & gas, his combined years of experience
in support of the aerospace industry have
M.S., Reliability Engineering, been within RTX. His specialties lie in
University of Maryland design of experiments, Weibull analysis,
Monte Carlo simulation, and programming
B.S., Mathematics & Mathematical Statistics, in R and advanced statistical modeling.
McNeese State University

28

SYSTEMS

Reliability, Maintainability & Safety

FELLOW Vladimir Crk, Ph.D.
2006
POWER & CONTROLS
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Ph.D., Reliability Engineering and Statistics,
Dr. Vladimir Crk is an expert in reliability, University of Arizona
maintainability and safety engineering,
engineering statistics, Design for Six M.S., Reliability and Quality Engineering,
Sigma, Design for Reliability, reliability and University of Arizona
life testing. He is recognized across Collins
for outstanding technical leadership, B.S., Electrical Engineering,
dedication, and innovation. Vladimir University of Zagreb, Croatia
formed and led the RMS CoP for many
years. He has achieved industry-wide
recognition at the major reliability and
safety symposia (RAMS) and is a member
of numerous industry committees (IEEE).
Vladimir is an educator, mentor and
promoter of talents.

29

SYSTEMS

Principal Systems Architect –
Fuel Systems (ATA28)

David H. Crowne FELLOW
2019
MISSION SYSTEMS
B.S., Electrical Engineering, EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
University of Hartford
B.S., Mathematics, David Crowne’s areas of expertise
University of Hartford include fuel systems and optical sensing.
He has defined and developed fuel
30 measurement/management systems
for several OEMs and the retrofit
market. David has also developed
optical techniques, sensors and signal
conditioning for fuel quantity, angular and
linear position measurement applications.
The author of several technical articles
and patents, instructor and mentor,
David is currently working on fiber optic
Fabry-Perot sensors for pressure sensing
and Fiber Bragg Grating sensors for
measuring strain and temperature for
multiple applications.

MECHANICAL DESIGN

Torque Drives, Hydraulics,
Design Verification, MD&T

SENIOR FELLOW Steve Davies
FELLOW
2012 MECHANICAL SYSTEMS

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY B.Sc., Mechanical Engineering,
University of Birmingham, UK
Steve Davies is a Mechanical Design
leader with a focus on escape 31
prevention, design methodologies
and capability development. His areas
of domain expertise include flight
controls, nacelle actuation and utility
actuation. By challenging system and
product architectures in the pursuit
of breakthrough cost reduction and
design simplification, Steve’s work has
yielded more than 90 patents, and he
is recognized as a leading innovator in
Actuation Systems. Steve continues to
invest in the development of the Global
Engineering Technical Center (GETC) via
product portfolio transfers, knowledge
transfer and capability development to
achieve the highest levels of proficiency.

MECHANICAL
DESIGN

Electrohydraulic, Hydrostatic and
Electromechanical Designs

Arnaud De La Chevasnerie FELLOW
2012
MECHANICAL SYSTEMS
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Diplome d’ignenieur,
Engineering Control Systems, Arnaud De La Chevasnerie works
Enseeiht primarily in mechanics and hydraulics. He
brings his design expertise to a high level,
theoretically improving direct drive servo
valve, in addition to conducting theoretical
studies. This work was instrumental in
helping our servo valve supplier solve
performance issues and technical
production issues.

32

SYSTEMS

Embedded Control Systems Design

FELLOW Andrei Dinu, Ph.D.
2021
POWER & CONTROLS
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Ph.D., Electrical Engineering,
Andrei Dinu has coordinated the design De Montfort University, UK
of digital controllers for electrical
motor drives since joining the company M.Sc., Electrical Drives Control,
16 years ago. He is the creator of the Transilvania University, Romania
reusable, pure-FPGA motor controller,
which is currently applied to several B.Sc., Electrical Engineering,
Collins products. He has also pioneered Transilvania University, Romania
new modelling techniques based on
extending the scope of Hardware
Description Languages (HDLs) from digital
components to entire electromechanical
systems. Andrei is currently sharing his
experience through his ongoing support
to the Model Based Systems Engineering
initiative.

33

PRODUCT QUALITY

Advanced Product Quality
Planning (APQP)

Marc Doolittle FELLOW
2021
AVIONICS
Executive MBA, EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
University of Tennessee
B.S., Mechanical Engineering, Marc Doolittle has 35 years of experience
Michigan Technological University in Design, Operations and Program
Management, starting at General Motors
34 during the introduction of Advanced
Product Quality Planning (APQP). After
implementing and mentoring APQP in
the automotive industry, he moved to the
aerospace industry in 2006. Marc helped
to create the aerospace version of APQP
through the publishing of AS9145 by the
IAQG. Currently, as the chair of the IAQG
Product and Supply Chain Improvement
team, he is helping to further develop and
improve the APQP process.

SIGNAL &
INFO PROCESSING

Navigation Signal Processing

FELLOW James H. Doty
2014
MISSION SYSTEMS
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
M.S., Electrical Engineering,
James Doty is a navigation systems University of Iowa
architect and innovator creating new
navigation technologies such as Advanced B.S., Applied Physics, Purdue University
Spinning-Vehicle Navigation (ASVN),
Sensor Fused Approach Monitoring
System (SFAMS), and Precision Time
Frequency Estimation (PTFE). His
expertise includes strategic-grade inertial
systems, fiber optic gyro (FOG), ring laser
gyro (RLG), and micro-electrome¬chanical
systems (MEMS) gyros, GPS inertial
integration, advanced anti-spoof and
anti-jam GPS technology, antenna
pointing systems, and navigation integrity
monitoring and assurance.

35

MECHANICAL
DESIGN

Cabin Interiors

Mark Dowty, P.E. FELLOW
2021
INTERIORS
Licensed Professional Engineer, EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
North Carolina
B.S., Aerospace Engineering, Mark Dowty has over 35 years of
Virginia Tech experience with, and expertise in,
B.S., Ocean Engineering, Innovation and IP development. His
Virginia Tech work has spanned diverse fields such as
Crash Dynamics, Human Injury Analysis,
36 and U.S. Navy amphibious-landing-
operations. Mark’s current specialty
is commercial aircraft cabin interiors.
Here he has developed processes for
the rapid development of Layouts of
Passenger Accommodation (LOPA)
including a fourth-dimension (phase of
flight) analysis. Further Mark has deep
expertise in commercial aircraft seat
architecture and business development.

SYSTEMS

Principal Systems Architect –
Intelligence, Surveillance,
Reconnaissance & Electronic Warfare

FELLOW Gavin R. Dyer
2012
MISSION SYSTEMS
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
MBA, Warwick Business School
Gavin Dyer provides technical
leadership and strategic vision B.Sc. (Honors),
for the conceptualization, design, Electrical & Electronic Engineering,
development, test and evaluation of University of Newcastle upon Tyne
airborne Intelligence, Surveillance and
Reconnaissance (ISR) systems, along
with their associated mission planning
and data processing, exploitation
and dissemination capabilities. He is
responsible for strategic development and
implementation leadership to broaden the
product portfolio through the generation
of new multispectral imaging and radar
capabilities.

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SIGNAL &
INFO PROCESSING

Control Theory / Performance Analysis

Todd A. Ell, Ph.D. FELLOW
2012
MISSION SYSTEMS
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Ph.D., Control Sciences & Dynamic Systems,
University of Minnesota Todd Ell has been engaged in the design
of guidance, navigation and control
M.S., Electrical Engineering, (GNC) systems for precision-guided
University of North Dakota weapons. His expertise has also put
him at the forefront of defining signal
B.S., Electrical Engineering, processing algorithms for other avionics
University of North Dakota products. Todd provides technical vision,
project planning and cross-divisional
collaboration across Collins Aerospace.

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ELECTRONICS

Photonics and RF Systems

FELLOW Ronald Esman, Ph.D.
2016
MISSION SYSTEMS
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Ph.D., Electrical Engineering,
Dr. Ronald Esman, an IEEE Fellow, Washington University in St. Louis
provides strategic, technical and project
leadership in the development of photonic B.A., Physics and Mathematics,
and RF technologies for application in Kalamazoo College, magna cum laude
signal processing, transmission and RF
systems. Ron was a Program Manager in
DARPA’s Microsystems Technology Office,
where he developed and led research
in microwave photonics, photonic
components and RF receiver front ends.
He started his career at Naval Research
Laboratory, where he held research and
technical leadership positions, including
Head of the Photonics Technology Branch.

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STRUCTURES

Impact Dynamics

Frank Fang, Ph.D. FELLOW
2021
INTERIORS
Ph.D., Engineering Mechanics, EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
University of Nebraska – Lincoln
M.S., Engineering Mechanics, Frank Fang has more than 20 years of
Tsinghua University – China experience in structure analysis. He is a
B.S., Engineering Mechanics, technical lead in exploring and developing
Tsinghua University – China new analytical methods to support
product design and certification within the
40 Interiors business. Frank specializes in
transient dynamics, numerical simulation,
material modeling and CBA (Certification
by Analysis). He also heavily contributes
to standardizing FE practices and tool
automations at multiple business levels,
and enjoys knowledge sharing, teaching
and mentoring in his daily work.

STRUCTURES

Impact Dynamics,
Thermal Transients, Fracture
Mechanics and Optimization

FELLOW Feng Feng, Ph.D.
2018
POWER & CONTROLS
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Ph.D., Mechanical Engineering,
Feng Feng has 21 years of experience University of California
in structures, computational mechanics
and fracture mechanics. He specializes M.S., Mechanical Engineering,
in the areas of physics-based modeling, Tsinghua University
transient thermal stress/fatigue analysis,
impact dynamics, linear/nonlinear B.S., Engineering Mechanics,
fracture mechanics, optimization, Xi’an JiaoTong University
automation, and methodology and tool
development. Feng’s expertise makes him
a valuable asset in this field.

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SYSTEMS

Model Based Systems
Engineering (MBSE)

Jeff Fetta FELLOW
2021
AVIONICS
M.Eng., Systems Engineering, EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Stevens Institute of Technology
B.S., Computer Engineering, Jeff Fetta has an extensive background
Clemson University in software and systems engineering,
including a wide variety of embedded
42 systems design and integration. He joined
the 787 DCA team at Collins to further
advance and apply model-based design
techniques. Initially targeting development
and certification of model-based software,
Jeff’s current focus is on systems
engineering practices and tools, including
Model Based Systems Engineering, and
finding ways to enable our engineering
workforce to more effectively leverage
these advanced capabilities.

SYSTEMS

Principal Systems Architect –
Comm/Navigation & Network Architects

FELLOW Jeff Finley
2016
AV I O N I C S
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
M.S., Electrical and Computer Engineering,
Jeff Finley has worked in flight control Clemson University
systems and airborne radar systems. He
currently leads architectural and strategic B.S., Electrical and Computer Engineering,
development efforts for Collins’ MultiScan Clemson University
radar systems for Boeing, Airbus and Pro
Line Fusion systems. Jeff has developed
algorithms and architectures for our
WXR-2100, WXR-2100A, ISS-2100 and
RTA-4XXX lines of weather radar systems
and is currently working on architectures
for our next generation electronically
scanned radar system. Jeff co-chairs the
RTCA special committee for weather radar
specifications and teaches a course on
radar analysis.

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MECHANICAL
DESIGN

Gear Systems

Paul F. Fox, P.E. FELLOW
2018
POWER & CONTROLS
MBA, Indiana University EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
B.S., Mechanical Engineering,
Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology Paul Fox’s primary objective is to help
provide high-fidelity designs for gear
44 products throughout the development
process. He has developed and
implemented design tools and practices
to minimize overall program costs.
Additionally, he has been able to identify
strategic needs and mitigate them
through the application of global standard
work practices. Paul is known as a
central resource with dedicated expertise
to support the breadth of gear design
activities throughout Collins Aerospace.

MATERIALS &
PROCESSES

Non-Metallic Materials & Processing

FELLOW Marc E. Gage
2007
ENTERPRISE ENGINEERING
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
M.S., Mechanical Engineering,
Marc Gage is an expert in the field of non- Western New England University
metallic materials, such as elastomers
and coatings, and is currently leading B.S., Chemistry,
the Materials Discipline effort to create U.S. Coast Guard Academy
a single materials database system
for all Collins Aerospace engineers. He
continually contributes to the resolution of
high-impact technical issues throughout
multiple business units. Marc has led
several research and development
projects related to specialty coatings and
mentors materials engineers throughout
the company. He is an active member
of the SAE Aerospace Committees on
Elastomers and Polymers.

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SIGNAL &
INFO PROCESSING

Control Theory /
Performance Analysis

Vlad Gavrilets, Ph.D. FELLOW
2015
MISSION SYSTEMS
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Ph.D., Aeronautics and Astronautics,
Massachusetts Institute of Technology Vlad Gavrilets serves as an expert in the
areas of automatic flight control, high
M.S., Aeronautics and Astronautics, accuracy/high integrity navigation and
Massachusetts Institute of Technology avionics systems for unmanned and
manned aircraft. Vlad recruited and led a
Diploma in Applied Mathematics team of guidance, navigation and control
and Mechanics, engineers to develop automatic flight
Moscow State University control and precision relative navigation
systems for several operational and
prototype unmanned aircraft, including
the RQ-21 Blackjack and RQ-7B Shadow.
Vlad currently holds 16 patents.

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MANUFACTURING
& INDUSTRIAL

Global Chemical Substance
Management

FELLOW Kate Goldstone
2021
OPERATIONS
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
DBA, Leadership,
Dr. Kate Goldstone focuses on risk University of Phoenix
management of restricted and banned
chemical substances used across all of MBA,
Collins. She leads Authorisation efforts University of Hartford
for Collins within the European Union and
United Kingdom to assure continued use M.Sc., Organizational Behavior,
of banned chemicals until alternatives can University of Hartford
be qualified. Currently, Kate is engaged
with European Chromate consortia, B.Sc., Electrical Engineering, Biomedical
serving as chair of the ADCR Consortium, Instrumentation and Computer Engineering,
a member of the technical steering University of Connecticut
committee for GCCA and EAAC Consortia,
and a member of the International
Aerospace Environmental Group (IAEG)
Surveillance work group.

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SYSTEMS

Principal System Architect –
Com / Nav & Network Architects
(ATA23 & ATA34)

Joseph T. Graf FELLOW
2018
MISSION SYSTEMS
M.S., Electrical Engineering, EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Missouri University of Science and Techology
B.S., Electrical Engineering, Joseph Graf joined the company in 1993
Missouri University of Science and Techology designing and integrating digital signal
processing algorithms onto various
48 radio platforms that spanned the radio
spectrum. In 2000, he was awarded
the Rockwell International Corporate
Engineer of the Year award. Joseph
works in Communication & PNT Systems
Engineering within the Mission Systems
business unit and is a recognized expert
in collaborating across Communications
Engineering to influence the architectures
and designs of the next generation of
software-defined radios based on open
industry standards.

SOFTWARE

Software Integration

FELLOW Christopher Grant
2018
POWER & CONTROLS
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
M.S., Electrical Engineering,
Chris Grant has been with Power & Western New England University
Controls for 20 years. After starting in Air
Management Systems and introducing M.S., Engineering Management,
several innovations into the product line, Western New England University
Chris led the AMS software effort on the
Boeing 787, designing and certifying the B.S., Electrical Engineering,
first fully distributed software systems Western New England University
hosted in an Integrated Modular Avionics
platform. He has provided technical 49
support, leadership and mentorship
throughout Collins, which has helped
team members overcome challenges with
projects and product lines while adopting
new technologies to meet customer
needs. Chris also shares his knowledge as
an instructor with the Collins Aerospace
Technical University.

SYSTEMS

Subsystem & Embedded
Control Design

Dave Gribble FELLOW
2021
MISSION SYSTEMS
M.S., Electrical Engineering, EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
B.S., Electrical Engineering, Dave Gribble’s broad experience began
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute with radio frequency hardware design and
transitioned into Systems Engineering for
50 both commercial and military products
across multiple industries. Along the way,
he held multiple leadership roles and
architected several successful products
from initial concept to factory transition.
Dave holds 17 patents in the area of radio
design and avionics. He is passionate
about Systems Engineering-driven
technology development, and co-leads the
Mission Systems Model Based Systems
Engineering Working Group.