Richard L. Martin martin+@cs.cmu.edu (412)268-7617 or (412)268-1523 Evolutionary Systems Lab Carnegie Mellon University The Robotics Institute 120 Smith Hall Pittsburgh, PA 15213

Research and Technology Interests

Richard Martin's research interests are in the area of systems engineering and development of software-intensive systems employing user-centered, evolutionary development models. He directs the Evolutionary Systems (ES) Laboratory at CMU which is exploring the concept of an Evolutionary Development Life Cycle (EDLC).

The Evolutionary Development Life Cycle is the integration of processes, methods, tools, and risk management techniques for defining the organizational tasks, people, and information system relationships and quickly developing highly useful, evolutionary information systems in a predictable way. They are collectively referred to as EDLC practices and include the integration of the classical notions of process and software development environment. Building systems using the EDLC model is defined as evolutionary development.

The work of the ES Lab includes software systems for distributed, collaborative decision making, wearable computers, and distance learning.

Background

He was one of the founding directors of the SEI and served in the positions of Director of the Technology Exploration Program, Director of the Technology Transition Program, and Director of the Program Development Program. Before joining the SEI, he was Deputy Director of the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Program at the Microelectronics and Computer Technology Company (MCC) during its formation. Prior to MCC he served in key operational and technical positions in the Navy. He developed and managed the Office of Naval Research (ONR)/Advanced Research Projects Agency (ARPA) technology transition effort which provided applications of leading-edge computer science and management concepts to navy battle group command and control and internal ship management. He served as the senior member of the Chief of Naval Operation's Strategic Studies Group (SSG) where he was one of eight Fellows who developed and tested crisis management strategies through advanced war game techniques and discussions with the most senior decision makers and leading academicians. He reported directly to the Chief of Naval Operations while a member of the SSG. As an operational commander, he commanded the first F-14 Tomcat squadron during fleet introduction, served as the Executive Officer of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier NIMITZ during its first two deployments to the Mediterranean, and served as the first Commanding Officer of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier CARL VINSON during construction, sea trials and first deployment to the Mediterranean and Indian Ocean. During construction and shakedown, he was responsible for the integration, testing, and acceptance of all nuclear, electronic, and mechanical systems from Newport News Shipbuilding Company as well as the training and certification of the 6000 man crew. He reported directly to Admiral Rickover as a certified nuclear power engineer. He is a decorated fighter pilot with over 660 carrier landings and 100 combat missions.

Richard Martin's education includes a B.S. from the U.S. Naval Academy where he stood first in the class in Electrical Engineering, and an M.S. and Ph.D., except for dissertation, in Mathematics from the University of California at San Diego. He is a member of the IEEE, ACM, and AAAI.