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Dr. Charles Morefield
Director
Bio:
Dr. Charles Morefield is Director of the Information Processing Techniques Office (IPTO), which spans the information space from core computer science through applications. His job is to identify promising new threads of information technology, translating them into viable DARPA programs. Internally he is focused on IPTO program managers, helping them develop proposals for new programs, reviewing existing programs, and attracting and retaining a high quality program management staff. Externally, he builds relationships with the academic community, private industry, and government entities other than DARPA to understand emerging needs, initiate programs, and transition IPTO products to end users.
Prior to joining DARPA in 2007, Dr. Morefield was Vice President of BAE Systems Inc. National Security Solutions. At BAE he provided leadership for research in command and control, information fusion, social computing, and information assurance. His entire career has been spent either performing advanced research or managing brilliant people. He has founded or served on the board of a number of research companies.
Dr. Morefield holds a Ph.D. in Applied Mathematics & Engineering Sciences from University of California San Diego. He served for a decade on the US Air Force Science Advisory Board, and as LT(jg) in the US Navy. He is entitled to wear the USAF Decoration for Exceptional Civilian Service and the Vietnam Service Ribbon.
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