AFIT Faculty Directory

Peer Reviewed Conference Proceedings:
McGrogan, J.², Schneider, M.², Wirthlin, J., Colombi, J.⁵, Miller, M.⁵, Predicting the Impact of Multi-Aircraft Control on UAS Operations (2011), Proceedings of the 2011 Industrial Engineering Research Conference, T. Doolen and E. Van Aken, eds, Reno, Nevada, May 21 – 25, 2011,α
Wirthlin, J., Madachy, R.⁶, Houston, D.⁶, (2011) Defense Acquisition System Simulation Studies, Proceedings of the 2011 International Conference on Software and Systems Process, Honolulu, Hawaii, May 21 – 22, 2011, α, β
Scharch, M.², Homan, J.², Jacques, D.⁵, Wirthlin, J., Heminger, A.⁵, (2011) Application and Validation of Concept Maturity Assessment Framework, Proceedings CSER 2011, Los Angeles, CA, April 15 – 16, α
La Tour, P.², Colombi, J.⁵, Wirthlin, J. (2011) Integrate-Modify-Create: Applying Multi-Criteria Decision Analysis to Rapid Prototyping, Proceedings CSER 2011, Los Angeles, CA, April 15 – 16, α
Schneider, M.², McGrogan, J.², Wirthlin, J., Colombi, J.⁵, Miller, J.⁵, (2011) Using Discrete Event Simulation for Manpower Estimates of Semiautonomous Systems, Proceedings CSER 2011, Los Angeles, CA, April 15 – 16, α
Mitchell, A. ², Wallace, K. ², Wirthlin, J., (2011) Addressing the Challenges Educating Systems Engineers for the Armed Forces, 2011 IEEE International Systems Conference, Montreal, Canada, April 4 – 7, 2011, α
Fass, D.⁵, Wirthlin, J. (2010) Robot Wars, Proceedings of the 37th Annual Conference, OBTC: Teaching Conference for Management Educators, Albuquerque, NM, June 16 – 19, 2010, α
Wirthlin, J., (2010) Opportunities and Challenges in the Formal Graduate Education and Use of Lean Principles in the USAF, Proceedings of the 5th LAI/EdNet Lean Educator Conference, Daytona Beach, FL, α
Hughes, R.¹, Barker, D.¹, Jacques, D.⁵, Wirthlin, J. (2010) Concept Assessment for a Stage Gate Process, Proceedings of the 8th Conference on Systems Engineering Research, Hoboken, NJ, March 17-19, 2010, α
Wirthlin, J., Seering, W.⁶ and Rebentisch, E.⁶ (2008) Understanding Enterprise Risk Across an Acquisition Portfolio, Proceedings of the Space Systems Engineering & Risk Management Symposium, Seventh National Symposium, Los Angeles, CA, α, λ, β, ∑ Wirthlin, J., Rebentisch, E.⁶ (2003) Idealized Front End Process and Maturity Matrix: A Tool for Self-Assessment of Process Maturity Leading Up to Product Launch Decisions, Proceedings of the Thirteenth Annual International Symposium, INCOSE, Crystal City, Virginia, USA, α, λ, β, ∑

Conference Proceedings:
Tran, T. ², Wirthlin, J., (2011) Geo-engineering and its Side Effects, 20^th International Conference for the International Association of Management of Technology, Miami Beach, FL, April 10 – 14, 2011, α
Richey, M. ², Wirthlin, J., (2011) Responding to Environmental Challenges, 20^th International Conference for the International Association of Management of Technology, Miami Beach, FL, April 10 – 14, 2011, α
Wirthlin, J., Seering, W.⁶ and Rebentisch, E.⁶ (2010) Emergent System Behaviors of the Enterprise Defense Acquisition System and Resultant Risks to Program Completion, Proceedings of the Space Systems Engineering & Risk Management Symposium, Eighth National Symposium, Los Angeles, CA, α, β
Tindle, J, et al⁶ (2006) Establishing a Budget requirements Process for a Multi-Agency Government Facility by Integrating Six Sigma, Strategic Planning and Multi-Criteria Decision Theory, Proceedings of the 74th MORS Symposium (Military Operations Research Society), USAF Academy, Colorado, λ, ∑

Invited Presentations:
Wirthlin, J. (May 2010, Nov 2010, May 2011) Approaches to Modeling Defense Systems, Presented at Defense Modeling and Simulation Course, Lawrence Tech University, Southfield, MI, α, β
Wirthlin, J. (2010) Modeling Dynamic Relationships in DoD Weapon System Acquisition, TAG-64 (DoD Human Factors Engineering Technical Advisory Group), 26 October 2010, San Jose, CA, α, β
Wirthlin, J. (2010) Emergent Behaviors of the Enterprise Defense Acquisition System, 1^st Annual AF Systems Engineering Conference, 04 August 2010, Crystal City, VA, α, β
Wirthlin, J. (2010) Risk Management in Aerospace and Defense, LAI Knowledge Exchange Event, 01 July 2010, El Segundo, CA, α, β
Wirthlin, J. (2010) Identifying Enterprise Leverage Points in Defense Acquisition Program Performance, Presented at the LAI Web Knowledge Exchange Event, 20 January 2010, α, β
Wirthlin, J. (2009) Identifying Enterprise Leverage Points in Defense Acquisition Program Performance, Presented at the LAI 2009 Research Summit, α, λ, β, ∑
Rebentisch, E.⁶ and Wirthlin, J. (2000) Policy Recommendations for US Air Force: Requirements Development, Presented to LAI Executive Board, Washington DC, USA, α, λ, β, ∑

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Author Legend: 1 - Student advised by the candidate. 2= Student advised by others. 3 = Other non-faculty AFIT researchers. 4 = Research faculty, scientists, or engineers. 5 = Other collaborators within the School. 6 = Externalcollaborators
Publication Legend: α = Corresponding author. λ = Publication prior to doctoral degree. β = Resulting from candidate’s research as a student. ∑ = Publication prior to faculty appointment

Professional and Institutional Service in the Last Five Years

Academic Service (Air Force Institute of Technology)

- Dean's Representative on PhD Committee (2011)
- GRD (Research & Development Management Degree) Program Director (2010 - present)

- AFIT’s Air Force Smart Operations for the 21st Century (AFSO21) Advisor (2009 – present)

- Ad-Hoc member of Committee on Semesters (2009 – 2010)

- Visiting Fellow, Air Force Center for Systems Engineering (2009 – present)

-- Reviewer and author of key revisions to KC-135 Aircrew Training Systems Case Study

Professional Service:

- Publications Co-Chair for the 2011 IEEE System of Systems Engineering Conference, Albuquerque, NM

- Founding Member, Special Interest Group (SIG), Risk Management Processes and Methods in Design, The Design Society, First meeting at ICED2011, Copenhagen, Denmark, Aug 15-18, 2011

- Editorial Board, IEEE Systems Journal (2010 - present), Associate Editor

- INCOSE Lean Working Group (2010 - present)

- Conference Organizer: 2010 Armed Forces System of Systems Engineering Education Network Workshop, Air Force Institute of Technology, August 16-17, 2010

- Reviewer of conference paper submissions for International Conference on Engineering Design Conference (Aug 24-27, 2009, Stanford, CA) in Product Development track

- Editorial Board, Journal of Enterprise Transformation (2009 – present)

Thesis Advising:
I am currently serving as chair of four MS student thesis committees and am currently a committee member ofseveral other MS student thesis committees and two PhD Dissertation Committees.

Chair
MS in Research and Development Management – Leadership Criteria Under Maximum Performance Conditions (2011) Aaron J. Pauli, Captain, USAF, AFIT
MS in Financial Analysis – The Application of Cost Estimation to the Compatibility Assessment Method (2011) Eric C. Morin, Captain, USAF, AFIT
MS in Research and Development Management – Exploring the Effects of International Traffic in Arms Regulations Restrictions on Innovation in the U.S. Space Industrial Base (2010) Kalliroi L. Landry, Major, USAF, AFIT
MS in Research and Development Management - Understanding the Effectiveness of Performance Management Practices (2010) Ross T. Johnston, Major, USAF, AFIT

Co-Chair
MS in Research and Development Management - Development of a Concept Maturity Assessment Framework (2010) Robinson C.L. Hughes, Capt, USAF (Co-Committee Chair: Dr. David Jacques), AFIT
MS in Research and Development Management - Validation of a Concept Maturity Assessment Framework (2010) Daniel A. Barker, Capt, USAF (Co-Committee Chair: Dr. David Jacques), AFIT

Reader:
MS in Space Systems Engineering – A Space Acquisition Leading Indicator Based on System Interoperation Maturity (2010) Jason T. Shibata, Major, USAF, AFIT

MS in Cost Analysis - Contract Over Target Baseline (OTB) Effect on Earned Value Management's Cost Performance Index (CPI) (2010) Dennis Jack, Major, USAF (Committee Chair: Edward D. White), AFIT

MS in Research and Development Management - Mechanical Properties Characterization and Business Case Analysis of GLARE-3 for Use as a Secondary Aircraft Structure (2010) Benjamin Elton, Capt, USAF (Committee Chair: Dr. Alfred Thal, Jr), AFIT

MS in Research and Development Management - A Structured Analysis to Link Modularity to System Assembly and Checkout (2010) Kyle F. Oyama, Major, USAF (Committee Chair: Dr. David Jacques), AFIT

MS in Systems Engineering – Systems Integration as Applied in the DOD Space Systems Acquisition (2009) Douglas R. Dillon, DAFC, Enriqueta Mariela Styers, DAFC (Committee Chair: Dr. John M. Colombi) , AFIT

MS in Research and Development Management – Classification of Schedule Management Barriers through Concept Mapping (2009) Gregory W. Voth, Capt, USAF (Committee Chair: Lt Col Patrick Kee), AFIT

MS in Systems Engineering – Survey of “Risk Abuse” (2007) Chad White (Committee Chair: Dr. Bo Oppenheim), Loyola Marymount University

Professional & Honorary Societies

AIAA (senior member) - American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics
INCOSE - International Council on Systems Engineering
Sigma Gamma Tau - National Aerospace Honor Society
NDIA - National Defense Industrial Association
SEI - Software Engineering Institute

Teaching:

Teaching Philosophy “I research what I teach and teach what I research.”However, learning is enriched through the participatory activity of both student and teacher.Students by definition have valid contributions and can further research when given an opportunity to do so.Students in my classes will be exposed to the latest research as well as given homework to probe new areas for investigation.These assignments will be tempered with information well regarded in academia.I subscribe to many of the adult learning concepts promoted by team based learning and augment them with my own experiences. Course Review:

AFIT = Air Force Institute of Technology / UD = University of Dayton; * Designed course; + Short course. Taught 15-16 Sep 2009.

Evaluation/Feedback:
Instructor Evaluation Feedback = 4.25/5
Course Evaluation Feedback = 4.27/5

Professional Certifications
INCOSE Certified Systems Engineering Professional (CSEP)
AFSO21 Green Belt (Lean Six Sigma), 2010
APDP PM Level III, 2010
APDP SPRDE Level III, 2002
NRO Certified Systems Engineer, Level III, 2005