Dr. Jason Jackson

Jason Jackson, PhD:

Dr. Jason Jackson is Director of Research for the Air Force Institute of Technology’s School of Systems and Logistics, where he advances research strategy, data-driven decision-making, AI integration, and curriculum modernization for military education. He holds a BS in Mathematics from Purdue University, an MS in Computer Information Systems from the University of Phoenix, a PhD in Applied Management and Decision Sciences — Information Systems Management from Walden University, and a Professional Certificate in Data Science from Harvard University.

A former Air Force officer and C-130 Senior Navigator, Dr. Jackson served as an aviator, rose to the rank of Major, and conducted combat and combat-support operations across 65 nations. He later spent nearly two decades in academia, teaching 200+ course sections to approximately 6,500 students while advancing curriculum innovation in data science, analytics, and information systems.

His expertise spans qualitative and quantitative research methods, data science, AI, supply chain analytics, and strategic decision-making. In the past decade, he has published 15 peer-reviewed journal articles, 15 conference proceedings, and a book chapter. Across teaching, research, consulting, and systems design, Dr. Jackson builds durable intellectual infrastructure for AI/ML research and decision-making that helps leaders think clearly, act decisively under pressure, and scale innovation responsibly.