Sandia Labs FY22 Laboratory Directed Research & Development Annual Report

TRAVIS BAUER

Travis Bauer has a PhD in computer science and cognitive science. He has extensive experience with text analysis algorithms. Additionally, Bauer founded and developed three text analysis frameworks at Sandia for applying text analysis algorithms to national security problems. He was the PI on six LDRD projects, and a key contributor on numerous others. Read more about Travis’ work

applying algorithms and compression data techniques early in the coronavirus pandemic to identify, arrange, and code relevant studies to help researchers ascertain key trends.

TODD JONES

Todd Jones is a longtime computer science researcher with experience in adversarial software risk, system assessment, modeling and simulation, data analysis, and security and intelligence policy. His research focuses on computing and security in adversarial environments. From 2011 to 2013, he served as a science and technology advisor to the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence in

the U.S. House of Representatives. He has led two LDRD projects and contributed as a key team member to nine others. He is currently PI of the RAMSeS portfolio of projects.

ERIC VUGRIN

Eric Vugrin is a mathematician, specializing in optimal control, and recognized as one of Sandia’s leading experts in the development of resilience analysis and design methods. He has led the research and development of formal resilience analysis techniques for more than a decade. He was the PI for five

resilience-related LDRD projects, led numerous projects for the Department of Defense (DOD), Department of Homeland Security (DHS), and DOE resilience programs, and co-authored the book Critical Infrastructure System Security and Resilience .

“From a technical perspective, the LDRD program has broadened my mindset to be more forward-thinking, to take more risks, and to get in the habit of continuously developing new research ideas. It has also helped expand my professional network.”

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