"The Leadership and Innovation Vanguard Award was established to honor an individual whose exemplary contributions and pioneering spirit have significantly advanced the fields of applied human factors and ergonomics, AI, and technology innovation that has helped to change the world for the better. This award celebrates a career marked by groundbreaking achievements, visionary leadership, and a relentless commitment to enhancing human-machine interaction. It recognizes individuals who have made significant impacts through their innovative work and dedication to pushing the boundaries of technology and human understanding, particularly in complex and dynamic environments."
 Dr. Dylan Schmorrow Accelint, United States of America |
LEADERSHIP AND INNOVATIONVANGUARD AWARDPresented toDylan Schmorrow, Ph.DAccelint |
Dr. Dylan Schmorrow is
a leader within Accelint, a company dedicated to advancing
artificial intelligence solutions for the defense sector. He
has been instrumental in driving innovations in AI that
automate complex tasks, enhance human-machine interactions,
and model human behavior, ensuring the U.S. Department of
Defense (DoD) remains at the forefront of military
technology. His work has supported the development of
advanced AI applications across domains such as
command-and-control systems, autonomous systems, medical
solutions, and human-machine interaction technologies. Dr.
Schmorrow’s distinguished career includes roles serving as
Chief Scientist, Chief Technology Officer (CTO), and
President and CEO of Soar Technology, where he spearheaded
groundbreaking AI research and development initiatives.
Under his leadership, SoarTech became renowned as an
industry leader in AI for defense, delivering innovative and
practical solutions to address the complex challenges faced
by the DoD. Before his tenure at SoarTech, Dr. Schmorrow
served in the U.S. Navy, where he held pivotal roles at
DARPA, the Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD), the
Office of Naval Research (ONR), the Naval Research
Laboratory (NRL), and Naval Warfare Centers. He was also the
Executive Secretary for the Defense Science Board's Task
Force on the Role of Autonomy in the DoD, where he helped
shape policies for integrating autonomous technologies into
military operations. In addition to his operational and
research contributions, he has been an influential educator,
teaching at the Naval Postgraduate School and mentoring
future defense leaders. He holds advanced degrees in
Modeling, Virtual Environments, Simulation, Operations
Research, Psychology, and Philosophy, along with a Ph.D. in
Psychology. His leadership extended internationally through
roles in NATO and The Technical Cooperation Program (TTCP).
Widely recognized as a thought leader, Dr. Schmorrow’s
transformative contributions to national security and AI
technology have set new benchmarks for innovation. Dr.
Schmorrow’s illustrious career is marked by numerous awards,
reflecting his exceptional contributions to defense
innovation, artificial intelligence, and national security,
as well as his dedication to education and mentorship. Among
his many accolades, he received the Department of the Navy’s
Top Scientists and Engineers of the Year Award for his
groundbreaking work on the DoD’s Infantry Immersion Trainer.
In 2007, he was honored with the inaugural Leland S.
Kollmorgen Spirit of Innovation Award from the Human Factors
and Ergonomics Society, recognizing his pioneering
advancements in human-machine systems. He also earned the
Society of U.S. Naval Flight Surgeons’ Sonny Carter Memorial
Award for his impactful contributions to the health, safety,
and welfare of military operational forces, and the
Association of Military Surgeons Innovation and Research
Award for his groundbreaking work in neuroscience and team
performance. His achievements have been further recognized
through multiple alumni awards from Western Michigan
University (WMU), including the 2020 Discovery-Driven Pillar
Award from the College of Arts and Sciences, and Alumni
Achievement Awards in 2012 and 2020 from WMU’s Departments
of Philosophy and Psychology, respectively. He also received
the Distinguished Alumni Award from the Naval Postgraduate
School (NPS), underscoring his legacy as a thought leader
and innovator dedicated to advancing technology and
mentoring future leaders. Please join us in congratulating Dr. Schmorrow here. |
