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Isaac D. Scherson, PhD
Main Occupation
Professor of Information and Computer Science and of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of California, Irvine (UCI).
Research and Technical Interests
Networks and the Internet, Interconnection Networks for High Performance Computing Systems, Server Architectures and Interconnects, Parallel Servers, Models of Computation, Performance Evaluation, Transaction Processing, Application-specific Computer Systems, Avionics.
Consulting Services in the Following Areas: (click on the subject title for more details)
- R&D Project Management.
- New Product Definition and Specification.
- Preparation of Research Proposals to Support R&D.
- Evaluation of Business Plans/Research Proposals (e.g. Venture Capital) .
- International Marketing Support (Europe, Latin America, Middle East).
Support in Legal Digital Technology-related Issues (Computer Forensics, Investigation, Expert).
Brief Biography (a detailed resume is also available: resume.pdf)
Dr. Scherson is an Electrical and Electronics Engineer (BSEE 1975) by training. He found his way into the world of computers in the early 1970s with the advent of the microprocessor. He pioneered a number of early applications using microprocessors, in particular microprocessor-based digital control systems. He was the chief architect of a fault tolerant fuel management system for aircraft. His graduate work (MSEE 1977 in Electronics and PhD 1983 in Applied Mathematics/Computer Science) led him to the discovery of high performance computing, parallel computations and concurrent computing. Since 1980 he has been a successful Computer Science researcher/consultant combining theoretical academic work with practical industrial applications of computer technology. He served as a Faculty member at the University of California, Santa Barbara, Princeton University and, currently, at the University of California, Irvine. His experience includes, among others, Digital Control Systems, Avionic Systems, Computer Graphics, Interconnection Networks for High Performance Computers, Computer Algorithms and Performance Evaluation. Dr. Scherson has been successful also in attracting research funds to support his academic research activities. The NSF, AFOSR, NASA and JPL are some of the federal agencies funding his work. He also has had donations/grants from private industry. Dr. Scherson is the author of more than 80 technical papers, the editor of two technical books and holds a couple of patents.
Other Links of Interest:
Faculty Page at UCI (includes Resume in .pdf format)
Research Page at UCI (includes downloadable publications)
Contact Information:
E-mail: [email protected]
R&D Project Management
Chief project engineers need to keep track of many R&D activities within their technical staff and teams. Often times, deep technical knowledge is needed to manage specific teams and/or make informed engineering decisions. An external knowledgeable consultant becomes hence handy in providing objective technical assessments and advice in order to guide the teams and their leaders in finding optimal solutions to the engineering problems.
New Product Definition and Specification
From ideas to product specification the road is long and hard. In particular when dealing with functional descriptions of products meant to provide solutions to very particular problems. The activity of proper definition and specification of products becomes essential in attaining a cost-effective product that provides an efficient solution to the problem at hand. In addition, as many problems are identified as "market needs", it becomes even more important to have a clear statement of the need (problem) before proceeding to defining and specifying a solution.
Preparation of Research Proposals to Support R&D
Funding for special projects may come from either one of two different sources, namely, unsolicited proposals submitted to R&D funding agencies and/or from subcontracting on specific projects. The preparation of research proposals and/or R&D bids for subcontracting need to be extremely well presented and thought out. The technical aspects need to be accurate and novel contributed technologies need to be identified. In addition, "paper proposals" may need to be followed by presentations and personal contacts with the technical counterparts. Knowledge and documentation together with clear and concise explanations are of utmost importance.
Evaluation of Business Plans/Research Proposals
Today's high technology progress has led to an explosive growth of new start ups, some good and some not so good. The rate at which these new companies come and go is mind boggling. A good evaluation of the technical merits of the ideas behind proposed business plans help investors (Venture Capital) risk their money with a higher degree of confidence.
International Marketing Support
Good International Marketing (IM) practices call, among others, for negotiators to understand their potential clients' culture and, if possible, speak their language. The conjunction of knowledge of cultural trends, languages and technology proves to be an asset in any International Marketing effort. International Marketing teams will have a lead start over their competitors if they understand their potential client's need because they understand their culture, language and market needs.
Support in Legal Digital Technology-related Issues
High Technology progress has led also to a surge in litigation related to intellectual property rights as well as abuses of the technology that lead to civil and/or criminal prosecution. Law experts increasingly need experts to assist them in their investigations, interpretations of facts, electronic evidence recovery, expert witness testimony, and litigation support.
Contact Information:
E-mail: [email protected]
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