Department of Comp Science
Naval Postgraduate School

Principal Investigator
 

Dr. Mathias Kölsch is an Associate Professor of Computer Science
at the Naval Postgraduate School
in Monterey, California. His
research focuses on artificial intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML), in particular computer vision,
data science, and augmented
reality.

He has consistently strived to develop and apply computer capabilities to improve human lives, be it through human-computer interaction with automated hand gesture recognition, automated filtering of media for
intel purposes, or AI/ML-based prescriptive analytics for healthcare applications. 

He is deeply motivated to improve the DOD’s posture on AI/ML: To adopt and leverage technological advances and process improvements that are propelling companies to unprecedented power and influence. He has been working with the
CDAO to educate the DOD workforce on AI/ML. 

LinkedIn profile: 
https://www.linkedin.com/in/mathias-k%C3%B6lsch-1035b6/

 Applied Math Dept
Naval Postgraduate School

Learning Experiences Lead
 

A forward thinker, Prof. Ralucca Gera is a leader in the classroom and research, with an education strategy focused on quality, effectiveness, and incorporation of innovative  T&L techniques. She supports personalized education through intentional learning strategies that emphasize excellence & exploration in a HyFlex environment - be it face to face  or online. She empowers learners by cultivating curiosity and inquiry, inspiring them to take ownership of their learning.  Moreover, her exemplary leadership skills have been particularly vital during the pandemic, as she spearheaded the successful transition to remote teaching and learning during the pandemic, and the Distance Learning Quality Initiate (DLQi) that developed teaching resources and educational experiences  emphasizing  course quality and cohesive learning experiences.  She leads research projects such as  CHUNKlearning, Classroom of the Future with the output of Flexible Spaces and Campus of the Future, with recent focus on AI-based learning approaches, by leading the Future of Learning project with Microsoft under the MSFT-NPS CRADA, and she is the Educational Lead for ASPIRE.

Applied Math Dept
Naval Postgraduate School

Lead Discussion Facilitator 


Commander Paolo Singh is a Ph.D. Student with the Applied Mathematics Department at the Naval Postgraduate School.  His research interests are focused on Network Science applications toward Machine Learning algorithms for improving individualized, adaptive learning in both training and education.  Following his program completion,  he intends to join the NPS Operations Research faculty for continued research and teaching future cadres of NPS warrior scholars. 

Prior to his arrival in Monterey, Singh spent most of his career flying F/A-18C-F Hornet and Super Hornet aircraft.  He also served with the Joint Staff developing strategy to counter terrorist messaging and recruiting campaigns, which began his interest in Network Science studies.
 
Singh graduated from the United States Naval Academy in 2003 with a Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics, and from Johns Hopkins University in 2022 with a Master’s degree in Applied and Computational Mathematics.  Additionally, he is a 2010 graduate of the Navy Fighter Weapons School (TOPGUN), which emphasizes excellence in teaching and learning for the fleet operator.