Dr. Mikel D. Petty is currently the Senior Scientist for Modeling and Simulation at the University of Alabama Huntsville’s Information Technology and Systems Center and an Associate Professor of Computer Science.

Prior to joining the University of Alabama in Huntsville, Dr. Petty was Chief Scientist at Old Dominion University’s Virginia Modeling, Analysis, and Simulation Center and Assistant Director at the University of Central Florida’s Institute for Simulation and Training. He received a Ph.D. in Computer Science from the University of Central Florida in 1997. Dr. Petty has worked in modeling and simulation education since 1990 in areas that include verification and validation methods, simulation interoperability and composability, and human behavior modeling. He has published over 190 research papers and has been awarded over $16 million in research funding. He served on a national Research Council committee on modeling and simulation, is a Certified Modeling and Simulation Professional, and is now Editor-in-Chief of the journal SIMULATION. He has served as dissertation advisor to five graduate Ph.D. students in three different disciplines, including the first two students to receive Ph.D.’s in Modeling and Simulation at Old Dominion University and the first student to receive a Ph.D. in Modeling and Simulation at UAH.

SIMULATION is the monthly refereed transactions of the leading society devoted to advancing the discipline and profession of modeling and simulation. An archival journal in both print and electronic form, it consists of distinct sections--one devoted to theory, the other to applications. Published articles must have a clear relevance to general modeling and simulation issues. In addition to its archival mission, the journal aims to help professionals and researchers, particularly those involved in multidisciplinary projects, apply advances in modeling and simulation theory, methodology and technology to their application areas.

SCS is the world’s premier professional society devoted to modeling and simulation (M&S). We serve individuals and organizations in more than 150 countries around the world. Our membership includes individuals from industry, government and academia whose interests span all aspects of M&S. Our Mission is to promote the use of modeling and simulation in ever-expanding application areas through education and providing a forum where the scientific basis for its foundations can be enriched through education and research.

For more information about SCS or SIMULATION, visit http://scs.org/ or scs@scs.org.