Focus

The C5I Center is focused on achieving effective use of Command, Control, Communications, Computing, Cyber, and Intelligence systems and technologies by United States and allied military.

The Center strives to:

  • Conduct a broad spectrum, multi-disciplinary research and development
    program in C5I Cyber
  • Develop an intellectual base for C5I Cyber
  • Support the Systems Engineering and Operations Research (SEOR) Department in providing a comprehensive C5I curriculum that leads to a certificate in C5I and also a Master of Science with specialization in C5I at George Mason University
  • Act as a focus for doctoral research in C5I
  • Provide technical support to industry and government in the C5I area
  • Bridge the cultural cap between the Volgenau School of Engineering (VSE), other Mason faculty and the elements of the US Department of Defense (DoD) and its
    supporting industries
  • Maintain a broad spectrum of research and education across:
      • Sensing and Fusion – Area Leader: Dr. Paulo Costa
      • Command Support / Information System Architectures – Area Leader: Dr. Ali Raz
      • Modeling and Simulation – Area Leader: Dr. Michael Hieb
      • Education, Training, and Workforce Development – Area Leader: Dr. Peggy Brouse