Homeland Security and Faculty Expertise: University of Maryland

Homeland Security and the University Of Maryland

Dr. David L. Akin

David L. Akin

Associate professor
Aerospace Engineering Department and Institute for Systems Research
Director, Space Systems Laboratory
University of Maryland, College Park

Sc.D. Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Expertise: Space systems
Space human factors
Space telerobotics
Advanced spacesuit design
Human/robotic interaction

Credentials

Dr. Akin is the author of "MORPHbots: Miniature Self-Reconfiguring Modular Robotics for Space Operations."

Phone: 301-405-1138
Address: 3179A Engineering Classroom Building
University of Maryland
College Park MD 20742
Email: Click here to contact Dr. Akin
For more information: Dr. Akin's home page

Faculty

Listed by Area of Expertise
Listed Alphabetically

Faculty Expertise Areas

Critical Infrastructure Protection

Biological and Chemical Countermeasures

Emergency Preparedness & Response

Domestic and Foreign Policy

Borders and Transportation

Standards and State / Local Government

Nuclear and Radiological Countermeasures

Linguistics and Languages

High Explosives Countermeasures

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The University of Maryland ranks among the top 20 public research universities in the nation and is the closest in proximity to the nation's capital. Maryland is uniquely positioned to address issues of homeland security with its highly ranked programs in public affairs, science and technology and its strong ties to nearby federal agencies and research laboratories. Our distinguished faculty includes members who have served as senior government officials and public policy experts, as well as leading experts in arms control and nuclear and biological weapons.