H. N. (Hank) Dorris

PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND SUMMARY

Over 48 years experience in the research, design and development of: microwave components; radar systems for military defense; ballistic missiles; modeling and simulation of reentry ballistic missiles; modeling and simulation of communication systems; man-space vehicle command, control, and communication; satellite communication; multi-processor computer systems; data reduction systems; satellite communication; systems for the motor impaired; telecommunication operational support systems; fiber optic systems and optical modems; fiber optic networking and technology; integrated logistics support for major combat systems; and Year 2000 Systems Engineering. While the majority of experience has been with AT&T (now Lucent Technologies Inc.) Bell Laboratories, performing research and development, other activities have included work for: Western Electric International, Martin Marietta, Bellcomm, the Department of the Navy, the Department of the Army, and taught electrical engineering courses at Duke University and Virginia Polytechnic Institute. These experiences span the beginning of the US Space Program assisting Professor Wernher von Braun and culminating in fiber optic technology development, designing fiber optic high-speed broadband network architectures, and performing research on various aspects of computer modeling and simulation as Chief Scientist at Old Dominion University. Currently performing Year 2000 Enterprise consulting for The College of William and Mary.

Awards include the US Senate Productivity Award (1993), Electronics Industries Association Award of Excellence (1988) "for demonstrated outstanding achievements in the electrical technical field" and the Electronic Industries Association Distinguished Contribution Award (1984). Publications include 130 articles and reports and five books. Professional Affiliations include the Chairmanship or membership in over 30 prestigious committees including those responsible for setting the standards for national and international telecommunication networks, computing, and fiber optics; and various Professional Organizations.

EDUCATION

1960 MASTER OF SCIENCE, ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
Duke University, Durham, North Carolina

1957 BACHELOR OF ARTS, PHYSICS AND MATHEMATICS
Elon College, Elon College, North Carolina

1951 Capitol Radio Engineering Institute, Certificate, Washington,D.C.

December, 1998