Event

Booz Allen Hamilton Distinguished Colloquium in Electrical and Computer Engineering

Dr. Isaac Cohen
United Technologies Research Center

Abstract:

United Technologies Research Center (UTRC) is the Corporate Research Center of United Technologies Corporation, industry leader in aerospace propulsion, building infrastructure and services, elevators and escalators, heating and air conditioning, fire and security system. Founded in 1929, UTRC is located in East Hartford, Connecticut, and operates research and development centers in Shanghai, China, and Cork, Ireland. UTRC currently employs approximately 500 people globally. In this presentation I will provide an overview of key technology programs in the Systems department at UTRC and highlight key technical developments over a broad set of applications ranging from building automation, big data, to cyber physical security and autonomous platforms.

Biography:

Isaac Cohen is Director of the Systems Department at United Technology Research Center (UTRC), and Director of the UTRC Ireland, based in Cork, Ireland.The Systems department core areas of expertise are in controls, dynamical systems, embedded systems, power electronics, and decision support. He is also the Director of UTRC Ireland, which is UTRC hub in Europe. The Systems Department and UTRC Ireland are focused on furthering UTC capabilities in systems engineering through research and development in underlying technical fields, and the application of these methodologies to UTC aerospace and building and industrial systems product portfolio.