Adam Ross



-->	Adam M. Ross, Ph.D. Research Scientist Systems Engineering Advancement Research Initiative Engineering Systems Division Massachusetts Institute of Technology Correspondence Address: MIT NE20-388 77 Massachusetts Avenue Cambridge, MA 02139 e-mail: adamross "at" mit.edu Phone: (617) 253-7061 FAX: (617) 253-3641

Biography Adam Ross received his dual B.A. in Physics and Astronomy and Astrophysics from Harvard University in 2000, and his M.S. in Aeronautics and Astronautics and M.S. in Technology and Policy from MIT in 2003. He finished his Ph.D in Technology, Management, and Policy of Engineering Systems at MIT in 2006. Dr. Ross is currently a Research Scientist in the MIT Engineering Systems Division, and was previously a Postdoctoral Associate with the MIT Center for Technology Policy and Industrial Development (CTPID) and a research assistant with the MIT Lean Aerospace Initiative. He is one of the co-founders of the MIT Systems Engineering Advancement Research Initiative (SEAri) and actively conducts research and advises graduate students. Dr. Ross has published papers in the area of space systems design, system changeability, and design for value robustness. He has work experience with government, industry, and academia including NASA Goddard, JPL, Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory, Boeing Satellite Systems, MIT, Harvard, and Florida State University, performing both science and engineering research.

Research Summary My interests are in the areas of managing unarticulated value, designing for changeability and value robustness, and dynamic tradespace exploration for complex systems.

Theses Ross, A.M. Managing Unarticulated Value: Changeability in Multi-Attribute Tradespace Exploration, Doctor of Philosophy Dissertation, MIT, Jun. 2006. [pdf] Ross, A.M. Multi-Attribute Tradespace Exploration with Concurrent Design as a Value-centric Framework for Space System Architecture and Design, Dual Master of Science thesis, MIT, Jun. 2003. [pdf] Journal Articles and Working Papers Ross, A.M., Rhodes, D.H., and Hastings, D.E., Defining Changeability: Reconciling Flexibility, Adaptability, Scalability, Modifiability, and Robustness for Maintaining System Lifecycle Value, Journal of Systems Engineering, Vol. 11, No. 4, 2008. [Forthcoming] [pdf] Ross, A.M. and Rhodes, D.H., Using Attribute Classes During Conceptual Product Design to Anticipate Unarticulated Product Value, Working Paper WP-2007-3-1. [In development] [pdf] Ross, A.M. and Rhodes, D.H., Using Natural Value-Centric Time Scales for Conceptualizing System Timelines through Epoch-Era Analysis, Working Paper WP-2007-1-3. [In development] [pdf] Valerdi, R., Ross, A.M. and Rhodes, D.H., A Framework for Evolving System of Systems Engineering, CrossTalk--The Journal of Defense Software Engineering, October 2007. [html] Ross, A.M., Hastings, D.E., Warmkessel, J.M., and Diller, N.P., Multi-Attribute Tradespace Exploration as a Front-End for Effective Space System Design, Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets, Jan/Feb 2004. [pdf] Conference Proceedings Richards, M.G., Ross, A.M. and Hastings, D.E., A Methodology for Incorporating Survivability in Tradespace Studies, AIAA Space 2008, San Diego, CA, Sep. 2008 [Submitted] Viscito, L., Richards, M.G., and Ross, A.M., Assessing the Value Proposition for Operationally Responsive Space, AIAA Space 2008, San Diego, CA, Sep. 2008 [Submitted] Ross, A.M., McManus, H.L., Rhodes, D.H., Richards, M.G., Hastings, D.E., and Long, A.M.Responsive Systems Comparison Method: Assessing Future Designs in the Presence of Change, AIAA Space 2008, San Diego, CA, Sep. 2008 [Submitted] Ross, A.M. and Rhodes, D.H., Using Natural Value-Centric Time Scales for Conceptualizing System Timelines through Epoch-Era Analysis, INCOSE International Symposium 2008, Utrecht, The Netherlands, Jun. 2008 [Accepted] Richards, M.G., Ross, A.M., Hastings, D.E., and Rhodes, D.H., Two Empirical Tests of Design Principles for Survivable System Architecture, INCOSE International Symposium 2008, Utrecht, The Netherlands, Jun. 2008 [Accepted] Richards, M.G., Viscito, L., Ross, A.M. and Hastings, D.E., Distinguishing Attributes for Operationally Responsive Space Paradigm, Responsive Space 6 Conference, Los Angeles, CA, Apr. 2008 [Accepted] Ross, A.M. and Rhodes, D.H., Using Attribute Classes to Uncover Latent Value during Conceptual Systems Design, 2nd Annual IEEE Systems Conference, Montreal, Canada, Apr. 2008 [Accepted] Ross, A.M. and Rhodes, D.H., Architecting Systems for Value Robustness: Research Motivations and Progress, 2nd Annual IEEE Systems Conference, Montreal, Canada, Apr. 2008 [Accepted] Chattopadhyay, D., Ross, A.M., and Rhodes, D.H., A Framework for Tradespace Exploration of Systems of Systems, Conference on Systems Engineering Research 2008, Los Angeles, CA, Apr. 2008 [Forthcoming] [pdf] Nickel, J., Ross, A.M., and Rhodes, D.H., Cross-domain Comparison of Design Factors in System Design and Analysis of Space and Transportation Systems, Conference on Systems Engineering Research 2008, Los Angeles, CA, Apr. 2008 [Forthcoming] [pdf] Shah, N.B., Viscito, L., Wilds, J.M., Ross, A.M., and Hastings, D.E., Quantifying Flexibility for Architecting Changeable Systems, Conference on Systems Engineering Research 2008, Los Angeles, CA, Apr. 2008 [Forthcoming] [pdf] McManus, H.L., Richards, M.G., Ross, A.M., and Hastings, D.E., A Framework for Incorporating "ilities" into Tradespace Studies, AIAA Space 2007, Long Beach, CA, Sep. 2007. [pdf] Ross, A.M., Rhodes, D.H., and Hastings, D.E., Defining Changeability: Reconciling Flexibility, Adaptability, Scalability and Robustness for Maintaining Lifecycle Value, INCOSE International Symposium 2007, San Diego, CA, Jun. 2007. [pdf] Ross, A.M. and Rhodes, D.H., The System Shell as a Construct for Mitigating the Impact of Changing Contexts by Creating Opportunities for Value Robustness, 1st Annual IEEE Systems Conference, Honolulu, HI, Apr. 2007. [pdf] Richards, M.G., Ross, A.M., Hastings, D.E., and Rhodes, D.H., Design Principles for Survivable System Architecture, 1st Annual IEEE Systems Conference, Honolulu, HI, Apr. 2007. [pdf] Ross, A.M. and Hastings, D.E., Assessing Changeability in Aerospace Systems Architecting and Design Using Dynamic Multi-Attribute Tradespace Exploration, AIAA Space 2006, San Jose, CA, Sep. 2006. [pdf] Ross, A.M. Managing Unarticulated Value: Changeability in Multi-Attribute Tradespace Exploration, Conference on Systems Engineering Research 2006, Los Angeles, CA, Apr. 2006. [pdf] Ross, A.M. and Hastings, D.E., The Tradespace Exploration Paradigm, INCOSE International Symposium 2005, Rochester, NY, Jul. 2005. [pdf] Ross, A.M. Capturing Unarticulated Value: System Properties and Multi-Attribute Tradespace Exploration, MIT-MITRE Complex Systems Workshop, Bedford, MA, Mar. 2005. [pdf] Ross, A.M., McManus, H., and Hastings, D.E., Space System Architecture Tradespace Analysis, MIT-Aerospace Corp. Collaboration Meeting, Rosslyn, VA, Nov. 2004. Ross, A.M., Multi-Attribute Tradespace Exploration with Concurrent Design, Space System Architecture Workshop, Aerospace Corporation, Chantilly, VA, Mar. 2003. Ross, A.M., Hastings, D.E., and Diller, N.P., Multi-Attribute Tradespace Exploration with Concurrent Design for Space System Conceptual Design, AIAA Paper 2003-1328, 41st Aerospace Sciences Meeting, Reno, NV, Jan. 2003. [pdf] Ross, A.M., Diller, N.P., and Hastings, D.E., Multi-Attribute Tradespace Exploration with Concurrent Design, Aerospace Corporation, Chantilly, VA, Dec. 2002. Ross, A.M., Diller, N.P., Hastings, D.E., and Warmkessel, J.M., Multi-Attribute Tradespace Exploration in Space System Design, IAF IAC-02-U.3.03, 53rd International Astronautical Congress-The World Space Congress, Houston, TX, Oct. 2002. [pdf]