Department of Information Sciences
Chairman
Alex Bordetsky, Ph.D.
Code IS, Root Hall, Room 239
(831) 656-7657, DSN 756-7657
abordets@nps.edu
Associate Chairman, Research
Mustafa A. Canan, Ph.D.
Code IS, Root Hall, Room 225
(831) 656-2287, DSN 756-2287
anthony.canan@nps.edu
Associate Chairman, Operations
Seth Gibson
Code IS, Glasgow West, Room 3010
(831) 656-3635, DSN 756-3635
seth.gibson@nps.edu
Associate Chairman, Instruction
Steven J. Iatrou
Glasgow West, Room 3011
(831) 656-3770, DSN 756-3770
sjiatrou@nps.edu
* The year of joining the Naval Postgraduate School faculty is indicated in parentheses.
Richard Bergin, Lecturer (2002); M.S., University of Southern California, 1998.
Alexander Bordetsky, Professor (2000); Ph.D., Chelyabinsk State Technical University of Russia, 1982.
Eugene Bourakov, Faculty Associate - Research (2002); MSEE, Chelyabinsk State Technical University of Russia, 1974.
Donald Brutzman, Associate Professor (1994); Ph.D., Naval Postgraduate School, 1994.
Mustafa A. Canan, Assistant Professor (2018); Ph.D., Old Dominion University, 2011, 2017.
Duane Davis, Senior Lecturer (2012); Ph.D., Naval Postgraduate School, 2006.
Shelley P. Gallup, Research Associate Professor (1999); Ph.D., Old Dominion University, 1998.
Victor R. Garza, Faculty Associate - Research (2003); M.S., Golden Gate University, 2000.
Thomas J. Housel, Professor (2001); Ph.D., University of Utah, 1980.
Cynthia Irvine, Distinguished Professor (1994); Ph.D., Case Western University, 1975.
Magdi N. Kamel, Associate Professor (1988); Ph.D., University of Pennsylvania, 1988.
Anthony Kendall, Lecturer (1999); M.S., Naval Postgraduate School, 1980.
Douglas MacKinnon, Research Associate Professor (2005); Ph.D., Stanford University, 2005.
Randall Maule, Research Associate Professor (2003); Ph.D., University of Florida, 1987.
Mollie McGuire, Assistant Professor (2017); Ph.D., Claremont Graduate University, 2016.
Scot Miller, Faculty Associate - Research (2007); M.B.A., University of West Florida, 1986; M.S., Naval Postgraduate School, 1994; M.A., Naval West College, 2001.
Johnathan C. Mun, Research Professor (2005); Ph.D., Lehigh University, 1998.
Carl Oros, Assistant Professor (2010); Ph.D., Naval Postgraduate School, 2019.
Alan Shaffer, Senior Lecturer (2008); Ph.D., Naval Postgraduate School, 2008.
Ying Zhao, Research Professor; Ph.D., Massachusetts Institute of Technology , 1991.
Emeritus Professors
Dan C. Boger, Professor Emeritus, Department of Information Sciences and Professor (1979); Ph.D., University of California at Berkeley, 1979
Daniel R. Dolk, Professor Emeritus (1982); Ph.D., University of Arizona, 1982.
Mark Nissen, Professor (1996); Ph.D., University of Southern California, 1996.
Michael G. Sovereign, Professor Emeritus (1970); Ph.D., Purdue University, 1965.
Brief Overview
The Department of Information Sciences provides in-residence graduate education, as well as a continuum of career-long learning opportunities, in support of defense requirements in the areas of information sciences, systems, and operations. The Department maintains an internationally respected research program in selected areas of information sciences, systems, and operations, and has the capability of developing research programs in additional areas of information sciences that are required to support graduate education.
Degrees
The Department provides the following degree programs:
Master of Science in Information Technology Management
The degree of Master of Science in Information Technology Management will be awarded at the completion of the appropriate interdisciplinary program in Curriculum 370 that meets the degree requirements outlined in this catalog's Degree-Specific Requirements section. The Master of Science in Information Technology Management requires:
Master of Science in Information Warfare Systems Engineering
The degree of Master of Science in Information Warfare Systems Engineering will be awarded at the completion of a multidisciplinary program in Curricula 595 that meets the degree requirements outlined in this catalog's Degree-Specific Requirements section. The Master of Science in Information Warfare Systems Engineering program has not been reviewed by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET.
Master of Science in Network Operations and Technology
The degree Master of Science in Network Operations and Technology will be awarded at the completion of the multidisciplinary program in Curriculum 386 that meets the requirements outlined in this catalog's Degree Specific Requirements section.
Master of Science in Cyber Systems and Operations
The Master of Science in Cyber Systems and Operations is awarded after the satisfactory completion of a program that meets the requirements outlined in this catalog's Degree Specific Requirements section.
Master of Science in Applied Cyber Operations
The Master of Science in Applied Cyber Operations is awarded after satisfactory completion of a program that meets the requirements outlined in this catalog's Degree Specific Requirements section.
Doctor of Philosophy in Information Sciences
The Department offers the Ph.D. degree in Information Sciences. The program begins with advanced course work guided by the Departmental Ph.D. Committee, which leads to qualifying examinations. The primary emphasis then shifts to the student's research program, culminating in the Ph.D. dissertation. Three areas of primary concentration within the field of information sciences are available: information systems, command and control, and information operations/warfare. Interested potential students may obtain further details by contacting the Information Sciences Ph.D. Program Director, Code IS, 589 Dyer Road, Room 200A, Naval Postgraduate School, Monterey, CA 93943-5100. An applicant to the Ph.D. program will need to apply to the School Admissions Office formally (see www.nps.edu/Admissions/PhD/index.html), and will need to submit: an application letter describing general background, interests and experience in research, and career goals; official or certified copies of all academic transcripts; results of a GRE general examination taken within the past five years; and three letters of references relating to your suitability to pursue a doctoral degree. Send these materials to the Director of Admissions, 1 University Circle, He-022, Naval Postgraduate School, Monterey, CA 93943. Detailed admission procedures may vary depending on the individual's location and position. However, in all cases, the student must fulfill the general school requirements for the doctoral degree. Residency for this program is one year at the minimum, and the program generally requires three years beyond completion of a master's degree to complete.