Dr. Edward Kraft, a Senior Level executive for the Department of Defense and one of the pioneers for integrating modeling and simulation into Testing and Evaluation for the DOD, retired as AEDC chief technologist Jan. 31, 2017. During his time as chief technologist at AEDC, Kraft has served as the principal technical advisor to the commander and top technical expert for the Complex in the testing of hardware in aerodynamic, propulsion and space ground test facilities that simulate flight conditions; and in developing advanced test techniques, instrumentation and facilities by exploiting curren
Dr. Edward Kraft, a Senior Level executive for the Department of Defense and one of the pioneers for integrating modeling and simulation into Testing and Evaluation for the DOD, retired as AEDC chief technologist Jan. 31, 2017. During his time as chief technologist at AEDC, Kraft has served as the principal technical advisor to the commander and top technical expert for the Complex in the testing of hardware in aerodynamic, propulsion and space ground test facilities that simulate flight conditions; and in developing advanced test techniques, instrumentation and facilities by exploiting current research and applying new technologies. He has provided technical leadership in identifying future technical needs and innovative strategies to support advanced test facilities, systems and equipment. Kraft is a widely recognized authority on the integration of modeling and simulation into test and evaluation processes. He is also a leader in the application of systems dynamics and lean thinking to enterprise processes. ( Air Force photo/Jacqueline Cowan)
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