Management Biographies
Dr. Butler P. Hine, III, Program Manager
Dr. Hine is currently the Manager of the Intelligent Systems Project, a NASA effort to develop intelligent spacecraft and vehicles, and technology to enable highly capable teams of humans and automation to solve some of NASA's most pressing problems. Prior to this, Dr. Hine was President and CEO of a Silicon Valley software company specializing in advanced visualization tools for managing large corporate networks. His previous NASA experience includes directing the Intelligent Mechanisms Laboratory at NASA Ames Research Center, which pioneered the use of telepresence and virtual reality to control remote science exploration systems.
Butler Hine received his Bachelor of Science degree in Physics and Mathematics, summa cum laude, from the University of Alabama in 1981, and Masters and Doctorate degrees in Astronomy from the University of Texas in Austin in 1985 and 1988, respectively.
Dr. William Van Dalsem, Deputy Program Manager
Dr. William Van Dalsem has been the Deputy Manager of the NASA Computing, Information and Communications Technology (CICT) Program since October 2001.
Previously, he served as the Deputy Manager for the NASA High Performance Computing and Communications Program (1999-2001).
Dr. Van Dalsem has worked at NASA Ames Research Center since 1979, and is an alumni of the University of California (B.S.) and Stanford University (M.S. and Ph.D.). He began his career in basic research on advanced computational physics methods, transitioning to applied research on the application of these methods to a wide-range of aeronautics and space activities. Dr. Van Dalsem has line-management experience at the Branch and Division levels, as well as program management experience within a variety of programs, including the IT Base and HPCC programs.
Dr. Jerry Yan, CNIS Project Manager
Dr. Yan received his Ph.D. and MSEE from Stanford University.
He has been working at NASA Ames Research Center since 1988. He has
published over 40 peer-reviewed articles in the areas of parallel
processing, performance evaluation, and computer architecture. He is
a founding member of the Parallel Tools Consortium, a Senior Member
of the Institute of Electronic and Electrical Engineers, and a
Member of the Institute of Electrical Engineers (UK).
Dr. Kul B. Bhasin, SC Project Manager
Dr. Kul Bhasin currently serves as the Manager for Space Communications in NASA's Computing, Information and Communications Technology Program at NASA Glenn Research Center in Cleveland, Ohio. In this position he performs technology management duties for the development and integration of advanced space communications, architectures and network technologies to meet future needs of NASA enterprises. Prior to that he established and was Chief of the Satellite Networks and Architectures Branch at NASA Glenn Research Center till 1998. He served on a NSF/NASA blue ribbon panel to assess the Global Satellite Communications Technology and Systems status. He also served on the Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) ad hoc Satellite Industry Task Force to bring satellite in Global Information Infrastructure. He has authored more than hundred publications and book chapters. He has also co-edited the book Microwave Integrated Circuits. He has been the recipient of the NASA Exceptional Service Medal, IR-100 Award, several NASA Group Achievement Awards. He serves on the editorial board of the Microwave and Optical Technology Letters. He is a senior member of IEEE and is an elected Fellow of the Society of International Optical Engineers(SPIE). He serves on the Satellite Communication Technology Committee for AIAA. He was a NASA Fellow at Cornell University in Electrical Engineering in 1985. He obtained his PhD and MS degrees from the University of Missouri and Purdue University, respectively.
His background includes work in radio and optical astronomy, the design of optical instrumentation, machine vision and robotics, and 3D visualization. His research interests include instrumentation for space astronomy, image processing, machine vision, real-time high-performance computing architectures, telerobotics, and 3D visualization.
He has published over 50 journal and conference papers in the areas of astronomy, optical instrumentation, machine vision, robotic planetary exploration, and 3D visualization.
He is a commercial multi-engine pilot. Besides flying, his hobbies include scuba diving and martial arts.
Anthony R. Gross, CICT Technology Infusion Manager
As Technology Infusion Manager for the CICT Program Mr. Gross is responsible for identifying opportunities for, and facilitating the process of, infusion of CICT-developed technology into NASA Enterprise programs, projects, and missions. This includes maintaining cognizance of the evolving spectrum of Agency technology needs, the developing capabilities provided by the several projects of the CICT Program, and the critical timescales and schedules that govern the infusion process. He also maintains ongoing relationships with key personnel at NASA Headquarters and Field Centers to assure that the CICT Program is kept current on planning and scheduling activities as well as programmatic changes and mission opportunities.
Mr. Gross is also the Associate Director in the Information Sciences and Technology Directorate at the NASA Ames Research Center. In this position Mr. Gross is responsible for developing a broad array of programs in the information sciences and technology that enable NASA's most advanced space and aeronautical missions. In addition, he is currently the Deputy Director of the Center for Mars Exploration, where he is responsible for coordinating the Center's science and technology activities pointed towards the exploration of the Red Planet.
Mr. Gross has held a number of management and technical positions at the Center, including Executive Assistant to the Center Director, Chief of the Advanced Space Technology Office, and Assistant Chief of the Fluid Dynamics Division. Mr. Gross was educated at the Pennsylvania State University, The University of Pennsylvania, and the University of Michigan. He is a Fellow of the American Astronautics Society (AAS), and an Associate Fellow of the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA).
Mark Leon, CICT Education Coordinator
Mark Joseph Leon received his B.S. degree in electrical engineering from San Jose State University and has completed some work toward an MBA at Santa Clara University. Mr. Leon was accepted in to the Collegiate Electrical Engineering Honor Society Eta Kapp Nu.
He is the Educational Outreach Manager for the Computing, Information and Communications Technology Program at Ames Research Center. In the late 80's during his tenure as Engineering Manager of the NASA Science Internet he negotiated and implemented several international network links between France, Germany, Holland, England, and Italy. On November 24th, 1992, he implemented the worlds first audio/video and high speed internet link to Antarctica. In addition he designed and implemented the first live ABC broadcast for Nightline and Good Morning America.
Mr. Leon has been a developer for innovative NASA prototypes. In recent times he has demonstrated these cutting edge technologies to Former Vice President Gore, Former First Lady Clinton, various senators, and assorted VIPs. Recently he implemented the first high speed internet link to the Arctic and conducted a series of live video broadcasts from the Coast Guard Cutter Polar Star near the North Pole.
