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Assistant Secretary for Research and Technology

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What We Offer

HASS COE serves as a pivotal hub within the USDOT, concentrating expertise on automation to ensure the safety of highly automated systems. Our mission is to integrate all of the USDOT alongside government, academic, and industry partners to conduct essential research. This collaboration aims to...

Huafeng Yu, Ph.D.

Huafeng Yu, Ph.D. Senior Scientist, HASS COE huafeng.yu@dot.gov

Dr. Huafeng Yu is a Senior Scientist at the USDOT Highly Automated Systems Safety Center of Excellence (HASS COE) specializing in automation, artificial intelligence (AI), and robotics. Previously,...

Sarasina Tuchen

Sarasina Tuchen Senior Scientist, HASS COE (Retired Emeritus)

Sarasina Tuchen was a Senior Scientist at the USDOT Highly Automated Systems Safety Center of Excellence (HASS COE) specializing in advanced aviation technologies, integration, and interoperability....

Steve Sill, P.E., PMP

Steve Sill, P.E., PMP Senior Scientist, HASS COE steve.sill@dot.gov

Steve Sill is a Senior Scientist at the USDOT Highly Automated Systems Safety Center of Excellence (HASS COE) leading system architectures and standardization activities. Previously, at the USDOT...

Eric Raamot

Eric Raamot Senior Strategist, HASS COE (Former)

Eric Raamot was a Senior Strategist at the USDOT Highly Automated Systems Safety Center of Excellence (HASS COE). Previously, he spent 22 years as Chief Technology Officer and Vice President of Engineering at...

Ashley Nylen, PMP

Ashley Nylen, PMP Senior Strategist, HASS COE ashley.nylen@dot.gov

Ashley Nylen is a Senior Strategist for Surface Automation at the USDOT Highly Automated Systems Safety Center of Excellence (HASS COE), providing expertise in automated and emerging technology...

Wassim Najm, Ph.D.

Wassim Najm, Ph.D. Senior Scientist, HASS COE wassim.najm@dot.gov

Dr. Wassim Najm is a Senior Advisor at the USDOT Highly Automated Systems Safety Center of Excellence (HASS COE) specializing in safety verification and validation of highly automated...

Daniel LeMaster, Ph.D.

Daniel LeMaster, Ph.D. Senior Scientist, HASS COE daniel.lemaster@dot.gov

Dr. Daniel A. LeMaster is a Senior Scientist at the USDOT Highly Automated Systems Safety Center of Excellence (HASS COE). He specializes in sensors and perception, focusing on cross-modal...

Mubassira Khan, Ph.D.

Mubassira Khan, Ph.D. Senior Scientist, HASS COE mubassira.khan@dot.gov

Dr. Mubassira Khan is a Senior Scientist at the USDOT Highly Automated Systems Safety Center of Excellence (HASS COE) specializing in artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and...

Jason JonMichael

Jason JonMichael Senior Strategist, HASS COE jason.jonmichael@dot.gov

Jason JonMichael is a Senior Strategist at the Highly Automated Systems Safety Center of Excellence (HASS COE). Previously, he served as an Assistant Director for the City of Austin, where he...