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Clifford Whitcomb is a Professor of Practice in the Systems Engineering Program at Cornell University. With over 35 years of experience in defense systems engineering and 23 years in academia, he has served in various capacities, including as a Distinguished Professor at the Naval Postgraduate School and as Chairman of the Systems Engineering Department. Whitcomb has been a principal investigator for several prominent projects with the U.S. Navy and has also contributed to the academic community through his previous roles at Northrop Grumman and MIT. He has published works on interpersonal team communication skills for engineers and is a Fellow of notable engineering societies. His significant military service includes 23 years in submarine warfare, culminating as an Engineering Duty Officer.
Cornell University • Ithaca, NY
Oversees graduate studies in the Systems Engineering Program.
Naval Postgraduate School • Monterey, CA
Led the Systems Engineering department and directed the Wayne E. Meyer Institute.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology •
Directed Systems Engineering Certificate Program and taught various engineering courses.
MIT Ocean Engineering Department •
Engaged in teaching and research in ocean engineering.
Department of Architecture