Speaker: 
Mr. Brandon Naylor
Faculty Associate - Research, Energy Academic Group,
Naval Postgraduate School

Lecture title:  Challenges to Implementing Energy Projects and Improvements

Lecture Abstract: 
Energy is a convoluted subject and there are no silver bullets or one-size-fits-all solutions. In an era with an increasingly diverse number of stakeholders, considerations, and scales of the problem-space, how does the Navy address so many different challenges related to or stemming from energy? This seminar will take a brief look at the multi-faceted nature of the considerations involved in solving our defense energy challenges and provide perspective on the necessity of a holistic approach when devising and implementing energy solutions. Key topics include:

• Educating leadership to understand energy issues
• Separating the viable tech options from the snake oil
• Measuring and defining the value of resilience when competing for funding
• Institutional and cultural pushback when deviating from the norm
• Conflicting standards and policies

The U.S. military sees a growing need in its Indo Pacific and other areas of operation for integrated expeditionary water and power systems that minimize logistics tails. The Marine Corps currently has several active development programs underway in response to specific directives from its Installation Command to address serious power and water issues. Safe, secure, sustainable access to low-cost and environmentally friendly power and water is critical for force projection, resilience, base protection, and to address community concerns. The presentation will inform of breakthrough technology developments accomplished by CAP (and now CAPWAPII) in advanced seawater desalination using renewable energy.

Speaker Bio:
Mr. Brandon Naylor is a researcher with the Naval Postgraduate School Energy Academic Group. His research areas include development of Navy surface fleet fuel optimization tools, surface fleet fuel consumption models, conducting business case studies on emerging energy technologies, additive manufacturing, and micro-grid platforms. Outside of these research areas, Mr. Naylor supports educational programs at the Naval Postgraduate School through content development for joint energy education efforts, supporting student thesis projects, and managing summer intern project teams..

Mr. Naylor received a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering with Minor in Robotics from Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology in 2015 and certificate in Defense Energy from Naval Postgraduate School in 2019.

Full event details can be found on the EAG website at https://nps.edu/web/eag/seminars. 

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To maximize officer participation, this classified tactical design workshop is intended to be on a not-to-interfere basis with regular class schedules (participate as you are available).

The workshop's objectives are to develop tactical employment concepts for uncrewed and crewed systems in direct support of PROJECT KRAKEN (TS/SCI clearance required) and Hybrid Fleet/EABO/SIF integration (Secret clearance required). Officers from all services with the appropriate clearances are invited to participate as their schedule allows.

Interested to register? Contact Jeff Kline at jekline@nps.edu

Join us for the official ribbon-cutting event for the NSAM NEX Micromarket in the Hotel Del Monte Foyer! Free coffee will be served during the celebration so stop by to check out this fantastic new market. This self-service store offers our community members and visitors with both a convenient and enjoyable shopping experience.

The NPS NWPAC 25 wargaming team invites you to playtest the NWPAC 25 Wargame this coming Wednesday 29 January, from 1030-1200 in the RRC (1^st floor of the library, very back). Play a blue, green or red commander! Order your units into battle! Provide valuable feedback to the wargame design team! See flyer for details!

Please join us for this Physics colloquium event on January 31, 2025 at 11:00am in Spanagel 117. 

Speaker: Daniel Felinto

Speaker Bio: Daniel Felinto received his Ph.D. from the Federal University of Pernambuco (UFPE, Brazil). After postdoctoral positions at University of São Paulo (Brazil) and Caltech (USA), he joined again UFPE in 2006 as a full professor. His research is focused on applications of optics and atomic physics to quantum information and technology, using techniques for cold atoms, ultrafast control, and quantum optics. He coordinates the Quantum Networks Laboratory at UFPE and is presently coordinating the projects to build a metropolitan quantum network in Recife and to install the Institute for Quantum Technology of UFPE.

Abstract: Full quantum-mechanical treatments of light-matter interaction result in a rich phenomenology of quantum entanglement that only in the last few decades we are starting to fully appreciate. For light scattering, the formation of collective entangled states on atomic ensembles is heralded by detection of photons spontaneously emitted by the sample. Its origin is the coherent interaction of atoms with the quantum reservoir of vacuum modes. In the last two decades, many groups have explored this process to devise applications in quantum information. Here I present the recent work of my group on the problem, exploring quantum correlations generated from simple systems, like ensembles of two- and three-level atoms. I particularly discuss the peculiar position of this problem on the backdrop of the broad discussion about the role of quantum entanglement in our macroscopic world. Finally, I review how these correlations may be used to build quantum networks and comment on the perspectives of this field in Brazil.

For more information, please visit the Physics Department website. 

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The JIFX team leads experimentation in alternative methods to enable rapid technological development by cultivating a community of interest and hosting broadly scoped quarterly collaborative field events that enable DOD, U.S. government, and allied stakeholders to identify, influence, and accelerate early-stage technology development that address national and collective security challenges.

The JIFX program exists to provide an opportunity for NPS faculty, students, private companies, and academia to demonstrate and evaluate new technologies related to the Department of the Navy and the Department of Defense research in an operational field environment, and also to provide the operational community the opportunity to experiment with these technologies to better understand the capabilities that they may represent.

The Joint Training Education Congress (JTEC) is an annual Education and Training Program Management Review. This event will have both delegation from United Arab Emirates as well as the U.S. Government. IGPO is planning on providing a briefing on NPS programs.

The Winter Quarter Pre-Departure Briefing will be held from 1215-1300 in the King Hall Auditorium. Attendance is required for all students who are preparing to graduate this quarter.

This 2-day workshop is sponsored by the Joint Intermediate Force Capabilities
Office (JIFCO) and is organized by the NPS Center for Modeling Human Behavior.

The workshop is designed to look at the maritime gray zone and if/how intermediate force capabilities may address challenges in the maritime domain across the competition continuum.

The workshop will consist of both panel discussions and group sessions. Open to all NPS students and faculty as space permits.  

More info can be found via this recent DOD/JIFCO press release: https://www.dvidshub.net/news/482222/intermediate-force-capabilities-gaining-competitive-advantage-west-philippine-sea

Please contact Christopher Ketponglard (christopher.ketponglard@nps.edu), Department of National Security Affairs for questions/interest in participating. 

Celebrate the achievements of the Winter Quarter Awards Winners! The ceremony begins at 1500 on the Herrmann Hall Quarterdeck, with refreshments following. Seating is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis.

The Winter Quarter New Student Orientation will be held from 0730-1500 in Ingersoll Hall. This is mandatory for all new students.

Spring Naval AI Summit at NPS
Date: March 25, 2025 to March 27, 2025
Location: Naval Postgraduate School, Monterey CA

The Naval AI Summit is an important component of the NAVPLAN Implementation Framework, and it will gather AI experts representing the Navy, other military services, defense organizations, stakeholders, students, academic scholars, AI experts, and even some industry pioneers. The goal is to discuss how AI can transform naval capabilities and tackle current maritime challenges. The event will provide a platform for learning about DOD, USN, and USMC platforms and processes for AI systems, for exchanging experiences and ideas regarding practical AI, and for discussing some of the most influential advancements in AI technology for naval applications. Register on our website.

If you have any questions, please email nwsi@nps.edu.

Join us for the Winter 2025 Commencement Ceremony at 1000 in the King Hall Auditorium. A reception will follow the ceremony in the Barbara McNitt Ballroom.

The NPS Meyer Scholars are expanding the popular Meyer Week of recent years to Meyer Month in honor of the Father of AEGIS and NPS distinguished graduate and Hall of Fame member Rear Admiral Wayne E. Meyer.  The AEGIS Combat System is the world’s most sophisticated naval combat system and there are almost 200 AEGIS combat systems operating in the navies of the world. Meyer Month seminars will feature world-class combat systems experts explaining the how and why of the AEGIS Combat System.

Date & Time: Meyer Month seminars will be held throughout the month of April at 1200 Monday – Thursday.

Location: Glasgow room 109 and the System Test and Battle Lab (STBL) Glasgow Hall room B018.

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The JIFX team leads experimentation in alternative methods to enable rapid technological development by cultivating a community of interest and hosting broadly scoped quarterly collaborative field events that enable DOD, U.S. government, and allied stakeholders to identify, influence, and accelerate early-stage technology development that address national and collective security challenges.

The JIFX program exists to provide an opportunity for NPS faculty, students, private companies, and academia to demonstrate and evaluate new technologies related to the Department of the Navy and the Department of Defense research in an operational field environment, and also to provide the operational community the opportunity to experiment with these technologies to better understand the capabilities that they may represent.

"The NPS International Alumni Symposium : The Americas" is an opportunity for our North, Central, and South American Alumni to reconnect with fellow graduates, learn about cutting edge NPS programs, and share and expand their understanding of regional dynamics.

•    Keynote remarks by senior leaders will be followed by expert academic and practitioner panel sessions, that encourage life-long learning in the fields of academic research, technological innovation, and strategic studies.
•    The program provides opportunities to develop and sustain relationships among the NPS alumni attendees, as well as offering continued exposure to U.S. military and government institutions, and those of our partner and allied nations.
•    A concurrent spouses’ program and cultural programming offered through the Naval Postgraduate School Foundation and Alumni Association.

Apply here 

•    US Alumni are welcome to apply; however, if accepted, they must fund their own participation.
•    Learn more International Graduate Programs at NPS: https://nps.edu/web/igpo

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The JIFX team leads experimentation in alternative methods to enable rapid technological development by cultivating a community of interest and hosting broadly scoped quarterly collaborative field events that enable DOD, U.S. government, and allied stakeholders to identify, influence, and accelerate early-stage technology development that address national and collective security challenges.

The JIFX program exists to provide an opportunity for NPS faculty, students, private companies, and academia to demonstrate and evaluate new technologies related to the Department of the Navy and the Department of Defense research in an operational field environment, and also to provide the operational community the opportunity to experiment with these technologies to better understand the capabilities that they may represent.