Systems Design & Analysis Center Housed in Department of Systems Engineering Systems Design & Analysis Center Housed in Department of Systems Engineering Breadcrumb research west point werx systems design analysis center About the Center The mission of the Systems Design and Analysis Center (SDAC) at the United States Military Academy is to focus high-quality research, information dissemination, and professional practice on the design and analysis of next-generation, complex, large-scale, interdisciplinary systems in the national defense operating environment while serving as a vibrant hub for cadet and faculty intellectual development.VisionThe SDAC serves as a nationally-recognized Systems Engineering Education Research Center at West Point. Coordinates and resources engaged scholarship opportunities for Cadets in the Systems Engineering and Engineering Management disciplines. Connects US Army, DoD, academia, and industry partners to provide solutions to problems of national and global significance. LTC Donald Koban Assistant Professor Director of the Systems Design and Analysis Center Lieutenant Colonel Donald Koban, Ph.D., is an assistant professor at U.S. Military Academy at West Point, where he currently serves in the Department of Systems Engineering. His research and interests focus on the application of data science to support intelligence and special operations problems. Read more about LTC Donald Koban Meet the SDAC Team Dr. Isabella Sanders Assistant Professor Associate Director of the Systems Design and Analysis Center Dr. Isabella Sanders is an Assistant Professor at the United States Military Academy in the Systems Engineering Department, where she researches supply chain innovations using Operations Research, GIS, and Strategic Management methodologies in food and defense. A former D1 rower at MIT and certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, she holds multiple graduate degrees from Georgia Tech and has been recognized for her research, service, and leadership. Read more about Dr. Isabella Sanders Meet the SDAC Team Dr. Mai Tran Assistant Professor AIAD Coordinator of the Systems Design and Analysis Center Dr. Mai Tran, is an assistant professor at U.S. Military Academy at West Point, where she currently serves in the Department of Systems Engineering. Read more about Dr. Mai Tran Meet the SDAC Team CPT Joe Kearney Instructor Capstone Conference Coordinator of the Systems Design and Analysis Center CPT Joe Kearney, is an instructor at U.S. Military Academy at West Point, where he currently serves in the Department of Systems Engineering. Read more about CPT Joe Kearney Meet the SDAC Team Engaged Scholarship Opportunities Academic Individual Advanced Development Cadets work with partners across industry, the Department of Defense, and academia. AIADs often provide opportunities to familiarize cadets with problems that can become follow-on research projects. Independent Studies Cadets work with a faculty member for one semester to continue research initiated during AIADs or explore other topics of interest. The program culminates in a scientific paper, presentation, or research proposal, allowing students to demonstrate their findings and contributions. Capstone Projects Teams of 4-5 cadets work with a faculty member for two semesters to solve real, complex problems faced by their research sponsor. The capstone research culminates at the General Donald R. Keith Memorial Capstone Conference held at West Point each spring. Capstone Conference Cadets present research, share their work with professionals and peers, and, as an SISE regional conference, gain opportunities for peer-reviewed publication, culminating in an awards banquet. Capstone Conference Follow Us! Contact Us Department of Systems EngineeringMahan Hall, Bldg. 752West Point, NY 10996 Email the Center Collaborate With Us The Office of Research helps coordinate West Point’s research efforts with external entities. Those interested in conducting research with West Point can email the Associate Dean for Research. Connect with the Office of Research