Expert in AI for Autonomy, Robotics, and Human-centered Systems, with over 28 years at NASA JPL. JPL Emeritus since April 2024, managed the JPL Robotic Systems Estimation, Decision, and Control Group (2008-2018) and led Strategic Studies in the Office of Strategic Planning (2016-2024). NIAC Fellow and IEEE SMC Society President (2024-2025). Pioneered fields like motion learning for humanoid robots, shadow biometrics, and collaborative brain-computer interfaces. Proposed the South Pole Utilities and Data Infrastructure (SPUDIS) for the Moon. Driven to improve lives, entrepreneurial, customer-focused, with a strong record of creativity and innovation. Proven at attracting funding and delivering quality results on time and within budget. Strategic thinker, committed to high standards, with strong instincts and judgment. Proven track record of fostering alliances with government, industry partners, and academia.Selected Achievements:- Managed the Robotics Systems Estimation, Decision, and Control group at JPL, overseeing surface mobility autonomy for Mars Rovers- Performed key duties of JPL Deputy Chief Technologist during the transition to a new Chief Technologist; co-responsible for all JPL internal R&TD selection.- Managed the JPL Strategic Studies Program and the JPL Innovation to Flight Program- Served as Deputy for JPL US Strategic Partnerships- Managed the JPL-Chevron Alliance, using space technologies to solve oil and gas industry problems.- Pioneered space exploration concepts with NIAC funding, initiating research on solar reflectors for lunar pole exploration.- Improved robot efficiency and intelligent response, particularly in humanoid learning and response to speech, gestures, and biological signals.- Secured funding through competitive proposals, including five DARPA projects - Conducted R&D on neural networks and evolutionary algorithms in VLSI circuits, demonstrating on-chip learning and self-reconfiguration, building three generations of reconfigurable analog arrays.- Led numerous projects, managing diverse teams for design, simulations, prototyping, V&V, and delivery.- Organized and chaired conferences and professional meetings.- Chaired committees and boards, achieving top executive roles in professional societies.- Held Adjunct Professor appointments in the UK and Australia; mentored over 100 interns.- Authored over 200 papers (Google Scholar h-index 29); nine patents; delivered numerous keynotes.- Demonstrated entrepreneurial skills, fostering collaborations and coordinating diverse teams. Email: a.stoica@ieee.org