Dr. Eric Weisel is a technology entrepreneur—he leads business process and technology innovation for academic and commercial research enterprises. An M&S industry veteran, Dr. Weisel has held positions, over a span of twenty years, in academic, large-, and small-business technology research enterprises. He is Senior Associate Vice President for Enterprise Research and Innovation at Old Dominion University (ODU) and formerly Executive Director at ODU's VMASC—a $20M university enterprise research center focusing on innovation, workforce development, and industry ecosystem engagement programs leading to digital transformation. His research interests include simulation formalisms and technology applications in research, education, and training.