William E. Banks began his academic journey at Washington & Lee University, where he earned a B.S. in Physics, focusing on applications of nanomedicine in statistical physics. His research during this period included work on cooperative sequential adsorption models and nanoparticle self-assembly. After completing his undergraduate degree, his early career at Jacobs Advanced Systems Group and Advanced Technology & Research Corp involved analyzing battle-damaged soldier protective equipment and working on magnetic signature compensation for the Navy, respectively.

William pursued further education at Vanderbilt University, obtaining a M.Eng. in Cyber-Physical Systems. His graduate studies concentrated on model-integrated system design, hardware optimization, and the biomedical application of cyber-physical systems, notably in closed-loop medical device design. Research contributions included a focus on the impact of fluid viscosity and catheter size on pressure wave transmission in fluid-filled catheter transducer systems.

Following graduate school, William began working at Vanderbilt University, first with the Institute of Imaging Science and then the Institute for Software Integrated Systems. His work has spanned from MRI method development and the creation of biomedical engineering tools with VUIIS to currently supporting The Open Group Future Airborne Capability Environment (FACE) Consortium with VUISIS. Current work includes development of the FACE Technical Starter Kit (TSK).

Projects

• Model-based Intent-Driven Adaptive Software (MIDAS)
• Future Airborne Capability Environment (FACE) Support (2021)
• System Effectiveness Using Data Modeling (FACE) (2022)
• Future Airborne Capability Environment (FACE) Support (2023)