Dr. Alhassan Yasin
Dr. Alhassan S. Yasin is a Professor and Senior Scientist at the Johns Hopkins University, with expertise spanning physics, machine learning, artificial intelligence, quantum computing, hypersonics, and engineering. His work advances novel approaches to system design and analysis in contested and complex environments, with a particular focus on digital twins, operations research, and modeling and simulation. Dr. Yasin has led population modeling and resilience analysis efforts, including disaster response modeling, and applies physics-based and agentic AI frameworks to predict, simulate, and optimize the behavior of critical systems across energy networks, infrastructure, and distributed operational environments.
As Lead and Deputy of NASA's Space Digital Ecosystems and autonomy, collaborator with DARPA, AFRL, and NRL, Dr. Yasin brings a proven record of transitioning advanced technologies from research to operational use. His work on hypersonics, autonomous systems, and hybrid quantum-classical computing directly addresses the challenges of operating at the tactical edge, enabling commanders and distributed units to leverage real-time digital twin environments, physics-informed simulation, and intelligent decision-support tools to maintain resilience, sustain operations, and achieve mission success.
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From simulation to 'true' digital twins and virtual worlds: The next leap in the future operating environment15-Apr-2026New Horizons Theatre