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David Gorsich
Chief Scientist, US Army Ground Systems at US Army Futures Command
Dr. David J. Gorsich is a prominent figure in the U.S. Army's scientific and technological research, particularly in the field of ground vehicle systems. He currently serves as the Chief Scientist for Ground Systems at the U.S. Army Futures Command, a position he has held since January 2009.13
Professional Role and Responsibilities
Dr. Gorsich oversees the U.S. Army Ground Vehicle Systems Center (GVSC), a significant defense laboratory with an annual budget of $1.4 billion and a workforce of 3,000 employees.2 His role involves:
- Overseeing basic scientific research at GVSC
- Providing independent assessments of strategic ground vehicle Science & Technology initiatives
- Leading the development of scientific and technical personnel
- Coordinating GVSC's R&D efforts with various partners, including government laboratories, academia, industry, and international collaborators1
Key Initiatives and Contributions
Ground Vehicle Modeling & Simulation Alliance (GVMSA): Dr. Gorsich has been instrumental in creating the GVMSA, which brings together university research centers focused on digital engineering, virtual prototyping, and modeling of ground vehicle systems.1
International Collaboration: He is actively involved in international defense science and technology cooperation through:
- NATO Science and Technology Organization (STO)
- The Technical Cooperation Program (TTCP), where he leads the Land Platforms group1
Digital Engineering: Dr. Gorsich is at the forefront of the Army's digital transformation efforts. He serves as a Government Advisor to the Army Science Board on digital engineering implementation and is assisting in establishing a Digital Engineering Strategy for the Army.14
Academic Involvement
Dr. Gorsich maintains strong ties with academia, co-leading the Automotive Research Center (ARC) at the University of Michigan, which focuses on modeling and simulation of ground vehicle systems.1
LinkedIn Profile
Dr. Gorsich's LinkedIn username is dr-david-gorsich-8991a628, where he shares insights and updates about his work in digital engineering and ground vehicle systems.24
