Douglas B. Maxwell, PhD
About Douglas B. Maxwell, PhD
Douglas B. Maxwell, PhD, serves as the Army Futures Command STE CFT Chief Architect and Science Advisor at Invictus International Consulting, LLC. He has extensive experience in research and development, having held various engineering and management roles within the U.S. Army and other organizations.
Current Role at Invictus International Consulting
Douglas B. Maxwell, PhD, serves as the Army Futures Command STE CFT Chief Architect and Science Advisor at Invictus International Consulting, LLC. He has held this position since 2020, contributing to strategic planning and tactical implementation within the organization. His role involves leading initiatives that align with the Army's future operational needs, leveraging his expertise in engineering and simulation.
Previous Experience at Aptima, Inc.
Prior to his current role, Maxwell worked as a Senior Research Engineer at Aptima, Inc. from 2017 to 2019. During his time in the Orlando, Florida area, he focused on research and development projects that aimed to enhance training methodologies and technologies.
Educational Background in Engineering
Maxwell holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Louisiana Tech University. He furthered his education with a Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the same institution. Additionally, he earned a Doctor of Philosophy in Engineering with a specialty in Modeling and Simulation from the University of Central Florida, where he also obtained a Master of Science in the same field.
Career at the U.S. Army
Maxwell has an extensive background with the U.S. Army, where he served in various capacities. He was a Research and Development Manager from 2010 to 2015 and later worked as a Science and Technology Manager from 2015 to 2017. His roles involved overseeing research initiatives and managing technology development projects.
Research and Development Contributions
Throughout his career, Maxwell has received funding for research in game-based virtual environments and augmented reality, specifically for infantry-based training prototypes. His work has contributed to advancements in simulation training effectiveness and virtual world-building, establishing him as a thought leader in the field.