Edward Griffor
About Edward Griffor
Edward Griffor serves as a Director and Board Member in various organizations, including the MIT Alliance and the Chrysler Technology Council. He is recognized for his expertise in mathematical methods for electronic controls and holds faculty positions at several prestigious universities.
Work at Kos
Edward Griffor serves as the Director and Board Member at Kos. In this role, he contributes to strategic decision-making and governance, leveraging his extensive experience in technology and engineering. His leadership is informed by his involvement in various high-level committees and councils, including his position as Chairman of The MIT Alliance and the Chrysler Technology Council.
Education and Expertise
Edward Griffor completed his doctoral studies in Mathematics and Electrical Engineering at MIT in 1980. He is recognized as a world expert in mathematical methods for developing electronic controls and Embedded Software Engineering. His academic background is complemented by faculty positions at prestigious institutions, including Harvard, MIT, and Tufts University.
Background
Griffor has held significant roles in various organizations. He is the Associate Director for Cyber-Physical Systems at the National Institute of Standards and Technology. His international experience includes faculty positions at the University of Oslo in Norway, Uppsala University in Sweden, and the Catholic University of Santiago in Chile. He was also an NSF/NATO Postdoctoral Fellow at the University of Oslo from 1980 to 1983.
Achievements
Edward Griffor is one of the three original Walter P. Chrysler Technical Fellows, highlighting his contributions to the field. He serves on the Board of Directors of MCASTL at the University of Michigan and the VIIC. Additionally, he is an Adjunct Professor at the Center for Molecular Medicine and Genetics of Wayne State University School of Medicine in Detroit, MI, where he continues to influence the next generation of engineers and scientists.