Research Scientist

Drew joined IHMC as a Research Scientist in January 2024 working with Dr. Kevin Gluck, among others. He will bring his expertise in cognitive science and computational cognitive modeling to a wide range of research topics in healthspan, resilience, and performance, in addition to other areas of research.

His research spans domains from human performance and resilience, human-machine interaction, and cyber decision making, including topics related to decision-making, learning, and expertise. His research is particularly focused on understanding and modeling individual differences and developing methods for integrating computational cognitive models with machines to drive personalized, adaptive human-machine interactions.

Drew earned his Ph.D. in cognitive science from Mississippi State University. Prior to joining IHMC, he was a faculty researcher at Carnegie Mellon University with the Functional Modeling Systems group, directed by Dr. Christian Lebiere. His focus of research was primarily in developing instance-based learning cognitive models of end-user decision making to improve cybersecurity defense and training.

In his spare time, Drew enjoys outdoor activities such as fishing, kayaking, golf, and tennis, and, of course, spending time with his wife Elaine and their tuxedo cat, Kit-Boi. Originally from the Mississippi Gulf Coast, Drew chose IHMC because of the opportunity to pursue innovative and influential research with an astounding team of professionals in proximity to family — and the beach.