Otero, Luis Daniel
Luis Daniel Otero
Professor | College of Engineering and Science: Department of Mathematics and Systems Engineering
Program Chair of Systems Engineering | Co-Director: Center for Advanced Data Analytics and Systems (CADAS)
Contact Information
Personal Overview
Dr. Luis Daniel Otero is a tenured Professor in the Department of Mathematics and Systems Engineering at Florida Institute of Technology (Florida Tech), Melbourne, FL. He is also a Co-Director of the Center of Advanced Data Analytics and Systems (CADAS) at Florida Tech. Prior to joining Florida Tech, Dr. Otero served as software engineer for major defense contractors, research assistant in the Center for Urban Transportation Research (CUTR) at the University of South Florida (USF), National Science Foundation (NSF) graduate fellow at USF, and structural engineer at Ingalls Shipbuilding.
Dr. Otero’s research interests include model-based systems engineering, simulation modeling, and performance analysis and process improvement related to various types of systems (e.g., mission critical systems and transportation systems). His research efforts have resulted in competitive research grants at federal, state, and industry levels. Dr. Otero has authored over 60 technical publications in scientific peer-reviewed journals and conference proceedings (e.g., IEEE Transactions on Intelligent Transportation Systems, IEEE Systems Journal, IEEE Transactions on Engineering Management, IEEE Access Journal, Expert Systems with Applications, and International Journal of Forecasting). He is also an active reviewer of several journal publications and leading conferences in decision-making and systems engineering. Dr. Otero is an active Senior Member of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE Senior Member).
Educational Background
University of South Florida, Tampa, FL
- Ph.D. in Industrial & Management Systems Engineering (2009)
Florida Institute of Technology (Florida Tech), Melbourne, FL
- M.S. in Engineering Management (2002)
- M.S. in Computer Info. Systems, College of Engineering (2000)
- B.S. in Civil Engineering (1998)
Professional Experience
- Professor, tenured (2024 - present)
Department of Mathematics and Systems Engineering
Florida Institute of Technology, Melbourne, FL - Program Chair of Systems Engineering (07/2023 - present)
Department of Mathematics and Systems Engineering
Florida Institute of Technology, Melbourne, FL - Program Chair of Systems Engineering (01/2023 - 07/2023)
Department of Computer Engineering and Sciences
Florida Institute of Technology, Melbourne, FL - Associate Professor, tenured (2014 - 2024)
Department of Computer Engineering and Sciences
Florida Institute of Technology, Melbourne, FL - Assistant Professor (2009 - 2014)
Department of Engineering Systems
Florida Institute of Technology, Melbourne, FL - Adjunct Professor (Summer 2009)
Department of Computer Information Systems
Florida Institute of Technology, Melbourne, FL - Software/Systems Engineer (2005 - 2009)
Northrop Grumman Corporation, Integrated Systems - Melbourne, FL - Graduate Research Assistant (2004 - 2005)
Center for Urban Transportation Research (CUTR), University of South Florida - Tampa, FL - NSF Graduate Research Fellow (2002 - 2004)
National Science Foundation (NSF) STARS Program, University of South Florida - Tampa, FL - Software Engineer (1999 - 2002)
Harris Corporation - Government Communications Systems Division (GCSD), Palm Bay, Florida
Current Courses
- *SYS 5350 - Discrete-Event Simulation for Systems Analysis
- *SYS 5365 - Decision-Making and Risk Analysis
- *ENM 5200 - Project Engineering
- *SYS 5380 - Systems Engineering Design Project
- SYS 5315 - Model-Based Systems Engineering
- SYS 5495 - Special Topics in Model-Based Systems Engineering
- ORP 5050 - Discrete System Simulation
- HCD 6860 - Modeling and Simulation
- CSE 4410 - Introduction to Software Project Management
- SYS 6010 - Advanced Topics in Decisions and Risk Analysis
- SYS 6020 - Advanced Topics in Systems Modeling and Analysis
* Courses developed and taught also for professional/industry students at corporate sites
Selected Publications
Book Chapters:
- Otero, L.D., "Software Design Management, Leadership, and Ethics", Software Engineering Design: Theory and Practice, CRC Press / Taylor and Francis, June 2012.
Technical Reports:
- Otero, L.D., Peter, A., and Moyou, M., "Remote Sensing with Mobile LiDAR and Imaging Sensors for Railroad Bridge Inspections" TRB Safety IDEA Program, August 2016, http://onlinepubs.trb.org/onlinepubs/IDEA/FinalReports/Safety/Safety26.pdf
- Otero, L.D., Gagliardo, N., Dalli, D., Huang, W.H., and Cosentino, P., "Proof of Concept for Using Unmanned Aerial Vehicles for High Mast Pole and Bridge Inspections", FDOT Research Center, June 2015. http://www.trb.org/Main/Blurbs/173156.aspx
Magazine Articles:
- Otero, L.D. “On Driving Digital Transformation Through Model-Based Systems Engineering,” Florida Tech Magazine – Fall 2023, Vol. 32, Issue 2, October, 2023. (pg.12-13: https://www.fit.edu/media/site-specific/wwwfitedu/florida-tech-magazine/documents/FTM-FALL23.pdf)
- Otero, L.D., "Engineering Small Unmanned Aerial Systems for Bridge Inspections", Roads & Bridges Magazine, May 9, 2016. (https://www.roadsbridges.com/nooks-crannies)
- Otero, L.D. “Bridging the Safety Gap,” Forward Florida Magazine, January 15, 2014. (https://forwardflorida.com/florida-transportation/bridging-safety-gap/)
Selected Peer-Reviewed Journals:
- Camacho-Ortiz, A., Otero, L.D., Avendano, J., and Gaal, M.A., "Understanding the Effectiveness of Modern Technologies Compared to Traditional Training Methods of E-Learning on Content Retention and Satisfaction", submitted to Distance Education journal, 2023. (Impact Factor: 7.3)
- Kiser, L. and Otero, L.D., “Causal Model Framework for Nuclear Power Plant Licensing Process,” Progress in Nuclear Energy journal (accepted on March, 2024, in press)
- Kiser, L. and Otero, L.D., “Multi-Criteria Decision Model for Selection of Nuclear Power Plant Type,” Progress in Nuclear Energy journal, Vol. 159, May 2023. (DOI: doi.org/10.1016/j.pnucene.2023.104647) (Impact Factor: 2.461)
- Ortega, L., Otero, L.D., Solomon, M., Otero, C.E., and Fabregas, A., “Deep Learning Models for Visibility Forecasting using Climatological Data", International Journal of Forecasting, Vol. 39, Issue 2, April-June 2023 (available online June 2022). (DOI: doi.org/10.1016/j.ijforecast.2022.03.009) (Impact Factor: 7.022)
- Ortega, L., Otero, L.D. and Otero, C.E., “Fuzzy Inference System Framework to Prioritize the Deployment of Resources in Low Visibility Traffic Conditions”, IEEE Access Journal, Nov. 2019 (DOI: 10.1109/ACCESS.2019.2956918) (Impact Factor: 4.098)
- Olasupo, T.O., Otero, C.E., Otero, L.D., Olasupo, K., and Kostanic, I., “Path loss models for low-power, low-data rate sensor nodes for smart car parking systems”, IEEE Transactions on Intelligent Transportation Systems, Vol. 19, No. 6, pp. 1774-1783, 2018. (DOI: 10.1109/TITS.2017.2741467) (Impact Factor: 9.551)
- McDougall, J.A. and Otero, L.D., “Optimal transfer point locations in two-stage distribution systems”, IEEE Access Journal, Vol. 6, 1974-1984, 2017. (DOI: 10.1109/ACCESS.2017.2781187) (Impact Factor: 4.098)
- Ejnioui, A., Otero, L.D., Otero, C.E., “Skill Assessment in Software Projects by Grey Possibility Degree,” International Journal of Computational Systems Engineering, 1 (3), 200-210, 2013. (DOI: 10.1504/IJCSYSE.2013.052590)
- Ejnioui, A., Otero, C.E., Otero, L.D., “Prioritization of Software Requirements Using Grey Relational Analysis,” Special Issue: Advanced Software Engineering and Its Applications, International Journal of Computer Applications in Technology, 47 (2-3), 100-109, 2013. (DOI: 10.1504/IJCAT.2013.054344)
- Otero, C.E., Ejnioui, A., Otero, L.D., Qureshi, A. “A Modified Desirability-Based Prioritization Technique for Software Requirements,” ARPN Journal of Systems and Software, Vol. 2, No. 3, pp. 113 – 118, Mar. 2012. (ISSN: 2222-9833)
- Otero, L.D., Centeno, G., Otero, C.E., Ruiz-Torres, A.J., “A Fuzzy Goal Programming Model for the Software Engineering Resource Assignment Problem”, Journal of Multicriteria Decision-Making, Vol. 2, No. 4, pp. 313 – 337, 2012. (DOI: 10.1504/ IJMCDM.2012.050675)
- Otero, L.D., Centeno, G, Otero, C.E., Reeves, K., “A DEA-Tobit Analysis to Understand the Role of Experience and Task Factors in the Efficiency of Software Engineers,” IEEE Transactions on Engineering Management, Vol. 59, No. 3, pp. 391 – 400, 2012 (DOI: 10.1109/TEM.2010.2101078) (Impact Factor: 8.702)
- Ruiz-Torres, A.J., Ablanedo-Rosas, J.H., and Otero, L.D., "Scheduling with Multiple Tasks Per Job – The Case of Quality Control Laboratories in the Pharmaceutical Industry," International Journal of Production Research, Vol. 50, No. 3, pp. 691-705, February 2012 (DOI: 10.1080/00207543.2010.543173) (Impact Factor: 9.018)
- Otero, L.D. and Otero, C.E., “A Fuzzy Expert System Architecture for Capability Assessments in Software Engineering Environments,” Expert Systems with Applications: An International Journal, Vol. 39, No. 1, pp. 654 – 662, Jan. 2012 (DOI: 10.1016/ j.eswa.2011.07.057) (Impact Factor: 8.665)
- Otero, C.E., Kostanic, I., Otero, L.D., Meredith, S.L., Whitt, M., “Analysis of Stochastic WSN Deployments using Vertical Variance Trimming and the Analytic Hierarchy Process,” International Journal of Ad Hoc, Sensor, and Ubiquitous Computing, Vol. 2, No. 1, pp. 169-190, Mar, 2011. (DOI: 10.5121/ijasuc.2011.2114)
- Otero, C.E., Kostanic, I., Otero, L.D., Meredith, S.L., “Characterization of User-Perceived Quality of Service (QoS) in Mobile Devices using Network Pairwise Comparisons,” International Journal of Wireless & Mobile Networks, Vol. 2, No. 3, pp. 142-154, Aug. 2010. (DOI: 10.5121/ijwmn.2010.2310)
- Otero, C.E., Shaw, W.H., Kostanic, I., Otero, L.D., “Multi-Response Optimization of Stochastic WSN Deployments using Response Surface Methodology and Desirability Functions,” IEEE Systems Journal, Vol. 4, No. 1, pp. 39-48, Mar. 2010. (DOI: 10.1109/JSYST.2009.2039737) (Impact Factor: 4.802)
- Otero, C.E., Kostanic, I., Otero, L.D., “Development of a Simulator for Stochastic Deployment of Wireless Sensor Networks,” Journal of Networks, Vol. 4, No. 8, pp. 754-762, Oct. 2009. (DOI: 10.4304/jnw.4.8.754-762)
- Otero, L.D., Centeno, G., Ruiz-Torres, A., Otero, C.E., “A Systematic Approach for Resource Allocation in Software Projects,” Computer and Industrial Engineering, Vol. 56, Issue 4, pp. 1333-1339, May 2009. (DOI: 10.1016/j.cie.2008.08.002) (Impact Factor: 7.180)
Selected Peer-Reviewed Conferences:
- Sonawane, P.A. and Otero, L.D., "Analyzing the Impact of Reusable Rocket Launch System Failures on Large-Scale Space Missions: A Simulation-Based Approach", IEEE International Systems Conference (SysCon) Proceedings, April 2024 (in press).
- Holliday, N. and Otero, L.D., "A Simulation Model for the Optimization of Crew Transport Vessels to Service Offshore Wind Farms", IEEE International Systems Conference (SysCon) Proceedings, April 2023 (DOI: 10.1109/SysCon53073.2023.10131051).
- Camacho-Ortiz, A., Otero, L.D., Avendano, J., and Gaal M.A., "Understanding the Effectiveness of Modern Technologies on Training Retention and Satisfaction", IEEE International Systems Conference (SysCon) Proceedings, April 2023 (DOI: 10.1109/SysCon53073.2023.10131103).
- Cristello, G. and Otero, L.D., "'Development of Simulation Framework for Impact Analysis of Launch Delays on Lunar Base Station", IEEE International Systems Conference (SysCon) Proceedings, April 2022 (DOI: 10.1109/SysCon53536.2022.9773891).
- Kitmanyen, V., Ghunaim, H., Momose, K., and Otero, L.D., “Crew-Passenger Ratio Implications on Commercial Spaceflight Design & Survivability: A Discrete Event Simulation Framework”, 51st International Conference on Environmental Systems (ICES), April 2022.
- Avendano, J., Otero, L.D., and Otero, C., "Application of Statistical Machine Learning Algorithms for Classification of Bridge Deformation Data Sets", IEEE International Systems Conference (SysCon) Proceedings, April 2021 (DOI: 10.1109/SysCon48628.2021.9447056).
- Nieves-Acaron, D., Luchterhand, B., Aravamudan, A., Elliott, D., Wyatt, S., Otero, C., Otero, L.D., Smith, A., and Peter, A., "ACE: An ATAK Plugin for Enhanced Acoustic Situational Awareness at the Edge", Military Communications Conference (MILCOM) 2021 (in press)
- S. Wyatt, D. Elliot, A. Aravamudan, C. E. Otero, L. D. Otero, G. C. Anagnostopoulos, A. O. Smith, A. M. Peter, W. Jones, S. Leung, and E. Lam, “Environmental sound classification with tiny transformers in noisy edge environments,” in 7th IEEE World Forum on Internet of Things, WF-IoT 2021, New Orleans, LA, USA, June 14- July 16, 2021. IEEE, 2021 (in press)
- Kiser, L. and Otero, L.D., "Using AHP to Choose Optimal Nuclear Power Plant Design", IEEE International Systems Conference (SysCon) Proceedings, March 2021 (DOI: 10.1109/SysCon48628.2021.9447095)
- Avendano, J., Otero, L.D., and Otero, C., "Optimization of Sensor Placement in a Bridge Structural Health Monitoring System", IEEE International Systems Conference (SysCon) Proceedings, March 2021 (DOI: 10.1109/SysCon48628.2021.9447077)
- Ortega, L., Otero, L.D., Otero, C.E., and Fabregas, A., “Visibility Forecasting with Deep Learning”, IEEE International Systems Conference (SysCon) Proceedings, August 2020 (DOI: 10.1109/SysCon47679.2020.9275833)
- Ortega, L., Otero, L.D., and Otero, C.E., “Application of Machine Learning Algorithms for Visibility Classification”, IEEE International Systems Conference (SysCon) Proceedings, Orlando, Florida, Apr. 2019 (DOI: 10.1109/SYSCON.2019.8836910)
- Avendano, J.C., Otero, L.D., and Otero, C.E., “Computational Sensor Placement Model for Development of a Cost-Effective, Multi-Sensor Structural Health Monitoring System for Cantilevered Traffic Signal Structures”, IEEE Southeastern Conference (SoutheastCon) Proceedings, Huntsville, Alabama, Apr. 2019 (accepted in press)
- Eierle, A., Otero, L.D., and Ortega, L., “Simulation Model and Comparative Analysis for Production Resources in a Modified Assembly Process”, IEEE International Systems Conference (SysCon) Proceedings, Orlando, Florida, Apr. 2019 (DOI: 10.1109/SYSCON.2019.8836925)
- Otero, L.D., Moyou, M., Peter, A., and Otero, C.E., “Towards a Remote Sensing System for Railroad Bridge Inspections: A Concrete Crack Detection Component”, IEEE Southeastern Conference (SoutheastCon) Proceedings, 2018. (DOI: 10.1109/SECON.2018.8478856)
- Dalli, D., Otero, L.D., and Moyou, M., “Preliminary Design of sUAS Deployment and Transportation System”, IEEE Southeastern Conference (SoutheastCon) Proceedings, 2018. (DOI: DOI: 10.1109/SECON.2018.8479198)
- Huang, W.H., Otero, L.D., Otero, C.E., and Moyou, M., “Impact of Camera Vibration Frequencies on Image Noise for Unmanned Aerial System Applications”, IEEE Southeastern Conference (SoutheastCon) Proceedings, 2018. (DOI: 10.1109/SECON.2018.8479208)
- Otero, L.D., Moyou, M., Peter, A., Dalli, D., and Gagliardo, N., “Initial Proof of Concept on the Use of 3D Models to Identify Structural Deviations of Bridge Components”, IEEE Southeastern Conference (SoutheastCon) Proceedings, 2018. (DOI: 10.1109/SECON.2018.8478987)
- Otero, L.D., Gagliardo, N., Dalli, D., and Moore, J., “Interdisciplinary systems engineering and aeronautics science effort to enhance sUAS training program for undergraduate students”, IEEE Frontiers in Education Conference (FIE) Proceedings, 2016
- Otero, L.D., Gagliardo, N., Dalli, D., and Otero, C.E., “Preliminary proof of concept for using sUAS to inspect HML systems”, IEEE International Systems Conference (SysCon) Proceedings, 2016. (DOI: 10.1109/SYSCON.2016.7490533)
- Otero, L.D., Gagliardo, N., Dalli, D., and Otero, C.E., “Preliminary sUAV component evaluation for inspecting transportation infrastructure systems”, IEEE International Systems Conference (SysCon) Proceedings, 2016. (DOI: 10.1109/SYSCON.2016.7490638)
- Jerue, M., Otero, L.D., Fabregas, A., “A systems analysis framework to optimize the utilization of electric vehicles at military facilities”, IEEE International Systems Conference (SysCon) Proceedings, 2015. (DOI: 10.1109/SYSCON.2015.7116835)
- Modi, D., Fabregas, A., and Otero, L.D., “Requirements and decision model for a taxiway route support system”, IEEE International Systems Conference (SysCon) Proceedings, 2015 (DOI: 10.1109/SYSCON.2015.7116748)
- McDougall, J.A., Otero, L.D., Avendano, J., and Ejnioui, A., “System Analysis Methods in Emergency Systems”, IEEE International Systems Conference (SysCon) Proceedings, 2013 (DOI: 10.1109/SysCon.2013.6549978)
- Avendano, J., Otero, L.D., Cosentino, P., “Towards the Development of a Complex Structural Inspection System Using Small-Scale Aerial Vehicles and Image Processing”, IEEE International Systems Conference (SysCon) Proceedings, 2013 (DOI: 10.1109/SysCon.2013.6549916)
- Venugopal, V., Otero, L.D., Otero, C.E., “A Simulation Model for Evaluating Resource Policies in a Major Emergency Department,” IEEE SoutheastCon Proceedings, 2012. (DOI: 10.1109/SECon.2012.6196951)
- Otero, L.D., Otero, C.E., and Arrasmith, W., "Performance Evaluation of Personnel Assignments in Software Engineering", Proceedings of the 9th International Conference on Software Engineering Research and Practice, 2010.
- Otero, L.D., Otero, C.E., and Centeno, G., "A Multi-Objective Model for Resource Assignments in Software Engineering", Proceedings of the International Conference on Artificial Intelligence, 2010.
- Otero, L.D. and Otero, C.E., "Decision Framework for Capability Evaluations of Software Engineers using Imprecise Parameters", Proceedings of the International Conference on Genetic and Evolutionary Methods (GEM'10), 2010.
Research
Expertise and Interests:
- Model-Based Systems Engineering
- Data Analytics for Various Domains (e.g., transportation, manufacturing, defense)
- Performance Analysis/Improvement of Mission Critical Systems
- Transportation Systems Engineering
- On-Demand Structural Inspections of Bridges
- Remote Sensing with Mobile LiDAR and Imaging Sensors on UAV platforms for Railroad Bridge Inspections
Selected Research Grants & Contracts
- Co-Principal Investigator, "A Deep Learning Approach for Enhanced Identification of Nuclear Explosions", Defense Threat Reduction Agency, (awarded, 2021-2023).
- Co-Principal Investigator, "Multi-Domain, Multi-Sensor, Cyber-Physical Tactical Exploitation (M2CTE)", AFRL, (awarded, 2020-2024).
- Co-Principal Investigator: “Fuzz Testing: Exploratory Research for Increased Quality in Mission Critical Systems,” Northrop Grumman Mission Systems, (awarded, 2019).
- Co-Principal Investigator: “Enhancing Developer Productivity in Mission Critical Systems via Containerized Stateful Live Migrations,” Northrop Grumman Aerospace Systems, (awarded, 2019).
- Co-Principal Investigator: “Assembly Line Analytics Support System – Phase 3,” Embraer Executive Aviation, (awarded, 2019).
- Co-Principal Investigator: “Assembly Line Analytics Support System – Phase 2,” Embraer Executive Aviation, (awarded, 2018).
- Co-Principal Investigator: “Assembly Line Analytics Support System – Phase 1.5,” Embraer Executive Aviation, (awarded, 2017).
- Co-Principal Investigator: “Assembly Line Analytics Support System – Phase 1,” Embraer Executive Aviation, (awarded, 2016).
- Principal Investigator, "Remote Sensing with Mobile LiDAR and Imaging Sensors for Railroad Bridge Inspections", National Academies of Sciences - Transportation Research Board's (TRB) Safety IDEA Program (Funded by the Federal Railway Administration), (awarded, 2014-2016). (This federal award is granted on a highly competitive basis to research project ideas that promote innovative approaches to improving railroad safety or performance.)
- Principal Investigator, "Proof of Concept for Using Unmanned Aerial Vehicles for High Mast Pole and Bridge Inspections", FDOT Research Center, (awarded, 2013-2015).
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