Anthony M. Waas is the Director of the SEMTE at Arizona State University. His current research focuses on recyclable composite materials, VTOL vehicles and computational modeling of composite aerostructures.

Results-oriented U.S. Marine Corps Veteran and Lean Six Sigma Black Belt with over a decade in manufacturing, electrical engineering, and process optimization.

Matt Zacharias is a United States Marine veteran, national security analyst, intelligence professional, and Green & Gold Congressional Aide whose career spans defense operations, strategic research and planning, and policy.