Ninghao (Jason) Jiang, Ph.D.

Ninghao Jiang, Ph.D. is a research scientist with CNA’s Operations and Tactics Analysis (OTA) division.

Jiang worked on a series of studies addressing the Navy Combat System Interoperability Issues. He worked with the Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) to examine the shortfalls of having different types and versions of combat system software working together. Additionally, he conducted a study examining the existing target Visual Identification (VID) training for the Navy and a SCC beta test study looking at the effects of having additional DESRON personnel on the operations and their performances.

Jiang also participated in a number of at-sea naval exercises, which include the C2X/JTFEX for different strike groups and USWEX. He helped with collecting data and observing for support studies such as examining the CSG performance in ASW area and determining the commonality of GCCS-M pictures across the fleet.

From September 2009 to April 2011, Jiang worked with CTF 70 and provided analytical support to the staff. During his field tour, he deployed with the staff aboard USS George Washington on numerous occasions. He was instrumental in several geographic component level briefings which included an impact assessment of CSG operations in the Seventh Fleet, a comprehensive study of fleet ordnance requirements in support of a number of fleet operational plans, and Naval Aviation Requirements Conference review. In additional, he worked closely with the planning officers for scrutiny on potential impacts of strike group and ship movements in political sensitive areas in the C7F AOR. Because of his outstanding service to the command, Jiang received the Navy Meritorious Civilian Service Award.

After returning from the field, Jiang joined the training and assessment team. Using the operational experience he gained in the field, he helped on various projects to improve the Navy training programs, such as ammo training requirements and CSG training pipeline.

Jiang received his Ph.D. from the Georgia Institute of Technology. His thesis focused on using microscopic needles made from different materials (metal, biodegradable polymers, etc.) to deliver drug particles into the eye. He is the primary author for three publications and two patents. He presented his work in the annual Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO) conference. Jiang received his Bachelor degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of Alabama.

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