Christopher D. Stiles

Dr. Christopher Stiles is the chief scientist for electrical and mechanical engineering, with responsibility for strategic planning and execution of advanced research initiatives. His previous work included pioneering computational methods and artificial intelligence tools to facilitate scientific discovery. Dr. Stiles has an extensive publication record and research interests in topics related to multiscale modeling, machine learning, high-performance computing, and computational physics. His work emphasizes convergent research between data scientists and physical scientists in areas such as quantum engineering, materials science, advanced manufacturing, chemistry, biology, and in situ resource utilization (ISRU).

In harmony with his role at APL, Dr. Stiles is an assistant research professor in the Johns Hopkins Department of Mechanical Engineering and serves as the vice chair of the Mechanical Engineering program within the Johns Hopkins Engineering for Professionals program. He is also a fellow of the Hopkins Extreme Materials Institute (HEMI), contributing to interdisciplinary research efforts that push the boundaries of materials science and engineering.