About the Author

Gerald (Jerry) W. Cockrell is professor emeritus at Indiana State University, USA. Jerry served as ISA President in 2009. He is a Certified Automation Professional (CAP) and has received numerous awards, including the Eckman Award in 2006. He earned his doctorate degree from Indiana University in 1984 and was awarded an Honorary Doctorate of St. Petersburg State University of Aerospace Instrumentation in St. Petersburg Russia. Jerry has served as project manager on numerous projects in the aerospace and pharmaceutical industries and in educational institutions.