Carl L. Kaiser, Program Manager, holds a B.S, M.S., and PhD in Mechanical Engineering (Robotics) from Colorado State University. He is currently a Program Manager in the Applied Ocean Physics and Engineering Department at Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution. Until recently he managed the AUV portion of the National Deep Submergence Facility and now manages an independent portfolio of UUV projects funded by ONR, NOAA, NSF, DARPA and others. His research interests include novel applications for AUVs including in confined spaces, human robot interaction via limited or degraded communication channels, and diver robot interactions. He is also an avid technical diver for both work and play.