Dr. Jacob Cohen is currently the Chief Scientist at NASA Ames Research Center. In this capacity, Dr. Cohen provides advice and guidance to the Center Director on matters pertaining to the scope and conduct of research at the Center, and on how best to integrate new and emerging research and technology areas with the Center's capabilities. Dr. Cohen is dedicated to applying his ability to innovate and develop new concepts and teams to the vision of developing a world class research and development Center that will push the envelop of space exploration in order to advance science and technology and change the future of humankind.