San Francisco University
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Nick Rugai Ph.D.
DeLand, FL 32724-3208
Phone: 570-***-****
E-mail: ****@************.***
Website: www.nitrorigging.com
PROFESSIONAL INTERESTS
Applied Aerodynamics and Engineering;
Computational Epistemology (Artificial Neuronal
Networks, Fuzzy Logic Systems, Genetic Algorithms,
Quantum Computing, Wise Intelligent Systems);
Neuroscience; Theory of Everything .
WORK IN PROGRESS
Researcher, Book Author, and Publisher.
Small Business Owner.
Designer, Manufacturer, Test-Pilot, and Instructor of
Aerospace Systems, such as Parachutes, Wingsuits, and
Harness/Container Systems.
EDUCATION
Doctor of Philosophy, Systems Science, 'The Watson School of
Engineering' State University of New York at Binghamton, 2007.
Fields of Specialization: Complex and Intelligent Systems Science,
Neuroscience.
Dissertation Title: A Soft Computational Approach to the
Modeling of the Taste System.
Master of Science, Computer Science, University of San Francisco,
2001.
Field of Specialization: Computational Neuroscience.
Thesis Title: Simulation of Alan Turing's Pilot Model ACE,
London's First Computer, as JAVA Applet.
Bachelor of Science, Neurobiology, University of San Francisco, 1998.
Fields of Specialization: Neuroscience and Lab Techniques .
Honor Thesis Title: Metallothionein Production Induced by
Cysteine, Methianie, and Garlic.
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TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Instructor of Record for the Following Courses:
Psychopharmacology, Spring 2009, Rollins College, FL.
Human Cognition, Spring 2009, Rollins College, FL.
Research Methods, Fall 2008, Rollins College, FL.
Engineering Computing I and II, Spring 2006 and Fall 2006, State
University of New York at Binghamton, NY.
General Psychology, Fall 2005, State University of New York at
Binghamton, NY.
Probability and Statistics I and II, Spring 2005 and Fall 2006, State
University of New York at Binghamton, NY.
Drugs and Behavior, Summer 2005, State University of New York at
Binghamton, NY.
Evolution, Spring 2003, State University of New York at Binghamton, NY.
Conditioning and Learning, Fall 2002, State University of New York at
Binghamton, NY.
Sensation and Perception, Spring 2002 and Spring 2004, State University
of New York at Binghamton, NY.
Research Methods, Fall 2001 and Fall 2003, State University of New York
at Binghamton, NY.
Computational Neuroscience, Fall 1999, University of San Francisco, CA.
Human Physiology, Fall 1998, University of San Francisco, CA.
BOOK PUBLICATIONS
Computational Epistemology: From Reality to Wisdom Second
Edition (2011-2013), Nick Rugai Ph.D., Lulu Press Publisher,
ISBN 978-1-300-47723-5.
Computational Epistemology: From Reality to Wisdom ( 2011-
2012), Nick Rugai Ph.D., Nitro Rigging LLC Publisher,
ISBN 978-1-257-78505-6.
JOURNAL PUBLICATIONS
Vidovic, Martina and Rugai, Nick (2007) . Are Hook Turns a
Major Obstacle to Safe Skydiving? A Study of Skydiving Fatalities in the
United States from 1992 to 2005. Perceptual and Motor Skills, 105, 795-
802.
Camperi, Marcelo and Rugai, Nick (2000). Modeling Dopamine
Modulation of Delay-Period Activity in the Prefrontal Cortex During
Working Memory Processes. Neurocomputing 32-33, 651-657.
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FORMAL PRESENTATIONS
A Soft Computing Approach to the Modeling of the Taste System (2007).
Presented at The First International Conference on Cognitive
Neurodynamics and the 3rd Shanghai International Conference
on Physiological Biophysics-Cognitive Neurodynamics,
University of Science and Technology, Shanghai, China,
November 17-21, 2007.
A Soft Computing Approach to the Modeling of the Taste System (2007).
Presented at Computational Cognitive Neuroscience
Conference 3rd Meeting as part of Neuroscience 37th Meeting,
in San Diego, CA.
Neuronal Coding Mechanism for Flow Rate and Taste Quality in the
Nucleus of the Solitary Tract of the Rat (2004). Presented at The
Society for Neuroscience 34th Meeting in San Diego, CA.
The Effect of Flow Rate on the Temporal Structure of a Taste Response
recorded from the Nucleus of the Solitary Tract of the Rat (2004).
Presented at The Association for Chemoreception Sciences
26th Meeting in Sarasota, FL.
The Effect of Flow Rate on the Temporal Structure of Taste Responses in
the Nucleus of the Solitary Tract of the Rat (2003). Presented at The
Society for Neuroscience 33rd Meeting in New Orleans, LA.
Artificial Adaptation: A Computational Model of Taste Adaptation in the
NTS of the Rat (2003). Presented at The Society for Neuroscience
33rd Meeting in New Orleans, LA.
Simulation of Alan Turing's Pilot Model ACE, London's First Computer,
as JAVA Applet (2002). Presented at The 2002 SCS Western
Multiconference on Computer Simulation in San Antonio, TX.
Metallothionein Production Induced by Cysteine, Methianie, and Garlic
(1998). Presented at The Society for Integrative and
Comparative Biology 1998 Meeting in Boston, MA.
OTHER SKILLS
FAA Master Parachute Rigger (Back and Chest) with several 100s of
logged work.
FAA Private Pilot (Single Engine, Gliders, Tail-wheel, High Performance)
with about 250 hours total.
Expert Skydiver, BASE Jumper, and Instructor with 20 years of
experience (over 4,500 skydives, over 1,500 tandems, 1,000 BASE jumps),
USPA Coach, Tandem, Accelerated Freefall, and Pro Exhibition Rating.
Expert Sailboat Rigger with over 10,000 hours of sailing time.
Expert Motorcycle Instructor with over 400 classes taught.
Firearms Gunsmith .
Expert Mountain Climber and Skier.
SCUBA Diver.
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PERSONAL INFORMATION
Citizenship: USA and Italy.
Married to: Martina Vidovic, Ph.D., Associate Professor of
Economics, Rollins College, FL.
Native-like Languages: English, Italian.
LIFETIME EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
04/2003-current, Owner of Nitro Rigging LLC, DeLand, FL,
www.nitrorigging.com.
08/2008-current, Bid on Maggot! Non-profit Foundation, Founder and
Director, DeLand, FL.
08/2008-05/2009, Adjunct Professor, Psychology Department, Rollins
College, Winter Park, FL.
10/2007-04/2008, Systems Scientist, Alti-2 Inc., DeLand, FL.
08/2001-06/2007, Instructor of Record, Teaching Assistant,
Researcher, Web Master, State University of New York, Binghamton,
NY.
10/2002-10/2007, Skydiving Instructor and Parachute Rigger,
Endless Mt. Skydiving, Tunkhannock, PA.
10/2000-04/2001, Bay Area Motorcycle Training, Site Instructor
Coordinator and Chief Motorcycle Instructor, San Francisco, CA.
8/1999-06/2001, Instructor of Record, Teaching Assistant,
University of San Francisco, CA.
10/1998-04/2001, Bay Area Motorcycle Training, Motorcycle Safety
Foundation, and California Motorcycle Safety Program, Motorcycle
Instructor, San Francisco, CA.
06/1993-08/1994, Airborne Artillery Operator and Medic, Italian
Airborne Brigade (Brigata Paracadutisti Folgore, 185 Reggimento
Artiglieria Paracadutisti), Italy.
01/1990-06/1993, Freelancer Mountain Climbing and Sailing
Instructor, Italy.
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