The PHM Society provides an opportunity to hear and interact with recognized industry leaders in relevant areas for our PHM work. These 90-minute panel sessions will consist of presentations and open discussion by 4-6 panelists directly engaging with the conference audience on the different topics listed below.

These sessions add an enriching dimension to the conference experience and a welcome networking alternative to traditional paper presentations, which dominate some conferences. We believe balancing the conference time in this fashion provides participants with a much more engaging experience and an increased opportunity to gain unique knowledge.

Panel Committee Chairs:

• Sarah Lukens, LMI
• Ariel Cano, GE Research
• Alvaro Silva, GE Research

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Panel Session Topics and Schedule:

Panel No.	Panel Name	Primary Chair(s)	Date	Time
2	Data Governance for Commercial Aerospace (details)	Ariel Cano and Alvaro Silva	Mon, Nov 11	3:30 pm – 5:00 pm
3	A Fireside Chat – Experience and Lessons Learned over the Multiple Eras of PHM Development and Implementation (details)	Andy Hess and Derek Devries	Tue, Nov 12	10:45 am – 12:15 pm
4	SAE Aerospace Standard (AS) 7140: Common Open Data Exchange (CODEX) Health and Usage Monitoring System (details)	Dave Larsen	Tue, Nov 12	2:00 pm – 3:30 pm
5	Standards Debate – Standards Are Needed For Building PHM Consortiums (details) Slides available below!	Greg Vogl and Jeff Bird	Tue, Nov 12	3:45 pm – 5:15 pm
6	Bridging the Gap: From Academic Study to Industry Application in PHM (details)	Jeff Bird	Wed, Nov 13	10:45 am – 12:15 pm
7	PHM for Renewables – Challenges and R&D Opportunities (details)	Shawn Sheng	Wed, Nov 13	1:45 pm – 3:15 pm
8	Technical Language Processing and Large Language Models (details) Slides available below!	Sarah Lukens	Wed, Nov 13	3:30 pm – 5:00 pm
9	IT, OT, and ZT: Implementing Zero Trust (details)	Frank Zahiri	Thu, Nov 14	9:15 am – 10:45 am
10	Identifying and Managing Cybersecurity Risks for PHM – Problem Statements and Solutions Across Multiple Domains (details)	Bruce Tempro	Thu, Nov 14	11:00 am – 12:30 pm

Panel Details

Panel 2: Data Governance for Commercial Aerospace
Chairs: Ariel Cano (GE Aerospace)
Data Governance includes all activities needed to provide data that is secure, private and with quality. Datasets can come from a variety of domains, it can be operational data, workshop data, customer data, asset data, etc. All of these datasets are key for the development and deployment of PHM functionalities. Along the data flow path of PHM systems, data can be extracted or manipulated by different entities such as manufacturers, operators, data service provider, etc. Also, as data sources can be geographically in a different place than servers for PHM functionalities, data exporting can also play a role dealing with regulations podes by governments or regulatory agencies. This panel will explore the challenges and considerations for data governance in commercial aerospace applications regarding data  sharing, exporting, storage & proprietary information protection  and how they can affect performance of PHM functionalities.
List of Panelists: Ravi Rajamani (drR2) Eric Bechhoefer (GPMS International Inc.)

Panel 3: A Fireside Chat – Experience and Lessons Learned over the Multiple Eras of PHM Development and Implementation
Chair: Andy Hess (Hess PHM Group), Derek Devries (Northrop Grumman)
This panel is made up of several “seasoned” experts who have been developing and implementing PHM related capabilities and technologies for a great number of years. This panel will use their experiences and stories to explore the issues, barriers, and lessons learned that have evolved across the many eras of PHM related activities including: requirements generation, capability benefits, ROI, justifications; development; validation & verification; policies; expanding applications; integration: implementation; operations, sustainment; enterprise-wide perspectives
List of Panelists: Coming soon!

Panel 4: SAE Aerospace Standard (AS) 7140: Common Open Data Exchange (CODEX) Health and Usage Monitoring System
Chairs: Dave Larsen (Collins Aerospace System)
Today, almost every HUMS is a proprietary system imposing restrictions on offboard data display and analysis. The analysis station of an engineer with a mixed fleet requires multiple computers to view the same data from different platforms. Although the data coming off each aircraft HUMS is similar, the data format from each HUMS is different. The software on each analysis station is therefore different, presenting a resource and training burden The new SAE standard, AS7140, provides guidance on the development and implementation of a Common Open Data Exchange (CODEX) format for rotorcraft Health Usage Monitoring Systems (HUMS). The standard is intended to apply to data generated onboard rotorcraft, the transmission of that data, as well as the data ingested by ground stations to facilitate Integrated Vehicle Health Management (IVHM). The initial standard is focused primarily on drive train systems but is designed to potentially accommodate other data (e.g., structural fatigue) in future revisions. It is acknowledged that current rotorcraft on-board systems do not generate data in this format and will require a translator for use in other systems. However, the intent is to set the standard and have future on-board systems provide data natively with the CODEX-HUMS format. Intended Outcomes: Inform the PHM community of the impending publication of AS 7140, targeted at aviation rotorcraft Describe the standard and its benefits to all potential users Encourage the adoption of the standard across the U.S. government and industry
List of Panelists: MG (Retired) Todd Roeyar (Textron) Brian Tucker (Bell) Danny Parker (Army CTR)

Panel 5: Standards Debate – Standards Are Needed For Building PHM Consortiums
Chairs: Gregory W. Vogl (NIST), Jeff Bird (TECnos)
Something non-standard will take place this year at the PHM Society’s annual conference: The Standards panel will not follow a standard format! Ten years ago, a formal debate was held – “Standardization must give way to proprietary innovation?”. The audience vote was: For-7, Against-4, and Undecided-14! As an homage to the 10 th anniversary of that first PHM debate, another debate will be held for this year’s Standards panel, but with a twist. The topic to be debated will be, “Standards are needed for building PHM consortiums?” Four debaters will take the stage: Two for and two against the proposition. Each debater will present their points (< 5 min each, no slides required), with each side of the argument able to rebut the points from the other side. The back-and-forth friendly argumentation among the debaters is intended to lead to a provocative discussion with the audience. Then comes a twist: After 30 minutes, the debaters will switch sides! Once again, the debaters will present their quick points but from the other side of the argument. Then the audience can add their opinions and experience for 25 minutes! Then the vote. The aim of this lively debate is to identify and publish experiences, gaps, and opportunities in developing and delivering results from one of the preferred ways to advance technology: consortia. Academic, industrial, and public-sector perspectives will be encouraged and discussed. No fisticuffs will be permitted. Fun is encouraged. A vote and minutes will be recorded. Please come and enjoy! Slides: Please click here to access the slides of this panel.
Debaters: Ed Manns (International Society of Automation) Steve Holland (VHM Innovations, SAE Health-Ready Components and Systems Consortium) Sarah Lukens (LMI) Ravi Rajamani (drR2)

Panel 6: Bridging the Gap: From Academic Study to Industry Application in PHM
Chair: Jeff Bird (TECnos)
The PHM Society works to advance PHM as an engineering discipline including through its Educational and Professional Development Committee. A Society hallmark is the synergy among industry, academia and public sector PHMers. What is exciting and satisfying about this domain are its diverse career opportunities (see the society’s evolving taxonomy of skills- Towards a Capabilities Taxonomy for Prognostics and Health Management | International Journal of Prognostics and Health Management (phmsociety.org). These panels at our two conferences this year will challenge some topics for discussion and aim to identify opportunities for the Society AND you! What are the opportunities and needs for industry to give back to academia? What other opportunities, content and experience would academia like to give to their students? What else would industry supervisors wish that new grads arrived with? What are the key skills and competencies needed to excel in a PHM career? How can students develop these skills while still in college? What are the various career paths available in PHM? What advice would you give to new graduates entering the PHM field? The brief introduction will include a report from the PHME 24 panel in July. We will poll conference registrants prior to the event to prioritize the questions. The planned format for the 90 minute session will be short, provocative remarks from a few panelists and a facilitated discussion with the audience, culminating in a vote on priorities for society action through the Education and Professional Development Committee.
List of Panelists: Rhonda Walthall (Collins Aerospace) Jesse Williams (GTC Analytics)

Panel 7: PHM for Renewables – Challenges and R&D Opportunities
Chair: Shawn Sheng (NREL)
Renewable power generation plays an increasingly crucial role towards our green and sustainable energy future. However, various renewable power generation technologies are challenged by premature component failures and increased operations & maintenance (O&M) costs. Prognostics and Health Management (PHM) techniques have the potential to help mitigate these challenges and make renewables reliable, safe, and economical. In this panel, experts from academia, industry, and research institutions will explore the latest advancements of various renewable power generation technologies (e.g., wind, photovoltaic, and energy storage), challenges with O&M, and R&D opportunities in PHM to benefit their development and deployment. Topics will include real-time monitoring, modeling to support predictive maintenance, decision-making, and testing, etc. Join us as we delve into the critical role of PHM in maximizing renewable energy generation while minimizing downtime and maintenance costs.
List of Panelists: Alabsi Mohammed (Technical College of New Jersey)

Panel 8: Technical Language Processing (TLP) and Large Language Models (LLMs)
Chair: Sarah Lukens, LMI
Technical Language Processing (TLP) is a set of tools, techniques, and methodologies designed to adapt Natural Language Processing (NLP) tools to expert-driven, text-based data within engineering and other specialized domains. Adapting Large Language Models (LLMs), which are trained on vast amounts of text for processing, to specialized applications is an emerging area of innovation. As the intersection of industry, artificial intelligence, and human-centered intelligent automation accelerates, mastering communications and language processing is essential for maintaining a competitive edge. This panel will explore key aspects of TLP and LLMs, including: state-of-the-practice and best practices, risk awareness, needs and gaps, sector-specific applications, metrics and measurement, and the evolving role of humans as observers in optimizing the interaction between operators and monitoring systems. Slides: Please click here to access the slides of this panel.
List of Panelists: Michael Sharp (NIST) Neil Eklund (Oak Grove Analytics, LLC)

Panel 9: IT, OT, and ZT: Implementing Zero Trust
Chair: Frank Zahiri (USAF AFMC)
Zero Trust is a cybersecurity framework that assumes no entity, whether inside or outside the network, can be trusted by default. Unlike traditional perimeter-based security models, Zero Trust continuously verifies users, devices, and applications before granting access to resources. Key principles include least privilege, micro-segmentation, and continuous monitoring, all aimed at reducing the risk of unauthorized access and lateral movement within networks. This approach is increasingly important in decentralized environments, such as remote work and cloud services, where traditional defenses are insufficient. By enforcing strict access controls and eliminating implicit trust, Zero Trust enhances security and resilience against modern cyber threats.
List of Panelists: Anusha Iyer (Corsha) Walter Keller (Nokomis Inc.) Forest Shirver (Sentinel Devices) Craig Rees (Shipcom/ColorTokens)

Panel 10: Identifying and Managing Cybersecurity Risks for Prognostic Health Management (PHM) – Problem Statements and Solutions Across Multiple Domains
Chairs: Bruce Tempro (End-to-End Enterprise Solutions)
Prognostic Health Management (PHM) systems play a crucial role in predicting and preventing failures in mission-critical applications, particularly in sectors like aerospace, defense, healthcare, and industrial systems. However, with the integration of advanced AI, IoT, and machine learning into PHM, the risk of cybersecurity threats has significantly increased. This panel will explore the unique Cybersecurity risks associated with PHM systems across diverse domains and present strategies for identifying, managing, and mitigating these risks. Panelists from the Cybersecurity and PHM fields will delve into real-world problem statements, focusing on vulnerabilities within AI-driven predictive systems, data integrity, and protection against both internal and external attacks. Through the discussion, the panel will uncover how risk management frameworks can be adapted for PHM environments, balancing the need for predictive accuracy with the imperative for data protection and data-security at all levels. The session will also explore emerging solutions and best practices, such as secure-by-design principles and threat detection algorithms. The discussion will also explore compliance with industry-specific standards, such as those outlined by NIST and ISA 62443, highlighting their critical role in enhancing governance and operational efficiency. Join us for this comprehensive dialogue on Cybersecurity’s role in supporting PHM while ensuring resilience and reliability in critical sectors.
List of Panelists: Carlton Harris (E3S) Edward Manns (International Society of Automation) Sarah Lukens (LMI) Phillip Carruthers (IBM Security)