Bernard P. Zeigler

Zeigler is a notable figure in the field of advanced modelling and simulation, known for inventing Discrete Event System Specification (DEVS) in 1976.

[1][2] Zeigler is also Chief Scientist at RTSync, a company with expertise in the commercial applications of DEVS, and specializations in Model-Based System Engineering (MSBE), Predictive Analytics, and Machine Learning technology.

in Electrical Engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in 1964, and his PhD in computer and communication science in 1969 from the University of Michigan.

In 1969, Zeigler began his academic career as an associate professor at the University of Michigan, where he held a faculty appointment until 1975 and again from 1980-1981.

A compendium of Zeigler's papers, reports, and manuscript files is curated and hosted by the NC State University Libraries.