Resume

JB Frericks

PhD candidate in Engineering at the University of Georgia with an emphasis in Electrical and Computer Systems.

[City, State] [[email protected]] [phone number] [LinkedIn URL] [GitHub URL] jbfrericks.com

Professional Summary

Research-focused computer systems engineer working on human-AI trust testbeds using simulation, with experience building ROS/Gazebo environments, running funded studies, and producing award-winning, publication-track research.

Core Skills

Engineering research: Human-AI trust, sensorial AI, simulation testbeds, manufacturing systems, experimental design, literature review, technical writing, data analysis, publication preparation

Technical: Computer systems engineering, electrical and computer systems, ROS, Gazebo, simulation environments, software tools, data workflows, automation

Professional: Clear communication, systems thinking, project ownership, collaboration, presentation, technical planning

Education

PhD Candidate, Engineering

University of Georgia | Emphasis in Electrical and Computer Systems

Expected December 2026
  • Conducting research on human-AI trust testbeds using simulation-based systems.
  • Developing multiple research projects currently in progress or nearing completion, with publication outcomes expected.
  • Research focus includes simulation environments, human-AI interaction, experimental testbeds, and electrical/computer systems.

Bachelor of Science, Computer Systems Engineering

University of Georgia | Athens, GA

2021

Focused on computer systems engineering, electrical/computer systems, and software-enabled engineering workflows.

Experience

Graduate Researcher / PhD Candidate

University of Georgia | Athens, GA

2021 - Present
  • Lead and contribute to engineering research projects in electrical and computer systems.
  • Design human-AI trust testbeds, develop simulation workflows, analyze results, and prepare findings for publication.
  • Build ROS/Gazebo simulation environments and system-level tools needed to support research execution and analysis.
  • Communicate technical progress through documentation, presentations, meetings, and draft manuscripts.

[Research Assistant, Teaching Assistant, Internship, or Engineering Role]

[Organization] | [Location or Remote]

[Month Year - Month Year]
  • Supported [research, teaching, engineering, software, lab, or systems work].
  • Developed [tool, experiment, analysis, hardware/software system, or workflow].
  • Improved [reliability, accuracy, speed, clarity, or usability] by [specific action and measurable result].
  • Collaborated with [faculty, lab members, students, industry partners, or technical teams].

[Earlier Role or Relevant Experience]

[Organization] | [Location or Remote]

[Month Year - Month Year]
  • Supported [business, technical, analytical, or operational function].
  • Analyzed information, identified problems, and recommended practical next steps.
  • Managed competing priorities while maintaining accuracy, responsiveness, and follow-through.

Selected Projects

Human-AI Trust Simulation Testbed

  • Built and completed a ROS/Gazebo simulation testbed for studying human-AI trust.
  • Supported a DAC-funded study that resulted in a published conference paper.
  • Contributed to simulation design, system implementation, study execution, analysis, and manuscript preparation.
  • Received Best Paper Award at IEEE CogMI 2024.

Ongoing Human-AI Trust Research

  • Developing additional simulation-based research projects focused on human-AI trust and electrical/computer systems.
  • Refining results and manuscripts for future publication.
  • Contributions include testbed design, implementation, analysis, validation, and technical writing.

Manufacturing Empathy: Sensorial AI for Rewriting Human-AI Collaboration

  • Winner of the 2025 David Dornfeld Manufacturing Vision Award.
  • Proposed a manufacturing research vision focused on sensorial AI and human-AI collaboration.
  • Connected human-centered AI, sensing, and manufacturing systems to frame future collaborative work environments.

Additional Simulation-Based Research Project

  • Contributing to an in-progress research project expected to result in a publication.
  • Developing and refining simulation, analysis, or system components for the study.
  • Preparing technical results and documentation for manuscript development.

Awards and Honors

  • David Dornfeld Manufacturing Vision Award, 2025, for "Manufacturing Empathy: Sensorial AI for Rewriting Human-AI Collaboration."
  • Best Paper Award, IEEE CogMI 2024, for published human-AI trust simulation testbed research.

Publications and Manuscripts

Manuscripts in Preparation

  • [Working title for ongoing human-AI trust project], [target venue or journal], in preparation.
  • [Working title for ongoing simulation testbed project], [target venue or journal], in preparation.

Publications

  • [Published human-AI trust simulation testbed paper], IEEE CogMI 2024, Best Paper Award.