Danielle Julian, M.S., is the Director of Education and Research at AdventHealth Nicholson Center and Professor of Robotic Surgery at AdventHealth University. She is a founder of the M.S. degree program in Robotic Surgery at AdventHealth University. In her current position she designs, coordinates, delivers and evaluates education and training programs for learners in healthcare. Her current research focuses on robotic surgery simulation and effective surgeon training. Her projects include intelligent tutoring system, rapid prototyping of surgical education devices, and the evaluation of robotic simulation systems. She is a certified instructor for surgical robotics courses delivered to surgeons and OR staff members. Her background includes research in Human Factors and learning and training to enhance the higher-order cognitive skills of military personnel. She is currently a Ph.D. student in Modeling and Simulation at the University of Central Florida where she previously earned an M.S. in Modeling and Simulation, Graduate Simulation Certificate in Instructional Design, and a B.S. in Psychology.