Expert Details
System Engineering, Laser Sensing, Radiometry, Optical Detectors, Laser Detectors, and Optical and Laser Measurement
ID: 728834
Ohio, USA
Expert also has litigation experience in product failure modes for electronic and electro-optic systems for automotive and laser measurement systems. He has substantial experience as a project manager in product development and systems engineering team leadership.
Expert developed a combined control system for endoscopic surgery leading to the sale of the patent to a major pharmaceutical supply company (Baxter Laboratories).Expert helped mediate "stuck accelerator" electronic failure modes against FORD for the successful replacement of a customer vehicle.Expert successfully developed a passive, low-cost optical crowd counter for estimating mall window traffic.Expert successfully developed an optical dew sensor for cuing dehumidifying equipment in underground bunkers.Expert successfully developed a temperature controller for home brewing applications sold on the Internet, and later applied the technology to Sous Vide temperature controllers for gourmet cooking applications.
Education
| Year | Degree | Subject | Institution |
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| Year: 2000 | Degree: PhD | Subject: Electrical Engineering (with Electro-Optics emphasis) | Institution: University of Dayton |
| Year: 1983 | Degree: MS | Subject: Electrical Engineering | Institution: University of Dayton |
| Year: 1976 | Degree: BS | Subject: Electrical Engineering | Institution: Tennessee Technological University |
Work History
| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
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| Years: 1976 to Present | Employer: Undisclosed | Title: Research Scientist | Department: |
Responsibilities:Expert is currently the research coordinator for laser sensor development in the Sensor's Directorate at Wright-Patterson AFB, OH. He is responsible for managing a $19million/year portfolio of sensor-related developmental projects supporting laser detection, combat identification, and a variety of quick-reaction hardware development projects. |
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Government Experience
| Years | Agency | Role | Description |
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| Years: 1976 to 2011 | Agency: US Air Force | Role: Research Scientist | Description: Expert is presently researcher and research coordinator of in-house laser sensor technology laboratory. He oversees a team of 10 scientists, engineers and technicians employed at complex system engineering efforts. He manages a $40M portfolio of research and testing activities. |
Career Accomplishments
| Awards / Recognition |
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| Expert holds numerous DoD awards. |
| Publications and Patents Summary |
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| Expert has three patents and numerous AF inventions. He has authored and/or co-authored over one hundred publications. |
Additional Experience
| Expert Witness Experience |
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| Expert has conducted successful mediation support of "sudden acceleration" issues with automotive systems. He has also conducted the successful mediation of accuracy of laser measurement systems for machining, |
| Training / Seminars |
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| Expert has conducted training sessions in laser sensing and sensor development. |
| Vendor Selection |
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| Expert has selected numerous vendors for E-O system development, lasers, detectors, electronics, photonics, radiometrics, and scientific equipment. |
| Marketing Experience |
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| Expert has a DoD prospective with substantial defense and industry partners. |
| Other Relevant Experience |
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| Expert is experienced in signature modeling for laser propagation and sensor performance predictions. |
Fields of Expertise
atmospheric turbulence, laser sensor, optical receiver, radiometry, electrical engineering, electronic system design, electronic warfare, electronics engineering, electrooptical systems design, infrared detection system, measurement system, optical detection system, optical measurement, optical sensor design, optical system design, photodetector circuit, photosensor, radiation detector, systems engineering, atmospheric attenuation, atmospheric absorption, aircraft system, amplitude, military defense system, measurement system analysis, methodology, electronic medical device design, military system, atmosphere, avionics engineering, visible laser modeling, solid-state laser, Q-switched laser, pulsed laser, photoelectric device, optics, laser alignment system