Aaron P Nielsen

Dr. Aaron P. Nielsen is a Research Assistant Professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering at the Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT), part of Air University. His work centers on magnetic navigation, superconductivity, and signal processing for defense applications.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Physics, University of Maryland, College Park – Experimental Superconductivity
• B.S. in Physics, Case Western Reserve University

Dr. Nielsen's research focuses on magnetic navigation, SQUID microscopy, and low-frequency magnetics, with historical work in superconducting materials and Josephson junction arrays. He has also applied machine learning techniques like random forests to extract physical information from weak magnetic signals. His interdisciplinary work bridges physics, electrical engineering, and defense technology.

His recent publications show a trend toward machine learning for physical signal detection, while earlier work emphasizes fundamental superconductivity phenomena such as the paramagnetic Meissner effect and magnetic imaging in complex superconducting structures.

Professional Memberships and Service:

• Former Chief Scientist, DiDacTex, LLC
• Research support for the U.S. Navy in Non-Acoustic Anti-Submarine Warfare
• Advised MS thesis in electrical engineering

Dr. Nielsen has contributed to both academic and applied research, particularly in magnetic detection and compensation algorithms. His work has been supported by defense-related grants, though specific funding sources are not listed. He has collaborated internationally, including with Brazilian researchers on educational materials in superconductivity.

Though no formal lab or team name is mentioned, his research suggests involvement in advanced sensing and superconductivity laboratories at AFIT, likely supporting Air Force and Navy missions in navigation and undersea detection.