David J. Lary

Dr. David J. Lary is Professor of Physics at The University of Texas at Dallas School of Natural Sciences and Mathematics, with adjunct appointments at Uniformed Services University and SMU. He directs the MINTS-AI lab focusing on applied physics for societal benefit. Contact: David.Lary@utdallas.edu, 972-883-5643.

Research integrates robotics, sensing, and AI:

• Autonomous robotic teams for environmental characterization
• LoRaWAN-based IoT networks for urban air quality
• Hyperspectral imaging via UAV platforms
• Terahertz spectroscopy for medical diagnostics
• Machine learning for satellite data calibration

Awards include IEEE GRSS Letters Prize (2010) and multiple NASA awards. Current projects involve self-powered sensor networks and exhaled breath analysis.