Douglas R. Lewis

Dr. Douglas R. Lewis is a researcher affiliated with the Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT), specializing in biodefense, chemical and biological warfare defense, and nanotechnology. His work addresses critical challenges in military and public health security.

• PhD in Biodefense, George Mason University (2012)
• M.S. in Genetics, Pennsylvania State University (1997)
• B.S. in Biology, United States Air Force Academy (1991)

Lewis's research focuses on biodefense doctrine, rapid detection of biological agents, and the application of nanotechnology to viral inhibition. His publications include analyses of VX detection, agroterrorism countermeasures, and dengue virus suppression using silver nanoparticles.

His scholarly output spans environmental decontamination systems, biodefense policy, and molecular biological responses to laser exposure. Collaborations include institutions like the Texas Department of State Health Services and the DTRA Chemical and Biological Defense Conference.

Lewis is associated with the USAF Center for Unconventional Weapons Studies, where he contributes to projects on biological detection systems and military biosecurity strategies.