Lyle Ford

Lyle Ford is a Professor in the Physics and Astronomy Department at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire within the College of Arts and Sciences, teaching most departmental courses and mentoring student research projects since his arrival.

His educational background includes:

• Ph.D. from University of California, San Diego
• M.S. from University of California, San Diego
• B.S. from University of Iowa

Dr. Ford's research spans observational astronomy and experimental physics, with primary focus on asteroid properties, exoplanet detection, gravitational simulations, gamma-ray spectroscopy, electromagnetic phenomena, and aerodynamic engineering. His work combines classroom instruction with hands-on student collaboration across diverse instrumentation projects.

Scientific Awards: None documented in source material.

He actively supervises student researchers in gamma-ray burst spectroscopy, observational astronomy, and numerical simulations, currently guiding two students in constructing an aeronautical wind tunnel for engineering career preparation.

Dr. Ford leads a specialized team developing the wind tunnel apparatus, integrating physics principles with practical engineering applications for student training.