Michael A. Ford

Maj Michael A. Ford holds a PhD in Nuclear Engineering from the Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT), where he is affiliated with the Department of Engineering Physics within the Graduate School of Engineering and Management. His research spans nuclear instrumentation development, AI/ML applications for sensor systems, and biomedical sensor design.

• PhD: Nuclear Engineering, AFIT (2018)
• M.S.: Nuclear Engineering, AFIT (2015)
• B.S.: Physics, Michigan State University (2011)

His work focuses on radiation detection using novel materials like Eu:LiCAF wafers, portable electronics integration, and infrasound-based autonomous tracking. Earlier research involved active target time projection chambers for radioactive beam experiments.

Scientific Awards:

• Edison Grant ($72k) for AI/ML-infrasound research (2022-2023)
• Field Grade Officer of the Year, Sensors Directorate (2021)
• NIH Contract ($0.5M) for wearable blood alcohol monitor (2019-2020)

He has contributed to advancements in neutron spectrometry, silicon photomultipliers, and biomedical sensor design.