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Richard Miles is a Professor of Aerospace Engineering at Texas A&M University, holding the O'Donnell Foundation Chair V and serving as a University Distinguished Professor. He is affiliated with the Department of Aerospace Engineering within the College of Engineering. His research focuses on advanced applications of microwaves, lasers, and plasma physics to control aerodynamic phenomena, combustion processes, and environmental monitoring.
Dr. Miles earned his B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from Stanford University in 1966, 1967, and 1972, respectively.
His research interests include laser diagnostics for gases and plasmas, stand-off detection of hazardous materials, microwave and laser control of flames, and flow velocity measurements via laser ionization. He has pioneered techniques such as femtosecond laser tagging and backward lasing in air, advancing both fundamental science and applied engineering solutions.
Awardees include the National Academy of Engineering membership (2011), AIAA Plasmadynamics Medal (2012), and numerous lectureships. His work bridges theoretical physics and practical aerospace engineering, with applications in energy systems, environmental safety, and propulsion technologies.
Dr. Miles’ research has led to groundbreaking publications in Science, Applied Optics, and Combustion and Flame, reflecting his interdisciplinary contributions to optics, plasma physics, and aerodynamics.
