Timothy S. Wolfe

Major Timothy S. Wolfe is an Assistant Professor of Electrical Engineering at the Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT), Wright-Patterson AFB, OH, within the Graduate School of Engineering and Management. He holds a PhD in Electrical Engineering from Purdue University (2021), a Master’s from AFIT (2015), and a Bachelor’s from Boston University (2011). Commissioned in 2011 via AFROTC, his career spans technical intelligence, program management, and research leadership at AFRL.

• BS, Electrical Engineering – Boston University, 2011
• MS, Electrical Engineering – Air Force Institute of Technology, 2015
• PhD, Electrical Engineering – Purdue University, 2021

His research focuses on atomistic modeling of high-power electronic materials, directed energy systems, and wide bandgap semiconductor devices, particularly photoconductive switches used in pulsed power and RF applications. His work integrates computational physics with engineering design to enhance device performance and reliability.

The recent publications show a strong trend in computational modeling of semiconductor materials and high-power switching systems, emphasizing reliability, waveguide effects, and optoelectronic integration. These works span journals like IEEE Transactions on Plasma Science and Modelling and Simulation in Materials Science and Engineering, highlighting interdisciplinary research bridging materials science, electromagnetics, and power electronics.

His scientific recognition includes:

• GSEM’s Academic Year 2022/2023 Dean’s Distinguished Teaching Professors
• 2023 AFA Wright Memorial Chapter Gage H. Crocker Outstanding Professor Award

Maj Wolfe actively contributes to engineering education and research at AFIT, likely advising students through thesis projects and research collaborations. His work is supported by Air Force research initiatives, particularly in directed energy and high-power electronics, though specific grants are not detailed. He is an active member of the IEEE Dayton Chapter and the Eta Kappa Nu honor society, reflecting professional engagement.

His research is conducted within AFIT’s engineering research infrastructure, likely in collaboration with the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) Directed Energy Directorate, where he previously served as Deputy High Power Electromagnetics Core Tech Lead. This suggests integration with larger DoD efforts in directed energy and high-power systems.