Maj Michael A. Ford, PhD
Education
PhD, Nuclear Engineering, Air Force Institute of Technology, 2018
M.S., Nuclear Engineering, Air Force Institute of Technology, 2015
B.S., Physics, Michigan State University, 2011
Awards
- Awarded Edison Grant for $72k to research autonomous tracking and identification using AI/ML and infrasound, 2022-2023
- Field Grade Officer of the Year, Sensors Directorate, 2021
- Awarded NIH Contract $0.5M for Wearable BAC Monitor, 2019-2020
- Officer of the Quarter, Headquarters Air Force Global Strike Command, 2014
- Distinguished Graduate, AFIT, 2013
- Top Nuclear Engineering Thesis, AFIT, 2013
- Ivan B. Thompson, AFIT Student Voted Award, 2013
- Officer Training School, Top Fitness Award, 2011
- Lawrence W. Hantel Endowed Fellowship, 2010
- Conference Experience for Undergrad Selectee, 2010
- Airman of the Year, 60th Maintenance Group 2007 & 2008
Publications
[5] M. A. Ford et al., “Development of a neutron spectrometer utilizing rubberized Eu:LiCAF wafers”, Nuclear Instruments and Methods in Physics Research Section A: Accelerators, Spectrometers, Detectors and Associated Equipment, 2019
[4] M. A. Ford et al., “Evaluation of Eu:LiCAF for neutron detection using SiPMs and portable electronics”, Nuclear Instruments and Methods in Physics Research Section A: Accelerators, Spectrometers, Detectors and Associated Equipment, 2018
[3] D. Suzuki et al., “Resonant α scattering of 6He: Limits of clustering in 10Be”, Physical Review, 2013
[2] D. Suzuki et al., “Prototype AT-TPC: Toward a new generation active target time projection chamber for radioactive beam experiments”, Nuclear Instruments and Methods in Physics Research Section A: Accelerators, Spectrometers, Detectors and Associated Equipment, 2012
[1] D. Suzuki et al., “Test of a micromegas detector with helium-based gas mixtures for active target time projection chambers utilizing radioactive isotope beams”, Nuclear Instruments and Methods in Physics Research Section A: Accelerators, Spectrometers, Detectors and Associated Equipment, 2011