Dr. Ngwe Thawdar – Senior Electronics Engineer

Dr. Ngwe Thawdar – Senior Electronics Engineer

DR. NGWE THAWDAR Information What she does Dr. Ngwe Thawdar is a senior electronic engineer in the Communications Systems and Technology Branch of AFRL’s Information Directorate in Rome, New York. She leads AFRL’s Terahertz Communications program, which studies the...
NIVIA COLON-DIAZ – RESEARCH ELECTRONICS ENGINEER

NIVIA COLON-DIAZ – RESEARCH ELECTRONICS ENGINEER

NIVIA COLON-DIAZ Sensors What she does As a research electronics engineer, Nivia Colon-Diaz is currently developing “methodologies to assess mutual coupling effects on the next generation of radio frequency (RF) sensors.” She asserts that, “these sensors are digital...
Dr. Soumya Patnaik

Dr. Soumya Patnaik

DR. SOUMYA PATNAIK Aerospace Systems Dr. Soumya Patnaik leads a multidisciplinary modeling group that develops models for aircraft power and thermal management subsystems. Her team’s research spans from developing new and innovative modeling approaches to...
Dr. James Christensen Product Line Lead

Dr. James Christensen Product Line Lead

DR. JAMES CHRISTENSEN Airmen Systems Christensen’s job is to connect AFRL’s basic science research with Air Force operational needs. To accomplish this goal, he identifies opportunities to rapidly develop and transition products that meet near-term Air Force...
Dr. Shanee Pacley –  Material Scientist

Dr. Shanee Pacley – Material Scientist

DR. SHANEE PACLEY Materials and Manufacturing Dr. Shanee Pacley is a materials scientist in AFRL’s Materials and Manufacturing Directorate. She specializes in nanotechnology and focuses on carbon nanomaterials. Pacley got her start at AFRL as an undergraduate co-op...