Adjunct Associate Professor

Educational Background

• Ph.D., Applied Management and Decision Sciences, Walden University, 2003
• Master of Science in Space Studies, University of North Dakota, 1998
• Graduate Certificate, Postgraduate Intelligence Program, National Intelligence University, 1993
• Bachelor of Science, Regents College, 1986

Professional Experience

• Chief Scientist, Erevno Aerospace, 1993-Present
• Director, Spaceport Northwest, 2012-Present
• Dean, School of Science & Technology, American Military University (2008-2009)
• Space Studies Program Director/Professor of Space Studies, American Military University, 2001-2009
• Assistant Professor of Physics, Anne Arundel Community College, 1999-2001
• U.S. Navy Cryptologist, 1978-1995

Courses Taught

• Teaching experience has included the development/teaching of courses in lunar geology, orbital mechanics, space history, space policy, commercial spaceflight, space history, remote sensing, satellite communications, physics, and oceanography.
• External reviewer/member for several doctoral committees.

Publications

• Ford, Patrick J., “Introduction to Intelligence: A Synthesis of Public Domain Sources.” Erevno Aerospace, 2009
• Ford, Patrick J., “Key Radar Concepts for Electronic Warfare,” Erevno Aerospace, 2004
• Ford, Patrick J., “Determination of the Effectiveness of Commercial-off-the-shelf Radar in the Cuing of unmanned aerial vehicle pan-tilt-zoom camera systems.” Walden University, 2003
• Various Department of Defense related whitepapers/reports

Service Involvement

• Member, Experimental Aircraft Association
• Member, Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association
• Member, International Aerobatic Club
• Senior Member, American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics
• Member, National Space Society
• Life Member, U.S. Naval Institute
• Member, American Radio Relay League
• Board Member, Federation of Galaxy Explorers

Research Activities

• Mars Exploration Concepts (in collaboration with Dr. Buzz Aldrin)
• Commercial spaceflight methods and concepts (as part of volunteer work with Spaceport Northwest, Moses Lake, WA)
• Advanced tactical airborne avionics systems
• Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) remote sensing systems

Hobbies

• Sport Pilot
• Amateur Radio Operator
• Sailing
• Geology
• Astronomy