Dr. Todd B. Hale, a member of the scientific and professional cadre of senior executives, is the Senior Scientist for Multi-Domain Integration, Systems Technology Office, Air Force Research Laboratory, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. He specializes in the science and technology needed to develop and deliver superior U.S. warfighting capabilities combining the operational air, space and cyber domains of the combat Air Force and Space Force. Dr. Hale’s work guides complex research investment portfolios that mature, integrate, demonstrate, and transition high-impact technologies enabling disruptive and lethal warfighting capabilities.
Dr. Hale began his career with the Air Force in 1993 when he was commissioned as a graduate of the ROTC program at the Milwaukee School of Engineering in Wisconsin. During his 20 years on active duty, he served in a variety of positions within the Science and Technology community. Notable assignments include B‑52 Defensive System Test Engineer at the Air Warfare Center, Advanced Radar Signal Processing Research Engineer at the Air Force Research Laboratory, Associate Professor of Electrical Engineering and Deputy Department Head at the Air Force Institute of Technology, Chief Scientist of a special technology group at the National Reconnaissance Office and Program Manager at the Air Force Research Laboratory.
Upon retiring from active duty in 2013, Dr. Hale worked in industry as a sensing and survivability subject matter expert. In 2015, he entered Air Force service a second time as a civilian with the Air Force Research Laboratory. Notable service includes program Chief Scientist and technology directorate Chief Engineer. Dr. Hale has fifty publications and technical reports including a book chapter and patent. He is internationally recognized and provides expert counsel and advice to AFRL management and the professional staff as well as to other government organizations. In addition, he participates in numerous national panels, committees and advisory groups.
EDUCATION
1993 Bachelor of Science, Electrical Engineering, Milwaukee School of Engineering, Wis.
1997 Master of Science, Electrical Engineering, Air Force Institute of Technology, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio
2002 Doctor of Philosophy, Electrical Engineering, Air Force Institute of Technology, Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio
CAREER CHRONOLOGY
1. September 1993–May 1996, B-52 Defensive System Test Engineer, Air Warfare Center, Offutt Air Force Base, Neb.
2. May 1996–December 1997, Graduate Student, Air Force Institute of Technology, Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio
3. December 1997–September 1999, Advanced Radar Signal Processing Research Engineer, Air Force Research Laboratory, Rome, N.Y.
4. September 1999–June 2002, Doctoral Student, Air Force Institute of Technology, Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio
5. June 2002–September 2005, Assistant Professor of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science and Engineering Division Chief, Air Force Institute of Technology, Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio
6. September 2005–August 2006, Associate Professor of Electrical Engineering and Deputy Department Head, Air Force Institute of Technology, Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio
7. August 2006–April 2008, National Reconnaissance Office-Air Force Institute of Technology Liaison Officer and Special Technology Group Chief Scientist, Chantilly, Va.
8. April 2008–July 2010, Chief, Technology Division, Secretary of the Air Force, Office of Research, Washington, D.C.
9. July 2010–September 2013, Program Manager, Systems Technology Office, Air Force Research Laboratory, Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio
10. October 2013–Nov. 2015, Principal Engineer, Modern Technology Solutions, Inc., Dayton, Ohio
11. November 2015–January 2017, Technology Lead, Systems Technology Office, Air Force Research Laboratory, Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio
12. January 2017–May 2022, Program Chief Scientist, Systems Technology Office, Air Force Research Laboratory, Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio
13. May 2022–August 2023, Chief Engineer, Systems Technology Office, Air Force Research Laboratory, Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio
14. August 2023–present, Senior Scientist for Multi-Domain Integration, Systems Technology Office, Air Force Research Laboratory, Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio
AWARDS AND HONORS
Defense Meritorious Service Medal
Meritorious Service Medal with oak leaf cluster
Air and Space Commendation Medal with oak leaf cluster
Joint Service Achievement Medal
Air and Space Achievement Medal
National Defense Service Medal with service star
Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
1997 Distinguished Graduate, Air Force Institute of Technology
1999 Division Top Military Researcher of the Year, Sensors Directorate, Air Force Research Laboratory
1999 Squadron Officer School Outstanding Contributor, United States Air Force
2002 Best Paper, Institution of Electrical Engineers International Radar Conference
2004 Eta Kappa Nu Electrical Engineering Instructor of the Year, Air Force Institute of Technology
2004 Field Grade Officer of the Year, Air Force Institute of Technology
2006 U.S. Patent No 6,252,540, “Apparatus and Method for Two Stage Hybrid Space-Time Adaptive Processing in Radar and Communication Systems”
2022 William F. Bahret Technical Excellence Award, Systems Technology Office, AFRL
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS AND ASSOCIATIONS
Member, Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (1996-2003)
Senior Member, IEEE (2003-2006)
Session Sponsor, Electromagnetic Applications for the DoD, Applied Computational Electromagnetics Society Conference, Syracuse, N.Y. (2003-2004)
Member, IEEE Aerospace and Electronics Systems Education Committee (2003-2004)
Corresponding Member, 2004 Waveform Diversity Conference, Edinburgh, Scotland (2003-2004)
Organizing Member, Waveform Diversity Workshop, Verona, N.Y. (2003-2004)
Consultant, National Air and Space Intelligence Center, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio (2004-2006)
Organizing Committee Member, Sensor Technology Algorithm Research Workshop, Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio (2005)
Technical paper referee, IEEE Aerospace and Electronics Systems (2002-2006)
Technical paper referee, Institution of Electrical Engineers Electronics Letters (2002-2006)
Technical paper referee, IEE Proceedings on Radar, Sonar, and Navigation (2002-2006)
Technical paper referee, IEEE Signal Processing Letters (2005-2006)
Technical paper referee, IEE Proceedings on Communication (2005-2006)
Tutorial Program Chair, Waveform Diversity Conference, Kauai, Hawaii (2006)
(Current as of October 2023)