AF/AFRL Perspective on RF Photonics

Bio

M, 1991, SM, 2005 Dr. Charles Cerny is a Principal Electronics Engineer for the Air Force Research Laboratory. He began employment there after completing his Doctorate in Electrical Engineering from the University of South Florida in 1992. He also holds a Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering from Lehigh University, earned in 1988, and a Bachelor’s degree in Physics with honors from Syracuse University, earned in 1986. He is currently the Technical Advisor for the RF Systems Branch in the Multispectral Sensing and Detection Division of the Sensors Directorate at Wright Patterson Air Force Base which conceptualizes and characterizes innovative apertures, digital receivers and waveform synthesizers for DoD customers. These RF architectures require the integration of novel component technologies such as photonics, semiconductors and superconductors in order to achieve performance improvements to spur-free dynamic range and instantaneous dynamic range. Dr. Cerny has received 12 career accolades to date including the Association of Old Crows National Research and Development Award, IEEE Harrell Noble Award for Career Achievement in Electron Device Research, Federal Laboratory Consortium Technology Transfer Award, and AF Materiel Command Science and Technology Achievement Award. In addition, he has received funding for numerous independent research projects from AFOSR, DARPA, the AF Aeronautical Systems Center, and the AF TENCAP Office. Dr. Cerny has been either the primary or co-author on 47 publications and/or printings placed in professional society, AF Technical and Defense/Congressional journals or records. He is also the co-inventor on 7 US Patents for Semiconductor Apparatus or Processes. Dr. Cerny is currently the Vice-Chairman of the IEEE Dayton Section.