Patrick Joseph Ford
- Title
- Adjunct Assistant Professor
- Department
- Department of Aeronautics
- College
- College of Aviation
Office Hours
As needed (contact via email/phone)
Biography
Dr. Ford has supported commercial and defense-related avionics system development for over four decades, with a focus on systems engineering, research and development, ground/in-flight testing, and training for both manned and unmanned systems. He received his Doctorate in Applied Management and Decision Sciences from Walden University, with a Specialization in Naval Warfare Operations Analysis, where his research culminated in the first-ever use of a commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) radar on a Group 3 or smaller UAS. He received his Master of Science degree in Space Studies from the University of North Dakota, with a focus on long-duration human spaceflight. He holds Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) advanced ground instructor, private pilot, and commercial UAS remote pilot certificates.
Education
- Ph.D. - Doctor of Philosophy in Applied Management and Decision Science: General, Walden University
- M.S. - Master of Science in Space Studies, University of North Dakota
- Graduate Certificate in Postgraduate Intelligence Program: National Foreign Intelligence Community, National Intelligence University
- B.S. - Bachelor of Science in Liberal Studies, Excelsior College
Ratings and Certificates
Currently Teaching
- MSSS 530: Earth Observation Systems
- MSSS 560: SATCOM Systems
- UNSY 520: sUAS Practical App & Assessmt
- UNSY 315: Uncrewed Aircraft Sys & Ops
Courses Taught
ASCI 410
ASCI 530
ASCI 531
ASCI 637
UNSY 501