Chief Scientist of the United States Air Force explained

Post:Chief Scientist of the Air Force
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Incumbent:Dr. Victoria Coleman
Incumbentsince:April 6, 2021

The Chief Scientist of the Air Force is the most senior science and technology representative in the United States Department of the Air Force. The current Chief Scientist of the United States Air Force is Victoria Coleman, sworn in on April 6, 2021.[1] [2]

Roles and responsibilities

The Chief Scientist of the Air Force has several roles and responsibilities, including:[3]

Products of the Office of the Chief Scientist

The Office of the Chief Scientist has conducted several strategic studies including:

Chronological list of Chief Scientists of the Air Force

PictureNameTerm of OfficeDoctorateChief of StaffSecretaryMilitary Assistant
37Dr. Victoria ColemanApril 6, 2021 – IncumbentUniversity of Manchester, Computer Science, 1988Charles Q. Brown Jr.John P. RothCol David Montminy (2022-)
Col Jason Vap (2021-2022)
Col Mario Serna (2019-2021)
David W. AllwinFrank Kendall III
36Dr. Richard J. JosephJanuary 2018 – April 5, 2021University of Texas at Austin, Physics, 1979Charles Q. Brown Jr.Barbara BarrettCol Mario Serna (2019-2021)
Col Michelle Ewy (2016-2019)
David L. GoldfeinHeather Wilson
35Dr. Greg ZachariasJune 2015 – January 2018Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, Instrumentation, Aeronautics and Astronautics, 1977Mark WelshDeborah Lee JamesCol Michelle Ewy (2016–2019)
Col Anne L. Clark (2015–2016)
34Dr. Mica EndsleyJune 2013 – May 2015University of Southern California, Industrial & Systems Engineering, 1990Mark WelshDeborah Lee JamesCol Anne L. Clark (2014-2015)
Col James (Monty) Greer (2013-2014)
33Dr. Mark T. MayburyOctober 2010– May 2013University of Cambridge, Computer Science (Artificial Intelligence), 1991Mark WelshMichael B. DonleyCol James (Monty) Greer (2012–2013)
Col Rod Miller (2011–2012)
Col Eric Silkowski (2010–2011)
Norton A. Schwartz
32Dr. Werner J. A. DahmOctober 2008– September 30, 2010California Institute of Technology, Aeronautics, 1985 Norton A. SchwartzMichael B. DonleyCol Eric Silkowski (2008–2010)
31Dr. Mark J. LewisOctober 2004 – October 2008Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Aeronautics & Astronautics, 1988T. Michael MoseleyMichael WynneCol Robert Fredell (2006–2008)
John P. JumperJames G. RocheCol Daniel DeForest (2004–2006)
30Dr. Alexander H. Levis2001–2004Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Mechanical Engineering (Control Systems), 1968John P. JumperJames G. RocheCol Daniel DeForest (2004)
Col John Bedford (Sept. 2001 to 2003)
Col Donald Erbschloe (-Dec 2001)
29Dr. Louis S. Metzger1999–2001Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Electrical Engineering, 1975Michael E. RyanJames G. Roche
Lawrence J. Delaney
F. Whitten Peters
Col Donald Erbschloe (1998–2001)
28Dr. Daniel E. Hastings1997–1999Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Plasma Physics, 1980; (B.A. Oxford in Mathematics)F. Whitten Peters
27Dr. Ed Feigenbaum1994–1997Carnegie Institute of Technology (now Carnegie Mellon University)Ronald R. FoglemanSheila E. WidnallCol Harvey Dahljelm (1994–1998)
Merrill A. McPeak
26Dr. George R. Abrahamson1991–1994Merrill A. McPeakMerrill A. McPeak
Michael B. Donley
Donald B. Rice
Col James Whiting (1991–1994)
25Dr. Robert W. Selden1988–1991John M. Loh
Michael Dugan
Larry D. Welch
Donald B. Rice
John J. Welch, Jr.
James F. McGovern
Col Dan Heitz (1988–1989) and Col John Woody (1989–1991)
24Dr. Harold W. Sorenson1985–1988UCLA, Electrical Engineering, 1966Larry D. Welch
Charles A. Gabriel
Edward C. Aldridge Jr.
Russell A. Rourkee
Verne Orr
Col Robert Hovde (1983–1987) and Col Robert Lancaster (1987–1988)
23Allen R. Stubberud1983–1985UCLA, Engineering Charles A. GabrielVerne OrrCol Robert Hovde (1983–1987)
22Edwin B. Stear1979–1982Lew Allen Jr.Hans MarkCol Michael Mottern (1982–1983)
Col Robert Bannach (1981–1982)
21Harry L. Van Trees1978–1979John C. StetsonCol Robert Dundervill Jr. (1977–1981)
20Fumio Robert Naka1975–1978David C. JonesJohn C. Stetson
Thomas C. Reed
James W. Plummer
BGen Charles Cabell Jr. (1976–1977)
19Dr. Michael I. Yarymovych1973–1975B. Eng Sc. in Aeronautical Engineering, New York University 1955, D Eng SC, 1960 Columbia University, Institute of Flight StructuresDavid C. Jones
George S. Brown
John Dale Ryan
James W. Plummer
John L. McLucas
Col James Strub (1974–1976)
18Eugene E. Covert1972–1973MIT PhD MagnetohydrodynamicsJohn D. RyanRobert C. Seamans, Jr.Col Thaddeus Welch Jr. (1971–1974)
17James W. Mar1970–1972MIT Undergraduate 1941; PhD MIT, Civil EngineeringLtCol Frank Attinger Jr. (1966–1971)
16John J. Welch, Jr.1969–1970Undergraduate MIT Mechanical Engineering 1951
15John C. Fisher1968–1969Undergraduate Ohio State, Physics, MIT PhDJohn P. McConnellRobert C. Seamans, Jr.
Harold Brown
14Robert H. Cannon, Jr.1966–1968University of Rochester 1944 PhD Mechanical Engineering MIT 1950Harold Brown
13Robert G. Loewy1965–1966RPI, MIT Masters 1948Col Mike Zubon (1962–1966)
12Dr. Winston R. Markey1964–1965BS Aeronautical Engineering, MIT, 1951, PhD MIT Aero InstrumentationJohn P. McConnell
Curtis E. LeMay
Eugene M. Zuckert
11Dr. Robert W. Buchheim1963–1964Curtis E. LeMay
10Dr. Launor F. Carter1962–1963Physiology
9Dr. Leonard S. Sheingold1961–1962Col Loyd Jensen (1961–1962)
8Alexander H. Flax1959–1961New York University, Aeronautical Engineering, 1940Thomas D. WhiteDudley C. Sharp
James H. Douglas, Jr.
Col David Pearsall (1957–1961)
7Joseph V. Charyk1959Univ of Alberta, Engineering Physics 1942James H. Douglas, Jr.
6George E. Valley Jr.1957–1958University of Rochester, Physics, 1939
5Courtland D. Perkins1956–1957M.S. MIT 1941; Princeton Honorary PhD, 2001Nathan F. TwiningJames H. Douglas, Jr.
Donald A. Quarles
Col John Taylor (1954–1957)
4Dr. Horton Guyford Stever1955–1956California Institute of Technology, Physics, 1941Donald A. Quarles
Harold E. Talbott
3Dr. Chalmers W. Sherwin1954–1955University of Chicago, Experimental Physics 1940 (with Arthur Dempster)Harold E. Talbott
2David T. Griggs1951–1952Junior Fellow in Geology at University of HarvardHoyt S. VandenbergThomas K. FinletterCol Theodore Walkowicz(1950–1954)
1Dr. Louis N. Ridenour reported to MGen Gordon P. Saville DCS/D1950–1951California Institute of Technology, Physics, 1936Col Peter Shenk (1950)
NoneGen James Harold "Jimmy" Doolittle (Special Assistant for Scientific Matters)1951MIT Sc.D. in Aeronautics, June 1925
NoneDr. Ivan Alexander Getting (Special Assistant for Evaluation)1950University of Oxford (Rhodes Scholar), Astrophysics, 1935William S. Symington

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Everstine. Brian W.. April 7, 2021. Coleman Takes Over as USAF's Chief Scientist. live. 2021-06-05. Air Force Magazine. en-US. https://web.archive.org/web/20210407232550/https://www.airforcemag.com/coleman-takes-over-as-usafs-chief-scientist/ . 2021-04-07 .
  2. Web site: Secretary of the Air Force Public Affairs. April 8, 2021. Air Force welcomes new chief scientist. live. 2021-06-07. www.af.mil. en-US. https://web.archive.org/web/20210408143820/https://www.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/2565154/air-force-welcomes-new-chief-scientist/ . 2021-04-08 .
  3. Book: Lightning Rod: A History of the Air Force Chief Scientist's Office . Dwayne A. Day . 1-4102-2057-5 . University Press of the Pacific . 2005.
  4. Energy Horizons - A Science and Technology Vision for Air Force Energy - Senior Leader Perspective . Air Space and Power Journal . 26 . 2 . Mar–Apr 2012.
  5. Air Force Cyber Vision 2025 . Michael Donley and Mark Maybury . Armed Forces Journal . 2012.