Dr. James Pierre Hauck
JIM'S BACKGROUND
Experienced in the areas of lasers, optics, electro-optics, fiber-optics, and lamps. Enjoy identifying scientific breakthroughs, and from them developing new technology for a variety of functions such as Illumination Systems, LADAR, material processing, remote sensing, navigation, communication, &/or medical/dental. Experienced in systems engineering, mathematical simulation, modeling, test, and data analysis. JPHPS provides support by Dr. Hauck, and a staff of over 2 dozen sub-contractors with an average of 30 years of experience.
Dr. Hauck also provides patent litigation suppprt, and expert witness services.
He has also presented a very large number of courses/training sessions of lasers, optics, electro-optics, and fiber optics for a variety of training institutions and companys including TTCUS, ETI, SPIE, Northrop-Grumman, Rockwell, and for National Labs and commercial companies.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
(currently active in italic, E=EMPLOYEE, PTE=Part Time Employee, C=Consultant)
J.P.H. PROFESSIONAL SCIENCES, INC., SAN DIEGO, CA (1984-95, 1997-present)
President/Chief Scientist
* Inventor for Ardent Research (2009-)
* Reviewed patent status and checked performance of Laser Range Finders (WGI 2008-9)
* Optical Design Analysis for Passive Tracking Solar Tiles (JF 2008)
* Presented courses on Laser Radar “LADAR-LIDAR” and Laser Communications (TTC 2004)
* Supported optical design for LADAR (HII 2007)
* Supported the development of Dynamic Optical Tags and supporting Technology (Cubic 2004)
* Developed plans for starting a Ring Laser Gyro Design and Development Effort (GEM 2004)
* Developing technical approaches, and proposals for Laser & Optical Applications (JPI ‘02-ongoing)
* Wrote a successful NIJ proposal for a Dazzler System (SARA ’03 award Fall 2004)
* Wrote SBIR and BAA proposals on Laser Beam Power Transmission and LADAR (QGI)
* Developed a non-invasive chemical sensor concept using Neutron Activation Analysis (HiE ‘03)
* Supported Systems Engineering and Design of illuminators and space systems (NGES‘03)
* Supported development of Near IR Free Space Optical Comm (OWL ’01-)
* Supported development of LongWave Free Space Optical Comm (Max ‘01-‘02)
* Supported development of LongWave Free Space Optical Comm (Boeing ‘00-01)
* Developed stabilization system requirements for camera systems (XES ’00-01)
* Supporting Intellectual Property Team in writing patents for systems (RL.c ’00-)
* Supported major aerospace corporation acquisition decisions (BFG ’99)
* Provided design & technology assessment for seeker proposal (SEA ’99)
* Selected components and tested a microwave intrusion sensor (SAIC ’99)
* Performed tech. assessment, installation, & testing for systems (RSLI ‘97-‘98)
* Provided design support for diode pumped solid-state lasers (LPM ‘97)
* Provided design support for medical laser development (Nova ‘97)
* Analyzing pointing/tracking gyros, cameras, lasers & lamps (JEACRC ‘92-)
* Developed laser systems for medical and dental applications (PLS ‘95)
* Analyzed light-guide illumination systems (WC ‘95)
* Designed optical test equipment for CRT manufacturer (PDC ‘92-’94)
* Supported development of Advanced medical Ho:YAG laser (Jmed ‘93)
* Developed a heater module and oven for non-linear crystals (V ‘92)
* Developed a temperature controller for ovens and as an OEM product. (V ‘91)
* Designed tuner for an argon ion laser, with temperature controller. (ALC ‘90)
* Found source of degradation of HeNe lasers giving profit of $250k/yr. (A ‘85)
* Identified the issues excimer lasers in a production environment. (AE ‘85)
* Identified the source of output degradation of arc lamps (iii ‘79)
* Troubleshooting CO2 waveguide TE laser (RI ‘74)
* Provided dozens of training courses on lasers, optics, electro-optics, fiber-optics, & applications
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA IRVINE EXTENSION (2010- PTE)
Lecturere on Lasers, Optics, Electro-Optics and Fiber-Optics
* Teaching Lasers, Optics and related courses
ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY & EDUCATION PARK-CENTER FOR ADVANCED COMPETITIVE TECHNOLOGY (2002- PTE)
Program Manager and Professor of Lasers, Optics, Electro-Optics and Fiber-Optics (part time)
* Teaching Lasers, Optics and related courses
SCIENTIFIC APPLICATIONS & RESEARCH ASSOCIATES, INC. (2004- C/PTE)
Senior Scientist
* Wrote Patent Laser System Architecture and Method of Using the Same 2009 01 27 #7,483,454
* Principle Investigator on Laser Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy Deminers’ Probe (2007-)
* Principle Investigator on Multi-Sensor Sniper Finder (2009)
* Principle Investigator on ColorDazl/SafeSpot (2005-2009)
* Principle Investigator on Micro-Doppler Vibrometer Personnel Identification System (2006)
* Principle Investigator on HERMES Retrocomm System (2006)
* Bid and won Target Reflected Energy Measurement System, and got program started (2005)
UNIVERSITY OF SAN DIEGO, CA (2003-8 ) PTE
Professor of Physics and Astronomy (5/8 to ~full time)
* Taught physics and astronomy courses
CUBIC DEFENSE APPLICATIONS, CA (2004- ) C
Engineering Services Contractor (~full time)
* Providing programmatic support to Dynamic Optical Tags (DOTs)
* Designed, built and tested a metrology system for laser beam propagation/retro-reflectors (DOTs)
* Providing support to new business and technology development (OCIDs, TILT etc.)
XYBION ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS / ITT NIGHT VISION, San Diego, CA (2001- 02) C/PTE
Principal Scientist (1/2 time position)
* Principal Investigator on SBIR Project Diode Pumped Hybrid Laser (DPHL)
* Principal Investigator on SBIR Project Blue-green Illuminator System Study (BLISS)
* Supported Enhanced All Light Level TV Testing (E-ALLTV)
* Developed Range Gated Illumination system concepts and designs (NBD)
MAXIMA CORPORATION, San Diego, CA (2001-02) C/E/C
Consultant; Vice President, Engineering; Consultant
* Responsible for Advanced Technology, Systems Engineering and Tests
* Developed Long Wave Communications Systems Prototypes based on Various Technologies
SCIENCE & ENGINEERING ASSOCIATES, San Diego, CA (1999- 2000) C/E/C
Senior Scientist
* Technology and Equipment support for a Hyperspectral Diagnostic System (HSDI ’00)
* Systems engineering/design for optical intrusion and warning sensor (STARS ’99-00).
* New Business Development of commercial optical technologies
BOEING NORTH AMERICAN (ROCKWELL INT’L), Anaheim, CA (1995-99) E
Principle Engineering Specialist
* Provided Research and Technology Integration support to upper management.
* Provided program management support for diode pumped laser target designator and range finder, & diode illuminator development and integration with cameras (ALLTV).
* Developed plans and test equipment for visible and IR sensors. (SBIRS-LEO-LADS)
* Performed technology assessment of lasers and systems for communications and seekers (GPS, GBI).
* Lead the technical team and supported management on airborne and Navy LADAR programs (EAGLE & Radiant Mist).
SCIENCE APPLICATIONS INTERNATIONAL, San Diego, CA (1990-2000) E/CE
Senior Scientist
* Identified a covert intrusion sensor, and tested it.
* Provided pricing support for a high power diode pumped laser.
* Provided design support for a high-energy solid-state laser.
* Developed a Near IR optical communications system and supported tests
* Invented a machine for processing of glass & ceramic materials.
* Fostered development of diode pumped solid-state laser model.
* Developed conceptual designs for high efficiency beam projectors that improved the signal to noise ratio and scan speed.
* Developed algorithms and "C" code for optical controls and laser- beam characterization
* Performed tests of electro-optical equip. for laser measurements.
* Designed experiment for testing Cs cells and performed data analysis.
* Performed physics calculations for improved Cs cell model.
GENERAL DYNAMICS LASER SYSTEMS LAB, San Diego, CA (1988-89) E
Chief Scientist/Manager Advanced Technology Department
* Invented technical solutions and wrote 8 patent disclosures.
* Designed and developed tunable Titanium Sapphire (TiS) lasers to near state of the art performance in about 1 year.
* Initiated new projects: low probability-of-intercept communications, optical counter-measures, and wavelength tunable remote sensors.
* Fostered development of diode pumped solid-state lasers to state-of-the-art performance.
NORTHROP ELECTRONICS DIVISION, Hawthorne, CA (1982-1988) E
Senior Research Engineer/DELPHI and TISA Program Manager
* Wrote joint proposals for solid state laser programs DELPHI Guiding Laser Development and Titanium Sapphire Amplifier Design Study (TISA) that initiated solid-state laser programs in the division and produced about $750,000 revenues.
* Supervised technical analysis and wrote original Highlite high power excimer laser proposal which lead to a $10,000,000 contract.
IR&D Program Manager
* Supervised up to $2,000,000 independent R&D programs for laser development.
Chief Scientist- SLC LTM Program
* Integrated research-center inputs and edited Strategic Laser Communications Phase I proposal to win a $14,000,000 contract.
* Directed research and design of excimer lasers.
* Set-up laboratory and got first Ring Laser Gyro (RLG) built in about one year.
* Designed pentagonal RLGs that have substantial higher performance for a given size.
* Wrote four patent disclosures in the areas of RLGs and lasers.
ROCKWELL INTERNATIONAL, Anaheim, CA (1980-1982) E
Staff Scientist
* Invented solutions to Ring Laser Gyro (RLG) performance limitations and wrote six patent disclosures, two of which became patents.
* Solved RLG bias stability, lock-in and plasma instability problems to improve RLG performance by about 10 times overall. Provided basis for EMARV program win with revenues of about $20,000,000.
* Wrote Independent Research and Development brochures that received highly improved scores and gave company twice as much investment recovery.
ILLUMINATION INDUSTRIES INC., Sunnyvale, CA (1979-1980) C/E
Director of Engineering
* Solved various arc lamp problems leading to higher performance, better producibility and higher profit margins.
* Wrote Strategic Business Plans/Operating Plans that were accepted by board of directors.
ROCKWELL INTERNATIONAL, Anaheim, CA (1976-1979) C/E
Member of the Technical Staff
* Principal Investigator on CO2 LADAR Program Coherent Pulsed CO2 Source.
* Wrote 3 patent disclosures.
* Prepared numerous papers and presentations
Career Summary (Full Time Equivalent years):
>20 FTE years employment experience in Defense Industry
3 FTE years employment experience in Commercial Industry
>7 FTE years consulting experience (mostly Commercial)
>12 FTE years teaching college, university, and specialized courses
EDUCATION
University of California, Irvine
Ph.D. Plasma Physics, 1976
Course work in Administration, 1974
M.A. Physics, 1970
California State Polytechnic University, San Luis Obispo
B.S. Physics (with honors), 1968
B.S. Mathematics, 1968
SPECIAL AWARDS
National Defense Education Act Title IV Fellow in Physics
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Fellow
10 Refereed journal publications in the areas of lasers, optics and plasma physics,
(judged by internationally recognized experts).
7 Journal articles in preparation.
~100 patent disclosures leading to several active applications, and 5 Patents on lasers, etc.
~24 conference reports in the areas of lasers, gaseous electronics, and plasma physics,
(screened by experts).
~24 awards including Who's Who in America and Who's Who in the World.