Homeland Security and Faculty Expertise: University of Maryland

Homeland Security and the University Of Maryland

Dr. Christopher Davis

Christopher Davis

Professor, Electrical and Computer Engineering Department
Director, Maryland Optics Group
University of Maryland, College Park

Ph.D. University of Manchester, U.K.

Expertise: Biosensors
Interferometric sensors for atmospheric trace vapor detection
Studies of surface plasmon polaritons with application to high resolution microscopy and biosensor development.
Directional wireless communications at data rates >1 GB/s
Real-time video surveillance for critical infrastructure protection
Reconfigurable directional wireless communication networks
High data rate directional wireless communications for critical infrastructure surveillance
Novel antenna development
Laser beam pointing, acquisition, and tracking
Effects of atmospheric turbulence on line-of-sight optical links
Dielectric properties of tissue
Engineering support for studies of biological interaction of non-ionizing radiation with biosystems
Fiber optic sensors for magnetic fields
Near-field optical microscopy

Specific Expertise in the Homeland Security Area

Directional wireless transmission of high definition television quality imagery for real-time surveillance and automatic image analysis for “event” detection. Real-time analysis includes vehicle identification, abandoned object detection, real-time movement and tracking of people and vehicles.

Laser beam pointing, acquisition, and tracking

Trace detection of vapors in the atmosphere for chemical agent detection and detection of vapors from concealed explosives

Credentials

Dr. Davis is the Director of the Maryland Optics Group (MOG) and the Former Director of the Gemstone Program.

Phone: 301-405-3637
Address: 2124 Kim Engineering Building
University of Maryland
College Park MD 20742
Email: Click here to contact Dr. Davis
For more information: Dr. Davis' home page

Faculty

Listed by Area of Expertise
Listed Alphabetically

Faculty Expertise Areas

Critical Infrastructure Protection

Biological and Chemical Countermeasures

Emergency Preparedness & Response

Domestic and Foreign Policy

Borders and Transportation

Standards and State / Local Government

Nuclear and Radiological Countermeasures

Linguistics and Languages

High Explosives Countermeasures

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The University of Maryland ranks among the top 20 public research universities in the nation and is the closest in proximity to the nation's capital. Maryland is uniquely positioned to address issues of homeland security with its highly ranked programs in public affairs, science and technology and its strong ties to nearby federal agencies and research laboratories. Our distinguished faculty includes members who have served as senior government officials and public policy experts, as well as leading experts in arms control and nuclear and biological weapons.