Bowker Biography:
Dr. Edward Henry Dowdye, Jr.

The author was born in Washington, DC and has B.S. degrees in Mathematics, Electronics Technology with further studies in Physics from Hampton University in Hampton, Virginia. He has the degree of Diplom Atomphysik (Atomic Physics) from Physikalisches Institut der Universität Heidelberg, Germany. Supported by the German Academic Exchange {Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst Bonn-Bad Godesberg}, he did his research in experimental atomic physics, specifically in the area of Nuclear Magnetic Resonance where he used techniques of optical pumping {Kernresonanzmessung durch optisches Pumpen} with further studies in Astronomy and Astrophysics at Heidelberg. He worked in Government and Aerospace for a number of years and later returned to academia. While working as an instructor of Physics, he was awarded a grant from the Preparing Future Faculty Program at Howard University, in Washington, DC, where he obtained the Ph.D. in Laser Spectroscopy Physics at the Laser Spectroscopy Laboratory, supported by the Center for the Study of Terrestrial and Extraterrestrial Atmospheres.

The author currently works at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, Maryland, dealing with the development of satellite born laser systems, special laser optics and the life-time performance of various non-linear crystals used for generating specific harmonics of a high energy Neodymium YAG Laser system. The non-linear crystals will ultimately be used as components of the emitters of satellite probes designed to measure atmospheric particulates as well as to measure changes in the level of the polar icecaps due to environmental melting of the polar ice.

The author has an extensive background in the physical sciences gained from academia as well as from industry and from the government. He has worked as an instructor of Physics at Lincoln University and Cheyney University in Pennsylvania, at Marymount University, South Eastern University and Howard University in Washington, DC.

The author has also an extensive background in communication systems engineering, dealing with the propagation of electromagnetic radiation, high data rate satellite uplink and cross link relay communication systems, the physics of the laser spectroscopy of detection, measurement, and corrections of low concentrations of important atmospheric species.

The author has lectured extensively on his unique emission theory, both here and abroad, and has published the second edition of his book on this subject matter to be added to a number of other publications in his field of expertise.

The author is a devoted role model and mentor for future scientists.

 

 

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