Wednesday, September 29, 2010

AFRL has new chief scientist

EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. - Dr. Mikel Miller was recently promoted to chief scientist and senior technologist for the Air Force Research Lab Munitions Directorate. Miller is a retired Air Force lieutenant colonel who served for 30 years on active duty. In his new position, he will help lead the AFRL Munitions Directorate to the next generation of munitions systems. Among his goals: Boost the number of AFRL scientists who have doctorate degrees from the current 17 percent to 30 to 35 percent by hiring new scientists and through internal academic growth. Another goal is to grow AFRL's future workforce through educational partnerships. (Source: Eglin Public Affairs, 09/27/10)