Dr. Jeffrey RogersProgram Manager

Jeffrey Rogers joined DARPA as a Program Manager in the Microsystems Technology Office in June of 2008. A common thread of his programs is using intrinsic problem complexities to enable new or improved functionality. In many cases this involves harnessing dynamics or gaining additional understanding from using a different perspective. Examples include using nonlinearity in MEMS/NEMS to enhance capabilities, managing laser instabilities, developing quantum engineering to enable design of mesoscopic devices, and early detection of traumatic brain injury.

Prior to joining DARPA he was simultaneously a Research Scientist in Computational Physics at HRL Laboratories (Malibu) and visiting faculty at California Institute of Technology in Control and Dynamical Systems. On the industrial side he was responsible for a lab-wide effort applying nonlinear sciences. Projects included self-organizing laser arrays, managing group behavior of UAVs, and millimeter wave devices. On the academic side he worked on MEMS/NEMS, statistical mechanics, multiscale modeling, and condensed matter physics.

Jeff earned four degrees in physics. A Ph.D. from Georgia Institute of Technology (2001) emphasizing nonlinear science and fluid mechanics. A M.S. from Emory University (1996) with emphasis on condensed matter and complex systems. A M.S. from Florida Atlantic University (1994) focusing on applied mathematics and computational science, and a B.S. from Florida Atlantic University emphasizing dynamical systems and theoretical biology.