I’m Douglas McMakin, a passionate RF, radar and terahertz imaging technology scientist and engineer.
Free consultation
I can help you research, design and build your RF, radar, and terahertz imaging solutions.
Over 35 years of experience
I work with organizations of all sizes and stages.
I led the team that developled a holographic radar imaging system
- Operates in airports and other facilities on six continents
- Detects metallic and non-metallic threats and contraband
- first-of-its-kind, near-real-time
- Featured in Discover, Time, Fortune, and on NBC’s Today Show
My accomplishments
- 21 U.S. patents; numerous patents in other countries
- Received $35 million in funding from government and commercial organizations
- National awards for innovation and technology transfer
- Co-chair, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) N42.59
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Services
I’m experienced in every phase of technology commercialization.
Idea Conception and Feasibility
- Needs and problem assessment
- Requirements definition
- Project management plan
- Ananlysis of technology options and approaches for the need
- Technoplogy development appraoch
- Risk assessment and management
- Modeling
- Conceptual design
- Feasibility study
- Identification of marketplace legalities
Development
- 3D Modeling
- Specifications
- Component selection
- Documentation
- Prototypes – to fine-tune requirments and demonstrate proof of concept.
- Conformance to specifications and industry standards
Testing
- Component tests
- Lab tests
- Field tests
- Test documentation and recommendations
Commercialization
- Market research
- Customer profiles
- Customer connections
- Transition plans
- Partner/funding recommendations
- Complete documentation packages