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