HgCdTe Infrared Detectors: Expertise in the physics, architecture, and optimization of low-background HgCdTe detector systems, including H2RG and H4RG series near-IR arrays. Deep technical understanding of SIDECAR and ACADIA ASIC signal chains and their integration into high-performance instruments.

High Performance Detector Systems: End-to-end support for the full lifecycle of near-infrared and visible wavelength detector systems. Capability spans initial concept and technology maturation (TRL 1–6) through team leadership, system-level testing, delivery, and mission-standard data products.

Detector System Crisis Resolution: Specialized diagnostic support for time-sensitive anomalies in HgCdTe detector and system-level signal chains. Extensive experience contributing detector physics SME and applied mathematics expertise to Failure Review Boards (FRB) and mission-recovery processes under intense programmatic constraints.

Noise Diagnostics, Correction, & Mitigation: Advanced characterization and mitigation of complex noise sources in photon-limited environments. This includes the development and implementation of reference pixel correction algorithms (IRS², IRRC) currently utilized across the JWST and Roman near-IR instrument suites.

Advanced Computational Analysis: State-of-the-art modeling, debugging, and data correction utilizing a high-performance toolkit including Julia, Python, and NVIDIA GPU-accelerated processing. Advanced statistics (Bayesian & Classical) for anomaly root cause analysis and risk projection. We provide tailored analytical solutions for the most demanding mission-specific requirements.

Review Teams & Proposal Preparation: Technical leadership in the conception and drafting of winning proposals for NASA, ESA, and private foundations. Experienced in Red Team reviews, Standing Review Boards (SRB), and Independent Mission Reviews, providing rigorous technical depth and sound programmatic judgment.

JWST image of Eta Carina nebula.
Credit: NASA, ESA, CSA, STScI