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Dr. Andrew Williams, Deputy Technology Executive Officer (TEO) for Space S&T
U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory

Dr. Andrew ‘Andy’ Williams is the Deputy Technology Executive Officer for Space at the Air Force Research Laboratory. His responsibilities include integrating and executing AFRL’s space science and technology (S&T) investment strategy and serving as the primary focal point for USSF to deliver game changing technology and new capabilities to the warfighter. In addition, he leads strategic S&T engagement and planning with partners throughout the Department of Defense, the Intelligence Community, NASA, industry, and academia.

A graduate of Texas A&M University, Dr. Williams joined AFRL as a Palace Acquire Intern in 2003. In 2006, he was tasked with initiating a new research program in spacecraft thermal control. Within three years, he grew the program to $35M in contract and in-house research and led five experiments flying on sounding rockets, the International Space Station, and NASA’s Zero-g Aircraft. In 2009, he became Deputy PM for Integrated Structural Systems, and in 2013, he took over as PM where he led a team of 34 scientist and engineers executing a $140M research portfolio ranging from basic research to tech transition in deployable structures, thermal control, structural sensing, and 3D printing. In 2018, he transitioned to Space Mission Area Lead for AFRL where he focused on customer engagement to deliver S&T for USSF tech needs.

EDUCATION

2002   Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Texas A&M University

2005   Master of Science in Aerospace Engineering Sciences, University of Colorado

2016   Doctorate of Philosophy in Engineering, University of New Mexico

CAREER CHRONOLOGY

  1. June 2003 – July 2006, Palace Acquire Intern, AFRL Space Vehicles Directorate, Kirtland AFB, NM
  2. July 2006 – November 2009, Thermal Systems Lead, AFRL Space Vehicles Directorate
  3. November 2009 – August 2013, Deputy Program Manager, Integrated Structural Systems, AFRL/RV
  4. August 2013 – April 2018, Program Manager, Integrated Structural Systems, AFRL/RV
  5. April 2018 – October 2018, Section Chief, Advanced Power and Integrated Structures, AFRL/RV
  6. October 2018 – November 2021, Space Mission Area Lead, AFRL, Kirtland AFB, NM

MAJOR AWARDS AND DECORATIONS

2009 Air Force Research Laboratory, Junior Civilian Engineer of the Year

2011 Science, Technology & Engineering Award for Exploratory or Advanced Tech Development

2016 Federal Laboratory Consortium; Notable Tech Development Award for Roll-Out Solar Array

2017 Associate Fellow in the American Institute for Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA)

2017 R&D 100 Award for the Roll-Out Solar Array

2017 Federal Laboratory Consortium; Notable Tech Development Awards for High Strain Composites

2017 Federal Laboratory Consortium; Notable Tech Development Awards for Oscillating Heat Pipes

2018 RNASA Stellar Team Award for the Roll-Out Solar Array

2018 R&D 100 Award for Oscillating Heat Pipes

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Formulating and Adopting a Space Sustainability Policy Framework Location: Date: February 9, 2022 Time: 1:30 pm - 2:15 pm View session

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