F. Patrick Doty
About F. Patrick Doty
F. Patrick Doty is a Distinguished Member of Technical Staff at Sandia National Laboratories with extensive experience in radiation sensor technologies and a background in materials science.
Distinguished Member Of Technical Staff at Sandia National Laboratories
F. Patrick Doty is a Distinguished Member of Technical Staff at Sandia National Laboratories in Livermore, California. He has held this position since 1998. During his tenure, he has worked on various high-impact projects involving radiation and chemical detection. His experience and expertise in the field have significantly contributed to the organization's research and development initiatives.
Senior Scientist at Digirad Corporation
Before joining Sandia National Laboratories, F. Patrick Doty served as a Senior Scientist at Digirad Corporation in San Diego, CA, from 1991 to 1998. In these seven years, he played a vital role in advancing the company's initiatives in nuclear medicine applications, especially in the deployment of CdZnTe gamma ray detectors and imaging arrays.
Educational Background in Materials Science and Systems Management
F. Patrick Doty holds a PhD in Materials Science from the University of Virginia, earned between 1987 and 1991. Additionally, he has a Master of Science degree in Systems Management from the University of Southern California, completed from 1982 to 1984. His academic journey began with a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry from California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo, received from 1975 to 1979.
Research in Scintillators and Nuclear Detectors
As a principal investigator, F. Patrick Doty has led important research and development projects focusing on scintillators and semiconductors specifically designed for nuclear detectors. He also serves as a co-investigator on projects involving organic and hybrid luminescent materials for radiation and chemical detection. His research has significantly impacted the field of radiation-sensitive materials and devices.
Patents and Publications
With a prolific career, F. Patrick Doty holds 27 patents related to semiconductors, scintillators, and detectors for imaging and spectroscopy. He has also authored over 50 peer-reviewed publications in the field, making substantial contributions to the scientific community. His work has been instrumental in developing novel radiation sensor technologies.