DaytonDefense Lunch & Learn - Dr. Douglas C. Blake

Join DaytonDefense as we welcome Dr. Douglas Blake, Director, Aerospace Systems Directorate, Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL). Mr. Blake will be sharing the mission, challenges and initiatives of the AFRL directorate as well as his vision for the future USAF air vehicle platform and propulsion technologies. Join us in learning how industry can assist in maturing these technologies toward commercialization.

Speaker and Presenter Information

Douglas C. Blake

Member of the Senior Executive Service
Director, Aerospace Systems Directorate
Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL)
Wright-Patterson Air Force Base

In his current capacity, Dr. Blake leads the Air Force's science and technology program in propulsion, power and air vehicles for advanced next-generation space, missile and aircraft applications. The Aerospace Systems Directorate consists of a workforce of more than 1,800 military, civilians, and contractors executing an annual budget in excess of $700 million and $4 billion in research facilities spread over 65 square miles at Wright-Patterson AFB, OH; Edwards AFG, CA, and Arnold Engineering Development Complex, TN.