Pascal Mickelson

Pascal Mickelson has a long history of working in the field of wind energy technology and sustainability. In 2019, they began working for Arctura, Inc. as a Lead Scientist, advancing wind energy technology and sustainability efforts. In this role, they led research and development of an atmospheric plasma generator for nitrogen fixation and developed products for active load stabilization of wind turbines and the mitigation of turbine blade damage from lightning. Pascal was also Principal Scientist for the company, supporting expansion of business through proposal development and writing. From 2013-2019, Pascal worked for Physics, Materials, and Applied Mathematics Research as an Applied Physicist, performing basic and applied research and development in terahertz sensing and navigation, energy deposition for aerodynamic drag reduction, directed energy (pulsed laser and microwave energy deposition), pulsed power engineering, and corrosion detection and abatement. Pascal also supervised related research efforts, wrote grant proposals, and lead systems engineering efforts for mobile laser laboratory. From 2010-2013, Pascal was a Post-doctoral Research Associate at The University of Arizona. Prior to that, they were a Graduate Research Associate at Rice University from 2002-2010 and an Associate Systems Engineer at Lockheed Martin Missiles and Space from 2001-2002.

Pascal Mickelson attended Bear River High School from 1993 to 1997, Carleton College from 1997 to 2001, and Rice University from 2002 to 2010, where they obtained an M.S. and Ph.D. in Applied Physics.