Edward Patrick

Edward Patrick has a wide range of work experience in various fields. Edward began their career as a Shop Laborer at Tops, Inc. in 1974, where they specialized in designing and fabricating plastic-laminated counter tops and cabinets. Edward then worked as an Assistant Office Manager, responsible for sales and service, monitoring customer accounts, and managing customer relations. In 1983, they were promoted to Vice President/General Manager, overseeing overall company performance and managing various aspects of the business.

In 1985, Edward transitioned to a Salesman & Assistant Office Manager role at Supply Dayton, where they interacted with customers and measured counter tops and cabinets for homes and construction sites. Edward later moved on to Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in 1987, working as a Research Assistant until obtaining their Master's degree in 1989. Edward continued as an independent contractor and research associate until 1991.

Edward's next position was as an Adjunct Faculty at Wright State University in 1990, where they tutored undergraduate physics students. Edward then joined NASA Goddard Space Flight Center in 1991 as a Space Environment Simulation Engineer, specializing in designing and operating simulation systems for various space missions. Edward held this role until 2008.

Currently, Edward is working as a Lead Scientist at Southwest Research Institute. In this position, they conduct research and development in space flight mass spectrometers and space environment simulation systems. Edward specializes in simulating the ion and neutral chemistry of planetary atmospheres and conducting laboratory studies of lunar regolith simulants and Apollo 11 samples. Edward also focuses on developing field deployable mass spectrometry for cave environments.

Throughout their career, Edward Patrick has developed expertise in areas such as ultrahigh vacuum systems, supersonic molecular beams, silicon carbide beam nozzles, gas handling manifolds, particle time-of-flight systems, and detectors. Edward is also a certified Radiation Safety Officer.

Edward Patrick received their High School Diploma in Physical Sciences from Fairmont West High School in 1977. From 1977 to 1979, they attended The Ohio State University, studying Astronomy and Physics. Edward then transferred to the University of Dayton from 1979 to 1982, where they pursued Physics but did not obtain a degree. Edward completed their Bachelor's degree in Physics from Wright State University between 1982 and 1985. Edward later acquired a Master's degree in Physics from the same institution, graduating in 1989.