Ted Miles
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About
Ted Miles is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of volcanology and unmanned aerial systems (UAS), whose work has fundamentally advanced the in situ study of hazardous volcanic emissions. His key research areas include volcanic plume dynamics, atmospheric chemistry, and the development of robotic sensory platforms for environmental monitoring. Miles’s most significant contribution is his groundbreaking 2013 study, which demonstrated the first successful deployment of NASA and University of California Riverside unmanned aircraft for direct sampling of volcanic gases and particulates at Turrialba Volcano, Costa Rica. This work, cited 36 times, provided unprecedented data on transient volcanic emissions that were previously only accessible through remote sensing or dangerous manned flights. Additionally, Miles led the AIRSPACES project, a multidisciplinary experiential learning initiative at a minority-serving land grant institution that integrated engineering, agriculture, and environmental science. Though with fewer citations, this project exemplifies his commitment to broadening participation in STEM and applying drone technology to coastal ecosystem studies. Miles’s work has established a new paradigm for volcanic hazard assessment and environmental monitoring, bridging robotics and geoscience with lasting impact.
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