Dr. Tye W. Botting Email & Phone Number

Gettysburg, PA, US

Alexandria, Virginia

Research analyst in operational test and evaluation (OT&E) oversight of defense acquisition systems; IDA portfolio lead for cybersecurity OT&E oversight analyses for circa 200 systems on OSD/DOT&E oversight; previously project lead for OT&E oversight support on DOD space surveillance systems. Currently leads an analyst team of more than 20 PhD and former.

Provides professional martial arts instruction in Northern Shaolin / Northern Praying Mantis Kung Fu and Remy Presas' Modern Arnis, developing and implementing appropriate and effective curricula and teaching philosophies for each. Designs training regimens, provided private lessons, adapted teaching methods as necessary. Organizes biannual training camps.

Served in a joint position, splitting my time between half-time research with the National Center for Preservation Technology and Training (NCPTT, part of the National Park Service) and half-time faculty as Assistant Professor with Northwestern State University’s (NSU) Department of Chemistry and Physics. At NCPTT, was in charge of continuing the ongoing.

In charge of operating, maintaining and improving a National Electrostatics 2UDH Tandem Van de Graaff positive ion accelerator and its Alphatross ion source. Operated the microbeam facility for experiments involving irradiation of individual cells in vitro. Developed beam lines and experimental endstations as needed, including a neutron production target.

Nuclear chemistry and physics research, with emphasis on nuclear reaction dynamics. Designed, built, and operated experiments on a case-by-case basis. Built, tested, and used parallel-plate avalanche counters and made extensive use of silicon surface-barrier detectors, crystal and liquid scintillator counters, and various other detectors. Developed several.

Taught undergraduate laboratory classes, including Integrated Chemistry Lab (analytical, physical, and inorganic; meeting 3/week) and Nuclear and Radiochemistry Lab (meeting 1/week). Graded reports, offered help sessions, and held regular office hours. Received very high student response ratings.

Installed onsite various environmental chemistry analytical equipment for EPA tests, including gas chromatographs equipped with FID, PID, and/or ELCD, TOC/TICs, and purge-and-trap analysis systems. Trained the customers in the use and maintenance of the equipment. Also performed onsite servicing of the equipment when necessary.

Organic chemistry research, with emphasis on developing, implementing, and perfecting a 9-step organic synthesis of a precursor used in development of a new radical carbamate cyclization technique. (Supervisor: Prof. Martin E. Newcomb.)

Executive Education Program: Cybersecurity, Intersection Of Policy And Technology

Ph.D., Nuclear / Physical Chemistry

Activities and Societies: Nova, Cepheid Variable, 13th Man, Liquid Fizzix, TAMU Weightlifting Club, Cyclotron Institute, Reactor.

B.S., Chemistry (Organic)

Activities and Societies: Cepheid Variable, 13th ManFocused on physical organic chemistry and a novel synthesis of natural product.

Diploma, High School

Education record

Executive Education Program, Cybersecurity: Intersection Between Policy And Technology

7Th Degree Black Sash, Northern Shaolin / Northern Praying Mantis Kung Fu