Dr. James Hadaway

Principal Research Scientist IV,
S2, CAO

Contact

301 Sparkman Drive
Optics Building
Room 400Q
Huntsville, AL 35899
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256.824.2533
james.hadaway@uah.edu

Biography

Over 30 years of experience in optical systems design, fabrication, and testing. Principal Investigator for research projects totaling over $7M, with sponsors from NASA, DOD, and industry. Have designed reflective telescopes & collimators, infrared missile seekers & scene projectors, and an orbiting Earth imaging system. Supervised the optical fabrication efforts of the CAO for over 10 years, including mirrors, molds, and infrared optics. Have performed/led the testing of prototype systems, flight components & systems, military systems, and ophthalmic optics.

Education

  • Ph.D. 2004 The University of Alabama in Huntsville, Huntsville, AL, Optical Science & Engineering, Advisor: J. Geary, Dissertation: “MTF Testing for the Assessment of Spectacle Lens Image Quality and the Relationship to Visual Acuity”
  • M.S. 1987 The Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA, Applied Physics
  • B.S. 1984 The Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA, Applied Physics

Honors & Awards

  • US6,072,570 (2000), "Image Quality Mapper for Progressive Eyeglasses," Chipman, R. A., Drewes, J. J., Hadaway, J. B.
  • UAH 2017 University Distinguished Researcher of the Year Award

Recent Publications

  • J. Hadaway, C. Wells, G. Olczak, M. Waldman, T. Whitman, J. Cosentino, M. Zarella, M. Connolly, D. Chaney, and R. Telfer, “Performance of the center-of-curvature optical assembly during cryogenic testing of the James Webb Space Telescope”, Proc. SPIE 10698, 1069803 (2018).

  • C. Wells, J. Hadaway, G. Olczak, J. Cosentino, J. Johnston, T. Whitman, M. Connolly, D. Chaney, S. Knight, and R. Telfer, “Characterization of the JWST Pathfinder mirror dynamics using the center-of-curvature optical assembly (COCOA)," Proc. SPIE 9904, 990440 (2016).

  • J. Hadaway, C. Wells, G. Olczak, M. Waldman, T. Whitman, J. Cosentino, M. Connolly, D. Chaney, and R. Telfer, “Performance of the primary mirror center-of-curvature optical metrology system during cryogenic testing of the JWST Pathfinder telescope," Proc. SPIE 9904, 99044E (2016).

  • D. Chaney, J. Hadaway, J. Lewis, B. Gallagher, and B. Brown, “Cryogenic performance of the JWST primary mirror segment engineering development unit”, Proc. SPIE 8150, 815008 (2011).

  • J. Hadaway, D. Chaney, and L. Carey, “The optical metrology system for cryogenic testing of the JWST primary mirror segments”, Proc. SPIE 8126, 81260P (2011).

  • J. Hadaway, R. Eng, J. Speed, and J. Marzouk, “Preliminary evaluation of the vibration environment within JSC Chamber A using a simultaneous phase-shifting interferometer,” Proc. SPIE 6265, 62653G (2006).

  • J. Hadaway and P. Reardon, “Unique Aspects of Designing and Tolerancing an Optical Testing System,” Proc. of SPIE Vol. 5523, 1-11 (2004).

  • J. Hadaway, R. Eng, P. Stahl, J. Carpenter, J. Kegley, and W. Hogue, “Cryogenic Performance of Lightweight SiC and C/SiC Mirrors,” Proc. of SPIE Vol. 5487, 1018-1029 (2004).

  • D. Chaney, R. Brown, S. Kendrick, P. Reardon, J. Hadaway, J. Carpenter, and R. Eng, “Results of the Beryllium AMSD Mirror Cryogenic Optical Testing,” Proc. of SPIE Vol. 5487, 833-841 (2004).

  • J. Hadaway, P. Reardon, J. Geary, D. Hochmuth, P. Stahl, and R. Eng, “Cryogenic Quilting or Printthrough of Various Light-weight Mirrors,” Proc. of SPIE Vol. 5180, (2003).