Dr. Ted Woodward is Technical Director for the FutureG Office, where he is heavily relied upon for his technical expertise. Dr. Woodward has an extensive record of innovation, entrepreneurship, research, management, and leadership in fields including radio frequency (RF), optical communications and networking, data systems, semiconductor electronic and optoelectronic devices, full-custom integrated circuits, and commercial optical communication products. With experience in both the commercial and government environment, he works across the boundary of research and application to connect new research to valuable innovations that deliver customer impact.

Prior to joining the FutureG Office, he served as a Program Manager in the DARPA Strategic Technologies Office (STO). There he created, managed, and transitioned a diverse portfolio of communications, networking, and sensing programs valued at more than $150M. Dr. Woodward began his career with 12 years as a member of technical staff in the Research Division of Bell Laboratories, where he defined and executed impactful research in optical interconnect and communication systems. Dr. Woodward holds a Ph.D. in Applied Physics from the California Institute of Technology.