Michael Ford
Senior Scientist for NESDIS
National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
As Senior Scientist for NESDIS, Mike leads efforts to enhance the use of environmental satellite science across NOAA. He drives product development and applications research, ensuring that innovations deliver actionable and reliable environmental information across the global Earth observing system. Mike’s career bridges the scientific community and NOAA’s efforts to address complex societal challenges. He previously worked in the NESDIS Office of Common Services, where he developed a cohesive approach to satellite product development.
