He contributes to the quality, balance and focus of the AFRL technical program and the technical workforce through interactions with the AFRL Research Advisory Council, which is responsible for defining strategies, policies and workforce development for a staff of more than 3400 scientists and engineers. He represents technologies of interest to the U.S. Air Force and leads formation of technical partnerships through interactions within the Department of Defense, with other government agencies, and with universities, industry and the international scientific community. As a senior technical leader, Dr. Miracle represents the Department of Defense in the formation of technical alliances within the United States and with other governments.
Prior to assuming these roles, Dr. Miracle’s research has covered nickel-based superalloys and intermetallic compounds for high temperature aerospace structures; metal matrix composites for structural applications; advanced aluminum alloys for cryogenic components; and boron-modified titanium alloys for improved processibility. His current research includes basic studies of the atomic structure of amorphous metals and the exploration of complex, concentrated alloys. Dr. Miracle is author or co-author of over 200 peer-reviewed scientific articles and 7 book chapters, and is co-editor of 6 books, including Composites, Volume 21 of the ASM Handbook series. Dr. Miracle is co-inventor on 8 patents and has given over 160 plenary, keynote and invited talks at national and international scientific venues in 19 countries.