Astrophysicist, who focuses on employing advanced machine learning methods, expands board expertise
The Scientific Coalition for UAP Studies (SCU) is pleased to announce the addition of physicist Dr. Cameron Pratt to our Board of Directors, effective immediately.
Pratt’s appointment reflects the organization’s continued commitment to scientifically investigating unidentified anomalous phenomena or UAP.
Pratt is a postdoctoral research assistant in astronomy at the University of Michigan, where he earned his Ph.D. in 2024. His research employs advanced machine learning (ML) methods to extract high signal-to-noise measurements of cosmic gas using data from space-based microwave observatories.
As an affiliate of the Galileo Project, Pratt works on cutting-edge ML techniques to analyze multimodal datasets from ground-based observatories in search of UAP signatures.
“By joining the SCU board, I aim to provide my scientific insight while fostering stronger connections between the UAP research community and academia,” Pratt said.
Robert Powell, SCU’s executive director, welcomed Pratt’s expertise and talents. “Cameron’s experience extracting high signal-to-noise measurements will prove useful in many areas for UAP research, from analysis of automated camera signals to noise in witness reports,” Powell said.
“His knowledge of the study of UAP will greatly help SCU as we deepen our commitment to supporting academic researchers interested in better understanding this enigma.”
Pratt joins recent board additions Dr. Laura Dominé and Dr. Doug Buettner and long-time board members Robert Powell, Richard Hoffman, Morgan Beall, Larry Hancock, and Peter Reali.
For further information about SCU, its leadership, research, and mission, please visit https://www.explorescu.org.
***
SCU promotes and encourages the rigorous scientific examination of UAP, commonly known as Unidentified Flying Objects (UFOs). SCU comprises scientists, engineers, members of the high-tech and defense industries, former military personnel, and other professionals. It utilizes scientific principles, methodologies, and practices to advance the study of UAP observed and reported around the globe.
The Scientific Coalition for UAP Studies is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization. Contributions to SCU are tax-deductible.
###
