Electrical Engineer
Electrical Engineer

Biography

Jonathan Tedeschi is an electrical engineer in the Disruptive Technologies group within the National Security Directorate at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL).

He currently serves as the principal investigator and lead radio frequency (RF) engineer for the United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) projects. Tedeschi has extensive experience in the design, simulation, analysis, and test and measurement of broadband RF or microwave systems.

Tedeschi is an expert in the use of electromagnetic signal measurement equipment for characterizing and validating radar and component performance. He has experience managing projects and leading major project tasks providing technical leadership within large-scoped projects. His team developed the Millimeter-Wave Shoe Scanner for the DHS Science and Technology Directorate, which won an R&D 100 Award in 2020 and a Federal Laboratory Consortium for Technology Transfer Award in 2022.

He joined PNNL in 2008 and is a contributing author to multiple U.S. patents and publications.

Research Interest

  • RF Engineering
  • Quantum Limited RF Systems
  • Test and Measurement Instrumentation
  • Measurement Automation
  • RF System Simulation
  • Python
  • Frequency Modulated Continuous Wave and Spread Spectrum Radar Systems

Education

  • BS in electrical engineering, Eastern Washington University

Publications

2025

  • Glass S.W., A. Kaforey, M. Taufique, M. Elen, J.A. Farber, M.K. Hasan, and J.R. Tedeschi, et al. 2025. "Machine Learning Applied to Thermally Aged Cable Reflectometry." In IEEE Electrical Insulation Conference (EIC 2025), June 8-11, 2025, South Padre Island, TX, 1-4. Piscataway, New Jersey:IEEE. PNNL-SA-208603. doi:10.1109/EIC63069.2025.11123365
  • Glass S.W., J.R. Tedeschi, M. Elen, M.P. Spencer, J. Son, and L.S. Fifield. 2025. "Clamshell Inductive Current Coupler for Online Cable Condition Monitoring." IEEE Open Journal of Instrumentation and Measurement 4, no. _:Art. No. 6000108. PNNL-SA-200021. doi:10.1109/OJIM.2024.3517623

2024

  • Ashtari Esfahani A., S. Boser, N. Buzinsky, M.C. Carmona-Benitez, C. Claessens, L. De Viveiros, and M. Fertl, et al. 2024. "Real-time Signal Detection for Cyclotron Radiation Emission Spectroscopy Measurements using Antenna Arrays." Journal of Instrumentation 19, no. 05:Art. No. P05073. PNNL-SA-192866. doi:10.1088/1748-0221/19/05/P05073
  • Ashtari Esfahani A., S. Boser, N.G. Buzinsky, M.C. Carmona-Benitez, C. Claessens, L. De Viveiros, and P.J. Doe, et al. 2024. "Cyclotron Radiation Emission Spectroscopy of Electrons from Tritium Beta Decay and 83mKr Internal Conversion." Physical Review C 109, no. 3:Art. No. 035503. PNNL-SA-182895. doi:10.1103/PhysRevC.109.035503
  • Boutan C.R., B.H. LaRoque, E.W. Lentz, N.S. Solomon-Oblath, M.S. Taubman, J.R. Tedeschi, and J. Yang, et al. 2024. "Axion Dark Matter eXperiment: Run 1A Analysis Details." Physical Review D 109, no. 1:Art. No. 012009. PNNL-SA-185330. doi:10.1103/PhysRevD.109.012009
  • Buzinsky N., R. Taylor, W. Byron, W. Degraw, B. Dodson, M. Fertl, and A. Garcia, et al. 2024. "Larmor power limit for cyclotron radiation of relativistic particles in a waveguide." New Journal of Physics 26, no. 8:Art. No. 083021. PNNL-SA-203843. doi:10.1088/1367-2630/ad6d85
  • Glass S.W., J.R. Tedeschi, M. Elen, J. Son, M. Taufique, V. Kumar, and M.K. Hasan, et al. 2024. SSTDR and FDR Detection of Un-Energized and Energized Cable Anomalies Including Thermal Degradation Using Machine Learning. PNNL-36573. Richland, WA: Pacific Northwest National Laboratory. SSTDR and FDR Detection of Un-Energized and Energized Cable Anomalies Including Thermal Degradation Using Machine Learning
  • Glass S.W., J.R. Tedeschi, M. Elen, M.P. Spencer, J. Son, V. Kumar, and L.S. Fifield. 2024. Evaluation of Clamshell Current Coupler for Online Frequency Domain and Spread Spectrum Time Domain Reflectometry to Detect Anomalies in Energized Cables. PNNL-36530. Richland, WA: Pacific Northwest National Laboratory. Evaluation of Clamshell Current Coupler for Online Frequency Domain and Spread Spectrum Time Domain Reflectometry to Detect Anomalies in Energized Cables
  • Glass S.W., J.R. Tedeschi, M.P. Spencer, J. Son, M. Taufique, D. Li, and M. Elen, et al. 2024. "Spread spectrum time domain reflectometry (SSTDR) and frequency domain reflectometry (FDR) cable inspection using machine learning." In Proceedings of the ASME 2024 51st Annual Review of Progress in Quantitative Nondestructive Evaluation (QNDE2024), QNDE2024-133645, V001T11A001. New York, New York:American Society of Mechanical Engineers. PNNL-SA-195124. doi:10.1115/QNDE2024-133645

2023

2021

  • Khatiwada R., D. Bowring, A.S. Chou, A. Sonnenschein, W. Wester, D.V. Mitchell, and T. Braine, et al. 2021. "Axion Dark Matter eXperiment: Detailed design and operations." Review of Scientific Instruments 92, no. 12:Art. No. 124502. PNNL-SA-154970. doi:10.1063/5.0037857
  • Tedeschi J.R., D.M. Sheen, and S.L. McDaid. 2021. "Ultra-broadband voltage-controlled oscillator linearization for frequency modulated continuous wave MMW imaging systems." In Radar Sensor Technology XXV, April 12-16, 2021, Virtual, Online. Proceedings of the SPIE, 11742, 117421B. Bellingham, Washington:SPIE. PNNL-SA-160720. doi:10.1117/12.2591789

2020

  • Clark R.T., D.M. Sheen, J.R. Tedeschi, A.M. Jones, and T.E. Hall. 2020. "High-resolution 3D microwave imaging using an optically tracked linear array." In Passive and Active Millimeter-Wave Imaging XXIII; SPIE Defense and Commercial Sensing. Proceedings of the SPIE, edited by D.A. Wikner and D.A. Robertson, 11411, Paper No. 114110E. Bellingham, Washington:SPIE. PNNL-SA-152504. doi:10.1117/12.2560396
  • Sheen D.M., R.T. Clark, J.R. Tedeschi, J.D. McCall, T.S. Hartman, and A.M. Jones. 2020. "Efficient Image Reconstruction Method for a Millimeter-wave Shoe Scanner." In Passive and Active Millimeter-Wave Imaging XXIII; SPIE Defense and Commercial Sensing. Proceedings of the SPIE, edited by D.A. Wikner and D.A. Robertson, 11411, Paper No. 114110B. Bellingham, Washington:SPIE. PNNL-SA-152509. doi:10.1117/12.2560368

2019

  • Ashtari Esfahani A., S. Boser, N.G. Buzinsky, R. Cervantes, C. Claessens, L. De Viveiros, and M. Fertl, et al. 2019. "Locust: C++ software for simulation of RF detection." New Journal of Physics 21, no. 11:Article No. 113051. PNNL-SA-145576. doi:10.1088/1367-2630/ab550d
  • Ashtari Esfahani A., V. Bansal, S. Boser, N.G. Buzinsky, R. Cervantes, C. Claessens, and L. de Viveiros, et al. 2019. "Electron Radiated Power in Cyclotron Radiation Emission Spectroscopy Experiments." Physical Review C 99, no. 5:Article No. 055501. PNNL-SA-140989. doi:10.1103/PhysRevC.99.055501
  • Sheen D.M., R.T. Clark, J.R. Tedeschi, A.M. Jones, and T.E. Hall. 2019. "High-resolution 3D microwave imaging of a moving target using optical motion capture." In Passive and Active Millimeter-Wave Imaging XXII, April 14-19, 2019, Baltlimore, MD. Proceedings of the SPIE, edited by DA Wikner and DA Robertson, 10994, Paper No. 109940D. Bellingham, Washington:SPIE. PNNL-SA-142489. doi:10.1117/12.2519892

2017

  • Ashtari Esfahani A., D.M. Asner, S. Boser, R. Cervantes, C. Claessens, L.A. De Viveiros Souza Filho, and P.J. Doe, et al. 2017. "Determining the Neutrino Mass with Cyclotron Radiation Emission Spectroscopy - Project 8." Journal of Physics G: Nuclear and Particle Physics 44, no. 5:Article No. 054004. PNNL-25965. doi:10.1088/1361-6471/aa5b4f

2016

  • Glass S.W., P. Ramuhalli, L.S. Fifield, M.S. Prowant, G. Dib, J.R. Tedeschi, and J.D. Suter, et al. 2016. "Assessment of NDE for Key Indicators of Aging Cables in Nuclear Power Plants - Interim Status." In 42nd Annual Review of Progress in Quantitative Nondestructive Evaluation, July 26-31, 2015, Minneapolis, MN. . AIP Conference Proceedings, edited by Art. No. 170006, 1706. Melville, New York:AIP Publishing. PNNL-SA-112712. doi:10.1063/1.4940629
  • Sheen D.M., T.E. Hall, D.L. McMakin, A.M. Jones, and J.R. Tedeschi. 2016. "Three-dimensional radar imaging techniques and systems for near-field applications." In Radar Sensor Technology XX, April 17, 2016, Baltimore, Maryland. Proceedings of the SPIE, edited by KI Ranney and A Doerry, 9829, Paper No. 98290V. Bellingham, Washington:SPIE. PNNL-SA-116835. doi:10.1117/12.2229235

2015

  • Asner D.M., R. Bradley, L.A. De Viveiros Souza Filho, P.J. Doe, J.L. Fernandes, M. Fertl, and E.C. Finn, et al. 2015. "Single-electron detection and spectroscopy via relativistic cyclotron radiation." Physical Review Letters 114, no. 16:Article No. 162501. PNNL-SA-104834. doi:10.1103/PhysRevLett.114.162501
  • Sheen D.M., L.E. Smith, J.R. Tedeschi, D.E. Moore, G. Gavric, and R.C. Conrad. 2015. "Active Time Domain Reflectometry for Tamper Indication in Unattended Safeguards Systems." In 56th Annual Meeting of the Institute of Nuclear Materials Management, July 12-16, 2015, Indian Wells, California, 1, 235-244. Deerfield, Illinois:Institute of Nuclear Materials Management. PNNL-SA-110815.

2014

  • Jones A.M., J.F. Kelly, J.R. Tedeschi, and J.S. McCloy. 2014. "Design Considerations for High-Q Bandpass Microwave Oscillator Sensors Based Upon Resonant Amplification." Applied Physics Letters 104, no. 25:Article No. 253507. PNNL-SA-102899. doi:10.1063/1.4885077
  • Simmons K.L., P. Ramuhalli, A.F. Pardini, M.S. Prowant, L.S. Fifield, J.R. Tedeschi, and A.M. Jones, et al. 2014. "Determining Remaining Useful Life of Aging Cables in Nuclear Power Plants using Non-destructive Evaluation." In 2014 ANS Winter Meeting and Nuclear Technology Expo, November 9-13, 2014, Anaheim, CA. Transactions of the American Nuclear Society, 111, 456-458. La Grange Park, Illinois:American Nuclear Society. PNNL-SA-104772.

2013

  • Bernacki B.E., J.R. Tedeschi, J.F. Kelly, D.M. Sheen, T.E. Hall, P.L. Valdez, and W.M. Lechelt, et al. 2013. "Fully Polarimetric Differential Intensity W-band Imager." In Passive and Active Millimeter-Wave Imaging XVI, April 29, 2013, Baltimore, Maryland. Proceedings of the SPIE, edited by DA Wikner and AR Luukanen, 8715, Paper No. 87150G. Bellingham, Washington:SPIE. PNNL-SA-94943. doi:10.1117/12.2015193
  • Fernandes J.L., J.R. Tedeschi, D.M. Sheen, and D.L. McMakin. 2013. "Three-Dimensional Millimeter-Wave Imaging for Concealed Threat Detection in Shoes." In Passive and Active Millimeter-Wave Imaging XVI, April 29, 2013, Baltimore, Maryland. Proceedings of the SPIE, edited by DA Wikner and AR Luukanen, 8715, Paper No. 87150C. Bellingham, Washington:SPIE. PNWD-SA-10068. doi:10.1117/12.2016612
  • Sheen D.M., J.L. Fernandes, J.R. Tedeschi, D.L. McMakin, A.M. Jones, W.M. Lechelt, and R.H. Severtsen. 2013. "Wide-Bandwidth, Wide-Beamwidth, High-Resolution, Millimeter-Wave Imaging for Concealed Weapon Detection." In Passive and Active Millimeter-Wave Imaging XVI, April 29, 2013, Baltimore, Maryland. Proceedings of the SPIE, edited by DA Wikner and AR Luukanen, 8715, Paper No. 871509. Bellingham, Washington:SPIE. PNNL-SA-94942. doi:10.1117/12.2016132
  • Tedeschi J.R., B.E. Bernacki, D.M. Sheen, J.F. Kelly, and D.L. McMakin. 2013. "Fully Polarimetric Passive W-band Millimeter Wave Imager for Wide Area Search." In Polarization Science and Remote Sensing VI, August 25, 2013, San Diego, California. Proceedings SPIE, edited by JA Shaw and DA LeMaster, 8873, Paper No. 88730V. Bellingham, Washington:SPIE. PNNL-SA-97237. doi:10.1117/12.2023390

2012

  • Bernacki B.E., J.F. Kelly, D.M. Sheen, B.K. Hatchell, P.L. Valdez, J.R. Tedeschi, and T.E. Hall, et al. 2012. "Wide-Field-of-View Millimeter-Wave Telescope Design with Ultra-Low Cross-Polarization." In Passive and Active Millimeter-Wave Imaging XV, April 23, 2012, Baltimore, Maryland. Proceedings of the SPIE, 8362, Paper No. 836207. Bellingham, Washington:SPIE. PNNL-SA-86574. doi:10.1117/12.917773
  • Bernacki B.E., J.F. Kelly, D.M. Sheen, D.L. McMakin, J.R. Tedeschi, R.V. Harris, and A. Mendoza, et al. 2012. "Passive Fully Polarimetric W-Band Millimeter-Wave Imaging." In Proceedings of the SPIE: RF and Millimeter-Wave Photonics II, January 22, 2012, San Francisco, California, edited by RL Nelson, et al, 8259, Paper No. 82590F. Bellingham, Washington:SPIE. PNNL-SA-84949. doi:10.1117/12.909756

2011

  • Bernacki B.E., J.F. Kelly, D.M. Sheen, D.L. McMakin, J.R. Tedeschi, T.E. Hall, and B.K. Hatchell, et al. 2011. "Phenomenology Studies Using a Scanning Fully Polarimetric Passive W-Band Millimeter Wave Imager." In Proceedings of the SPIE: Passive Millimeter-Wave Imaging Technology XIV, April 28, 2011, Orlando, FL, edited by DA Wikner and AR Luukanen, 8022, Paper No. 80220C. Bellingham, Washington:SPIE. PNNL-SA-78821. doi:10.1117/12.883545