R. Keenan Forney

Experience

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  Rutgers University

  Sept 2011 - Sept 2015

  My research topics included applications of oceanographic radar to measure wave parameters in various sea states and radar operating modes, as well as interactions between hurricanes and the Mid-Atlantic old pool, which culminated in an authorship on the paper "Stratified coastal ocean interactions with tropical cyclones" (Glenn, Miles, Seroka, Xu, Forney, Roarty, Schofield, Kohut, 2016) Conducted original research on advanced methods in radar oceanography with Hugh Roarty: led to publication of "Application of radial and elliptical surface current measurements to better resolve coastal features" in IEEE. Explored the field of estuarine physics with Bob Chant (may lead to future projects hindcasting tides). Found evidence of ahead-of-eye cooling in hurricanes crossing over the Mid-Atlantic Bight (resulting publication pending). Conducted further radar oceanography research funded through RIOS program, funded by NSF. Assisted with demonstrations of physics which are a hallmark of the Rutgers physics department locally and abroad. Operated, constructed, repaired, improved physics demonstrations for university physics classes, and public outreach programs (volunteer basis). Learned to use MATLAB, SeaSonde, and CODAR technologies in radar oceanography applications, funded by the Board of Public Utilities to the end of evaluating the viability of offshore wind energy development. Media librarian. Assisted students and faculty with media such as recording devices, long-playing record players, microfilm, VHS and DVD players, televisions, etc. Maintained order in the music collection.

  • Researcher

    May 2015 - Sept 2015

  • Undergraduate Researcher

    Sept 2013 - May 2015

  • Rutgers Fellow, Summer Student

    May 2013 - Aug 2013

  • Laboratory Assistant

    Sept 2012 - May 2013

  • Intern

    May 2012 - Aug 2012

  • Librarian

    Sept 2011 - May 2012
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  Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution

  May 2014 - Aug 2014

  WHOI Fellow, Summer Student

  Research as part of a large experiment conducted by the sediment transport group of U.S.G.S. Woods Hole. My part is mainly to conduct a sub-experiment identifying differences in measurement of ADCP orientation, aiming to improve accuracy of calculations contingent on the orientation of the ADCP relative to waves, currents and bathymetry. Some extraneous experience I have acquired from this work includes shipboard experience deploying instruments aboard the R/V Connecticut, as well as exposure to new research and ideas via multiple series of weekly summer lectures at WHOI. Show less

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  Kings & Queens Chess Academy

  Oct 2018 - Jul 2020

  My responsibilities have expanded from group and private coaching to driving our tournament and outreach initiatives and doing quality control on our academy services in New Jersey locations. Working with aspiring chess players one-on-one and in groups.

  • Manager

    Jan 2019 - Jul 2020

  • Chess coach

    Sept 2014 - Jul 2020

  • Tournament manager

    Oct 2018 - May 2020
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  Rutgers University Chess Team - New Brunswick

  Sept 2019 - Jul 2020

  Coach

  Trainer for Rutgers University chess team players. I am no longer an active coach but continue to advise Rutgers players on a less regular basis.

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  Louisiana State University

  Sept 2020 - now

  PHD Student
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  U.S. Naval Research Laboratory

  Oct 2022 - now

  Scientific Researcher
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  Four Resolutions Incorporated

  Apr 2023 - now

  Cofounder - Director of Research