Alan Tower Waterman (June 4, 1892 – November 30, 1967) was an American physicist and the first Scientific Director of the United States Air Force. He was a pioneering researcher in radar technology and made significant contributions to the development of electronic physics. Waterman served as a professor at MIT before joining the military, where he led crucial radar research during World War II. His work established the foundation for the U.S. Air Force's scientific research program and greatly advanced American military technology.
