While Science Advisor at the Dosimetry Center, I helped the Navy earn NVLAP accreditation for the old two-element albedo neutron dosimeter as well as the much older film dosimeter. I also helped write the specifications that were used to procure the current four-element dosimeter used throughout the Navy today. During my tour at PSNS I helped Naval Reactors get the CaF dosimeter certified and, with all that NVLAP experience, served as an assessor for about nine years. At the University of Wisconsin I earned my PhD doing a theoretical thesis in an applied Physics program (I think they were afraid that I’d hurt myself in the lab). I finished my career with a long tour at AFRRI that culminated with my assignment as the Director.

Defense Superior Service Medal, Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Navy Meritorious Service Medal, Joint Service Commendation Medal, Navy Commendation Medal, Joint Meritorious Unit Award, National Defense Service Medal

While I was a staff scientist for the NCRP, I worked on many reports including manuscripts on the linear-no-threshold model, operational Health Physics, ultrasound, activities in space, and the ALARA principle. Currently I am serving as a consultant to the NCRP on three activities: shielding design for diagnostic facilities, shielding design for radiotherapy facilities, and a report that addresses issues related to terrorist events involving radioactive materials. I am also the Executive Secretary of the International Commission on Radiation Units and Measurements and I am serving on a National Academy of Sciences committee that is examining the DTRA dose reconstruction program.

"I’ve always had the good fortune to work with very bright and dedicated ‘shipmates’ who made all the difference to my career. Rely on that vast reservoir of talent that will always be available and eager to help. Other than that, my only advice is that you work hard, have fun, and do good things."