Peter H. Haas
1921-1986 |
Peter Haas was a pioneer in the field of nuclear weapons effects beginning in the mid 1950s. He proposed and conducted some of the landmark experiments on nuclear electromagnetic pulse (EMP) and transient radiation effects on electronics (TREE) at the Nevada and Pacific Nuclear Test Sites.
He was always a strong advocate for laboratory simulation facilities and it was under his direction that some of the early neutron displacement effects research was done in pulsed nuclear reactors. He had the imagination and foresight to suggest that electronic circuitry might undergo severe changes in behavior when exposed to a nuclear radiation pulse, and this was the genesis of the discipline known as TREE. Pete was a tutor for many people who were and are major contributors to the field of Radiation Survivability Research and Technology. |
Purpose of the Award:
To recognize individuals "who have demonstrated outstanding and innovative technical contributions or leadership in the successful development of U.S. hardened military and space systems."
The Plaque states:
"For Superior Achievement in Radiation Survivability Research and Technology"
To recognize individuals "who have demonstrated outstanding and innovative technical contributions or leadership in the successful development of U.S. hardened military and space systems."
The Plaque states:
"For Superior Achievement in Radiation Survivability Research and Technology"
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2022 Award Winner
Robert "Bob" D. Pugh
“For over three decades of sustained support to the development of hardened electronics technology, influence on national microelectronics strategy and policy, and mentorship of future leaders within the hardened electronics community”
“For over three decades of sustained support to the development of hardened electronics technology, influence on national microelectronics strategy and policy, and mentorship of future leaders within the hardened electronics community”
Dr. Robert D. Pugh is the owner of Think Strategically, LLC, as well as a consultant on space and missile systems technology, international technology development programs, and export-control compliance. Bob’s primary customer is the Air Force Research Laboratory Space Vehicles Directorate (AFRL/RV) at Kirtland AFB, New Mexico. He became a consultant after 35 years of service to the Air Force: 14 years enlisted, 11 years officer, and 10 years civil service. Presently, Bob is the Strategic Planner, Technology Program consultant, and Export-Control advisor for the AFRL/RV Space Electronics Technology Team. Previously Bob split his time between those duties and being an international programs advisor and export-control consultant to the Operationally-Responsive Space Office and the Secretary of the Air Force International Programs Office. While assigned to RV, Bob’s positions included the Chief of the Space Electronics Branch, the Associate Chief Scientist, and the Chief of the Operations Division for the AFRL Space Vehicles Directorate and the Chief Technologist for the Joint Warfighting Space Joint Acquisition Office. While in AFRL, he provided significant support to the former Ballistic Missile Defense Organization (now Missile Defense Agency), the Director of Defense Research and Engineering (DDR&E), the DoD Advisory Group on Electron Devices and other DoD organizations in the areas of policy development, science and technology planning and oversight of defense electronic programs. Academically, Bob has a BS degree with honors and a MS degree in Nuclear Engineering (University of Washington), a PhD in Physics (Air Force Institute of Technology), and a MS in Management (Stanford University). Bob has been recognized as a Senior Member of IEEE, the 2001 Air Force Stanford Sloan Fellow and a 2003 Fellow of the Air Force Research Laboratory.