The Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering (OUSD[R&E]) will spearhead a National Defense Science and Technology Strategy for the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD), informed by the 2022 National Defense Strategy (NDS) and structured around three strategic pillars: mission focus, foundation building, and succeeding through teamwork. This technology strategy will…
The Homeland Defense and Security Information Analysis Center (HDIAC) was asked to provide state-of-the-art information on lithium-ion (Li-ion) pouch cell performance for North American manufacturers. The inquirer’s primary interests were the current capabilities of various types of batteries while keeping future technologies in mind. Research was conducted on identifying domestic manufacturers and supply chains and their national and international capabilities. Three domestic companies were found—Enersys,…
Learn MoreHDIAC hosts live online technical presentations featuring a DoD research and engineering topic within our technical focus areas.
Hosted by: Gregory Nichols
April 13, 2022 12:00 pm
For over two decades, the government has invested heavily in nanotechnology research, and the broad applicability of advances in the field holds great promise to improve combat casualty care (CCC). Because of this broad scope, however, no single source exists that comprehensively assesses the current and potential applications of nanotechnology to military health service support,…
Defense Strategies Institute’s (DSI’s) Microgrids & Energy Resilience Summit will bring together U.S. Department of Defense, federal government, and industry to drive the integration and connectivity of microgrids and distributed energy resources into our defense…
With the expertise of thought leaders from the U.S. Department of Defense, industry, academia, and allied nations, this conference dives deeper into contested logistics, assessing current challenges and strategies. The discussions will encompass technology shaping…
NERC, the E-ISAC, and the Midwest Reliability Organization (MRO) are co-hosting the 13th annual grid security conference, GridSecCon 2024, on October 22 – 25 in Minneapolis, Minnesota at the Hyatt Regency. Join industry and government…
TechNet Indo-Pacific is a strategic event in the Indo-Pacific Rim. This year’s conference — “Free – Open – Secure” — focuses on the critical issues identified by regional military leaders to maintain and protect data…
The 11th Annual EOD/IED & Countermine Symposium will bring together experts, innovators, and policymakers to address critical challenges in explosive ordnance disposal, improvised explosive devices, and countermine operations. The 2024 Symposium will highlight cutting-edge research,…
THIS IS AN IN-PERSON, COLLABORATIVE EVENT. In 2022, there were over 100 million displaced persons globally, a number that only continues to grow. Because one region’s instability bleeds into its surrounding areas, it is all…
Physical Scientist
Defense Threat Reduction Agency Dr. Grose is a physical scientist at the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) in Fort Belvoir, VA, and the contracting officer’s representative
for the Technical Reachback contract. This contract is comprised of chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and high explosive-trained contractors working 24/7/365 to perform hazard prediction modeling in support of U.S. Department of Defense, government, and state/
local/territorial/tribal customers. Andy is DTRA’s primary representative to the Federal Emergency Management Agency-led Interagency Modeling and Atmospheric Assessment Center (IMAAC) and leads DTRA’s effort as the IMAAC Technical Operations Hub. He is also DTRA’s primary point of contact to the Secret Service-led, Multi-Agency Coordination Center during National Special Security Events in the National Capital Region.
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