The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and DOE’s National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) announced the achievement of fusion ignition at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) — a major scientific breakthrough decades in the making that will pave the way for advancements in national defense and the future of clean power. On December 5, a team at LLNL’s National…
The Homeland Defense and Security Information Analysis Center is seeking information on examples of how to regulate, standardize, and format sensor data captured by MultiRAE Pro and AreaRAE multigas detectors used in chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear operations. This standardization will support integration and interoperability within the Combined Joint All Domain Command and Control initiative and needs to meet its data requirements. If you have…
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Given the current global shift toward symmetrical warfare, major powers – and non-state proxies – are developing radical leveling and emerging technology for use as “deterrence leveraging” in both non-kinetic and kinetic engagements. Although regnant treaties and conventions are postured to govern chemical and biological weapons, novel advances in genetics, synthetic biology, and neuroscience, particularly when coupled to big data and cyberscientific tools and methods,…
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Safe and efficient energy storage is important for American prosperity and security. With the adoption of both renewable energy sources and electric vehicles on the rise around the world, it is no surprise that research into a new generation of batteries is a major focus. Researchers have been developing batteries with higher energy storage density and, thus, longer driving range. Other goals include shorter charging…
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The increasing frequency of severe weather events across the United States, most recently including hailstorms, tornadoes, and wildfires (and soon to include hurricanes and tropical storms) puts countless lives at risk and causes millions of dollars of damage to critical infrastructure. These recent weather phenomena are stark reminders that safeguarding our communities from the effects of these events is an ever-evolving, nonstop effort that requires…
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Quickly detecting the presence of chemical agents is critical to joint force survivability. Knowing that danger is near allows commanders to make decisions that keep warfighters safe and/or gain useful information. The Aerosol Vapor Chemical Agent Detector (AVCAD), led by the Joint Program Executive Office for Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Defense (JPEO-CBRND) in partnership with Smiths Detection, is a next-generation chemical detector that will…
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On October 30, 2023, President Biden signed Executive Order (E.O.) 14110 on Safe, Secure, and Trustworthy Development and Use of Artificial Intelligence. The overarching goal of the E.O. is “to ensure that America leads the way in seizing the promise and managing the risks of artificial intelligence (AI)” and to establish a governance framework for the safe and responsible development and use of AI. The…
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JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO, TX – The U.S. Army Medical Evaluation Test Activity (USAMTEAC) recently conducted an operational test of three ultrasound field portable devices. The test was conducted for the U.S. Army Medical Materiel Development Activity (USAMMDA)/Warfighter Expeditionary Medicine and Treatment (WEMT) Project Management Office to evaluate how the devices perform in a simulated operational environment. Currently, the U.S. Army does not have portable…
Learn MoreHDIAC hosts live online technical presentations featuring a DoD research and engineering topic within our technical focus areas.
Hosted by: Jason Stewart
January 19, 2023 12:00 pm
The mission of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Agency’s Office for Bombing Prevention is to protect life and critical infrastructure by building capabilities within the public and across the private and public sectors to prevent, protect against, respond to, and mitigate bombing incidents. This session will look at threat landscape awareness products, training opportunities, and videos to…
The 2024 Joint Air Survivability Summit will highlight key threats posed to aerial platforms from adversaries and the innovative technologies or strategies, which may be used to counter them. At this forum, senior-level speakers will…
Previously two separate events, the 2024 Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA’s) Drone and Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) Symposium is the first time both communities are connected to discuss safety and emerging technologies for our shared skies….
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…
The National Homeland Security Conference brings together professionals in homeland security, law enforcement, fire, and emergency management. They include officials in federal agencies, nonprofit agencies, business owners, universities, and decision-makers to contribute or learn about…
The International Detonation Symposium started in 1951 and was originally a Navy-sponsored discussion of about 17 papers. In subsequent years, it has been sponsored by U.S. Department of Defense and Energy labs and has grown…
Senior Electrical Engineer, Collins Aerospace
Benjamin Krawczyk is a Navy Veteran who works as a nuclear effects engineer at Collins Aerospace, where he advises/assists with the development of nuclear hardened electronics for platforms like the B-52 bomber, B-2 bomber, E-4B SAOC, and E-6 TACAMO. He specializes in radiation effects (testing/analysis/assurance) but also supports the Collins’ electromagnetic effects lab as an engineering test lead. As an assistant weapons officer onboard a ballistic missile submarine, he studied nuclear weapons, their effects, and mitigation strategies.
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