Robert A. Reed received his M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Physics from Clemson University in 1993 and 1994. After completion of his Ph.D. he worked as a post-doctoral fellow at the Naval Research Laboratory and later worked for Hughes Space and Communication. From 1997 to 2004, Robert was a research physicist at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center where he supported NASA space flight and research programs. He is current a Research Associate Professor at Vanderbilt University. His radiation effects research activities included topics such as single event effect and displacement damage basic mechanisms and on-orbit performance analysis and prediction techniques. He has authored over 70 papers on various topics in the radiation effects area . He was awarded the 2004 Early Achievement Award from IEEE/NPSS and 2000 Outstanding Young Alumni Award from Clemson University. Robert has been activity in the NSREC community since 1992 serving as 2004 Finance Chairman, 2002 Poster Session Chairman, and 2000 Short Course Instructor.