索科罗,N.M. – After a yearlong national search, 威尼斯人app下载 has hired a new leader for its 世界一流的研究、开发和评估设施. Dr. 格雷戈里·R. Yandek has been hired to lead the 高能材料研究与培训中心 (EMRTC), NMT’s largest division, overseeing 116 highly experienced, specifically trained, and technically proficient employees who perform 研究, development, and testing of all types of energetic materials — from improvised explosive devices (IEDs) to military munitions — and provides 国土安全 courses for first responders. Dr. Yandek 2023年5月1日开始担任EMRTC主任.

Dr. Yandek comes to EMRTC from the Air Force 研究 Laboratory’s (AFRL) Rocket Propulsion Division at Edwards Air Force Base in California, where he has worked since 2007. His most recent position, deputy chief engineer, involved assisting in solid rocket propulsion 研究 and development and acquisition strategy for AFRL, providing technical oversight for a portfolio budget of $20 million and a workforce of 100 personnel. Dr. Yandek also worked in AFRL’s Propellants Branch at Edwards AFB as a group lead 和总工程师.

Dr. Yandek received his doctorate from the University of Akron, Ohio, in polymer engineering in 2005 and his bachelor of science degree in chemical engineering from the same institution in 1998. He also received a Level III Certification in Systems Acquisition and Engineering 来自国防采办大学. 除了他在导弹和 导弹部件设计和高能材料. Yandek是作者或合著者 拥有90项出版物和专利.

Dr. Yandek succeeds Mike Stanley, who retired as EMRTC director in January 2022 after 36 years with the organization, the last five of which he served as director. Dr. Yandek will report to Associate Vice President for 研究 Carlos Rey Romero.

Dr. Yandek will oversee the self-supporting and largest of NMT’s 研究 divisions, which is located west of the NMT campus on a secure, 40-square-mile site featuring rugged terrain with elevations ranging from 4,000 to 10,500 feet above sea level, 270 locations or buildings on its property, and more than 30 testing sites. EMRTC serves customers from all branches of the military to federal agencies such as the departments of State and Defense, national labs, and private entities including defense 承包商. Throughout its 75-year history, EMRTC has evolved into a multipurpose 以安全为重点的设施. 它的工作人员对国家安全做出了回应 needs with ingenious solutions, displaying their fierce dedication to keeping our 国家的士兵安全——在战场上和在家里.

“作为我们EMRTC的新领导. Yandek将接管一个重要的研究部门 our university, which not only serves its many varied customers, but contributes to our community and provides 研究 and training opportunities for our students,” NMT主席Stephen G. 井. “EMRTC在高质量， 反应灵敏，技术可靠. 我很高兴看到它的使命如何发展 进一步在博士之下. Yandek的领导.”