Roger Brissenden Curriculum Vitae
 
 Education Australian National University, Ph.D., Astronomy (1990)
University of Adelaide, BSc (Hons I), Physics (1985)
University of Adelaide, BSc, Physics, Computing Science (1984)

Positions Held Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory, Cambridge, MA
Deputy Director, Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics (2010-)
Associate Director, High Energy Astrophysics Division (2003-2010)
Manager, Chandra X-ray Center (1993-present)
Manager for Data Systems, High Energy Astrophysics Division (1992-1993)
Advanced X-ray Astrophysics Facility (AXAF) Project Software Scientist (1990-1992)
Associate, Harvard College Observatory (1990-present)

Professional Awards NASA Distinguished Public Service Medal (2003)
NASA Public Service Medal (2000)
National Air and Space Museum (NASM) Trophy 2000, shared with Chandra team (2000)
NASA Group Achievement Awards (7) 1992, 2000, 2003
NASA Space Flight Awareness "Silver Snoopy" (1999)
Commomwealth Postgraduate Research Award (1985)

Professional Activities Member or Chair of over 60 professional review panels and committees.

Present Membership:
- AURA Board
- Management Council for the Rubin Telescope
- Event Horizon Telescope (EHT) Board
Complete Committee List

Professional Societies American Astronomical Society
American Physical Society
American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics

Publications A full list of publications available from: ADS

Personal US Citizen

 
 

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