The National Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE) congratulates DR. DWIGHT L. WILLIAMS, PH.D., P.E. as the 2005 - 2006 National Young Engineer of the Year
Dr. Williams has established a track record of academic excellence, professional competence, and technical leadership.
Special Activities and Studies
Served on White House senior steering committee to develop national strategy for nuclear research and development as they relate to nuclear defense and homeland security
Investigated High-altitude Electromagnetic Pulse (HEMP) generation phenomena and effects
Analyzed neutron tubes and their implications for nuclear system designs and capabilities
Visited four Japanese nuclear sites, at request of Japanese scientists, to tour facilities where accidents had occurred and to observe facility improvements