Brian Sierawski

Brian Sierawski is a Research Associate Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Vanderbilt University's School of Engineering, serving as Associate Director. His research focuses on radiation effects on microelectronics, simulation software development, small satellites, and on-orbit experiments. He also teaches courses on microcontrollers, FPGAs, and spacecraft systems.

Education: Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering (Vanderbilt University), M.S.E. in Computer Science and Engineering (University of Michigan), B.S.E. in Computer Engineering (University of Michigan).

Research interests emphasize radiation-hardened electronics, space system reliability, and radiation modeling tools like the SIRE2 toolkit. His work bridges academic research with practical applications in satellite design and radiation assurance.

Awards: Received the Outstanding Conference Paper Award at the 2024 IEEE Nuclear and Space Radiation Effects Conference and the 2014 equivalent. These recognize contributions to understanding radiation effects in advanced electronics.

Advising and grants: Leads initiatives like the RadFxSat mission, focusing on radiation effects in space. His team develops methodologies for radiation hardness assurance in commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) components, enhancing mission reliability for small satellites.

Labs/Teams: Collaborates on projects involving CubeSats, radiation climatology, and Bayesian modeling for component degradation. His work integrates computational tools with experimental validation for real-world space applications.