Dr. Robert Sierakowski is chief scientist, Munitions Directorate, Air Force Research Laboratory, Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. In this capacity he provides scientific guidance and advice to the director of the Munitions Directorate as well as the commander, Air Force Research Laboratory, on research plans and programs in conventional weapon system and armament basic research. He advises on the relative status of scientific and technical competence within the directorate, the employment of consultants and experts, as well as the state of technology available from sources outside of the directorate.

Prior to this juncture in his long and prestigious career, Dr. Sierakowski functioned in several positions within the engineering community, but his forte seems to be as an educator and consultant/advisor to military organizations. Due to his superior abilities in these areas, he was chosen to fill his present position in 1997. The Connecticut native has authored or co-authored more than 150 publications including four technical books.