Dr. Robert Hayes is serving on the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) Advisory Committee for Nuclear Security (ACNS). The Committee provides insight on the stewardship and modernization of the nation’s nuclear stockpile and enterprise, nuclear nonproliferation and arms control, and counterterrorism and counter-proliferation. The Committee will advise NNSA leadership on topics such as technical approach and workforce and pipeline programs and activities.

Hayes has also been named Fellow of the Health Physics Society. HPS formed in 1956 as a scientific organization of professionals who specialize in radiation safety. Its mission is to support its members in the practice of their profession and to promote excellence in the science and practice of radiation safety. Today its members represent all scientific and technical areas related to radiation safety, including academia, government, medicine, research and development, analytical services, consulting, and industry in all 50 states and the District of Columbia.