ICx Technologies (NASDAQ: ICXT),
a developer of advanced sensor technologies for homeland security, force protection
and commercial applications, announced today that Wayne A. Bryden, Ph.D. has
been promoted to the position of Chief Science Officer. Dr. Bryden was formerly
Vice President for Advanced Research at ICx.
“ICx is a leader in numerous technologies relating to homeland security
and force protection, including chemical, biological, nuclear, radiological
and explosive (CBRNE) detection, as well as advanced sensor systems for perimeter
security,” said Colin Cumming, CEO of ICx Technologies. “This technological
diversity demands deep expertise across many disciplines including advanced
materials, molecular biology, bioengineering, photonics, mass spectrometry and
nanotechnology. Wayne is uniquely qualified to provide innovation and strong
leadership to our scientists and engineers engaged in research & development
in these fields.”
Prior to joining ICx, Dr. Bryden was a program manager for the Defense Advanced
Research Projects Agency (DARPA). Dr. Bryden ran several high-profile programs
that focused on revolutionizing the response to battlefield attacks by chemical
and biological agents. He also previously worked on program development and
management of emerging technological ventures at the Johns Hopkins University
Applied Physics Lab.
ICx Technologies is a leader in the development and integration of advanced
sensor technologies for homeland security, force protection and commercial applications.
Our proprietary sensors detect and identify chemical, biological, radiological,
nuclear and explosive threats, and deliver superior awareness and actionable
intelligence for wide-area surveillance, intrusion detection and facility security.
We then leverage our unparalleled technical expertise and government funding
to address other emerging challenges of our time, ranging from a cleaner environment
and alternative energy to life science.
Posted August 4th, 2009
