Louis T. Benezet Award Winner-2004 - Colorado College

Robert M. Brugger '51

Bob Brugger is an internationally known authority in nuclear engineering and research reactor operation. He has just completed 15 years as director of the University of Missouri Research Reactor, the highest flux, highest power reactor at a U.S. university. Prior to assuming this responsibility, Bob managed the Nuclear Technology division of Aerojet Nuclear Company. His preparation for these challenges came from a variety of assignments with Department of Energy contractor companies.

Bob is now active in research for neutron cancer therapy. Among his credits is the development of neutron beam filters for use in such therapy. Recently, he developed a neutron moderator to produce a beam to be used for cancer therapy and diagnostics.

Dr. Brugger's ideas are clearly valued by those in his field. He is frequently invited to make presentations to professional groups both on his areas of personal research and on research reactors. He has authored or co-authored over 100 publications and given over 175 technical presentations and reports. He accepted an invitation to become a Fellow of the american Physical Society and the American Nuclear Society as well as numerous other professional associations. He has recently served on the National Research Council, National Academy of Science, and the committee on University Research Reactors.

In addition to his professional accomplishments, Bob has also managed an active family life, raising two children with his wife Barbara, also Colorado College Class of 1951. Since graduation Barbara has been involved in educational and library projects, receiving her M.A. in library science at the University of Missouri. Both Bob and Barbara are active in their church, and have maintained a lifelong interest in and concern for the well-being of Colorado College.

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