Scientific Excellence Award Goes to AFRL Psychologist

Published May 10, 2010
By Elizabeth Long
711th Human Performance Wing

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- Mr. Brian Simpson, an engineering research psychologist with the AFRL 711th Human Performance Wing's (711 HPW) Human Effectiveness Directorate, Warfighter Interface Division, Battlespace Acoustics Branch, received the 2009 Harry G. Armstrong Scientific Excellence Award at 711 HPW's annual awards banquet, held January 2010 at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base (WPAFB), Ohio.

The Armstrong Award, which commemorates Major General Armstrong's pioneering career in aerospace medicine research at WPAFB, represents an annual honor presented in recognition of 711 HPW's most significant scientific or technical accomplishment.

Mr. Simpson's selection is based on his innovative work in battlespace acoustics research, including service in roles as both principal investigator and team lead for the analysis and processing of complex auditory scenes.