Daniel DeVries

Daniel DeVries has a diverse work experience in the fields of medical radioisotopes, nuclear forensics, academic research, and nuclear engineering. Daniel has held various positions, including Director of Medical Radioisotope Product Development at NorthStar Medical Radioisotopes, LLC, where they were responsible for evaluating and developing new medical radioisotope products. Daniel also served as Director of Radiochemistry & Analytical Laboratories at the same company, overseeing the scientific work and submissions of New Drug Applications with the FDA. Prior to this, they worked as a Manager and Senior Radiochemist at NorthStar, focusing on the planning and execution of scientific work for FDA submissions.

In addition to their industry experience, DeVries has also worked as a Principal Scientist at the Savannah River National Laboratory, where they managed the organization's involvement in the National Technical Nuclear Forensics Center. Daniel was responsible for directing nuclear forensics research and development, as well as reporting and compiling information for various programs.

Before their industry and laboratory work, DeVries held academic positions at Delft University of Technology and the University of Michigan. At Delft, they served as an Assistant Professor with a primary research focus on the production and purification of high-specific activity radionuclides. Daniel also conducted research on precision gamma-ray spectroscopy and investigated the potential applications of various radionuclides in the health sciences. At the University of Michigan, they worked as a Researcher in Nuclear Engineering and Radiological Sciences, producing isotopically-labeled metallo borohydrides for neutron scattering experiments. Daniel also pursued a Ph.D. in Nuclear Chemistry at the university, conducting research on absolute photon intensity measurements.

Prior to their career in the scientific field, DeVries served as an Officer in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, contributing to the organization for several years.

Overall, Daniel DeVries has a wealth of experience in various scientific and military roles, with a strong focus on medical radioisotopes, nuclear forensics, and academic research.

Daniel DeVries completed their education chronologically as follows:

From 1992 to 1996, they attended the United States Military Academy at West Point, where they earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry.

Following that, they pursued a Master of Science degree in Nuclear Chemistry from 2001 to 2003 at the University of Michigan.

Later, they continued their education at the University of Michigan and obtained a Ph.D. in Nuclear Chemistry, which they completed from 2003 to 2007.