Dr. Kemper Talley is a senior scientist in the Applied Biosciences group at RTX BBN Technologies. His work focuses on development of algorithms, sensors, and solutions for biodefense and biosecurity. His career began in biophysics with published papers on protein-protein interactions, electrostatics, and protein stability. He also led algorithm development and radiation detector design for radiation detectors deployed by the IAEA like Teledyne FLIR’s IdentiFINDER R425. His work has resulted in numerous patents, publications, and new technology solutions that reduces the harm and lethal risk posed by CBRN threats. He is a recipient of the Joseph D. Weinand NDIA CBRN award and an Emerging Leader in Biosecurity Fellow with the John’s Hopkins Center for Health Security. He serves on the Executive Committee for the CWMD Consortium as the Protection Committee Chair and Board of Directors for the National Defense Industrial Association’s CBRN division.