ISDE engineers help to identify radiation related issues at the device and circuit levels, propose design solutions and implement test plans.

In January 2003, the Radiation Effects Group established the Institute for Space and Defense Electronics (ISDE) in order to extend its capabilities to serve government and commercial customers.

[1] The ISDE facility is located off of the Vanderbilt University campus and is said to offer an office environment for engineering and project management activities.

ISDE engineers help to identify radiation-related issues at the device and circuit levels, propose design solutions, and implement test plans.

Vanderbilt also has in place a cooperative research and development agreement (CRADA) with NAVSEA-Crane that provides access to a suite of radiation sources and fully equipped parts analysis laboratory.